DIY Lavender Pillow Mist (Mother's Day Gift Idea!)
Self care is always the best way to go when it comes to gift giving for the mothers in our lives. Who doesn’t want to treat themselves to the finer things? — like an elegantly scented pillowcase sprayed each evening with a relaxing lavender aroma!
Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils & fragrances, as it is known for its tranquil scent that is soothing to your senses and can help relax you before bed at night. I love to diffuse lavender (or a blend that includes lavender) as I’m reading in bed or tidying my room for the evening.
For mother’s day this year, I wanted to think of a fun DIY-able gift idea that any mother would appreciate. And who doesn’t love to relax??? So if you’re looking for a homemade gift for mom, look no further than these DIY Lavender Pillow Mist spray bottles with these fun beaded tassel charms! They are sure to make a cute addition to your mom’s bedside table.
Follow along below!
DIY LAVENDER PILLOW MIST - HANDMADE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA
You will need:
Empty glass spray bottles (I used this 12-15 ml refillable perfume bottle set)
Lavender essential oil (or you can use any kind of sleep blend)
Small funnel
Distilled water — you can buy this or make your own at home (for instructions check out our Homemade Spring Room Sprays post)
Witch hazel
Embroidery floss
Scissors
Cardboard
Gold beads & letter beads (I used this set)
Beading needle
Elastic cord (I used 0.5mm)
STEP 1: Begin by making your essential oil mixture. You will start by positioning the funnel over the glass bottle and dropping in 10 drops of your lavender essential oil (or blend of choice). Then fill the glass bottle about 1/3 of the way full with witch hazel. And fill the remainder up to the top with distilled water.
Screw back on the spray nozzle and lid and give the bottle a good shake each time before you spray it!
STEP 2: Now we are going to decorate the bottles with these cute ZZZ charms! Start by cutting a piece of cardboard about 2” x 2” in size. Wrap your embroidery floss around the cardboard 10 times total, then trim off the extra floss.
STEP 3: Cut another piece of embroider floss that is about 5” long. Place that piece of floss on the table and gently pull off the 10 layers of floss from the cardboard (keeping the shape). Lay this on top of your 5” string so it is directly center. Then use the 5” string to tie a double knot around the middle of your bundle.
STEP 4: Now use your scissors to cut the two loops open at each end. Then take both sides and fold them together. The top knot should be positioned on the inside of your tassel.
STEP 5: Now cut another piece of embroidery floss that is approximately 10” long. Set that piece on the table. Then set your tassel on top of the string about 1/3 of the way down from the head.
Tie a knot to bring the bundle of floss all together. Then wrap around the bundle a second time and create a double knot to secure. Trim the ends of your knot.
STEP 6: Trim the bottom of your tassel to your desired length and to clean up the bottom edge.
STEP 7: Next, cut a piece of elastic cord about 12” long. Thread one end through your beading needle. Then thread the needle through the single string of floss across the top of the head of your tassel. Pull the tassel through so it is positioned at the middle of your elastic cord.
STEP 8: Now thread your embroidery needle through both ends of the elastic cord. String on your beads.
STEP 9: Tie a knot tightly about 1” away from your last bead to create a hole for hanging. And then all that’s left is placing your tassel charm on the neck of your spray bottle! And you’re done!
It’s a simple fact that all moms love a handmade gift — or at least they would never tell us otherwise! :P So any mom or mother figure in your life is sure to love receiving one of these thoughtful pillow mist sprays to add a touch of luxury to her sleep routine.
Sweet dreams! xo Rachael
