I’m Valerie Silverthorne, the new editor of the Bath and Body area here at CraftGossip. I decided to post a picture of my pig Elvis because he’s probably the most interesting thing about me. Of course, he has nothing to do with bath and body, well, other than the fact he could use a bath and if we decided to eat him, we could render the lard. Don’t worry, he’s quite safe — smart, talkative and cranky, he’s the mayor of our small farm and isn’t going anywhere. But back to me: I’m a cold process soaper and dabbler in the other body products, I live in the northeastern corner of Massachusetts in the US, and as you might have guessed, I live on a small farm. I’m excited to be here and to share the fun with all of you. Please feel free to email me if you find something the whole world should know about or if you have any other suggestions, advice or ideas. I’m a journalist by training and a blogger about my own small farm, but this is my first venture talking about the wide world of soap and bath products.
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DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub
If you love simple handmade gifts that still feel festive and special, this DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub from CraftBits is such a fun little project. It is bright, pretty, and has that sweet cherry scent that makes it feel perfect for Christmas gifting.
What I like about this tutorial is how easy it is to pull together. The scrub uses granulated sugar, sweet almond oil or another carrier oil, red cherry fragrance oil, and a touch of mica powder for color, so it feels like one of those projects you can make quickly but still package up beautifully.
It is the kind of bath and body recipe that works really well for teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or just a little festive treat for yourself. The pretty pink-red color and cherry fragrance give it a cheerful Christmas feel without needing anything too complicated.
The tutorial itself is wonderfully straightforward too. You simply combine the ingredients well and store the finished scrub in an airtight container, which makes this a lovely beginner-friendly project for holiday crafting.
If you are looking for a quick Christmas body scrub recipe that feels handmade, giftable, and easy to recreate, this one is a sweet little pick.
Featured Project: DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub
I’m so excited to learn! Pinning you 😉
aww what a precious piggy ! looking forward to seeing more about soap making !! thanks for sharing him with us !!
Hi Valerie,
Congrats on your new position here. I look forward to reading your posts. I love making soap too!
Welcome to the neighborhood, Valerie! Hi, Elvis!! I hope you find us all sorts of good smellin’ stuff, because I’m a sucker for lotions (and candles). Have a good time with your columns!