The winner of the Stencil 101 Giveaway is…
Jenny Brandon!
Congratulations Jenny! I’ll be emailing you to get your address. For everyone else that entered, thanks and stay tuned for more giveaways in the future.… Read More ...
Zesty calendula CP recipe
Zesty Calendula cold process soap
From Miller’s Homemade Soaps
32 ounces soybean oil
32 ounces vegetable shortening (Crisco)
14 ounces olive oil
10 ounces coconut oil
1 ounce of stearic acid (optional)
28 ounces cold water
12 ounces lye crystals
Temperatures were around 110 degrees.
Add at trace:
3/4 oz. Citronella EO
1/2 oz. Bergamot … Read More ...
Diego’s shaving soap recipe
Make this luscious shaving soap for the man in your life. From Aromatics & More.
Diego’s Shaving Soap with Patchouli and Orange
Our wonderful Pre-Milled Soap base consists of Saponified oils of Coconut and Palm and NOTHING ELSE.
This is a very creamy soap that has a nice slip. It leaves the skin feeling … Read More ...
Scalp tonic for hair growth recipe
I came across a very interesting recipe for a scalp tonic to encourage new hair growth on Aromatics & More, a New Zealand-based company.
Scalp Tonic for Hair Growth
An exciting study conducted by Scottish researchers ( Archives of Dermatology (1998; 134:1349-1352) found that aromatherapy can indeed promote new hair growth and safely and effectively … Read More ...
Garden flower bath melts
These garden flower bath melts from Craft Stylish are so lovely and would make a great Mother’s Day gift. There are three recipes to choose from – chamomile cream, green goddess, and rosebud – to please any mother’s tastes. Find all the details here.… Read More ...
Revitalizing bath salts recipe
In keeping with the swine flu media craze sweeping the country, try out this Revitalizing Recovery Bath Salts recipe Stay healthy and well!
This is an excellent bath for those feeling achy or have the flu. Also excellent for those zealous over-trainers with good fitness intentions! An excellent body detoxification bath.
Ingredients:
1 cup Epsom … Read More ...
Soap buddy tutorial
Make this cute soap buddy, a sleeve for your soap. A soap buddy will help you to hold on to slippery bars of soap and also prevent wasting your favorite soap. Find all the instructions, from Instructables, here.… Read More ...
Tropical Nut Milk Bath recipe
Tropical Nut Milk Bath from Make Your Cosmetics
by HTN President Donna Maria
This simple yet refreshing recipe smells heavenly in a soothing bath soak and, since it contains no oil, it does not leave a ring around the tub. The vegetable glycerin and milk combine to soften the skin. You can double this recipe, … Read More ...
Stenciled candle tutorial
And even more stenciling! DoItYourself has a simple tutorial by Kelley R. Taylor to decorate a block candle with one of your favorite stencils. All of the craft materials needed for this project are available at your local craft store.
You’ll Need:
* Vanilla candles [Ed.- Or scent of your choice, of course. Square and … Read More ...
Stencil 101 Review and Giveaway
Stencil 101: Make Your Mark with 25 Reusable Stencils and Step-by-Step Instructions
Author: Ed Roth
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books has published another wonderful craft title with Stencil 101
. The author, Ed Roth, is a graphic designer based in Brooklyn, where he founded the graffiti art-inspired Stencil1 design company. Stencil 101 is a collection … Read More ...
Properties of rosemary essential oil
Rosemary Essential Oil from Wavelengths Natural Health
Botanical (Latin) Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Extraction: steam distillation, Part of Plant: flowers
Aromatic Qualities: herbaceous, minty, woody
Possible Uses:
acne, arteriosclerosis, asthma, bronchitis, candida, cellulite, circulation – poor, colds, colitis, dandruff, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, dyspepsia, eczema, fatigue, flatulence, flu, fluid retention, gout, hair – oily, hair – promotes growth, … Read More ...
Almond honey face and hand scrub
Birch Bark Soap has posted a yummy and simple tutorial for an almond honey facial and hand scrub. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Ginger guava shampoo recipe
Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe has a recipe to make a very delicious-sounding ginger guava shampoo. Using only a pre-made base and essential oils, this is a super fast and easy recipe to make a great shampoo! Find the details here.… Read More ...
Rose and frankincense aromatherapy perfume recipe
A Perfume Blend with Rose, Frankincense, and Black Pepper Notes
By Risha, via Wavelengths Natural Health
There are several excellent essays already out there on the top-heart-base note system of perfumery, so I refer you to your favorite search engine to find information on the theory of perfumery.
Basic recipe
10 drops Frankincense essential oil … Read More ...
Mineral blush recipe
Chic Cheeks Mineral Blush
by Debbie Bilezikian, via MakeYourOwnCosmetics.com
This is a lovely, sheer blush to brighten and enliven the cheeks. It is in the “cool” range, designed for lighter skin tones. In this recipe, a “scoop” is 1/8 level teaspoon.
Yield: 1/2 teaspoon (a lot of blush!)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Price Category: 2… Read More ...