It’s Easter time! The stores are filled with chocolate and the kids are scheduled for spring break. Hopefully, the weather here will catch on and warm up (it’s currently 40 …
Made From the Heart: Swirled Melt & Pour Soap
Here’s an incredibly easy, yet super impressive recipe for swirled soap bars that will leave even your biggest critics thinking you’re a soap making wiz. They’re beautiful and can be …
Made From the Heart: Bergamot Vanilla Soap
Mmm? Can I just say that I LOVE orange fragrances? Especially coming off the spicy, sweet scents of the holiday, what better way to improve orange than by adding vanilla! …
It’s the Holiday Season: Peppermint Poppy Seed Soap
This soap is a breath of fresh air. Lightly scented with crisp, refreshing peppermint with specs of poppy seeds for soft exfoliation and a shea butter base that will leave …
It’s Fall Y’all DIY: Spiced Caramel Pear Soap Recipe
Perfect little pear soaps- just in time for fall! These simple soaps will make a great addition to any bathroom as you transition from summer to fall. With honey and …
Summer Vibes: Loofah-Infused Exfoliating Soap Slices
I’ll admit it- I’m guilty. I looooove the loofah! I love the exfoliation, the extra oomph it adds to my scrubbing, the way my skin is so silky smooth after …
Kids DIY: Easter Egg Soap
Easter is coming up, so why not get festive with some Easter Egg Soap? These are pretty easy to make, and they look wonderful! Have them by the bathroom or …
12 Days of Gifting: Peppermint Patty Melt & Pour Soap
So, I know that a peppermint patty technically isn’t a seasonal treat. Which is probably why I enjoy them all year long. How can you not? They’re strategically placed at the end …
Peppermint Sugar Scrub Cubes
These shower cubes are all the rage this holiday season and they make an EXCELLENT gift. It’s pretty easy to make your own, AND you can customize with seasonal flavorings …
12 Days of Gifting: Festive Sparkle Soap
Ohhhhhh…the weather outside is frightful!! So what’s a girl to do on a snow day? (Besides the obvious: sled riding, sitting by the fire, and sipping hot chocolate). Make some …
12 Days of Gifting: Peppermint Mocha Soap
It’s the second most popular latte beverage of the year, that’s right it’s peppermint mocha season. And why not make soap to go along with your favorite winter weather drink? …
Lime Margarita Melt and Pour Soap Recipe
Introduction Cinco de Mayo! We love to celebrate with a nice margarita or two, don’t we? This soap was inspired by the delicious, crisp citrus drink and the recipe even includes …
Melt and Pour 101: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting in Melt and Pour Soap Have you been experiencing difficulty in melt and pour soapmaking? You’re not alone. When working with some many variables, there are dozens of possible …
Melt and Pour 101: Techniques
Beginner Techniques in Melt and Pour Soap Now that you’ve mastered the basics of melt and pour soapmaking, it’s time to move on to some beginner-friendly techniques. If you missed …
Melt and Pour 101: Additives & Botanicals
Additives & Botanicals in Melt and Pour Soap Thank you for joining us again this Saturday for some melt and pour magic! It’s time to explore the wonderful world of …
Melt and Pour 101: Colorants
Melt and Pour Soap Colorants Last week we discussed choosing a soap base and today I wanted to dive into colorants. Sure, you can make plain white or clear soap, …