How Do You Make Silk Rose Room Freshener?
Fresh roses, especially those cut from the garden, exude an intoxicating fragrance that enriches any room in which they are placed. Fresh roses, however, are not always available or affordable. But scented silk roses can mimic the physical beauty of the actual blooms, and, with a bit of simple enhancement, also can possess an authentic rose scent. Unlike their fresh counterparts, scented silk roses last indefinitely and are relatively inexpensive. They are a delightful way to both freshen and add color to any room. The following guidelines show you how to make them. Step 1 Cut a strip of silk fabric that is 3 inches wide and 45 inches long. Step 2 Use scissors to cut a wavy edge along the top of the strip of fabric, working lengthwise. A loosely scalloped, undulating edge will create the petals of the finished rose. Step 3 Insert a needle and thread into the bottom edge at one end of the strip and baste along that edge loosely. When you reach the end of the strip, pull the thread to cr
