You don’t need the excuse of Valentine’s Day to just want to slather your body in chocolate. Cocoa and Vanilla Body Polish…sounds divine doesn’t it? But don’t stop there…keep scrolling down to find Chocolate and Ylang Ylang Massage Oil, and Sweet Orange and Cocoa Lip Balm. And if all that isn’t enough, there’s a fascinating … Read More ...
DIY: Have a Heart Bath Fizzies
You can’t get enough hearts this time of year so why not just go for it? Bath fizzies, though sometimes a bit temperamental, are popular with bathers everywhere, and although this tutorial doesn’t use any colorant, you could of course go crazy and make, say, green fizzy hearts for the big day. Get the tutorial … Read More ...
Put those leftovers to work
So many leftover soap bits, so little time…Here’s a great solution from A Handmade Soap Blog. Roxta says she had three boxes full of trimmed soap ends, so she chopped some up to make these beauties, which she calls “Laneways.” You’ll enjoy all the soap loveliness.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Daily exfoliant, a Jurlique copycat
Scientist and skeptic Voe from Lipstick & Pearls decided to see if she could recreate a pricey exfoliant from Jurlique…and she did. The end result looks amazing and I have to say, she had me at green tea and almonds. Get all the details, including the recipe, here.… Read More ...
An easy way to make round soap?
Want to try round soap but don’t want to bother with liners or PVC pipe? Here’s a clever tutorial from the Lovin Soap Blog that takes advantage of their nifty plastic bags to make 1 7/8” round soaps, perfect for a guest bath or a small gift. This looks completely do-able and I love the … Read More ...
2012 Texas Soapmakers Seminar
If you’re in Texas, you won’t want to miss this. The seminar will be held in Round Rock, Texas, on June 22-23 and will include classes on Hot Process Soapmaking, Felting Soap and Peacock Swirl Soap among many others. Early registration is open now. Get all the details here. Thanks to LovinSoap for the … Read More ...
Pink + Peppermint = Happy Lips!
Ok, so this tutorial was done at the holidays several years ago…but I’ve made this balm again and again because the recipients asked for it again and again. It’s really that good. And did I mention easy? Amanda from SouleMama based her recipe on another, tweaking this and that. It feels pretty close to perfect … Read More ...
What’s not to love?
Make a multi-colored LOVE bar of soap, just in time for V-day…or any other day you want to bring a smile to someone’s face. Fast and easy using melt and pour…get the lovely step by step tutorial here. The SoapQueen has done it again! And by the way, if you’ve never tried melt and … Read More ...
The perfect whipped (soap) frosting
Ada from SoapMuchLove created a lovely video showing how she has perfected her soap frosting. She uses the recipe from Soapylove but in the video shares her tips and tricks so you can get it just right. Enjoy it here.… Read More ...
Hello!
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 … Read More ...
Thanks For Everything + Welcome To Bath N Body’s Newest Editor
This is my last post as I will be commencing synchronising swimming this summer………….. Only joking I have started studying nursing to eventually become a midwife. I have enjoyed the last 12 months no end. Thank you to all who have read my words encouraged/corrected me on my grammar at times and just made this … Read More ...
LL’s Magnetic Clay Redraw
I have had a redraw for an unclaimed prize Congratulations to K – The runner up of the LL’s Magnetic Clay Giveaway. I have informed you of your win via email keep an eye out for it… Read More ...
DIY Champagne Honey Bath – Valentines Day Indulgence
Bath – Check, Rose Petals – Check Honey – Check, Bottle of Champers ( One bottle for the bath one for you ) – Check Exotic Oils – Check!! What am I on about you wonder Click here to find out If you have jets in your bath it’s meant to … Read More ...
A Winner Has Been Picked
Congratulations Kirsteene You are the lucky winner of “The Royal Package” from Abeeco I have emailed you to inform you of your win.… Read More ...
Check Out This Marilyn Monroe Inspired Soap
Into pink girlie soap? Yet have a bad girl side to you check out these Pink Pearl Corset Soap Orange Blossom and Sandalwood, Bombshell Marilyn soaps over at StarletGlamBathBody … Read More ...
