Try these two delightful DIY projects that’ll fill your days with warmth and happiness: a car diffuser and bath salts ornament. These easy-to-make crafts are exactly what you’ve been looking for to infuse your space with the cozy, inviting scents of the season.

DIY Car Diffuser with Essential Oils

Transform daily driving into a sensory retreat with a car diffuser. As you journey through the colorful foliage of autumn or serene landscapes of winter, let the soothing smells of essential oils create an aromatic atmosphere in your car. This project is perfect for those who want a touch of seasonal magic wherever they go, making every trip a memorable experience.

Materials Needed:

• Wool felt balls
• Thread and needle
• Ribbon or twine
• Essential oils of choice*

*Note: Try spicy oils like Cinnamon Bark essential oil and Ginger essential oil or woody oils like Douglas Fir essential oil and Siberian Fir essential oil.

Instructions:

1. Thread a large sewing needle with enough thread for 7–8 felt balls. Pierce through the center of each wool felt ball until there’s enough to make a complete circle.
2. Knot the thread between the connecting wool felt balls to form a circle.
3. Cut a length of ribbon or twine that can fit over your car’s rearview mirror. Thread it through the circle and tie it off at the top. Cut off any excess twine or ribbon.
4. Hang your new diffuser in your car.
5. When you want to change the atmosphere in your car, add 1–3 drops of the essential oil of your choice to each ball.

DIY Bath Salts Ornament with Essential Oils

Nothing says luxurious bath experience like a bath salts ornament. Perfect for gifting or personal use, this ornament adds a festive touch to your holiday décor, while also providing a relaxing escape at home. The invigorating aromas rejuvenate your mind and senses, making this project a new favorite tradition. Indulge and feel the stress melt away.

Materials Needed:

• Round plastic ornaments with removable tops
• Epsom salts
• Star anise spice
• Essential oils of choice*
• Optional: colorant
• Optional: dried spices or herbs

*Note: Try citrusy oils like Wild Orange essential oil and Bergamot essential oil or combine spicy and floral oils like Juniper Berry essential oil and Lavender essential oil.

Instructions:

1. Add 1 cup of Epsom salts in a bowl (using more or less, depending on preference) and skin-safe colorant, if desired.
2. Add dried spices or herbs (like star anise) to the mixture for color and added aroma.
3. Add 5–10 drops of the essential oils of your choice. Mix well.
4. Add the mixture to a plastic ornament until full.
5. Once full, put the top of the ornament back on.
6. When ready to use, add the desired amount of the mixture to a warm bath.