This lavender gift bag makes the perfect “thinking of you” gift for birthdays or other special events. Make several and keep them in your closet to replace traditional birthday cards. Any woman would love to receive this sweet-smelling sentiment.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 10 Minutes
Age range: 8 and Up

Things you’ll need:
Burlap bags
“Happy Birthday” Rubber Stamp
Scissors
Small pinecones
Dried Lavender
Coffee Filter
Inkpad
Jute
Paper gift tags

Things to do:
1. Stamp Happy Birthday” onto a gift tag. Firmly press the stamp onto the inkpad, to ensure the stamp transfers completely.


2. Fill the burlap pouch with dried lavender until the bag is halfway full.

3. Stick a coffee filter into the top of the pouch and leave 1/2 inch exposed. Tighten the drawstrings of the pouch.


4. Cut a piece of jute and attach a pinecone by wrapping the jute around it.


5. Attach your Happy Birthday” gift tag to the jute and tie it around the top of the burlap pouch.

6. Trim any excess jute.