Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Move over bath bombs—this Christmas, there’s a new mischief-maker in the tub.
If you’re looking for a clever twist on traditional Elf on the Shelf antics or a laugh-out-loud handmade gift, this Elf on the Shelf Soap is a crowd-pleaser. Featuring a mini elf trapped inside a block of clear soap, it’s festive, funny, and … Read More ...
If the smell of warm vanilla sugar cookies makes your heart do a happy dance, wait until you slather that cozy scent all over your skin—without ever turning on the oven. This homemade Vanilla Sugar Cookie Body Scrub is a simple, sensory delight that gently exfoliates, deeply moisturizes, and leaves your skin glowing (and yes, … Read More ...
Some handmade gifts look lovely but leave you wondering whether anyone will actually use them. A DIY simmer pot gift feels wonderfully practical: a little bundle of citrus, fragrant spices and herbs, ready to make someone’s kitchen smell inviting.
And when you tuck those ingredients inside a little lidded pot? Well, suddenly a few pantry … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about a herbal bath soak. Before bath bombs and glittery shower steamers took over the bathroom shelf, a simple bundle of dried herbs in warm water was one of the easiest ways to turn a bath into a little moment of comfort.
This Herbal Bath Soak for Muscle Relief from … Read More ...
If you love simple handmade gifts that still feel festive and special, this DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub from CraftBits is such a fun little project. It is bright, pretty, and has that sweet cherry scent that makes it feel perfect for Christmas gifting.
What I like about this tutorial is how easy it is … Read More ...
There’s something so soul-soothing about whipping up your own skincare, especially when it smells delicious and actually works. This whipped Manuka honey body butter is a total game-changer for dry, aging, or sensitive skin. It’s thick and creamy, but melts right into the skin—no greasiness, no weird store-bought additives, just honest hydration.
At 46, … Read More ...
Some Halloween crafts are wonderfully decorative but, once October is over, they quietly migrate to the back of a cupboard with the plastic spiders and half-used rolls of orange ribbon.
These Witch’s Brew Halloween Bath Salts are rather more useful.
Made with Epsom salts, fine sea salt and baking soda, this easy Halloween bath-salt recipe … Read More ...
If you’ve ever tried to squeeze the very last smear of toothpaste from a tube, rolled it from the bottom, folded it in half and then attacked it with the handle of your toothbrush, you’ll understand why toothpaste tablets have become such an interesting zero-waste bathroom swap.
They’re tiny, dry, easy to store and — … Read More ...
Nail stamping is one of those clever beauty craft ideas that looks far more complicated than it really is. At first glance, patterned nails can seem like something you would only get from a salon, but this CraftBits tutorial shows how simple the process can be once you understand the basic technique.
The project uses… Read More ...
If your idea of Halloween fun includes a little bubbling, fizzing magic—without the sugar crash—these DIY Halloween Bath Bombs are your new favorite trick and treat. Think spooky swirls, candy-free gifts, and a little self-care potion-making, all rolled into one bewitching bath-time delight.
These are perfect for mums who’d rather stir up a bath bomb … Read More ...
Halloween crafting does not always need to involve yards of fake cobweb, glitter in places glitter should never be, or another pumpkin decoration that needs to be stored for eleven months of the year. Sometimes the best Halloween projects are the useful ones, and these beginner-friendly Halloween soap making tutorials are wonderfully practical while still … Read More ...
Candy corn is one of those Halloween treats people seem to either adore or avoid like the neighbour handing out raisins. Whether you eat it by the handful or simply love its cheerful yellow, orange and white stripes, it makes a wonderfully easy theme for homemade Halloween soap.
This candy corn layered soap is made … Read More ...
If your morning shower feels more like a chore than a treat, it’s time to shake things up—literally. These DIY shower jellies are bouncy, fun, and scented with natural essential oils that turn your bath or shower into a playful spa moment. Inspired by Lush but made at home for a fraction of the cost, … Read More ...
Between extra handwashing, cleaning products, cooler weather and the general wear and tear of everyday life, hands can quickly go from perfectly fine to dry, tight and rather scratchy.
Mine usually reach the “why do my knuckles feel like sandpaper?” stage before I remember to do anything about them.
This homemade Pumpkin Spice Hand Balm … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about making soap that looks as though it came from a bubbling witch’s cauldron—especially when the actual process is far easier than anything involving potions, spells or an eye of newt.
These Witch’s Cauldron Halloween Soap Bars are made with a beginner-friendly melt-and-pour soap base, swirled with orange, purple and … Read More ...