KJ zGal
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So, because I was sick of the paint smell left in the KJ after being in the body shop for two weeks, I got ambitious and decided to try and make myself some air fresheners. They've been working fairly well, so for anyone out there who is feeling creative, this is what you'll need if you want to make some:
a) Paper towels
b) Your choice of perfume or body mist (since most of you folks here are guys, I would suggest something fruity/citrusy rather than flowery like I used)
c) A small cardboard box with a removable top (you can buy different shapes of boxes at your local craft store)
d) String or ribbon of some kind (I used decorative pearl string for mine)
e) Hot glue
f) Tape
g) A pin or needle
h) Anything else you might want to decorate the box
So basically, the length of time it takes you to make these will depend on how much effort you want to put into decorating them.
First, take your box and put the top on if it isn't already. Use a piece of scotch tape and attach the top so that it won't fall off when hanging. For mine, I only attached it on one side, so that the tape formed a sort of hinge. In this way you can still open it when needed.
Using the pin, poke many little holes through the cardboard to provide vents through with the scent can pass.
Decorate the box however you want. Paint, color, etc., but just make sure the holes aren't completely covered, or the scent will be trapped in the box.
Using hot glue (I found this to be the easiest to work with, because it dries so fast), attach a loop of string, ribbon, or whatever you decide to use to the box so that you can hang it. Make sure the loop is big enough to go over the mirror if that's where you're planning on hanging it. I found that works the best, because when I turn the defrosters on, the scent gets blown around =]
Next, soak a single paper towel in the perfume, either by spraying it or just soaking it in the liquid itself. I would recommend doing this outside, or you'll choke yourself and your family like I nearly did when I did so =P
Once the towel is saturated, stick it in the box and close it up. From here on out you can hang your handmade air freshener where ever you want it, be it in your KJ or somewhere in your house. It may take a little bit more to make them, but it's a fun little way to personalize your Jeep a little bit more. =]
A very crappy picture, and a quickie decorating job, but at least it smells good!
a) Paper towels
b) Your choice of perfume or body mist (since most of you folks here are guys, I would suggest something fruity/citrusy rather than flowery like I used)
c) A small cardboard box with a removable top (you can buy different shapes of boxes at your local craft store)
d) String or ribbon of some kind (I used decorative pearl string for mine)
e) Hot glue
f) Tape
g) A pin or needle
h) Anything else you might want to decorate the box
So basically, the length of time it takes you to make these will depend on how much effort you want to put into decorating them.
First, take your box and put the top on if it isn't already. Use a piece of scotch tape and attach the top so that it won't fall off when hanging. For mine, I only attached it on one side, so that the tape formed a sort of hinge. In this way you can still open it when needed.
Using the pin, poke many little holes through the cardboard to provide vents through with the scent can pass.
Decorate the box however you want. Paint, color, etc., but just make sure the holes aren't completely covered, or the scent will be trapped in the box.
Using hot glue (I found this to be the easiest to work with, because it dries so fast), attach a loop of string, ribbon, or whatever you decide to use to the box so that you can hang it. Make sure the loop is big enough to go over the mirror if that's where you're planning on hanging it. I found that works the best, because when I turn the defrosters on, the scent gets blown around =]
Next, soak a single paper towel in the perfume, either by spraying it or just soaking it in the liquid itself. I would recommend doing this outside, or you'll choke yourself and your family like I nearly did when I did so =P
Once the towel is saturated, stick it in the box and close it up. From here on out you can hang your handmade air freshener where ever you want it, be it in your KJ or somewhere in your house. It may take a little bit more to make them, but it's a fun little way to personalize your Jeep a little bit more. =]
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A very crappy picture, and a quickie decorating job, but at least it smells good!
