It’s always fun creating your own products, but when giving the items as gifts you want the packaging to be just as attractive as your creation. Soap Queen shares a few tips on gorgeous packaging, as well as links to … Read More...
DIY: Aromatic Hair Care Oil
Lilith’s Apothecary shares a recipe for an Aromatic Hair Care Oil that is to be used for a deep conditioning application for dry or damaged hair.
DIY: Houndstooth Pattern Nails
I love houndstooth print & was excited to see this video tutorial posted by TeddyKana on Cut Out + Keep showing how to paint your own nails in a houndstooth print.
DIY: Hydrating Body Oil
Melissa Maccalla shares a simple recipe for hydrating body oil at Spa Magazine. This oil, that is said to keep your skin smooth, supple, and smelling like a rose, is originally from Doris Sinnathurai, spa director at Four Seasons Hotel … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Crafty Secrets Stamp Sets
Here’s a sneak peek at two cool new clear stamp sets from Crafty Secrets, the first is called Art Studio and I’m lovin’ it! Perfect for ATC’s! The next is Birdies at home, lots of cute birds and cages, so … Read More...
Technique: Scrapbook Paper Transfer
Join Claudine Hellmuth for Ranger as she shares with you this super cool transfer technique using her sticky back canvas, a sewing machine and scrapbook paper to make an awesome flower necklace, how fun! Click here for the video.
-Heather
Do It Yourself! Natural Beauty
SELF magazine had a great article in the May issue titled Do It Yourself! Natural Beauty. The article lists at-home treatments for strong, shiny hair and healthy, radiant skin. For example, you can achieve shiny strands by combining 1 … Read More...
Project: Stamped Stand Up Towel Topper
OMG! How adorable is this?? It’s a stamped stand up “towel topper” and it’s just too cute! Visit the Mel Stamps blog for a step by step on how she made this cutie.
-Heather
New Release: Die-namics from MFT
My Favorite Things (MFT) has announced a brand new product , die cuts! The new Die-namics are an American made line of quality steel dies that will work in most major brads of table top die cutting machines, they’ll cut … Read More...
DIY: Makeup Brush Holder
Freshly Picked shares step-by-step instructions on how to create your own handy makeup brush holder. While this may be primarily sewing-related, I think this project also fits into the bath & body category. This is great for organizing your … Read More...
DIY: Handmade Salt Pouches
The Mother Huddle shares directions for creating Handmade Salt Pouches for the shower or bath. While bath salts are great, we don’t always have time for a long, luxurious bath. These pouches are perfect for combining both bath salt … Read More...
Project: Paper Giving Tree
Visit the My Favorite Things stamping blog for directions on how to make this sweet and thoughtful Giving Tree. Paper leaves with little notes on them, a paper base and a cute stamped card, what a wonderful way to tell … Read More...
Making Soap: 5 Tips for Homemade Soap
If you are considering taking on the project of hand-crafting soap, you may want to read through these tips from Mother Nature Network. The article closes with a video showing how to begin your quest.
Project: Tissue Paper Flowers
Join Mona Pendleton on the Splitcoast Stampers website and learn how to make this pretty flowers out of tissue paper. A perfect embellishment for any card!
-Heather
DIY: Sea Masque
BathBodySupply.com shares a recipe for a Sea Masque that is sure to rejuvenate your skin. Browse the blog for information regarding sales & other offers.
Martha Stewart Craft Projects
MarthaStewart.com is a great source for lots of bath & body projects that are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts or year-round. Here’s links to several projects that look terrific.
1. Homemade Grass Soap
2. Soap Cubes
3. Japanese-Motif Soaps
4. … Read More...
Project: Painted and Stamped Step Stool
Visit the Pink Persimmon blog to find instructions from Kristie Larson to make this totally adorable painted, decoupaged and stamped step stool. I love the colors in this project, what a sweet idea!
-Heather
Soap Making Demo at The HodgePodgery
The HodgePodgery, an artisan shop located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, recently announced that a soap making demo will be held on May 21st from 6-9pm. Join Jana MacGinnes and Barbara Kline from Soap Du Jour as they take you through … Read More...
DIY: Creamy Walnut Lip Butter
The Natural Beauty Workshop shares a recipe for Creamy Walnut Lip Butter on their blog. Made with intensely moisturizing Pistachio and Macadamia Nut Butters, this nutty scented lip balm is said to have a rich, creamy flavor that will keep … Read More...
Project and Technique Video: Close To My Heart Stamping and Scrapbooking
Close To My Heart has a fun and informative new video out featuring a fun wall hanging project, how to make your own “puddle pad” technique usingRe-Inkers and how to use glitter rub ons. This video is filled with … Read More...