Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Soap DIY

Many years ago when I took a cold process class at The Nova Studio, I feel in love with Lori's Lemon Poppy scented soap because it smelled exactly like a lemon poppy seed muffin.   If lemon poppy seed muffins are your favorite and you make soap by the melt and pour method, I found instructions from The Soap Queen for Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Soap.

Swirled Rose Soap Tutorial

Here is a really nice swirl cold process recipe from The Soap Queen called Swirled Rose.  This recipe is a blend of old and new...it has a classic design with a modern scent.  The subtle swirl is created with a technique known as an in-the-pot swirl which is very easy to do and it gives each bar of soap a different look.

Honey & Avocado Soap

For all you melt and pour soap makers I found a melt and pour recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus that uses a base that is detergent free.  This Honey & Avocado Soap that is packed with skin nourishing ingredients.  This layered soap project is a moderate level project that takes about two hours to complete and resulting in eight bars of soap.

Explaining and Preventing Glycerin Dew

Have you experienced slippery and wet to the touch with your melt and pour soap? According to The Soap Queen, "This is a common reaction referred to as “sweating” or “glycerin dew.”  If you want to learn more about this common reaction, then read the post titled Explaining and Preventing Glycerin Dew on The Soap Queen website.

LAVENDER SUGAR SCRUB

Are you looking for a possible Mother's Day gift for your mother, grandmother or aunt?  Here is a recipe from Crafts by Amanda called Lavender Sugar Scrub that special person will enjoy.  This is a very simple recipe with only three ingredients.