CandleScience is a great source for information regarding candle making. Their Learning section includes numerous videos, projects & articles that are very helpful, including an article that defines various candle making terms. You will also find directions for creating a festive Raspberry Truffle Cupcake Soy Candle.… Read More ...
DIY: Colorful Retro Deco Bar
Learn how to make a Colorful Retro Deco Bar over at Denise’s Yadda Yadda blog.… Read More ...
Buzzworthy Tutorial
Courtney of Courtney Robyn’s Nest recently posted a tutorial on how to process beeswax from raw burr comb ends that she purchased from a local beekeeper. With just a bit of melting and straining, she came up with some beautiful beeswax for less than she would pay for the pre-processed stuff. (found via Great Cakes … Read More ...
DIY: Candles In Tins
I was recently reading Crafting A Green World and learned about some great craft projects posted by Country Living. One great recycling craft project is one showing how to create candles in tins. Find a variety of other craft projects here.… Read More ...
DIY: Farmers Market Summer Facial
Golden Path Alchemy shared a refreshing summer recipe for a Farmers Market Summer Facial in their recent newsletter. Pick up these fresh ingredients at your local farmer’s market for a DIY skin brightener!
Farmers Market Summer Facial
Ingredients: 2 strawberries, 1/4 banana, 2 tbs raw honey, 1 tbs ground oats, 1/2 tbs Purify Herbal Cleanser… Read More ...
DIY: Rose & Mimosa Solid Perfume
The Natural Beauty Workshop shares instructions for creating Rose & Mimosa Solid Perfume that make wonderful gifts or special treats for yourself!… Read More ...
DIY: I Heart Soap
Soap Queen’s latest tutorial is one showing how to create soaps featuring embossed letters & a heart declaring I Heart Soap. This project utilizes Bramble Berry’s I Heart Soap mold.… Read More ...
Discovering Glycerin Soap
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove recently wrote a guest blog post at The Soap Bar where she linked to a lot of great projects. The tutorials are broken down by various styles, including romantic and funky.… Read More ...
Book Review: Basic Soap Making
Jessica Ripley posted a review of Basic Soap Making
by Stackpole Books on the Craft Critique website. Craft Critique is a collective of experienced crafters (some professional, most not) with strong opinions to share on the craft supplies you want to learn more about. It’s a great resource that always features several pros and cons … Read More ...
DIY: Easy Handmade Soap
The White Beach posted a tutorial for creating easy handmade soap.… Read More ...
DIY: Soothing Summer Body Spray Recipe
Pioneer Thinking recently posted a simple recipe so you can create your own Soothing Summer Body Spray Recipe. This is sure to cool you off so you can enjoy comfortable lazy days on the beach…or at least be comfortable while dreaming of such things! *Warning: Don’t use if you have sensitive skin, the lemon … Read More ...
DIY: Watermelon Scrub
Watermelon is as much a part of summer as heat and mosquitoes, so why not incorporate watermelon into your body products? Whip up a nice Watermelon Scrub using this recipe from BathBodySupply.com. … Read More ...
DIY: Jar Candles
Simply Fun Stuff is a blog all about creativity, crafting, art, and other fun stuff. One of the recent posts shows how to create jar candles that are perfect for your home or to give as gifts or party favors. The tutorial also shows how to decorate the jar lid with decoupage making them extra … Read More ...
DIY: Embossed Soap
The Crafty B shares a fun tutorial showing how to make embossed soap using stamps. … Read More ...
