Here is a take on a heart shaped soap. What a cute idea to give some one for Valentine's Day!
Source: http://youtube.com/watch?v=pCAdYCwRcNs&feature=related
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Valentine Bubble Wand
I found this cute project on Cathie Filian's blog http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/. This would be definately a cute thing for your child to give out to his/her classmates instead of those corny Valentines cards. Hey, why not both?
Materials:
Mod Podge matte
Bubble wand
Foam paintbrush
Scissors
Hot glue
Decorative paper
Ribbon or trim
Steps:
Cut a piece of paper to fit around the bubble wand. Apply Mod Podge to the back of the paper, wrap around the wand and top coat with a second layer of Mod Podge.
Once dry, glue ribbons around the top and bottom.
Source: http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2010/01/make-it-valentine-bubbles.html
Friday, January 29, 2010
Himalayan Salt Recipes
Himalayan salt is a therapeutic salt from the Himalayan Mountains containing 84 minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. It is also a lovely shade of pink!
Try these Himalayan salt recipes from the San Francisco Bath Salt Company to help cleanse, detoxify and purify your skin, among other benefits.
The after-hitting-the-gym Bath
Whew- You’ve worked out hard and can feel it! Your muscles are sore and you need to get some relief. Take a bath!
1 cup Himalayan Salt
10 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
The PMS Bath
It’s that time of the month again and you’ve been bombarded by cramps. Take time out to take a bath!
1 cup Himalayan Salt
15 drops Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
For each recipe: In a small bowl, add the essential oil drops suggested for the bath of your choice to the Himalayan salt. Mix well and then add to a tub of warm water. Each recipe will be the perfect amount for one soak.
Source: http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/himalayan-salt-recipes/2009/08/11/
Try these Himalayan salt recipes from the San Francisco Bath Salt Company to help cleanse, detoxify and purify your skin, among other benefits.
The after-hitting-the-gym Bath
Whew- You’ve worked out hard and can feel it! Your muscles are sore and you need to get some relief. Take a bath!
1 cup Himalayan Salt
10 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
The PMS Bath
It’s that time of the month again and you’ve been bombarded by cramps. Take time out to take a bath!
1 cup Himalayan Salt
15 drops Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
For each recipe: In a small bowl, add the essential oil drops suggested for the bath of your choice to the Himalayan salt. Mix well and then add to a tub of warm water. Each recipe will be the perfect amount for one soak.
Source: http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/himalayan-salt-recipes/2009/08/11/
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Drizzled Heart Melt & Pour Soaps
Learn how to make "Good Enough To Eat" melt and pour soap hearts. An easy to do soap crafting project for any age group. Perfect for Valentine's Day or Wedding favors.
Here's what you need:
Mold Market's Personal Size Plain Heart Mold
Economy Molds. We use X & O and Teardrop Heart and Embed Heart
Microwave for melting the soap base
Glass measuring cups
Rubbing Alcohol in a misting bottle. The rubbing alcohol can be purchased at any discount or grocery store. The 2 ounce bottle with misting sprayer can be purchased here. Spray the soap surface with rubbing alcohol removes any bubbles that occur while stirring or pouring soap.
Pure & Natural Glycerine Soap- this is a VERY earth-friendly soap that is free from chemicals and purely vegetable based.
White Glycerine Soap
Fragrance oil- We suggest adding 2 teaspoons per pound of soap base. Big fragrance hits with kids include Cotton Candy, Strawberry, Mango, Orange, Banana, Cherry, Grape Slush, Bubblegum, Chocolate, Fruit Punch, Green Apple, Lemonade, Watermelon.
Colors: You will want to use our liquid gels. They are easy to use and come in an array of color choices.
To watch the instructional video go to http://www.goplanetearth.com/project_drizzled_heart_soaps.html
Source: Go Planet Earth (http://www.goplanetearth.com/)
Here's what you need:
Mold Market's Personal Size Plain Heart Mold
Economy Molds. We use X & O and Teardrop Heart and Embed Heart
Microwave for melting the soap base
Glass measuring cups
Rubbing Alcohol in a misting bottle. The rubbing alcohol can be purchased at any discount or grocery store. The 2 ounce bottle with misting sprayer can be purchased here. Spray the soap surface with rubbing alcohol removes any bubbles that occur while stirring or pouring soap.
Pure & Natural Glycerine Soap- this is a VERY earth-friendly soap that is free from chemicals and purely vegetable based.
White Glycerine Soap
Fragrance oil- We suggest adding 2 teaspoons per pound of soap base. Big fragrance hits with kids include Cotton Candy, Strawberry, Mango, Orange, Banana, Cherry, Grape Slush, Bubblegum, Chocolate, Fruit Punch, Green Apple, Lemonade, Watermelon.
Colors: You will want to use our liquid gels. They are easy to use and come in an array of color choices.
To watch the instructional video go to http://www.goplanetearth.com/project_drizzled_heart_soaps.html
Source: Go Planet Earth (http://www.goplanetearth.com/)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Whipped Shea Butter Body Scrub
Do you love using body scrubs? This Whipped Shea Butter Body Scrub recipe from Soap Making Essentials is like most body butter receipes, but it has the addition of salt to make it good for exfoliation. And this bath and body product is meant for use IN the shower rather than after. Rub onto the skin and gently massage in with circular motions. Rinse off and pat dry with a towel.
To make this recipe you will need: 1/2 Cup Shea Butter; 1/3 Cup Carrier Oil (sweet almond, apricot kernel, avocado, hemp seed, hazelnut, camellia, evening primrose, borage, or olive oil infused with calendula or chamomile are all good choices); 1/8 tsp Rosemary Extract or Vitamin E oil (optional but will help to prolong the life of the oils); 1 tsp Corn Starch (optional...makes the butter feel less greasy); Essential or Fragrance oil (optional); 1/2 - 1 Cup sugar (other choices include salt, finely ground nuts, coffee grounds...anything that provides a gentle scrub)
To make this recipe you will need: 1/2 Cup Shea Butter; 1/3 Cup Carrier Oil (sweet almond, apricot kernel, avocado, hemp seed, hazelnut, camellia, evening primrose, borage, or olive oil infused with calendula or chamomile are all good choices); 1/8 tsp Rosemary Extract or Vitamin E oil (optional but will help to prolong the life of the oils); 1 tsp Corn Starch (optional...makes the butter feel less greasy); Essential or Fragrance oil (optional); 1/2 - 1 Cup sugar (other choices include salt, finely ground nuts, coffee grounds...anything that provides a gentle scrub)
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