I love the bird dishes available in PrinceDesignUK’s shop. Pressed with vintage lace, the intricate dishes are perfect for soap and would be a beautiful addition to most bathrooms. Also available are plainer birds with heart shaped feathers, as well as lacy hearts, poppies, and other pretty designs.… Read More ...
Chocolate lip balm tutorial
Mmmmm! Chocolate lip balm! Check out the tutorial on Instructables to make this chocolate honey lip balm.
Creamsicle body polish tutorial
CraftStylish recently posted a tutorial on a delicious sounding body polish. It has a nice olive oil base, which doesn’t leave a greasy film on your skin like some other oils.
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Pressed flower soap tutorial
This pretty pressed flower soap from Teach Soap is a great gift or shower favor. As the flowers will eventually turn brown, make these soaps just before giving as a gift.
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Papaya skin brightening mask recipe
This mask from Whole Living exfoliates and stimulates circulation. Papaya has alpha-hydroxy acids and yogurt adds lactic acid, which help remove dead skin cells. The honey helps your skin retain moisture.
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Homemade brush cleaner tutorial
Store bought brush cleaners cost $10 and up. Save yourself some money and follow the easy video tutorial by Enkore to make this cleaner at home.
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Rag bath mat tutorial
Make this beautiful cable knit bath mat from rags! Coco Knits’ tutorial makes a lovely textured bath mat that will cozy up your bathroom.
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Let’s Get Soapy magazine
A brand new soapmaking magazine, Let’s Get Soapy, is here! Created by Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove, Let’s Get Soapy is a quarterly magazine dedicated to melt and pour soap crafts. The inaugural issue features projects inspired by some of the the toys of the 1980s – Care Bears and My Little Pony! Seeing the pictures … Read More ...
Cocoa butter massage bar tutorial
I love these conversation heart massage bars! The cocoa butter is deliciously scented and great for your skin. Shea butter can also be used instead of cocoa butter.
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Heart shaped bath bombs
This fun tutorial is for heart shaped bath bombs that include a hidden love note inside the bomb! Follow the directions to make these with or without the love token inside. For packaging, try a cellophane or ziplock bag for a nicer finish instead of the saran wrap suggested.… Read More ...
Valentine’s Day soap supplies
As always, Brambleberry has some excellent holiday soap supplies for Valentine’s Day crafting. Supplies include 14 different molds, several fragrance oils, and a convenient kit that includes a mold, fragrance, melt and pour base, mica and more!
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Heart shaped soap tutorial
These conversation heart soaps are great Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweetheart and friends! Package them in cellophane bags and tie with ribbon or raffia for a pretty presentation.
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Valentine’s Day tub tea tutorial
Make these fun and romantic tub teas from the Natural Beauty Workshop for Valentine’s Day! You can cut fusible tea bags into heart shapes or leave them as is.
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Homemade heating pad tutorial
Martha Stewart has a great video tutorial on making a heating pad for today’s Craft of the Day! Make this easy heating pad from your favorite coordinating fabrics.
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Mini shell candles
Cathie and Steve have created a tutorial for a charming little melt and pour shell candle. The supplies for the project are available at any local craft shop.
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