Homemade Potpourri DIY | How to Make Potpourri at Home | DIY Dried Flower Tutorial

[@FirstDayofHome]

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[@julieb.8204]

Your tutorial is GREAT! I didn't realize you could dry the flowers in the oven so quickly! I must have missed that on a prior blog post/tutorial. Love the coordinating lid and tag at the end, too!

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you so much, Julie! Yes, it’s so simple to dry them, and I love that you can use sentimental flowers. Thanks for watching!😊

[@ReinventedDelaware]

This is a great gift idea to keep on hand. This year I will be doing some flower drying so that I can make your potpourri! Awesome tutorial Crissy!

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks so much, Cindy! I love having some natural floral accents around the house and hope you will too. Have fun!

[@johnbigham9118]

Love pressing flowers. I started looking at various methods recently and this has reopened my mind. For a long time I have picked/pressed flowers in a small pocket notebook. Then carry the book in a back pocket. Ppl say I press flowers by sitting on them! It works for me. First I loved the art of early 19th C daguerreotypes. Then cdv, ambrotypes. Anyway! A flower a day keeps insanity away. Thank you verily much. John.

[@FirstDayofHome]

That sounds like a wonderful way to press flowers and collect memories as you go. I wish I always had a small notebook to do the same. You’ve inspired me now, so perhaps I’ll pick up the habit! I just read a headline that says enjoying nature can reduce the need for some medications. So yes…a flower a day!

[@johnbigham9118]

Happy to find your site. I lost my son to war thirteen years ago. Combat fatigue and suicide. Wife died from heartbreak. After trying to drink myself to death I crashed and said God I can’t do it no more. God took me at that moment and gave me flowers. There are no stop signs in the infinite universe. We make the stop signs. Flowers release me. Started at 6:30 one morning with a dream of a very bright blue sky, and a yellow flower opening in full color. Went to the library looked up flowers pressing and picked roadside flowers on way back. Still picking. I call it return fire when fired upon. 77 and going strong. Maybe check my fake book thing. Or google me. Love you ❤️🌸

[@johnbigham9118]

John Mills Bigham works best.

[@FirstDayofHome]

I’m so sorry you’ve experienced such heartbreak. I do believe God sends us a life raft when we feel like we are drowning. I’m glad you’ve found some comfort in nature. Enjoy those moments of beauty all around us!

[@KajunMs39]

My garden is BLOOMING; roses,lillies etc... These ideas are pure Perfection to utilize the plants I have.❤ thank you. ❤️

[@FirstDayofHome]

That’s great to hear! What a gift to have all those flowers to play with. Enjoy preserving them!😊

[@kippiathome7885]

Gorgeous potpourri idea for gift giving.

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you, Kippi! I’m using them as stocking stuffers this year.

[@lasheslashes5325]

I am just LOVING your channel. ❤ I am all about working around nature for my home . Thanks again I will keep watching you . ❤❤❤❤

[@FirstDayofHome]

Wow, thanks so much! That means a lot to me. I have always appreciated nature, and it’s nice to meet others who do as well. 🥰

[@ArtisticCeleste]

Will certainly try this! Been wanting to start sewing sachets as gifts, and my father's going to be trimming my mother's rose bushes soon so I was trying to look up ways I could make use of the flowers he'll be trimming off.

[@FirstDayofHome]

That’s great, Megan! I planted some new rose bushes this year, and I can’t wait to use them for potpourri. They always have more meaning from your own garden. Enjoy!

[@ladykathrynperry9094]

This video is perfect since this is my current project! Thank you so very kindly.

[@FirstDayofHome]

That’s wonderful to hear! I hope it was helpful!💕

[@nmccollum11231]

This was so inspiring! What a great video…. Thanks for the education.

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful.

[@culinaryheart9549]

Nice video. Simply but sufficient. I'm exciting to give the method a try. I really think the Mason jar presentation is gorgeous. Thank you.

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you! I’m glad you are giving it a try. I think you’ll enjoy having the potpourri.

[@LhizaAquinoCorpuz]

Thank you for sharing your great ideas now I can save all my flowers and turn it to be a potpourri 😊great idea for gifts too😍

[@FirstDayofHome]

Yes! I have so many flowers I’ve saved from special occasions. They do make great gifts.

[@44aari]

God bless you all and Jesus Christ loves you all!!💝💝

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you!

[@brendadukes5989]

My roses smell so good. I wondered if potpourri was possible. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@FirstDayofHome]

You’re welcome, Brenda! I hope you enjoy making some potpourri. 😊 Let me know if you have questions.

[@donnashipley3632]

I am saving wedding flower for the bride.

[@FirstDayofHome]

That’s lovely. 🥰

[@norabrown5079]

I just to keep the petals of my beautiful flowers from my garden and also make an artwork display

[@FirstDayofHome]

That’s great, Nora! There are so many ways to enjoy flowers from the garden.

[@pebbles3458]

May I ask where can we get the oris root powder from? Groceries? Flower shops? I am going to to this!!! 😍 thank you for your videos! So clear and pleasant to watch you! ❤️

[@FirstDayofHome]

Hi! Thanks so much for the kind words. I have all the products linked if you click the description box. I have a link to all the things you need including orris root. I hope that helps!

[@maeganrose9591]

Just stunning!

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks, Maegan!

[@tenahaugdahl1378]

Thank you for sharing your great ideas! Where did you get your tag punch? Great idea! Thanks again~

[@FirstDayofHome]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it. This is my affiliate link for the hole punch if you’re interested: amzn.to/48YKuvE. I also like this one, and it’s a bit cheaper: amzn.to/3vYCxrI. Thanks for watching!

[@tenahaugdahl1378]

Thank you so much for replying!@@FirstDayofHome

[@FirstDayofHome]

Of course! Happy to help. 😊

[@blesuy9054]

Hi Maam! Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas💖 What can I substitute for Orris root powder?

[@FirstDayofHome]

You can skip the orris root powder and just add more scented oil whenever the scent starts to fade. Have fun!

[@valeenti]

So cuteeeeee! I' m in love 😍

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks, Valentina! Glad you stopped by!

[@KimDoonan-zw8eq]

Thank you for this tutorial =} ❤️ By chance could flower be dried in a dehydrator?

[@FirstDayofHome]

You’re welcome, Kim! Yes, you can also use a dehydrator. Personally, I might use some caution to avoid drying flowers that might have been exposed to pesticides if you plan to also dry food in the dehydrator. A dehydrator is a great option otherwise.

[@maryjones7851]

HI CRISSY, I NEED MORE IDEAS FOR GIFTS TO MAKE MY SUNDAY SCHOOL GLASS FOR CHRISTMAS, HELP PLEASE!

[@FirstDayofHome]

Hi Mary! I have a blog post with tons of DIY gifts that may help spark some ideas. www.firstdayofhome.com/easy-diy-gifts/ Some of these have video tutorials too. Check out my lavender sugar scrub video on KZbin as well. That’s a good option for a big batch of gifts. I hope this helps!

[@Lara-j3f]

Thank you very for this great video ! I have my roses bouquet which was a Valentine’s Day gift from my boyfriend 🥰. I would like to make some potpourri, where can I get the orris root powder please ? Does Walmart have it ?

[@FirstDayofHome]

That sounds like a great idea! You can find everything here: www.amazon.com/shop/firstdayofhome?listId=2O1DVWJ2P212W&ref=idea_share_inf. I’m not sure if Walmart would have orris root powder, but you could always check.

[@Lara-j3f]

@@FirstDayofHome thank you for your quick reply 🥀. Can I use Cinnamon sticks instead ?

[@FirstDayofHome]

@user-xe7mz8hh2x I think you can use anything that appeals to you. Cinnamon sticks work well for potpourri if you like that scent. If the mixture loses its scent, you can always add more fragrance oil too.

[@Lara-j3f]

@@FirstDayofHome I will follow your tips 😊. Thanks a lot 🥀🥀

[@tiffanig9810]

AWESOME! Thank you

[@FirstDayofHome]

You’re welcome! Thanks, Tiffani!

[@tiffanig9810]

❤️

[@mariluwaugaman4451]

Love this… Where do I find Orris root powder fixative?

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks, Mari! You’ll find everything you need here: www.amazon.com/shop/firstdayofhome/list/2O1DVWJ2P212W?ref=idea_share_inf

[@rpmgarden2008]

Nice idea👍👌

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you!

[@janececelia7448]

I really enjoyed your video. Does the ratio of orris root matter in your potpourri recipe?

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks, Jane! No, the ratio doesn’t matter too much. It’s just a way to preserve the scent a little longer. Orris root is often used in perfumes as a fixative. You can always add more drops of the fragrance oil if your potpourri loses its scent.

[@NubianQueenNation]

Great tips loved your video.

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. ❤

[@indrawteeappadoo1962]

Thank u.

[@FirstDayofHome]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@deborahpaul9824]

Love this

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks, Deborah!

[@HiddenByGods]

I love this ❤

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thanks, Andrew!

[@sylvie4010]

hello, sorry for my english, I'm very excited to start this project. Or do you take orris root powder, it's really expensive. On Amazon? or Etsy? I am from Quebec. Then, I want to prepare during the summer potpourri for Christmas, I have to dry all the greens like pine, fir, etc.? Thank you

[@FirstDayofHome]

Hi Sylvie! You never need to apologize for your English. 😊I have all the products linked if you click on my Amazon store in the description box below the video. Usually it will show Canadian products that are similar I think. I linked the orris root I bought at the time. I hope this helps!

[@sylvie4010]

@@FirstDayofHome Thank you very much, it's very nice :-) but it says there are no more :-(

[@FirstDayofHome]

@@sylvie4010 Oh, sorry! Maybe try this one? amzn.to/3HNmAop

[@SueDavison-e1c]

I want to add gardenia petals to potpourri, can I dry them and add them?, thanks Susan

[@FirstDayofHome]

Hi Sue! Yes, you might want to try the silica gel method or just air dry them upside down. (I have some videos that might help if you decide to try that.) I will warn you that white flowers tend to turn yellow after drying. It never hurts to try, though! Good luck!

[@chhayasailor2186]

Very nice❤

[@FirstDayofHome]

Thank you!

[@maryclance6325]

How do I just make pulpury with just gardenias don't want to add any other sents. Thanks for your help

[@FirstDayofHome]

Hi Mary. You can still follow the same steps. Over time, the scent of the gardenias will fade, but you always have the option to add a gardenia scent later. I think the fragrance oils I linked include a gardenia scent. Good luck!

[@mrs.umairabdullah8616]

I dried those in my oven. Can I just spray some rose water only for those

[@FirstDayofHome]

As long as the rose water is a fine mist, I don't see any issues with that. I like using oils because they don't make the petals too damp.

[@penneyjadebeaubrun1548]

I tried this with the whole flowers but for some reason the centers are still very damp and mushy looking. Is it because I just took them out of the oven and they need some time to dry while cooling? Please let me know what to do.

[@FirstDayofHome]

Yes, they may have needed more time in the oven to dry out. You can also hang them to dry or just pop them back in the oven to dehydrate some more, especially if they have thick centers. Good luck!

[@penneyjadebeaubrun1548]

Thank you

[@siyavaigankar2066]

In oven what temp n how many mins

[@FirstDayofHome]

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[@lunarrose9290]

Whats the orris root powder for

[@FirstDayofHome]

It helps retain the scent longer.

[@rose-oc2ri]

What's the substitution for orris root powder?

[@FirstDayofHome]

If you don’t use orris root powder, you’ll want a different fixative to make the smell last longer. You could try benzoin gum powder (amzn.to/3CWWtwG) or cinnamon sticks/powder. Spices like cloves or nutmeg could work too. Another option is just to add more drops of essential oil or fragrance oil once the scent wears off. I hope this helps!

[@mrs.umairabdullah8616]

What can I do to prevent my dried flowers from breaking?

[@FirstDayofHome]

All dried flowers will become slightly brittle, so the best you can do is not handle them and protect them from the sun. You can also make pressed flower art and frame it. Another option is to preserve the flowers in resin. I hope to make a video about that someday soon.

[@FirstDayofHome]

Oh and another option is spraying them with a fixative like hair spray to help preserve color and structure.

[@_Shining_Star_729_]

Can we add cinnamon and other spices??

[@FirstDayofHome]

Yes, you can definitely add anything else you like. You might also like my simmer pot kit, and I have printable tags for gifts as well. You can find that here: www.firstdayofhome.com/easy-simmer-pot-recipe/

[@srwla2501]

What's your country? We have nearly all of those flowers shown in Sri Lanka.

[@FirstDayofHome]

That’s interesting! I live in the U.S. in Houston. Maybe we have similar climates? It’s quite hot and humid here.

[@mrs.umairabdullah8616]

How many minutes do I keep it in the oven for 100 c

[@FirstDayofHome]

You would bake them for the same amount of time as I did in the video. You’re trying to dry them out at a very low temperature rather than truly “bake” them. 100c is about the same as 200F.

[@mrs.umairabdullah8616]

@@FirstDayofHome Thank you 😊

[@FirstDayofHome]

Happy to help!

[@majesticwonFine]

Can arrowroot powder work to fix the smell?

[@FirstDayofHome]

I’ve heard of arrowroot used as a fixative for making soap, but I’ve never tried it for potpourri. You could always try it on a small batch if you already have some. I imagine it could help absorb any moisture at least.