Want kissable lips this Valentines Day, I found these easy to follow recipes for homemade lip balm using petroleum jelly or vaseline @ allfreecrafts.com Moisturising and soothing these lip balms will soften the lips whilst helping to prevent chapping, just in time for Feb 14th.
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Valentines Day Gift Ideas – Bath Fizzies
Valentines Day is just around the corner. Want to try something different that he/she will love that includes words of love. Once dissolved, these bath fizzies reveal secret messages for your valentine. I found these romantic bath fizzies at MarthaStewart.com
click here for full list of ingredients and instructions on how to make these.
… Read More ...Summer Is Here( Well Nearly ) Solariums Are Out Sunless Tanners Are In
To make your own homemade self-tanner/sunless tanner for face and body.
Simply mix ¼ cup of cocoa powder with 100ml of a natural white lotion (or lotion with an SPF for added protection), and spread it evenly over your body. When you apply this lotion it does feel rather sticky at first. The result … Read More ...
DIY: Soap Crayons
Making soap crayons is easy & a fun project to do with the kids! Here’s a simple recipe from About.com. You can even buy those super cute ice trays that have various shapes to spice it up. But, if you don’t have time to make your own, you can purchase ready-made soap crayons online.
DIY: Glass Soap Dispenser
Ecokaren posted a video tutorial showing how to upcycle a glass jar into a soap dispenser. Check it out here.
Happy Veteran’s Day
Thank you to all the heroic & selfless Veterans that have served in the United States of America military, including my husband! (pictured: Patriotic Cupcake Soap by Sunday Morning Soaps)
DIY: Bath Bomb Fizzies
DeShawn Marie posted instructions for creating your own bath bomb fizzies. Find all the details on her blog.
10 Gorgeous Halloween Hair and Makeup Ideas From China
Bellasugar shares 10 Gorgeous Halloween Hair and Makeup Ideas From China that are sure to inspire your costume creativity this year!
DIY: Laundry Soap & Fabric Softener
Making your own laundry soap is fairly easy & very economical. There’s a great tutorial posted on the Ask Ms Recipe blog. Also included is a recipe for homemade fabric softener.
DIY: Gelato Soaps
Denise of GoPlanetEarth.com posted a great recipe on her blog for Gelato Soaps. Make several batches of these for holiday gifts!
DIY: Soap on a Rope
Instructables user Ninzerbean shares instructions for creating your own Soap on a Rope.
The Art of Soap is Now Available for Pre-Buy!
I recently wrote about the upcoming release of The Art of Soap and am happy to report that it is now available for pre-order! Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove wrote in the newsletter that she received the first printed copy of The Art of Soap last week and that it is a beautiful, 108 page soft … Read More ...
2010 Fall Project Mash-Up
Soap Queen posted a list of wonderful fall projects on her blog. The Pumpkin Seed Exfoliating Mask sounds especially fantastic!
Soap App
Soap Queen recently wrote about Bramble Berry’s iPhone app update that has a new feature. The Soap App can now calculate Liquid Soap. Just choose Bar (cold process) or Liquid (liquid soap). She also lists some helpful resources for beginners interested in soapmaking.
Sammy Skeleton Glycerin Soaps
If you don’t have time to create your own Halloween soaps, check out these single use Sammy Skeleton Glycerin Soaps by Life Soap Simple. These stretchy guys come in packs of 8 and make great guest soaps, party favors, or Halloween treats!