HMSG certification scholarships

Southern Soapers is offering four Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Certification Scholarships for 2009. Each Scholarship will cover the registration costs associated with taking the three tests for one Certification track. There are two testing tracks: Cold Process/Hot Process (CP/HP) and Melt and Pour (MP). Each track has three levels of testing: Basic, Advanced, and Master. The exams are offered only to HSMG members and are voluntary. Full details on the Certification Program, how to access study materials, and where to test are located at the following website: http://www.soapguild.org/member/certification-overview.php.

Any Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild member can apply for one of the four (4) Certification Scholarships by contacting the HSMG for an application. Applications will be available online shortly by Dec 31, 2008. Deadline for applying is Feb 15, 2009. For more information, please visit here.

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

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