Re: My sincerest thanks and appreciation and a jel potpouri recipe

January 2, 2000

This is my thank you to all of you who responded with

messages of prayers for my mom, she is still in the

hospital with pnuemonia but doing much better, like I

always say you can't have enough prayers, So again,

thanks and thanks again.

I know this recipe has been posted before but am posting

it for the person who asked about gel fresheners, hoping

thats what I think they asked for:

You can make your own great smelling gel air fresheners, using liquid potpourri,

or from scratch. They make great gifts!

You will need:

2 cups of distilled water

Essential oil/fragrance of your choice.

4 packages of knox gelatin

Food coloring (optional)

Heat 1 cup of water almost to a boil. Add the gelatin and stir until dissolved.

Remove from heat add another cup of distilled water, 10-20 drops of

oil/fragrance, and food coloring if desired.

You can replace food coloring and oil/fragrance with premade liquid potpourri

(available at most craft stores, candle shops, etc.). Just make sure it's the

concentrated kind or it won't retain its smell. The procedure would be the same.

Heat 1 cup of the liquid potpourri, almost to a boil. Stir in 4 packets of Knox

gelatin, until dissolved. Then stir in 1 cup cool liquid potpourri.

Pour the mixture into clean baby food jars and set at room temperature overnight

until " set " . You can place the jars in the refrigerator if you need them to set

more quickly, but be aware that the smell will permeate the fridge.

For gift giving, you can decorate the baby food jars by wrapping with material,

or glueing on wallpaper, stickers, wrapping paper, etc.

To use, place the jar on the stovetop (not directly on the burner!) while

cooking, heat in a potpourri burner, or simply set out on a table and enjoy the

aroma.

This was from Makestuff and I have used it with never any problems

at all.

Everyone have a safe and Happy New Year.

Love and God Bless,

Kay

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