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DIY Succulent Hairpins

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Looking for an inexpensive hair accessory for your summer wedding? These mini succulent hairpins take only a few minutes to make and look lovely with a low chignon or boho braid.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 5 Minutes
Age range: 8 and Up

Things you’ll need:
Mini succulent
Bobby pin
Wire cutters
Floral wire

Things to do:
1. Cut an 8-inch piece of wire.
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2. Trim the stem of your succulent, leaving 3/4 inch to secure to your Bobby pin.
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3. If the succulent is not firmly attached to its stem, use a drop of hot glue to hold it in place.
4. Lay the stem of the succulent alongside the bobby pin and attach it with wire. Start by threading the wire through the center of the Bobby pin and wrapping it tightly around one side.
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5. Trim any excess wire.
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DIY Homemade Lavender-Scented Air Freshener

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Because we all have rooms that could use a little help in the scent department, try this lovely lavender-scented air freshener. We’ve used a red glass jar here, but you can use a clear on or find another that matches your decor.

Difficulty level: Easy
Time to complete: 20 minutes
Age range: 8+

Things you’ll need:
Glass canning jar
Jute burlap ribbon
Dried lavender buds
Lavender oil
Baking soda
Rubber band
1/4 or 1/2 stainless measuring cup
Ribbon
Scissors

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Things to do:
1. Pour 1/4 – 1/2 cup of the lavender buds into your jar.
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2. Add an equal amount or less of baking soda
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3. Pour in a few drops of lavender oil, and stir.
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4. Add a square of the burlap to the top with the rubber band.
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5. Wrap the ribbon around the jar and tie into a bow.
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