Self-Care Sunday: Tea & Enchanting Aromatherapy Clay Charms

Self-Care Sunday: Tea & Enchanting Aromatherapy Clay Charms



This Self-Care Sunday, immerse yourself in a delightful sensory experience as we craft DIY Aromatherapy Clay Charms while sipping on a specially crafted tea blend. These charming little creations can be worn as necklaces, used as keychains, or placed around the home as mini scent diffusers, perfect for carrying your favorite soothing scents with you throughout the day.



Mystical Moonlight Tea with Citrus Mint Whip
Tea Ingredients:
      1 tsp black tea leaves
      ½ tsp dried lavender (Culinary Grade)
      2 strips of orange peel
      Honey or citrus syrup (optional, for sweetness)

      Citrus Mint Whip Ingredients:
          ½ cup heavy whipping cream
          1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
          1 tsp orange zest
          1 tbsp powdered sugar
          Instructions:
              Brew the Tea: In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the black tea leaves, dried lavender, and orange peel. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Strain the mixture into a cup, add honey or citrus syrup to taste.
              Make the Citrus Mint Whip: In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, chopped mint, orange zest, and powdered sugar. Whip with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
              Serve: Spoon a generous dollop of the Citrus Mint Whip on top of the hot tea. Enjoy the refreshing and aromatic blend as you prepare for the crafting session.
              As you sip your Mystical Moonlight Tea, the calming lavender and energizing citrus mint whip set the perfect mood for a focused and creative crafting session.



              Crafting Your Aromatherapy Clay Charms:
              Alternatively you can roll the clay into beads to make an aromatherapy bracelet or create larger decorated clay discs to use as decorative aromatherapy diffuses.

              Materials Needed:
                Air-dry clay (Terracotta works best for oil infusion)
                Paints or markers for decoration (optional) String or ribbon if making necklaces or keychains
                Rolling pin
                Clay Stamps
                Straw or toothpick for making holes
                Your choice of essential oils (like lavender, peppermint, or eucalyptus)
                Instructions:
                  Prepare the Clay: Take a small amount of air-dry clay and roll it out on a clean surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
                  String Your Charms: Thread a string or ribbon through the hole to wear as a necklace or hang as a keychain.
                  Shape Your Charms: Use bottle cap, knife of cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the rolled-out clay. You can choose any shape you like—circles, hearts, stars, etc.
                  Stamp Your Charm: Press the stamp into the clay to achieve the desired design.
                  Make a Hole: Use a straw or toothpick to make a hole near the top of each shape if you plan to hang them.
                  Allow to Dry: Let the clay charms dry completely, which can take up to 24 hours depending on the thickness and the humidity in your environment.
                  Decorate (Optional): Once dry, you can paint or decorate your charms with markers to personalize them.
                  Add Essential Oils: Place a few drops of your chosen essential oil on the charms. The porous nature of the clay will absorb the oil and slowly release the fragrance.

                  Intention Setting: While working with the clay and choosing your essential oils, focus on the mood-enhancing properties of your chosen scents—calm, energy, focus. Let each charm be a physical representation of your intentions.

                  Incantation for Essence: "Essence of herb, clay form take, Carry calm for my own sake. As I wear you, may I feel, Harmony, as scents reveal."

                  Fragrance Recipes for Your Aromatherapy Clay Charms:
                  1. Calming Lavender Bliss:
                      3 drops lavender essential oil
                      1 drop bergamot essential oil
                      2 drops chamomile essential oil
                      Effect: Soothes the mind and eases stress.
                       
                      2. Energizing Citrus Spark:
                      3 drops orange essential oil
                      1 drop grapefruit essential oil
                      2 drops lemon essential oil
                      Effect: Boosts energy and uplifts spirits.
                       
                      3. Focus Booster Mint Mix:
                      3 drops peppermint essential oil
                      1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
                      2 drops rosemary essential oil
                      Effect: Enhances concentration and clears the mind.
                       
                      4. Sweet Dreams Nighttime Blend:
                      3 drops cedarwood essential oil
                      1 drop ylang-ylang essential oil
                      2 drops lavender essential oil
                      Effect: Promotes relaxation and supports deep sleep.
                       
                      Wear your new aromatherapy charm or place it near your workspace or bedside. Whenever you need a moment of calm or a burst of energy, simply hold the charm close and take a deep breath to draw in the benefits of the essential oils.

                      This Self-Care Sunday, let the creative process and the soothing tea blend enhance your sense of well-being and inner peace. Enjoy the calming effects of essential oils in a stylish and personalized way.
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                      1 comment

                      What a delicious idea to craft a beautiful gift while enjoying an oh-so-yummy cuppa!

                      Micky L Varnell

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