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I figured a picture of my best friend having a great time making lotion was a great accompaniment to a post on how much fun it is to formulate! I have become a huge fan of toner in recent months as I have very oily, acne prone skin that does not like moisturizers all that...
I love making bath & body products probably more than any other craft. It brings together science and art in an amazing combination you can use every day. And it does save you money big time, which is always a concern in this economic climate. SOME BASICS Preservatives: I know some people are really against...
I’m going to admit it…I’m having trouble being crafty this week between preparing for various groups and working too much…so this week is going to be about links that might inspire great craftiness. It’s not that I don’t have a million ideas, just that my hands don’t seem to want to do what I ask...
Hie thyself to the Soap Queen’s blog to check out her tutorial for rubber stamping soap. This is awesome. It’s better than awesome – it’s super mega ultra double dog awesome! (And check out the other ideas here!) And yes, I’m feeling a bit better…I’ll get posting the eye shadows soon!...
Who doesn’t love love? And by extension, who doesn’t love Valentine’s Day? It’s a cheap excuse to make some heart shaped things and give them to people you love! So I bring you some wonderful ideas for Valentine’s bath & body products… BATH BOMBS These are super easy if you follow the instructions properly. Bath...