Nature's Gifts: Gardener Lotion Bar

These projects are all naturals for gift-giving.
From "Creative Juice"
Episode DCRJ-709 (DIY Network)

Nature and the great outdoors are the inspiration for these unique gifts. Steve Piacenza and Cathie Filian are giving gardeners a hand with lotion bars, making edible presents that are as good as gold and tying everything together with gift bags that spring to life.

Gardener Lotion Bar

Smooth out skin's rough edges with a homemade lotion bar complete with personalized packaging.

Ingredients:

3 tbsp. beeswax pellets
2 tbsp. regular cocoa butter
3 tbsp. shea butter
2 tbsp. sweet almond oil
2 tbsp. calendula oil
¼ tsp. vitamin E acetate
soap bar mold
glass measuring cup
small saucepan
popsicle stick for stirring
optional – essential oils

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients together in a very clean glass measuring cup. To create a double-boiler, place the cup in a large pot filled with enough water to come half-way up the height of the cup.

2. Heat the mixture on medium heat, stirring until all ingredients (except essential oils) are blended together.

3. Remove from heat and add, if desired, several drops of essential oil for fragrance.

4. Pour into a mold and let cool for approximately 30 minutes before popping the bar out of the mold.

5. To package as a gift, wrap in a cello bag and tie or staple a handmade gift tag, silk flower or decorative ribbon to the package.


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Source: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_natural_homemade/article/0,2025,DIY_13767_5474484,00.html