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With cold weather and stress from the holidays, a hot bath is perfect this time of year. Bath salts can turn a simple soak in the tub into a rejuvenating and relaxing experience. Simply add a scoop to your tub and enjoy! These Minty Layered Bath Salts add a fresh mint scent to the bath, along with … Continue Reading
Cold, dry weather can wreak havoc on the skin causing it to become dry, irritated and flaky. This rich and creamy Whipped Champagne Shea Butter helps protect skin from the harsh elements and restores moisture. Shea butter is a medium hard butter that begins to melt upon skin contact. When whipped, … Continue Reading
When temperatures begin to drop, nothing beats cozying up inside. Create a lovely ambiance by making (and lighting) a candle. This Winter Gardenia Fragrance Oil candle fills the room with a unique floral scent. With notes of peppermint, gardenia, lily and jasmine, this scent is perfect for the … Continue Reading
Red and green are classic and beautiful holiday colors. But every once and awhile, it's nice to shake things up! Gold, silver and merlot hues are both glamorous and sophisticated, making them perfect for nail polish. These four festive colors make an adorable holiday gift set. They are also the … Continue Reading
It is only November, but we're in full holiday spirit already. As part of our 12 Days of Christmas promotion, we're sharing a series of easy-to-make handmade gifts through Nov. 21st. Each tutorial features one ingredient that will be 30% off for 24 hours starting at noon, PST; no coupon … Continue Reading
If you're looking to update your makeup look, the holiday season is the perfect time to add a little glitz and glam! Gold and copper eye shadow is perfect for special occasions and is also wearable for everyday. Even better, gold tones are extremely flattering for a wide variety of skin tones. This … Continue Reading
With cheery hues and a warm vanilla scent, these Green and Red Wax Melts are perfectly festive! Wax melts, also known as wax tarts, are a great alternative to candles. Flame free and easy to make, wax melts fill your home with scent in minutes. Simply place the cube on a warmer tray to melt the cube … Continue Reading
With the holiday season comes frosty temperatures and flurries of snow. If frigid weather has you feeling blue, remember...cold weather is the perfect reason to craft inside! This Snowy Stencil Melt and Pour project was inspired by the upcoming snow days, with wintery colors and icy stenciled … Continue Reading
Around the holidays, homes are filled with delicious scents - baking cookies, savory spices and fresh Christmas trees. If you want a spicy holiday scent to fill your home, potpourri is easy to make and transport. In ten minutes or less, you have delightful potpourri to keep or give away as an … Continue Reading
The holiday season will soon be upon us. With only 44 days until Christmas, now is the perfect time to start creating homemade gifts. Starting today, keep your eyes on the blog for 12 days of consecutive holiday inspired tutorials. All the projects are easy to make and even easier to give! To … Continue Reading
All natural loofah sponges provide excellent exfoliation to a wide variety of projects. Loofah sponges (Botanical Name: Luffa cylindrica) may come in the form of long tubes, shredded loofah and pre-cut loofah disks. These sponges can then be used in scrubs, melt and pour and cold process soap. … Continue Reading
I hope you all had a wonderful first week of November, and a fun and safe Halloween! With autumn in full swing, the Soap Lab has been cranking out new fall and winter projects. If you're looking for soapy autumn ideas, the new Gourmet Autumn Cold Process Soap Class teaches you how to make five … Continue Reading
Soaping is an addictive and fun craft. There are many factors that go into making a great handmade product including oils, fragrances, colors and additives. This week was all about tips, tricks and how-tos to make that process easier. This Sunday Night Spotlight talks about the incredibly versatile … Continue Reading
What's better than crafting? Crafting with family and friends of course! A few weeks ago, I invited a couple girlfriends to eat, drink, chat and make sugar scrub and nail polish. Both projects are great for parties because they are fun, easy, and attendees can take home their creations the same … Continue Reading