Wow, is it Friday already? Holy moley, tempus fugit (time flies). Well, this week I noticed that the lavender was on its last legs, so I thought it was time to snatch some before it all withered away for the year. As such, this week’s craft project is a lavender bottle.

These smell great anywhere whether it’s hanging in a doorway, or tucked into a drawer to give clothes that fresh lavendery scent. These little things are so quick and easy to make, that constructing them soon becomes addicting! I apologize for the pics being a little fuzzy, but it was a bit of a challenge to take photographs with one hand and weave with the other.

Lavender bottles, also known as lavender wands, are a crafting tradition that was very popular in Victorian days. All that’s required is a little ribbon and some lavender stems.

To begin, tie 11 to 15 lavender stems together, just below the heads. Always use an odd number. Be sure the lavender stems are fresh, as dried stems are difficult to work with.

One by one, carefully bend the lavender stems down around the heads creating a sort of cage around the heads.

Taking the long end of the ribbon, begin to weave it around the stems, alternating over, then under. Continue to weave in the over/under manner until you have woven below the heads. Wrap the remaining ribbon around the stems a few times and tie off.

Trim the stems to the desired length. Form a loop of ribbon and secure it to the lavender bottle with a bow.

The lavender will dry itself with no additional measures and it will retain its sweet smell. These are great to put in with freshly washed laundry, and are simple enough that children can have fun making them as well.

By Amber Reifsteck, The Woodland Elf

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