DIY Scented Infused Clothespins

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Today I’m sharing a sweet gift idea that is so simple to make: DIY scented infused clothespins.  Infused with herbs and essential oils, these would make a great gift for a mother or grandmother who still hangs her clothes on the line {I’d love to live a little old-school and if I had more property, I’d be hanging clothes on a line every day!}.  It’s a gift that’s perfect for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or even a special something for a lingerie shower.

To make DIY scented infused clothespins, you’ll need a pile of wooden clothespins {I used regular clothespins and vintage style} and a few essential oils in scents that would blend well with laundry {lavender, eucalyptus, and citrus are all great laundry-friendly scents but use whatever appeals to you}.

Place 2-3 drops of oil on each clothespin, let it soak in, and let the clothespins dry completely …

… then seal and store them in an airtight bag until you’re ready to use.  

I also added fresh mint leaves to a bag of rosemary-infused clothespins, muddled the mint leaves slightly, and allowed the mint oils to infuse into the pins for a rosemary-mint blend that smells delightful.

When you’re ready to gift the infused scented clothespins, tie a bundle together with tulle or other pretty ribbon and wrap them in a cellophane bag or other airtight bag to preserve the infusion.

I’d love to hear: what oil scent would you use for infused clothespins?

For more ideas that use essential oils, be sure to check out this technique for getting rid of the stinky smell in shoes …

… reusable DIY dryer sheets that will make the laundry smell lovely …

… and a DIY citronella candle to keep the mosquitoes at bay in your outdoor living space!