Lavender, Rose, and Peppermint Essential Oils

Natural herbal oils are herbal chemicals that are used in aromatherapy. There are thousands of diverse herbs that have been used by herbalists. There are flowers that are able to be used for health purposes, mood enhancement, or to condition the air. A few of the more widely used natural chemical sources are lavender, rose,  and peppermint.

 Lavender is an exceedingly popular chemical utilized in aromatherapy. It has several health benefits including an antiseptic for minor cuts. Many individuals like the scent and it is used to promote peace and is used for environmental conditioning. It is popular in potpourri and for utilization in aerial diffusers. There is contemporary research into lavender oils potential for treatment of head aches and even insomnia.

Rose extracts and byproducts have long been favored by enthusiasts for their scent and medical benefits. It can be utilized to fragrance the atmosphere and is an ingredient in potpourri. Rose oil has an intense aroma and is often combined with essential oils derived from different plants. There is evidence for a number of medical advantages such as a treatment for depression and eczema. It has also been shown to help individuals deal with stress.

 Peppermint is an extremely fragrant flower. It is commonly a product of steam distillation and is made up of many constituent compounds including methyl acetate, menthol, and cinema. It is very minty and is able to be utilized to flavor candies. It has a number of medical benefits such as the treatment of asthma, sinusitis, nausea, and vertigo. There is now work into the possibilities for peppermint chemicals as a treatment for many kinds of headaches.

These are just a couple of the thousands of plants that contain aromatic aromatic organic chemicals. As more is discovered about the potential for these and alternative organic compounds the health benefits of aromatherapy will hopefully keep on increasing. Enhancements in vaporizer and diffuser construction will also make aromatherapy simpler for residential or office use.
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Drying Garden Herbs

The main purpose of growing some herbs is just because they are beautiful to look at and have a lovely scent. But other herbs are grown and harvested for medicinal, seasoning, or aromatic purposes. This means that they have to be preserved in the right way, usually dried. There are various ways of drying garden herbs using bag, trays, air drying, and even new techniques like microwave drying.
Here are some tips on how to dry fresh herbs:  

Bag

There are many herbs that have beautiful flowers, but they also have seeds which can be easily harvested. The easiest way to do this is to simply let the flowers dry on a piece of paper and then roll the paper up and shake the seeds out into a container. To save the leaves of the plant, there are a few other steps that need to be followed.

Once the flower and roots are removed from the stalk, rinse the stem and leaves in water and let them soak until any soil remaining on them will loosen and fall off without damaging the plant. When this is done, simply take them out of the water and let them air dry on a paper towel.

Place the plant inside the paper bag. Make sure that the flower end is at the bottom of the bag and the stalks stick a few inches out of the bag. Use a string or rubber band to tie around the top of the bag and put it down with the stalks sticking out of the top. Oil from the stems go through the capillaries and into the leaves, saturating them with their unique taste and smell.

The proper method for drying garden herbs is to place them in an atmosphere of moderately dry air for about two weeks. When the leaves become brittle and crumble easily, separate and place them in an air tight jar. They are then ready to use as potpourri or seasoning for foods.

Tray

Every herbalist should know how to dry fresh herbs in a tray. When undertaking tray drying, there is no need for the stalks - just the stems and leaves. Clean as above and arrange them without overlap on the tray, then place the tray into a cool dark place. Every day, take the tray and flip the herbs over so they will dry evenly. In just a few days, they will be appropriately dried.

Microwave

If time is short, using the microwave oven to dry herbs is an option. Place the herbs on a paper towel or paper plate (doing so will help absorb the moisture better than a microwave-safe plate will). Set the microwave to medium power for about two minutes (altering the time based on the type and amount of herb).

Rub a leaf between your fingers to check its dryness. It should be quite brittle and crumble with little pressure. If that is not the case, check again at 30 second intervals until the proper level of dryness is achieved.

Caution: After so much time in the microwave, the herb is no longer drying. Since microwaves stir up water molecules in the food, causing them to heat up and then evaporate, once the moisture is gone you may cause damage to your microwave by keeping it going. And if you have the power too high when drying garden herbs or you cook for too long, you may end up cooking the herb. Keep trying until you get it just right.

So there you have it, 3 different methods on how to dry fresh herbs!

Why Should You Learn DIY Restoration Sewing Device Tactics?

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And you can too!

Zipper pouches

Who doesn’t love a cute and practical zipper pouch?  I am positive that most households have a least one somewhere. Most of the ones I have seem too thin and it’s often hard to find what you want inside.

So that’s why when I found this awesome tutorial for ones that had a wide opening here on this BLOG Noodlehead, I couldn’t resist making one myself. I had never actually sewn a zipper before ( artist bears don’t have zippers…haha) but this tutorial, with it’s numerous step-by-step photos was the perfect way for me to learn.

Aren’t they cute? They are the perfect use for a fat quarter of fabric and they hold a lot of stuff! I used fairly stiff interfacing to prevent them flopping over and they were pretty easy to make.

Go ahead, check out the tutorial and make one!

Home Made Gifts

Have you guys seen those Ugly Dolls? They are so ugly they are cute, and they are hard not to fall in love with.

A while back I made my own ugly doll for a child’s birthday. My family was defiantly not happy that I gave him away!

The design wasn’t hard, I just sketched out what I wanted him to look like and since there aren’t any gussets or darts, construction was pretty simple. ( i used brother sewing machin, you can read brother cs6000i review here

I have another one in the works now but for some reason he just doesn’t want to be finished yet!

I also made some bean bags and covered a coffee tin with some fabric to create a bean bag toss type game. I heard from the boys mom that he loved the bean bag toy and it gets a lot of use. I don’t blame him, soft and squishy fleece bean bags even appeal to adults and are great to play with as stress relievers. Again, these were not difficult at all and totally worth it.

You will see that I had to make two sets of bean bags, one as the gift and one for my own children who insisted on having their own.
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Supplies, oh the supplies!

I think one thing every artist, crafty person or sewist will tell you, is that building the stash is half the fun! I try to be good about it, but having a great selection of supplies in my studio is one thing that keeps me creative. It allows me to get inspired then immediately head into my studio. Because chances are, I have what you need to make it.

My recent purchase was strictly for the stash, because you can’t have too many colors of zippers to choose from and nicely colored fabric is always welcome in my studio.

Is building your stash half the fun for you as well? How big is yours?

Friendship Bracelet Making Kit

Do you remember the friendship bracelets that were all the rage back in the 1980s? Made of yarn or embroidery floss, they were created with care and traded among friends as a symbol of esteem. Their popularity waned after a while, but they never completely went away.
Friendship bracelets are making a comeback of sorts. This provides parents with a great opportunity to get their children interested in crafts. The Imagine Nation Friendship Bracelet Kit comes with everything they need to get started and then some.

A great value at only $10, the kit includes 25 skeins of embroidery floss in a rainbow of colors and over 1,000 beads. It also includes the materials needed to make a headband, barrettes, and bobby pins, and detailed instructions for creating the accessories. There’s enough for your child to create pieces for all of her friends, with plenty left over to make some things for herself.
Making friendship bracelets takes a substantial amount of time, yet seeing the piece come together has a way of keeping a child’s interest for hours on end. This kit is great for keeping the kids constructively busy while you’re working around the house. It’s also great for travel, as it can make long trips go by much faster for active young minds. And if you’re looking for a birthday party craft, simple bracelets or barettes are a great choice.
Friendship bracelets are also a great craft for parents and children to work on together. It’s simple enough for kids to comprehend sufficiently, yet not so simple that an adult will become bored with it. It can literally be fun for the whole family!
The Imagine Nation Friendship Bracelet Kit is a great way to introduce your child to crafting. With it, she can be making beautiful gifts for her friends in no time.