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We asked out Editors to send in their top 2017 Craft picks for the Ultimate Christmas gift guide.

My gadget is a battery-powered Taylor Digital Measuring Cup and Scale Measures. It also can convert both the weight and volume for dry and liquid ingredients. It is also around $19 which works well for those that are on a budget for gift giving.

Bath and Body Blog

I am often asked what is the key to a great bath bomb, it’s all in the mold! Loves bath bomb molds come in different sizes and are affordable.

Katie from our Indie Crafts Blog

We R Memory Keepers®Typecast Typewriter – I think this modern version of the old-school typewriters is really neat and would be so fun to add words and journaling to projects.

Shellie Wilson from our Crochet Crafts Blog

The Yarnit- Crystal Clear yarn bowl resembles a hamster ball but it’s purpose is perfect. It not only allows my yarn to run free it keeps it clean too.

Stefanie Girard – Recycled Crafts Blog

The OttLight I would totally recommend it as having good lighting when crafting puts less strain on your eyes and makes for good color choices.
I have been using planners since 1990 for sketching, writing quotes, saving bits of memorabilia like ticket stubs and clippings from magazines and generally keeping track of my life. A planner makes a great gift especially for a creative person to combine their ideas with their life organizing in one place. Next year I will be using The Badass Planner by Susie Shubert. It had fun graphics and quotes on each page.

Another great gift idea may seem a bit unusual but I can’t tell you how much a grid ruler changed my crafting world.
I was first introduced them when I began quilting but I now use it for paper crafting and even when I am doing construction projects. Once you use a grid ruler you will never go back to a standard ruler again.

Sarah White – Knitting Blog

I love the needle gauge pendants from Debras Garden. They come in an array of colors and can be worn as a necklace or kept on a keychain so you can measure your knitting needles wherever you are and slyly let people know you’re a knitter. The gauge runs from US size 0 to 17 and numbers are lasered on so they can’t rub off.

There’s always one cheeky elf who pushes things a little too far—and this time? He’s covered in Grinch Gunk! This fun, fizzy Grinch Gunk Bath Slime is a gooey, giggle-worthy bath treat that looks mischievous but is totally skin-safe. It’s squishy, jiggly, and dissolves into the bath for a silly Christmas soak your kids won’t forget.

Whether you’re staging your Elf on the Shelf’s latest misadventure or putting together a “Grinch Spa Kit” for holiday gifting, this bath-safe slime is part sensory play, part bath magic.

Why You’ll Love This Grinchy Goo

Safe and fun for kids
No harsh ingredients—just skin-loving gentle goo
Doubles as sensory play before bath time
Can be poured into the bath like a bath gel
Perfect for Elf on the Shelf setups or DIY stocking stuffers
Customisable with scent, shimmer, and fun containers

Ingredients – Guar Gum Gel Version (Skin-Safe, Natural)

Makes about 1 cup of Grinch Gunk

1 cup warm distilled water
1 tsp guar gum powder (natural thickener)
1 tbsp glycerin or aloe vera gel (skin soothing + slip)
5–10 drops peppermint essential oil (or vanilla-mint blend)
Green mica powder or food-safe soap colorant
1 tsp baking soda (optional, helps soothe skin)
Small jar or squishy tub container

Optional:

A pinch of eco-safe glitter
Mini plastic Grinch or Elf toy
Printable “Help! The Grinch Got Me!” tag

Melt-and-Pour Version (For Squishy Soap-Like Texture)

½ cup clear melt-and-pour soap base, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable glycerin
Green soap colorant or mica
5 drops peppermint essential oil
Heat-safe jar or silicone mold

How to Make – Guar Gum Version

In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and glycerin.
Slowly sprinkle in the guar gum powder, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Add baking soda, essential oils, and green mica. Whisk again until smooth and gooey.
Add glitter or shimmer if using. Pour into small jars.
Let sit uncovered for 10–15 minutes before sealing.

How to Make – Melt & Pour Version

Gently melt soap base in microwave or double boiler until fully liquid.
Stir in glycerin, mica, and essential oils.
Pour into jar or mold and allow to cool and firm up. The result: a jiggly, jello-like slab of bath slime!

How to Use Grinch Bath Slime

Scoop a tablespoon or two into the tub as the water runs
Rub between hands for silly slime play before rinsing
Watch it dissolve into a silky, minty soak
Store leftovers sealed, out of sunlight, for 1–2 weeks (guar gum version)

Note: As with all kids’ bath products, adult supervision is recommended. Avoid eyes and mouth.

Elf on the Shelf Setup

Here’s how to make your elf’s Grinch-y mischief come to life:

Place your Elf in a clear jar of green slime
Add a sign that says:
“HELP! The Grinch Got Me!”
Scatter a few green drops or slime trails around the counter
Leave behind a note that says:
“I tried to sneak a treat, but the Grinch left me stuck in goo! Scoop some into your bath—if you dare!”

Gifting Tips

Grinch Gunk makes an adorable DIY gift for:

Christmas Eve boxes
Classmate gifts
Stocking stuffers
Holiday bath kits
Grinch movie night party favours

Packaging ideas:

Green slime in mini jam jars
Labelled with: “Grinch Gunk – For When You’ve Been a Little Naughty”
Tie with black ribbon or pipe cleaner “antlers”
Pair with a mini candy cane or elf sticker

This Grinch Gunk Bath Slime brings just the right amount of holiday chaos to bath time. It’s festive, fun, and full of sensory magic—and the perfect way to turn a simple soak into a giggly, sparkly memory.

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