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PAGE 13-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 24. 1982 Inexpensive, easy-to-make holiday gifts which smell good, look lovely When the Three Wise Men came bearing gifts of frankin­ cense and myrrh, the custom of giving gifts that smell good was. even then, an ancient custom. People all over the world had by then figured out how to capture fragrances with it to give their homes a pleasant scent. Medieval tradition By the 11th century, the peoples of central Europe were also using fragrances in their homes, a custom they were introduced to by the Cru­ saders returning from the Mid­ dle Ean. Then, 500 years later. Queen Elizabeth was pre­ sented with a gift of fragrances in the form of sachets. She liked them so much she intro­ duced their use in her court. Today gifts of sachets remain as popular as ever but. with fine potpourri costing as much as $55 a pound, they can also be very expensive. How­ ever, sachets are easy to make and can cost almost next to nothing if you make them yourself. Instead of using potpourri, you'll find that "Love My Carpet"® which comes in four different scents, is a per­ fect substitute, and the fra­ grance will last as long as potpourri. All you need are some scraps of material, some rib­ bon, lace or other trim, if you want to make them fancy, and a needle and thread. Machine stitching isn't necessary. Fabric about the weight of a man's dress shirt is best, because the weave is tight enough to hold the "Love My Carpet"' and porous enough so the aroma comes through." Here are some easy-to- make suggestions. For men. use bold colors and "Citrus Fresh" for sachets that can he put in shoes, his closet and dresser, and even his suitcase to keep out musty smells. Material cut in the shape of ovals, squares and triangles work well. Cut two equal pieces of material. Place them together with each piece wrong side out. Over-stitch closely around the edges leaving a small 2 inch opening. Turn right side out, and then fill with "Love My Car­ pet'" until the sachet is plump. Fold in edges and stitch closed. Sachets with hanging rib­ bon loops also make wonder­ ful Christmas decorations, and add additional fragrance, especially if you have an arti- fical Christmas tree. For a really luxurious gift cover wooden hangers with fabric. Leave enough space to pad them with "Love My Carpet" Soft Scent, which has the aroma of a light Ori­ ental powder. And, to fill your whole home with fragrance, just sprinkle a little "Love My Carpet"' rug and room deodorizer on your carpet as you vacuum. If you're troubled with static electricity you'll find that it makes vacuuming eas® ier, especially if you have a pet hair problem. Musty smoker's odo will be gone too. When you're done your whole room will be filled with a light, airy aroma. It's a delightful year around finish­ ing touch. 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