Lavender and jasmine? Be still my heart! Mansi at Fun & Food Cafe came up with a simple but fragrant scrub that is particularly great for your hands. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Soap from Your Microwave? Yes Indeed!
For those who’ve always wanted to try making soap, here is a great tutorial for using a melt & pour base that soars to the next level with creative molds and add-ins. Anyone with a microwave can make soap. And it goes without saying these would be fabulous gifts. Amy Renea from Nest for All … Read More ...
DIY: Toothpaste “Dots”
Love this idea and not just for camping…these dried chunks of toothpaste would also be great for kids going on school trips, or when you’re out boating, or even to throw in a backpack or gym bag for an “I need to brush my teeth” emergency. Get the easy step-by-step on how to make your … Read More ...
DIY: Anthro-inspired Bottle Labels
The day after I saw these at One Creative Momma, I saw a less cute — and way pricier! — version of them at Anthropologie…so, without further ado, this would be a wonderful way to package your liquid soaps or lotions and would make those homemade gifts (or products you sell) just that much … Read More ...
DIY: Oatmeal Lavender Bath Soak
All natural inexpensive ingredients plus great packaging, wow…Alejandra at Always Order Dessert shows us how to make a fabulous soaking mixture, perfect for late summer’s bug bites, sunburns and heat rash. But don’t forget this one as the holidays approach — this would be a wonderful and affordable gift! Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Soap Kids Want to Use!
So why didn’t I think of that? The brilliant folks at Partycraft Secrets have come up with soap that any toddler or young child will want to use…brilliant. Just brilliant. Find out how to do it yourself here.… Read More ...
DIY: Herbal Bath Salts
Ok, she had me with the vanilla bean…just sayin’. Stephanie from Henry Happened has a fast and easy tutorial for herbal bath salts. These would be wonderful — and appreciated — end of the year teacher gifts! But be sure to make some for yourself too, especially using vanilla bean, wow. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Freebie: Body Scrub & Wash Printable Labels
Cause packaging can make the gift, Bethany at Finding Pins and Needles shares her cute and practical labels for homemade body stubs and washes. They fit perfectly on Ball Canning jars and if you laminate them, they’re waterproof too. Get the download here. And don’t miss her links to tried and true scrub and … Read More ...
DIY: M&P Candy Shop Soap Pops
What a fun combination of colors, stripes and shapes…the folks at Wholesale SuppliesPlus give a step-by-step tutorial on their site. And a big thanks to Making Scentz for highlighting this fun melt & pour project.… Read More ...
DIY: Gelato Scoop Sugar Scrub
It looks like a scoop of ice cream but really it’s a fun scented sugar scrub…mix m&p soap base with foamy bath butter and sugar and let the fun and the scrubbing begin. Get the step-by-step tutorial from Aussie Soap Supplies right here.… Read More ...
DIY: Cappuccino Milk Bath
For the coffee lovers among us, here’s a simple and lusciously scented milk bath. This recipe, from The Natural Beauty Workshop, combines oat flour (to soothe the skin) with milk power which softly exfoliates. Imagine this in a glass jar (and don’t miss the link at the bottom for free downloadable labels). Get all the … Read More ...
Inspiration: True Rose Soap
Not only does this soap look amazing, its creator, Megan of Blushie on Etsy, say that inhaling it is like “huffing on a red rose.” Just thought I’d share the fabulousness, see it for yourself here. *Not a sponsored post, just think her soaps are lovely!… Read More ...
Inspiration: Soap ‘staches
Mustaches…they’re everywhere, and why not in your soap? Just had to share these cute ‘stache soaps made from chocolate molds, from Greenbean’s Crafterole. I think she had me at the handlebar…my best friend’s father had one, and I just love them! See the many soapy mustaches — and even some on sticks — right here… Read More ...
DIY: Whoopie Pies for your bathtub
Want to have your bath and whoopie pie too? Now you can, thanks to a clever ‘tute from The Natural Beauty Workshop. These really do look good enough to eat but will, in fact, make your bath a fun and chocolate-filled experience (and would be fun in an Easter basket, as long as everyone … Read More ...
Tutorial: Melt & Pour Easter Egg Soaps
If you need a dash of spring cheer, these easy to make Easter Egg Soaps are three-dimensional and so cute you can hardly stand them. They’re a snap using a melt & pour base, but you could certainly use cold-process soap as well. And don’t miss Soap Place‘s link on the bottom left of … Read More ...