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DIY Shaving Soap Recipe – Rich Lather and Skin-Soothing

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If you’ve ever struggled with store-bought shaving foams that leave your skin dry or irritated, it might be time to whip up your own homemade shaving soap. This DIY shaving soap recipe is packed with castor oil for a creamy, thick lather and cosmetic clay that purifies while providing slip for a smoother shave. Perfect for both men and women, this old-fashioned cold process soap transforms your daily shave into a little luxury ritual.

Unlike harsh commercial products, a handcrafted bar allows you to choose every ingredient. The castor oil ensures stability and bubble-rich foam, while the clay gives that gentle glide we all crave. Plus, you can customize the scent with essential oils—think energizing peppermint, calming lavender, or a rugged cedarwood blend for him.

Whether you’re making this recipe for yourself, as a thoughtful Father’s Day gift, or to stock your bathroom with something truly nourishing, it’s a rewarding project. Beginners can also try the melt-and-pour version for an easier first step into soapmaking.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

  • Creates a luxurious lather with natural oils 
  • Gentle on sensitive skin 
  • Customizable scents and additives 
  • Makes a beautiful handmade gift

Find the instructions here.  The page also includes a link to a melt and pour shaving soap recipe for those who don’t know how to make CP soap.

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Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]