Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
I will forgive you for thinking these are edible but you could actually eat these if you so desired. They contain all natural ingredients to help soothe and nourish your skin. Pop them in to your bath for a relaxing soak. Grab the full recipe and tutorial here at Brendid.com.… Read More ...
Have you ever wondered how to make your own Rose Water? This tutorial by Onregoodthing shows you how to make your own DIY version. It is suitable for so many different bath and body recipes and you can even use it in your cooking. Rose water all by its self makes for a wonderful facial … Read More ...
This photo looks like the ingredients for a group meal, instead they are the natural ingredients for an amazing soap. Wondering what is in those caplets? Vitamin E cream to nourish the hands.
Check out the full recipe here. Gardeners soap… Read More ...
I love this write up of 10 things you should know, I especially love fact number #1. You do NOT get to make soap all the time! Its the same when I tell people I run a Craft blog, they automatically assume I craft all the time. I barely get time to craft with my … Read More ...
Ever wondered how to speed up the process of drying Rose petals for a last minute craft or project? This tutorial shows you how to dry them out successfully using an oven and a little patience. This will work for most other petals too.
Don’t get your knickers in a twist over this DIY recipe. It is an actual step by step tutorial on making your own Natural lubricant using essential oils and carrier oils. DIY Ginger Lubricant. (this link is no longer active this post has now been archived)
Please note Carrier oils and latex condoms don’t work … Read More ...
This is an adorable little touch of Olympics to add to your outfit. I must say I would do mine gold though, because I am always a winner winner chicken dinner. Actually I usually come last, if at all I get chosen to participate. That’s my life and that’s okay.… Read More ...
Open your pores and awake your senses with this Fennel facial steam. With lemon grass and chamomile this steamer would be perfect for calming irritated inflamed skin. Check out the full recipe and tutorial on how to use it here. DIY – Fennel steam Facial… Read More ...
I love the combination of being able to clean my hands whilst moisturising them. The key ingredient in this recipe is the coconut oil which is anti bacterial but you could add some Anti bacterial Essential oils like Basil, or tea tree too.
Save yourself $50 and make your own Ribbon flip flops. This tutorial guides you through turning an old pair or new (inexpensive) pair of flip flops in to a stunning fashion statement. I am not sure if I would trust just hot glue to keep the ribbons in place, but love the idea!
We have been getting lot’s of requests for natural repellents. We have blogged about a few different ones but here is another great recipe from a Piece of Rainbow. I like the balm recipe she also used, Balm is easy to keep in your bag or purse for dinner dates too.
Okay so part of me is wondering why you would do this and who would actually use it. Then I thought it might be a good way to bribe smelly teenage boys in to actually using the soap. (to free the money). My 6 year old doesn’t like soap so maybe this would work on … Read More ...
Once you get to a professional soap making level it’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the stuff you need to make soap and make money. This article tells you how to organize and label your stuff so you can stay on top and in control of your soap making lab.
There are so many amazing teas on the market and it seems the gifting of tea is the new thing to do. But not always do you like the expensive tea you were given. Here is a great way to use up old tea or tea you can’t drink because it makes you want to … Read More ...
This thick paste won’t drip off but you can wrap it with a bandage if you need to move around. Works wonders when you can’t find a bath!