Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
I love this lip balm tutorial from Cathie and Steve. These are great favors for parties, baby showers and bridal showers.
I would suggest using a lip balm filler tray to make things easiest and to ensure you don’t move the lip balms before they have set. For a good filler tray and great prices … Read More ...
Peppermint Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 tsp. grapeseed oil
3 drops eucalyptus oil
4 drops rosemary oil
2 drops peppermint oil
These oils can be bought at any health store and some craft stores. Be sure to buy essential oils, not the fragrance oils at craft stores.
Directions:
Combine the oils. Store in a small, dark … Read More ...
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove is working on a brand new soapmaking magazine, Let’s Get Soapy! I’m excited about it and can’t wait to see the issue debut on January 1st. Visit the Soapylove blog for more information and how to get it!… Read More ...
Pioneer Thinking has a great (and easy!) body splash recipe made from essential oils. The citrus notes are uplifting and invigorating to give you a nice mental boost. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Snowdrift Farm, a soapmaking supplier, is having a Friends and Family Sale through January 3rd. Click here to get 10% your entire purchase.… Read More ...
Craftbits’s honey and ginger face mask is a warm and spicy treat in the chilly winter. Find the recipe and instructions here.… Read More ...
Try this yummy recipe to make apple pie scented lip balm!
If you need lip balm tins or tubes, Brambleberry is always a great resource for packaging.… Read More ...
Make these beautiful basket weave candles, a wonderful addition to your holiday table centerpiece.
Get the details here.… Read More ...
Now that the weather has turned chilly, try this tropical coconut bath recipe to remind you of the warm tropics!… Read More ...
Lulu’s Gifts has positively adorable hot water bottle covers. Available now are doll faces, toadstools, strawberries, hearts and more!
Check it all out here.… Read More ...
The Art of Shaving has great gifts for the man in your life. From fancy shaving brushes to shaving soap to ingrown hair treatments, The Art of Shaving has many great products for the discriminating man. They also have great products for women, including shaving cream and after shave oil. Find everything here.… Read More ...
Martha Stewart has a wonderful tutorial on beautiful making bath “snowballs”, similar to a bath bomb but without the fizziness.
Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Vermont Soap Organics has a wide range of natural, organic products that are also cruelty-free. Their products are non-toxic and chemical free. Best of all, they make a pet shampoo that has no detergents and is hypo-allergenic. Their shampoo is fantastic for those of us with four legged friends. Because the shampoo has no synthetic … Read More ...
If you make, sell, or write about bath and body related products and would like to be featured on CraftGossip, send me an email at bathnbody @ craftgossip.com with information about your products and a link to your shop!… Read More ...
Cathie and Steve came up with a great tutorial on making a lavender eye pillow, perfect for helping you calm down and get a peaceful night’s rest. These also make great, quick holiday gifts! Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
