How to Make a Car Air Freshener

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assemble the items needed for this project.

   These are listed below under "Things You'll Need".
   
   In particular, use recyclable items to make this as sustainable a project as possible.
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   Step 2: Design the template for the air freshener.

   Typical designs include tree shapes or state, province or country shapes, food shapes, etc. but any design you'd like to make is fine.
   
   You might even consider a special word that means something special for you, such as "Love" or "Joy". ,, Cut out two pieces of fabric. , Cut out one piece of cardboard. , Allow to dry. ,,, Thread the ribbon, twine or hanging item.
   
   Leave unknotted. , Knot into place over the mirror handle; as you're doing so, adjust so that it doesn't interfere with your view. , Simply dab or drop more oil drops onto the air freshener when it starts to lose its aroma.
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   Step 3: Cut out the template.

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   Step 4: Place the template over the fabric.

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   Step 5: Place the template over the cardboard.

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   Step 6: Glue the fabric to each side of the cardboard.

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   Step 7: Carefully drip 10 to 20 drops of the chosen oil over each side of the air freshener.

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   Step 8: Allow to dry.

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   Step 9: Punch a hole in the top of the air freshener.

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    Step 10: Hang the air freshener from the rear vision mirror in the car.

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    Step 11: Refresh the air freshener regularly.

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