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Summer DIY Project Inspiration

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Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have been experiencing a heat wave with temperatures in the high 80’s. While it’s not officially summer yet, it certainly feels like it. It has inspired me to create projects with bright colors, fruity scents and skin-soothing properties. If you’re looking for some summer DIY inspiration, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite projects below.

Now is the ideal time to create cold process soap for July and August. If you’re looking for some fruity options, the Juicy Watermelon Soap Tutorial shows you how to create soap that looks and smells just like watermelon. The Lime in the Coconut Milk Cold Process combines Lime Essential Oil with Coconut Lemongrass Fragrance Oil to create a tropical scent. It’s also made with coconut milk powder to give the skin extra moisture. Love pineapple? The Perfect Pineapple Soap Tutorial shows you how to create soap with a realistic fruit texture.

collageLeft to right, clockwise: Juicy Watermelon Soap Tutorial, Lime in the Coconut Milk Cold Process, Perfect Pineapple Soap Tutorial

If you prefer floral scents, the Sunflower Cold Process Soap Tutorial creates sunny and cheery bars. The Clover and Aloe Spin Swirl Cold Process Tutorial shows you how to create soap with the spin swirl technique. It’s created with Clover and Aloe Fragrance Oil, which features notes of green tea, lily, mint and citrus.

The Sunflower Cold Process Soap Tutorial shows you how to make these adorable bars. 

Can’t make it to the beach? The Mermaid Shell Melt & Pour Soap will have you feeling like an mermaid with every shower. The Shimmering Sea Salt Scrub is made with coconut oil, shea butter and fine grained Dead Sea salt. It’s great for prepping legs for shaving. Just make sure to use it before shaving, because salt can sting a little on newly shaved skin. Last but certainly not least is the Mermaid Tail Cold Process Soap, which is created by squeezing small dots of soap and smoothing them out with a spoon.

collageTop left, clockwise: Shimmering Sea Salt Scrub, Mermaid Shell Melt & Pour Soap, Mermaid Tail Cold Process Soap

Speaking of mermaids, this Mermaid Ombre Soap Tutorial on the Handmade Beauty Blog is full of sparkle. It’s scented with Relaxing Fragrance Oil, which features notes of lavender, jasmine and vanilla. To prevent the fragrance from discoloring the gorgeous aqua hue, the soap is made with Stephenson Vanilla Stable Melt and Pour Base.

Mermaid-Soap-SmallLearn how to create these Mermaid Ombre Soaps on the Handmade Beauty Blog. 

If you don’t have a summer glow yet, fake it with homemade bronzer. The Bronzing Lotion Recipe is easy to make and customize to your skin tone. If you prefer a powder, making your own powder bronzer is easier than you think; click here to see the tutorial. The Beautiful Bronze Lip Tint Tutorial shows you how to add a golden shade to your lips.

collageFar left, clockwise: Bronzing Lotion Recipe, Beautiful Bronze Lip Tint Tutorial, Powder Bronzer DIY

I love to get inspiration from the #SoapShare hashtag on Instagram. The soaping community is creative and talented! Check out some of my favorite summer projects via Instagram below. Keep tagging your photos with #SoapShare, I love to see what you’re making!

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Top row, left to right: gracesoaplay, fbbasoaps
Bottom row, left to right: smallbatchsoaps, tk.coselfcare

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Top row, left to right: yellowcottagesoapery, melangejoliellc
Bottom row, left to right: yauvana_house, wildpoppysoapco

 What type of projects are you making this summer? I have been working on some facial sprays to hydrate skin on the go. Look out for those soon!

End of Summer Project Inspiration

Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials

It’s hard to believe that summer is more than halfway over. Fall officially begins on September 23rd, which means there is still a full month to celebrate the sun with summer inspired projects. To me, summer projects mean bright colors and fruity scents. Summer projects also include bronzers and products to nourish the skin after and before sun exposure. If you haven’t created summer projects yet, there is still time! Extend summer and check out the blog posts below for inspiration.

Looking for summery beauty DIY? Check out this post for ideas!

Summer is all about enjoying the sun and spending time outdoors. The Sunshine Soap with Orange and Calendula was directly inspired by the sun. Made with a citrus-y blend of 10x Orange Essential Oil and Yuzu Fragrance Oil, this soap smells incredibly bright and cheery. Fizzy Lemonade Colorant gives the soap an intense yellow color that is perfect for summer. Watch the video below to see how it’s made!

Bright soap scented with citrus always looks and smells so zesty and fun! In the Lemon Poppy Seed Cold Process Tutorial, a combination of Lemon Verbena Yankee Type Fragrance Oil and Champagne Fragrance Oil create a bubbly and delicious blend. The Lime in the Coconut Milk Cold Process Soap mixes Lime Essential Oil with Coconut Lemongrass Fragrance Oil for a scent that transports you on a tropical vacation. This is one of my favorite soaps from the last year; in fact, I just finished this bar in my shower a few weeks ago. The coconut milk really gives it a creamy lather and leaves the skin feeling soft and supple.

Looking for summery beauty DIY? Check out this post for ideas!Right to left: Lemon Poppy Seed Cold Process Tutorial, Lime in the Coconut Milk Cold Process Soap

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