Soap Queen never fails to post tutorials on how to create the cutest soaps, including cupcake soaps. This tutorial utilizes Bramble Berry’s new cupcake mold.
Soaps That Rock
Learn how to create these lovely rock soaps on the Soap Queen blog!
Technique: Embossing Metal with Cuttlebug
(image by Blockheads)
Visit the Blockheads blog to learn how to emboss metal sheets in your Cuttlebug. You can make some really stunning card embellishments and frames, very cool! Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
Soap Center
Soap Center is a great source for recipes, tips, and more. The recipe section includes various recipes for bath bubbles, cuticle creams & much more.
DIY: Juicy Watermelon Soap
Nothing says summer like watermelon in my opinion. So why not create some cute juicy watermelon soap? Do so by following Soap Queen’s directions here.
Making Natural Dog Shampoos & Pet Care Products
While you are whipping up handmade skin care goodies for yourself, why not take some time to treat your best friend to something special as well? Learn how on The Natural Beauty Workshop blog.
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DIY: Soothing Oat Fizzies
BathBodySupply.com posted a recipe for Soothing Oat Fizzies on their blog. These are the perfect treat for dry, irritated skin. There is also a recently posted recipe for a Java Luv Exfoliating Wash.
Product Review: Martha Stewart Scoring Board
(image by Heather Holbrook)
I recently got the chance to try out the Martha Stewart Scoring Board and it is quickly becoming one my favorite tools! What is a scoring board and why do I need one you might ask? … Read More...
African American Hair Care Recipes
A reader recently asked The Natural Beauty Workshop if they had any hair recipes for African American coarse hair, such as ones for conditioners, masks, etc. They posted links to several great sources. Read about it on their blog.
DIY: Chomper Polish Tutorial
Great Cakes Soapworks shares a recipe for Basic Cold Process Soap that is suitable for Oral Care. Yes, it’s soap for your teeth! Find the recipe & tutorial here.
Technique: Painting with Bleach
Join Tresa Black aka the Stamping Goddess for another great video, this time she shows you how you can paint with bleach on your stamped cards, very cool!! Click here to watch and learn.
(image by Tresa Black)
-Heather
Pure & Natural Soaps
Pure & Natural Soaps has a variety of recipes listed on their site, including one for Olive Oil Soap. The Soap Making Forum is a great place to share ideas, techniques & recipes with other soap makers.
Technique: Stamping Resist
Join Annette Green on You Tube for a fun stamping video using a resist technique to make a masculine card. Click here to watch.
(image by Annette Green)
-Heather
Tutorial : Paper Rose
Visit the Minor Stamping blog to learn how to make one of these stunning paper roses, click here for the tutorial.
(image by Minor Stamping)
-Heather
CandleScience
CandleScience is a great source for information regarding candle making. Their Learning section includes numerous videos, projects & articles that are very helpful, including an article that defines various candle making terms. You will also find directions for creating … Read More...
Technique: Creating a Digital Background Paper
Don’t have the perfect paper for your stamped card? Don’t worry, visit Hero Arts and let Lucy Abrams show you how to make your own digital background papers. She printed both the blue and green polka dot papers for her … Read More...
DIY: Colorful Retro Deco Bar
Learn how to make a Colorful Retro Deco Bar over at Denise’s Yadda Yadda blog.
Buzzworthy Tutorial
Courtney of Courtney Robyn’s Nest recently posted a tutorial on how to process beeswax from raw burr comb ends that she purchased from a local beekeeper. With just a bit of melting and straining, she came up with some beautiful … Read More...
DIY: Candles In Tins
I was recently reading Crafting A Green World and learned about some great craft projects posted by Country Living. One great recycling craft project is one showing how to create candles in tins. Find a variety of other … Read More...
DIY: Rose & Mimosa Solid Perfume
The Natural Beauty Workshop shares instructions for creating Rose & Mimosa Solid Perfume that make wonderful gifts or special treats for yourself!