When it comes to gift-giving, nothing beats a gift from the heart. Especially if it smells like lavender.
Do you just love the calming, soothing, floral scent of lavender?
We do, too!
Share that love of lavender with the people in your life with these 3 DIY gifts.
These DIY lavender crafts are inspired by our favorite organic lavender products: Lavandin essential oil, ‘Grosso’ lavender buds, and dried lavender bundles. Find all these products on our online store, or make an appointment to shop at our farm stand during winter!
The rest of the materials needed for each craft can likely be found at your local crafts store. Support local shops by buying your crafting materials in-store!
Essential Oil Pendant Diffuser
Make your own pendant with terra cotta clay, or buy already-made terra cotta beads to make your own essential oil diffusing necklace. Terra cotta is a wonderful, porous material that will absorb lavender or any other essential oil you put on it.
Just add a drop of essential oil to your pendant and let it sit for a moment while the terra cotta absorbs the essential oil – then you’ll be carrying the lovely smell of lavender with you throughout the day!
To make your own terra cotta pendant…
Gather your materials:
- Terra cotta air dry clay
- Small (1″ diameter) cookie cutters or an Exacto-knife
- Toothpick
- Rolling pin
- Scissors
- Necklace cord or leather string
Break off a piece of terra cotta clay and work it with your hands until it’s soft and pliable. Roll out the clay with a rolling pin until it’s about 1/8th of an inch thick. Using a small cookie cutter or by free-hand with an Exacto-knife, cut a shape out of the clay. Remove the excess clay and smooth out the edges with your finger.
Add a hole in the pendant using a toothpick. Make sure the hole is big enough to fit your cord through. Follow the drying directions and allow your clay to dry thoroughly before moving it around.
Cut your necklace cord to the desired length and, once your pendant is completely dry, lace the cord through the hole in your pendant.
Put a single drop of lavender essential oil onto the pendant and allow it to soak in before putting the necklace on.
Remember to only use essential oils without carrier oils. Carrier oils won’t evaporate rapidly, and they might clog the pores of the clay. Make sure the essential oil is fully absorbed into the terra cotta before putting your necklace on so it won’t stain clothing.
Shop our high-quality organic lavender essential oils
Lavender Lotion Bars
Both lavender and calendula are wonderful herbs for the skin. These moisturizing bars are easy to make and satisfying to use.
First, make lavender infused oil.
In a small saucepan, add 8 oz of dried lavender buds and 8 oz of your favorite carrier oil. Choose one that stays liquid at varying temperatures. (Try grape seed oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, avocado oil or hemp oil.)
Warm the lavender bud and oil mixture over very low heat for an hour or two. Use a double boiler if you’d like – Just be sure the oil doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and strain.
Then, make lotion bars.
Desk Bouquets
These small arrangements are perfect for giving your professional friends and colleagues. Choosing which bottle you’re going to use is the half of it, then arranging the small lavender bouquets is simple and fun.
Gather your materials:
- Lavandin or English dried lavender bundles
- Glass jars, bottles, vases or candle holders
- Sand
- Utensil to help you pour, like a measuring cup with a pouring lip or a funnel
Arrange sprigs of dried lavender in your glass containers first. Then, using a pouring utensil, add dry sand to the container to hold the sprigs in place.
Add ribbons or keep them sleek – You can get as custom and as creative as you wish!
Tell us about YOUR holiday DIY projects in the comments below!