Homemade Gifts: Scented Rocks

Here's an unusual, homemade gift that is very easy to make. The smell is lovely. They are also fun to make.

Ingredients:

1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. salt
1/4 tsp. essential oil (your favorite scent)
2/3 C. boiling water
Food coloring, if desired

Directions:

1. In bowl, mix dry ingredients well.

2. Add essential oil, and boiling water to dry ingredients. (Scent will be strong, but will fade slightly when dry.)

3. For colored stones, blend in food coloring, one drop at a time, until desired shade is reached.

4. Blend ingredients, and form balls.

5. Allow 'stones' to dry.

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