Still planning your New Year’s Eve outfit? Does it need a little extra bling bling? Check out this DIY tutorial to add some studs to an ordinary pair of heels. You could add a few to an old clutch purse too to bring the look together.
Soap Making – Gumball Soaps
This is very colorful soap that uses embeds for a Gumball effect. The kids would love to use this. She also talks about how to keep the scent true, how to use the Embed mold and a real action video so you can follow along.
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Style Me Quick – NYE Ring
OMG! I have a whole packet of these balls left over from my daughters 4th Birthday (Dainty Disco theme). See sometimes there is a valid reason to hoard something for 2 years. But it gets even better because thanks to PhotoJewelrymaking.com sponsoring some of our Jewelry making projects on our sister site 5 years ago … Read More ...
Last Minute Gift – DIY Sugar Scrub
Have you suddenly realized your a gift short or found a space in the gift basket that needs filling? This Lemon Sugar scrub is so quick to make that you could easily make 5-10 jars in 30 mins. The free printable label means all you have to do is stick it onto the top of … Read More ...
DIY – Turmeric Face Mask
Turmeric is one of those secret weapons against disease and inflammation. I use it in all my Indian cooking and might consider adding it to some more western style dishes too. Someone suggested I start taking the capsules for joint inflammation but so far I haven’t found them. Maybe I should just eat myself healthy.… Read More ...
DIY – 3 Ingredient Facial
So there is 11 days until Santa comes and you need to be looking your best. Now is the time to apply a facial or face mask. This simple 3 ingredient facial comes from thehaasmachine.com. For the full tutorial visit the link.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oil (I used olive for one batch & *coconut for
Soap Recipe – Chocolate Mocha Soap
I am pretty sure you’re drooling right now aren’t you? These Mocha soap is a little coffee and little chocolate and a whole lot of goodness. For the full tutorial and more amazing images check out Soaprecipes101.com.
How To Apply Perfume
How do you apply Perfume? Apparently I am a rubber (rub perfume onto my wrists), which is a big no-no as it breaks down the molecules of the scent. Who would have thought I would be writing a post about the science of applying perfume. Typically I just use an antiperspirants as I suffer from … Read More ...
DIY Baby Oil
Johnson’s and Johnson’s have been getting some bad press lately with the realization that their products contain way too many chemicals lots of parents have been seeking out natural alternatives. The best thing about this recipe is that it’s easy to make and if you follow the link on the SoapQueen website you can order … Read More ...
Christmas Party – Easy Prep Pony Tail
I am a self confessed pony tail girl, I love the idea of it being acceptable to wear it out to a party. I definitely need to try this “Easy prep pony tail” as it looks sleek and best of all fast. I found it on a wedding website (No. I am not getting married) … Read More ...
Soap Recipe – Sea Salt
This is not your typical salt bar. Those, also known as spa bars, are typically made from at least 80% coconut oil, at 15 to 20% superfat and 50 to 100% salt. So you would use 1 pound of oils to 1 pound of salt. Sound complicated ? Really it isn’t just follow this fantastic … Read More ...
How to Wrap a Block Of Soap
If you are looking for fun and festive ways to wrap a block of soap then check out this roundup. The smallest of gifts can stand out in a room filled with presents with these simple to follow designs.
Chocolate Sugar Scrub
The temptation to eat this will be great but the desire to soak in it will win you over. The presentation of this chocolate scrub is amazing. It looks delightful I am sure it smells delightful. Full instructions and tutorial here.
I love giving sugar scrubs as gifts as they are so easy to make … Read More ...
Muddy Boys Soap
I came across this MUD soap for kids today and just had to share it with you! It is so adorable and a great stocking stuffer. Check out sudzfun.co.uk for more great soaping products. Hurry Christmas is coming!… Read More ...
Soap Making – Yule Tide Cheer
What I love most about this soap is actually the name “Yuletide Cheer”. I can only imagine how great it smells. It is made using a blend of Bramble Berry’s Christmas Tree Cybilla and Elements Bath and Body’s Rocky Mountain Christmas fragrance oils. For the full recipe including a video on how to cut the … Read More ...