Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
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 ...
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 … Read More ...
I got a great tip on an interesting tutorial on how to make your own deoderant! The ingredients are simple and easy to obtain and it can be made in your own kitchen. Find the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Wavelengths Natural Health has a tutorial on making your own reed diffusers for essential oils. Reed diffusers are a great way to fragrance your home and are a nice alternative to candles. Find the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Secret Garden Bath Teas
Makes one tea bag.
1 tsp lavender flowers (dried)
1 tsp rose petals (dried)
1/2 tsp lemon balm (dried)
1/4 tsp rosemary (dried)
1/8 tsp spearmint (dried) (just to give it a bit of a snap)
4 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops rose essential oil
1 drop patchouli essential oil… Read More ...
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 ...
