Dec
31
Southern Soapers is offering four Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Certification Scholarships for 2009. Each Scholarship will cover the registration costs associated with taking the three tests for one Certification track. There are two testing tracks: Cold Process/Hot Process (CP/HP) and Melt…
Dec
30
I got a great tip on an interesting tutorial on how to make your own deoderant! The ingredients are simple and easy to obtain and it can be made in your own kitchen. Find the tutorial here.
Dec
29
Wavelengths Natural Health has a tutorial on making your own reed diffusers for essential oils. Reed diffusers are a great way to fragrance your home and are a nice alternative to candles. Find the tutorial here.
Dec
28
Secret Garden Bath Teas
Makes one tea bag.
1 tsp lavender flowers (dried)
1 tsp rose petals (dried)
1/2 tsp lemon balm (dried)
1/4 tsp rosemary (dried)
1/8 tsp spearmint (dried) (just to give it a bit of a snap)
4 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops rose…
Dec
26
I love this lip balm tutorial from Cathie and Steve. These are great favors for parties, baby showers and bridal showers.
I would suggest using a lip balm filler tray to make things easiest and to ensure you don’t move the lip…
Dec
25
Peppermint Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 tsp. grapeseed oil
3 drops eucalyptus oil
4 drops rosemary oil
2 drops peppermint oil
These oils can be bought at any health store and some craft stores. Be sure to buy essential oils, not the fragrance oils at craft stores.
Directions:
Combine…
Dec
25
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove is working on a brand new soapmaking magazine, Let’s Get Soapy! I’m excited about it and can’t wait to see the issue debut on January 1st. Visit the Soapylove blog for more information and how to get…
Dec
24
Pioneer Thinking has a great (and easy!) body splash recipe made from essential oils. The citrus notes are uplifting and invigorating to give you a nice mental boost. Find the instructions here.
Dec
23
Snowdrift Farm, a soapmaking supplier, is having a Friends and Family Sale through January 3rd. Click here to get 10% your entire purchase.
Dec
23
Craftbits’s honey and ginger face mask is a warm and spicy treat in the chilly winter. Find the recipe and instructions here.
Dec
22
Try this yummy recipe to make apple pie scented lip balm! If you need lip balm tins or tubes, Brambleberry is always a great resource for packaging.
Dec
19
Make these beautiful basket weave candles, a wonderful addition to your holiday table centerpiece.
Get the details here.
Dec
18
Now that the weather has turned chilly, try this tropical coconut bath recipe to remind you of the warm tropics!
Dec
18
Lulu’s Gifts has positively adorable hot water bottle covers. Available now are doll faces, toadstools, strawberries, hearts and more!
Check it all out here.
Dec
17
Restoration Hardware has luscious cashmere robes on sale now. The robes are 100% cashmere and come in ivory, blush, oatmeal, sage, grey, chocolate and garnet.
Find the robes here.






