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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Apr 20 2012 : 4:03:39 PM
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hey Kristina,
I make my own useing dried lavender.
I steep 2 tsp of dried lavender in 2 cups of (botteled-distilled) water
(like as if making tea, steep for 7-9min.) then I strain the lavender water through a coffee filter (to catch the buds & seeds)into a large measureing cup(to make it easy for pouring) I toss the lavender out and then I add about 1 TBLSP of clear Vodka.... pour it into a spray bottle and shake it good... I store it in the refridge when not using. (you can do this w/o Vodka,,,but keep it only for 7 days in the fridge. toss & make fresh)
It works great as a room re-fresher as well... & I have even used it as a 'cool down' spritz on my face. (when I was going through menopause).
Gotta love Lavender.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2012 : 4:06:51 PM
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oh and it will be a tad yellow/greenish in color... not like the "fake purple" stuff you can buy in the store.
I do use EO for a room spray... I use 8oz of distilled water and about 15drops of Lavender EO. Shake rally good and store in the fridge. I have not used this for ironing tho' Certainly couldn't hurt to try it on an old scrap piece of cloth to make sure the EO doesn not stain.
Have fun.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2012 : 04:40:44 AM
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I use the same recipe as Grace. Just the thought of how wonderful it smells makes me want to go iron some linens. Mmmmm...:)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
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Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2012 : 5:31:41 PM
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If it makes one want to iron, then I need a LOT!
Portia
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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bananachicken
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ginny
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2012 : 7:16:17 PM
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This is such a great thread, I would love to try this. We just made Olive Oil candles and are trying to think of ways to add the scent. Just to experiment, we bought a candle scent from the hobby store, but I would love to try to infuse the oil with herbs...not sure how long it would keep tho as I am thinking adding Vodka would be a bad idea ;)
"I should be having tea right now."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - May 23 2012 : 9:53:50 PM
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hmmm Alcohal & flame... lol! thinkin' not a good idea!
Ginny, you crack me up! :>)
I have a better solution.. add EO (essential oil) to your candles and add an olive to your vodka & enjoy !lolol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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birdie71
True Blue Farmgirl
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Robin
Glendale
Arizona
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 09:54:10 AM
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I have been making my own room/linen spray for a few years. I found some little(probably 3-4 ounce size) glass spray bottles...I fill them with water and then add 3-4 drops of lavendar oil! Voila! It's smells nice and is calming!
Robin
Farmgirl Sister #1301
Desert rat with a Rocky Mountain high farming in the Sonoran desert!
my mama's (ceejay48) craftiness ~ www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2012 : 10:26:06 PM
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gotta love lavender,,,,, it's the "Do-All" herb,,,,culinary,tasanes, medcinal and crafting...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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