Have a wonderful and fun Halloween!
Soap Expressions project idea contest
Soap Expressions has an ongoing monthly contest for project ideas. Visit here and send a description of a project that you created using their products. Winners receive a $25 gift certificate to our online store which stocks soap making supplies and books, as well as candle making supplies.… Read More ...
Aromatherapy Thymes contests
Aromatherapy Thymes Magazine is currently running three contests on its website.
In the first, you just tell them what your favorite essential oil is and why for a chance to win an essential oils kit.
The second sweepstakes is for a chance to win a 1 year subscription to Aromatherapy Thymes Magazine and an aromatherapy … Read More ...
Cuticle and Hand Massage Oil Recipe
Here’s a simple recipe of an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory soothing hand massage oil that does wonders to dry cuticles and chapped gardener’s hands:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup jojoba oil
3 tablespoons vegetable glycerin
2 tablespoons soy bean oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon any vitamin E-rich oil
5 drops tea tree oil
4 drops neroli essential … Read More ...
Bliss aromatherapy perfume recipe
Aromatherapy perfumes can help relax you, invigorate you and put you in a great mood and are fun to make. Here’s a recipe for a happiness enhancing perfume from Essential Oil Recipes.
Essential oils needed:
2 drops Bergamot
1 drops Jasmine
1 drops Rose
2 drops Sandalwood
Equipment needed:
Measuring spoons
Small funnel
Small … Read More ...
Southern Soapers sale
Southern Soapers Fragrances is having a sale to celebrate its second anniversary. All prices are as marked and no coupon codes are needed. All exfoliants, emulsifiers & thickeners, botanical extracts, preservatives, packaging items and more are discounted 10% or more through September 28th. They also have a wide range of fragrances on sale this week … Read More ...
Fizzing rose petals tutorial
Cathie and Steve of Creative Juice fame have a nice tutorial on fizzing bath petals. The technique and ingredients to making them is similar to bath bombs and bath salts.
See the instructions here.… Read More ...
Bath puff and back scrubber patterns
Priscilla Hewitt has easy crochet patterns for a bath puff and back scrubber here.
The puffs and scrubbers work up really fast, but do take about an ounce more yarn than is recommended in the pattern.… Read More ...
Solid perfume recipe
Solid perfume recipe from TeachSoap.com
Solid perfume is fun and easy to make and is a wonderful idea for a personal, hand-crafted gift! You’ll want some stylish little butter pots to hold your creations and Bramble Berry, Inc. has a terrific selection. To make your solid perfume, follow these directions:
For a 9 oz. … Read More ...
Nova Studio classes
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Nova Studio in Point Richmond has fantastic soap making classes, including cold process and multiple day boot camp classes. They also have candlemaking and other craft classes. Highlights for September and October include a 4 day business boot camp intensive, a natural perfumes class and … Read More ...
Pure Minerals Source interview
I recently came across Pure Minerals Source, who sells mineral makeup. Not only area the colors beautiful, the prices are very affordable and the products are chemical free.
What is your business name and how did you come up with it? My business name is Pure Minerals Source. I came up with the name because … Read More ...
Body spritzer recipe
Nature’s Garden Candles has a great recipe for a body spritzer, a nice way to cool down in the hot summer weather.
Homemade Body Spritzer
Ingredients:
Gallon Distilled Water
1/2 Cup epsom Salt
1/2 cup water softener
Body Safe Fragrance Oils
Vitamin E oil (optional)
Note: The fragrance oil does not mix thoroughly with the … Read More ...
Soap recipe contest
Honey Hive Handcrafts is having a contest to help them develop new soaps for their product line. If you have always wanted to design a soap in your favorite scents, here’s is your chance! A winner is chosen once a quarter, so there is time to get your entry in. Winners get a free bar … Read More ...
Oatmeal, milk, and honey facial scrub
Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Facial Scrub from Ladies Blend
Ingredients:
2 tbsp ground oatmeal (use your coffee grinder)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp honey
2 tsp (or more) milk
squirt lemon juice
Directions:
Blend all the ingredients together in mixing bowl. Apply to clean face and neck and leave on 5-10 minutes. Rinse with … Read More ...
Coffee cinnamon bath salts tutorial
Need a pick me up in the morning? Try making West Coast Crafty’s coffee-cinnamon bath salts, which you can make with ingredients you already have in your kitchen.
See the complete instructions here.… Read More ...