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DIY All-Natural Dryer Sheets with Fantasy Scented Essential Oils

By a Bug & a Bean | Posted on 2024-10-17

This simple project is designed to help you repurpose textiles into magically scented dryer sheets that you can use again and again!

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DIY  ESSENTIAL OILS  

This post is an excerpt from my new book, The Enchanter’s Elixir: Crafting Whimsical Scents with Essential Oils , available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle e-book format from Amazon. Read the Full book for free with Kindle Unlimited.

Mixing the Scent

For this recipe I will provide mixing instructions to craft the “Woodland Stream” fantasy scent. Read The Enchanter’s Elixir: Crafting Whimsical Scents with Essential Oils for more fantasy themed essential oil blend recipes.

Woodland Stream

The scent of the Woodland Stream is an earthy portal to a hidden glen with a hint of aquatic freshness weaving its way through the mixture. This blend is the essence of the forest after rain – clean, vibrant, and thrumming with quiet energy.

Mix the following quantities of pure essential oils to create the blend:

• 13 drops Tea Tree Pure Essential Oil
• 6 drops Bergamot Pure Essential Oil
• 6 drops Lemon Pure Essential Oil

Crafting The Dryer Sheets

You will need the following materials for this recipe:

• 25 drops of Woodland Stream Essential Oil Blend (follow mixing instructions above)
• 4 5-Inch Squares of Flannel (purchase flannel from a fabric shop or cut an old flannel shirt into 5-Inch squares)
  Grab an assorted set of 8 handmade squares for $12 from our Etsy shop.
• 8 Ounce Glass Mason Jar
• 6 Ounces Distilled White Vinegar

Follow these steps to create the dryer sheets:

1. Pour the vinegar into the mason jar.
2. Add 25 drops of your fantasy oil blend.
3. Seal the jar tight and shake well to blend.
4. Place the fabric squares fully submerged in the jar for at least 30 minutes to absorb the scent.
5. After soaking, wring out a square and place it in the dryer with your wet clothes.
6. After clothes are dry, return the square to the jar for reuse.

For a stronger scent, soak the cotton at least 24 hours before using. As with any essential oils or mixture, store the mason jar in a cool, dark room away from excessive humidity. Mason jars of darker color like amber work best for preserving the scent.

Top off the vinegar and replace essential oil scent as needed.