http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com Bath and Body news @ CraftGossip Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:00:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Coming up with unique wedding favor gifts is always a task, as I found out when I got married last summer. I came across Concord Soap Company's blog and loved the idea of their custom wedding favors that are tins filled with hand-dipped soap petals. According to their blog, soap ... http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/concord-soap-company/2009/11/07/ Allison B. Kontur of BathBodySupply.com posted instructions for creating an Autumn Air Freshener on her blog. (found via Homemade Bath Products) There is also a video tutorial demonstrating how to make clear linen sprays. http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/autumn-air-freshener-recipe/2009/11/07/ A Mom's Balancing Act is currently having a giveaway featuring a $20 gift certificate to Natural Bath & Body Shop. This giveaway will end November 17th and is open to the US and Canada. http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/natural-bath-body-shop-giveaway/2009/11/06/ Mystical Aromas posted 10 Definite Don’ts Of Great Haircare from Michael Barrows' website Great Hairstyles. Mystical Aromas offers Moonmist Shampoo, Conditioner & Herbal Shampoo. Haircare Don'ts: 1. Avoid unprofessional and over-the-counter hair care products whenever you can. Many of these only offer false hopes and promises. 2. Do not cut your own bangs. ... http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/haircare-donts/2009/11/06/ Handmade in PA posted an outline describing the procedure for making a simple facial cream that is made more special by the addition of infused herbs. The blog post was written by Sarah Powell, medical anthropologist, herbalist, and proprietor of Lilith’s Apothecary, a natural bath, body, and herbal tea business. ... http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/lilith%e2%80%99s-apothecary/2009/11/06/ Today's Craftzine.com How-To Tuesday focused on Brown Sugar Scrub Gifts. I especially like this How-To because the list of supplies is simple and short. Article posted by Brookelynn. http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/brown-sugar-scrub-gifts/2009/11/05/ Many of you may already be thinking about all those handmade holiday gifts you plan to make. If you need a few more ideas and/or instructions, check out the blog 101 Handmade Gift Ideas. Below are links to the bath & body related posts I found. Make Your Own: Bath Mit, Lotion ... http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/101-handmade-gift-ideas/2009/11/05/ Taylored Expressions specializes in high-quality rubber stamps. This week they are sharing sneak peeks of this month's new designs and Day 1 features their soon-to-be-released Luxurious Labels stamp set. These labels, images, and words were designed to coordinate with their Potion Bottles making them the perfect pair for your bath ... http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/taylored-expressions-luxurious-labels/2009/11/05/ Mimi Kolb is the kind, generous & creative woman behind Bento Box Gifts. You can enter to win a Holiday Karma box that Mimi is giving away over at Simple Blueprint. The box is filled with lots of wonderful treats, including a lucky lips all natural lip balm! The giveaway ... http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/bento-box-gifts-giveaway/2009/11/04/ Joan Morais will soon be teaching a Body Butters: Whipped & Lotion Bars Online Class. When: Thursday, December 3, 6-8pm Where: Online, can be accessed from any computer Cost: $200 includes e-video, e-book class handout and live Q & A. For More Information Call 707-426-9480 or Send an Email to info@joanmorais.com To register: ... http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/1838/2009/11/04/ Soap maker DeShawn Marie is giving away a year's worth of free soap! For just $6.75 per month, you can subscribe to DeShawn's monthly Soap Club. Talk about a deal! But, you can also win a subscription to the Soap Club. Check out all the details on DeShawn's blog. http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/win-a-free-year-of-soap/2009/11/04/ Sweet Harvest Farms features soaps that soothe, nurture and hydrate skin. The Luxurious Goats Milk Lavender Bud Soap is made using organic lavender buds that exfoliate while you bathe. Tiffany's Homemade Luxurious Goats Milk Soap consists of exfoliating organic poppy seeds and is lightly scented. And why not pamper ... http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/sweet-harvest-farms/2009/11/04/ Go Planet Earth posted a video tutorial showing how to create Melt & Pour Candy Cane Swirl Loaf Soap. The tutorial utilizes the Square Loaf Mold, one of their top sellers. View other tutorials here. http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/soap-making-instructional-tutorial/2009/11/04/ Bramble Berry has been named 'Supplier of the Year' for the entire soap and toiletry industry. The company was also awarded First Place for 'Best Fragrance Oil Vendor.' Congratulations Bramble Berry! http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/bramble-berry-named-supplier-of-the-year/2009/11/03/ Melanie of Paper Mango is kicking off her Giveaway Week with a giveaway from Orglamix. Enter to win your favorite chemical & preservative free eye shadow here. Contest ends Sunday, November 8th. http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/orglamix-eyeshadow-giveaway/2009/11/03/