Yesterday, upon remembering gifts I helped my son make when he was young, I started a six-part series on gifts kids can make. Tad’s favorite gift-making was the Prickly Pear Jelly we made for two or three years. No, I’m not kidding! We lived in New Mexico, then Southern California for a time, and both places had abundant prickly pear. So we picked the fruit, making a video of our efforts, removed the stickers (very carefully!), and cooked it up into the most fragrant and delicious jelly you can imagine. Grandma and Grandpa loved it, as well as a copy of the video we sent with it.
Don’t panic! Instead of jelly, here’s a much simpler project. These Potpourri Boot Stuffers keep the boots upright in the closet and smelling good too. Check to see if Grandma has tall boots. If she has short ones, simply use shorter socks. Grandpa might even like a pair of these.
Potpourri Boot Stuffers
Supplies you’ll need:
- Store-bought potpourri
(Since potpourri is best made in summer, you’re going to go the easy route by purchasing some at your local craft store. Help your child choose a potpourri mix. ) - Pair of long, heavy socks in Grandma’s favorite colors
- 2, 9 inches of narrow ribbon to match (grosgrain holds a bow well)
- Wide-mouthed funnel
Instructions:
- Stuff sock with potpourri using the funnel.
- Tie of the open end by wrapping ribbon around a couple of times and tying with a bow.
All done!
Alternative:
As you can see by the second photo, this Boot Stuffer is made with a piece of fabric sewn into a tube. No need to finish the top. Simply cut the fabric extra long and fold the extra to the inside.
Together, let’s invite our children and grandchildren’s imaginations out to play.
