My bath bombs have traditionally, well, bombed. But I’m definitely going to give these a try because the packaging is just so fun. Stephanie at Henry Happened shares her secrets for shaping, coloring and storing. Find it here.… Read More ...
DIY: Reed Diffuser for Aromatherapy
Ok, why didn’t I think of this? Jillee from One Good Thing has the easiest ever tutorial for making your own reed diffusers using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Quick and inexpensive and just what we need to welcome Spring. Find it here.… Read More ...
DIY: Soap Cutter
Like every soaper I know, Odie from Riverlea Soap is constantly trying to create, or recreate, or tweak, the perfect soap cutter. She generously shares her journey with us, including a step-by-step tutorial of how she made her cutter. Find it here.… Read More ...
CP Soap with Beef Tallow
Controversial maybe, but Soap & Restless makes a great case for why you should try soaping with beef tallow. She loves her hard white bars and creamy suds, and says there is never any odor. And she gives some tips she’s learned the hard way. Find it all here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Chocolate (!!) Lip Balm
Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than chocolate and lips. Why not bring them together? This is a classic recipe from Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, but I simply couldn’t resist it because it is the perfect quick easy and delightful V-day gift for everyone on your list. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Natural Honey Citrus Cough Syrup
Every single person I know in New England is coughing. This has been one tough flu-virus season! So the timing is perfect to try out a natural honey citrus syrup from Monica at The Yummy Life. She says this is great for coughs or sore throats, and she offers five different flavor combinations. I’m … Read More ...
Testing Pam as a Nail Dryer
Ok, we’ve all seen the claims that Pam (the oil spray) dries your nails faster, but does it? That’s what The Cheese Thief wanted to find out. She did a “controlled experiment” and the results may surprise you. Find them here.… Read More ...
Coffee Grounds in Your Beauty Routine
I’m always thrilled to find a way to use something I might normally get rid of, so Inspiring Pretty‘s fab list of creative ways to use coffee grounds caught my eye. She has three great beauty ideas — cellulite, hair, acne — and a slew of other uses for your house and yard. Get … Read More ...
Inspiration: Unique Soap Tops Winners
Season’s changing always makes me a bit restless and dissatisfied with what I’m doing. I went searching for some inspiration and found the winner’s of The Soap Queen‘s “unique soap tops” challenge. Wow…so, take a look. There is plenty here to get your creativity flowing again!… Read More ...
How to Line a Wooden Soap Mold
Perhaps one of the most annoying tasks CP soapers face is now made easier and more streamlined thanks to Jenny at I’d Lather Be Soaping. Get her fabulous step-by-step tutorial here…I’m bookmarking this one as my efforts in this area are always interspersed with rather colorful language!… 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 ...
Inspiration: British-Loving Nail Art
Being a raging Anglophile, this has been a good month for me…the Jubilee with all of its ceremony and now the Olympics are coming. Ahhh, England. So in the mode, wanted to share Too Much Glitter‘s British nail art. Enjoy!… 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 ...
Inspiration: Sea Breeze M&P Soap
I love it when I can find a truly lovely melt & pour soap, and here’s one from Coolah Creations. Who knew a goat’s milk m&p base could be so pretty? Get all the details here.… Read More ...
Looking for a Soaping Challenge?
Amy Warden at Great Cakes Soap Works is running weekly soaping challenges. This week the challenge is to make a salt bar, something she describes as “its very own category of soap.” She offers up 3 sample recipes, a video tutorial, and links to other online tutorials. Read about all the fun here, and … Read More ...