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 ...
DIY: Citrus Honey Soap — WOW!
I could not love how this soap looks any more than I do. And to think the secret is…bubblewrap! Really, another “who knew?” moment this week. Hurry on over to Soap Making Essentials for a great step by step tutorial.… Read More ...
DIY: Lemon & Green Tea Sugar Scrub
I hadn’t thought of using tea…what a great idea. I love to drink it and I know I’d like it in my scrub. Sew Woodsy made a huge batch of this scrub for favours for a bridal shower (her packaging is great too) but I have to say I’d be tempted to keep it all! … Read More ...
DIY: Faux Swirl M&P Soap Technique
I am never all that happy with my M&P soap…obviously I need some inspiration. So when I went looking, wow…love these beauties so much I see some serious M&P in my weekend. SoapQueen takes you step by step through everything you need and everything you need to do to create lovely soap with a faux … Read More ...
Inspiration: Champagne Soap
A feast for the eyes, for sure…and a great use of leftover champagne. Soap & Restless boiled down her champagne to de-fizz it, using it in place of water and then mixing it with the lye. Not sure what I like best about this…the use of the champagne, the amazing cake mold or that frosting, … Read More ...
Inspiration: Papaya Soap!
I could not love the color of this soap any more than I do! For those of you with an overabundance of a fruit you either don’t want to eat, as was the case here, or are tired of, don’t forget you can always “soap it!” Read on for more here from Soap & Restless.… Read More ...
Making all natural body products
We all want to make “natural” products, but what does that really mean? And can we truly walk away from fragrances, palm oil and other tried and true staples in the bath and body world? Bath Alchemy, the Bonnie Bath Blog, has a great five part series on going natural, and even if you think … Read More ...
DIY Valentine Heart Soaps With Free Printable
Check out these cool glycerin heart shaped soaps with a tag “I was soapin you’d be mine” I found over at JensOwnRoad. Very cute and super dooper easy to make these are sure to make your valentine smile. Choose your own colours and use a scent of your choice. To find out to make these … Read More ...
DIY Melt and Pour Valentine Heart Soaps Project
You’re The Bomb
Valentines Day is round the corner. Break away from traditional flowers and chocolate and put some thought into it. Not everyone needs diamonds do they? Why not make a bath bomb this Valentines Day and get clever as SkipToMyLou have by packaging it to look like a bomb along with a tag that says “YOU”RE … Read More ...
DIY Valentines Day Gift Basket – Massage Oil, Sage & Fennel Bath Melt Plus A Oatmeal, Ginger & Almond Bath Bag
Treat your loved one to something handmade with love this Valentines Day. The following won’t cost the earth nor will it require too much “expertise” as the instructions are so easy to follow a 5 year old could make these. Mix it up a little with different variations tailored to your loved ones tastes and … Read More ...
White Vinegar is THE Greener Cleaner! NOPE Debate – You Have To Read This
I love a good debate 🙂 When I stumbled upon this article through a friends FB page I instantly thought of CraftGossip and HAD to share this. In a nut shell Louisa- The Eco Mum has written an article in regards to white vinegar in which she claims to not be getting a response ( … Read More ...
Homemade Sugar Scrub in Decorated Jars
After a gift idea for someone special or just something for yourself, I liked the look of these jars I found over at Maybe Matilda . You all know how to make a basic scrub right? Whether it be a face scrub or a body scrub why not make one of these jars to personalise … Read More ...
DIY Solid Perfume Pocket Watch
I love perfume balm small, compact yet powerful. Every girl should have some in her handbag for a quick dab here and there when on the run.
I came across this DIY tutorial for a Solid Perfume Pocket Watch via Design Sponge. Not a fan of the Pocket watch concept try a locket or pillbox … Read More ...
Sweet As – Pea In A Pod Baby Shower Favours
You have seen the 3D baby shower soap favours but have you seen the “pea in a pod” baby shower soap favours? Available in one pea or two I can’t get over how adorable these are. Approx 1 1/4″ x 2″ in size, each unscented soap is pre – packaged in a clear bag with … Read More ...
