Papertrey Ink has just released 8 wonderful new stamp sets with themes like baby button, trees, backgrounds, loads of sentiments and my favorite set, Top Ten, click here to see the new clear stamp sets. And … Read More...
Conversation Heart Crafts
Love ’em or hate ’em, conversation hearts are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Find crafts and ideas for using conversation hearts HERE at celebrations. My favorite idea is to make a candy heart wreath (how-tos HERE).
[tags]Valentine’s Day, conversation hearts, … Read More...
Lavender Eye Masks
The holidays are a fun & exciting time, but they can also be exhausting. For those of us needing some rejuvenation time, check out the easy directions posted on Whole Living for Lavender Eye Masks. Whip up a few … Read More...
Wash Away 2009
Soap Queen posted the cutest new years favors that are as practical as they are festive! Your guests can wash away 2009 with a hidden surprise soap scented with Champagne Fragrance Oil! Find the full instructions on the Soap Queen … Read More...
Snow Globe Soaps
Alpha Mom posted a fun project that will make great last-minute holiday gifts. Follow the directions to create your own Snow Globe Soaps.
How To Make Infused Bath Salts
Craftster user susanstars posted directions for making Infused Bath Salts. The recipe is simple calling only for Infused Bath Salts extra-light olive oil, ground coffee, and cinnamon. There’s also some fun packaging ideas.
Old Fashioned Candy Cane Salt Tubes
Create your own old fashioned Candy Cane Salt Tubes following these directions posted by BathBodySupply.com. These will make great gifts all year round!
Soapy Candy Canes
Soap Queen shares instructions for creating these adorable and festive Soapy Candy Canes. The Christmas Lollie Pops are also a fantastic project for this time of year!
Cupcake Ornaments
Lest you be deceived by the name of this particular blog (that is, “edible” crafts), I’ll warn you upfront these gorgeous cupcakes are not edible. But they look so sweet, yummy and perfect, I had to include them here. Find … Read More...
Angry Chicken’s Lip Balm
Angry Chicken shares a simple recipe for lip balm. She got all her supplies from Mountain Rose Herbs.
“This batch is a teaspoon of cocoa butter, a teaspoon of shea butter, a teaspoon of almond oil, a little … Read More...
Candy Crafts
I’m loving this peppermint candy craft roundup from Let’s Entertain. My favorites are the peppermint candles and the trees from BHG.
These candles are all made using real holiday candies
and candy canes.
Freebies: Digital Stamp Coloring Book
School Library Journal
School Library Journal
, a monthly publication with articles and reviews for school and public librarians who work with young people, highlights several book titles that focus on hand-crafted soaps and candles. These books are perfect for those looking for … Read More...
Hand Sanitizer Recipes
Soap Queen posted several recipes for homemade hand sanitizer as shared on the Martha Stewart Sirius Radio Show. These recipes allow you to make sanitizer in your own home without most of the chemicals that are found in most … Read More...
The Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe
The Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe posted instructions for creating Felted Soap. If you are unfamiliar with what exactly felted soap is, as I was, it’s a soap and washcloth all in one, according to The Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe. … Read More...
Germ fighter spray recipe
Are you concerned about the flu? Try this germ fighter spray from Aroma Thyme to help cut down on germs in your home.
Germ Fighter Spray
We’ve all been told to wash our hands more frequently. Here is an antiseptic, … Read More...
Natural shaving cream recipe
Natural Shaving Cream from Essential Oil Recipes
This Natural Shaving Cream is great for both men and women. It is excellent for a man’s bristly beard as well as for the softer feminine hair on legs, underarms, bikini and Brazilian. … Read More...
Sea mud body mask recipe
This Sea Mud Body Mask from Cranberry Lane will help detoxify your skin.
Instructions: (Makes One Body Treatment)
2 Tbsp Sea Mud Base, (Sea Kelp, Green Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Baking soda, Xanthan gum)
5-6 drops of Essential Oils
1 cup … Read More...
SoapyLove book review
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove has published her first book, SoapyLove: Squeaky-clean projects using melt and pour soap
, and it does not disappoint! SoapyLove is not only a great introductory book for the beginner melt and pour soap crafter, but … Read More...
Luscious rose cream recipe
Luscious Rose Cream from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by HBN President Donna Maria
Luscious Rose Cream is made with some of my favorite ingredients including rose hydrosol and rose wax. You will not only love the way this feels … Read More...