This fun tutorial is for heart shaped bath bombs that include a hidden love note inside the bomb! Follow the directions to make these with or without the love token inside. For packaging, try a cellophane or ziplock bag for a nicer finish instead of the saran wrap suggested.… Read More ...
Valentine’s Day soap supplies
As always, Brambleberry has some excellent holiday soap supplies for Valentine’s Day crafting. Supplies include 14 different molds, several fragrance oils, and a convenient kit that includes a mold, fragrance, melt and pour base, mica and more!
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Heart shaped soap tutorial
These conversation heart soaps are great Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweetheart and friends! Package them in cellophane bags and tie with ribbon or raffia for a pretty presentation.
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Valentine’s Day tub tea tutorial
Make these fun and romantic tub teas from the Natural Beauty Workshop for Valentine’s Day! You can cut fusible tea bags into heart shapes or leave them as is.
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Homemade heating pad tutorial
Martha Stewart has a great video tutorial on making a heating pad for today’s Craft of the Day! Make this easy heating pad from your favorite coordinating fabrics.
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Mini shell candles
Cathie and Steve have created a tutorial for a charming little melt and pour shell candle. The supplies for the project are available at any local craft shop.
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Pine cone votive tutorial
Zakka Life has a tutorial on making beautiful and simple pine cone votives. Find all the details here.… Read More ...
Pillar candle making tutorial
Candletech has a great, step by step guide to making pillar candles. The instructions provided are for metal candle molds, which are more durable, but instructions for plastic molds are also available. Find the details here.… Read More ...
Soap wings tutorial
The Natural Beauty Workshop has a tutorial for soap wings, a really fun way to add some flair when packaging soaps! The soap wings would be a great addition to any hostess gifts, party favors or other gifts.
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Cupcake candle tutorial
This adorable cupcake candle would be a great favor for bridal or baby showers or for a quick gift!
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Spa washcloth tutorial
Craftstylish has posted tutorials for pretty and sophisticated knitted washcloths. Made of linen, three designs are available here.… Read More ...
Paper wrapped candle tutorial
Make this very simple, yet pretty candle in your favorite handmade paper.
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Basic lotion bar recipe
Lotion bars are condensed moisturizers that are solid at room temperature, yet gently melt when rubbed between your hands. They are easy to carry around and last for a very long time. Here’s a recipe for a basic lotion bar from Soapnuts.com.
Basic Lotion Bar
3 oz. beeswax
3 oz. cocoa butter
3 oz. sunflower … Read More ...
Stephanie K Naturals
I recently received some great samples from Stephanie K Naturals, who makes all natural bath and body products. I love how Stephanie K Naturals uses all natural ingredients and all products are cruelty-free, synthetic-free and preservative-free. Everything is also made in small batches to maintain freshness and many items are made to order.
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Peppermint compress recipe
A peppermint compress on the back of your neck is a great way to reinvigorate yourself after a long day (or night!). Peppermint oil is a wonderfully refreshing stimulant.
1. Take a washcloth and soak it in cold water.
2. Wring out the washcloth and fold into a rectangle.
3. Sprinkle a few drops of … Read More ...