Learn how to make an easy caffeinated soap recipe with a coffee scrub center. This homemade soap is made using a melt and pour soap base and is a suitable soap making project for beginners. This easy melt and pour caffeinated soap recipe has with a coffee scrub center makes a fun two-in-one DIY soap and coffee sugar scrub bar! This melt and pour soap recipe is easy to make…
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DIY Coffee Scrub for Cellulite, Stretch Marks Without Coconut Oil
Can your skin use an instant refresh? Learn how to make a homemade coffee scrub recipe for cellulite, stretch marks and anti-aging skin care. As there are a number of coffee benefits for skin, this DIY body scrub is an incredibly easy beauty hack to help you achieve glowing skin, reduce puffiness caused by inflammation, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. As coconut oil has a high comedogenic rating which…
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DIY Gift Ideas with Free Printable Labels
DIY Gift Ideas with Free Printable Labels Explore this collection of DIY gift ideas that all come with free printable labels for gifting. Once you’ve made your homemade gifts, simply print out the PDF labels provided within the blog tutorial and adhere to your packaging for a DIY gift that’s sure to be remembered and appreciated. 1. Foaming Celtic Sea Salt Recipe (Pictured top.) 2. Sea Salt Face and Body Scrub Recipe // 3.…
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Foaming Celtic Sea Salt Scrub Recipe
This foaming Celtic sea salt scrub recipe contains light grey Celtic sea salt to moisturize, revitalize, exfoliate & detox skin as well as calm inflammation. Learn about the skin care benefits of this natural salt scrub recipe with essential oils, plus how to make your own to incorporate into your natural skin care routine. This foaming Celtic sea salt scrub recipe contains light grey Celtic sea salt which is naturally…
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Odor Neutralizing Candle DIY: Create Custom Scented Candles
This odor neutralizing candle DIY will teach you how to make beautifully scented candles that neutralize odors in the air while burning. Learn how to create custom scented candles that neutralize and wipe out odors in your home with this easy candle making tutorial. Most of us burn candles to give our home a fresh scent or to fill our favorites spaces with fragrances we love. However, often times, we…
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DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas
DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas Father’s Day is right around the corner so I thought I’d share my collection of 20 DIY Father’s Day gift ideas that you can make and gift this Father’s Day for Dad! These DIY Father’s Day gift ideas include men’s cologne, homemade soaps – my fave is the Star Wars soap! – man candles, a six pack of Dad’s favorite snack treats and more. While some…
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Leather Mandle DIY
Learn how to make this leather scented mandle DIY for Dad as a Father’s day gift! This leather mandle DIY is quick and easy and can be made and gifted in the same afternoon. What’s a mandle? Why, a man candle of course! Here’s how to make yours. Leather Mandle DIY © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 4.7 oz. soy candle wax .47 oz. leather fragrance oil Tools & Materials: medium…
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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! If you’re still on the hunt for last minute Mother’s day gift ideas, then you’ll love this collection of Mother’s day gift ideas! Make them in just an hour in an afternoon and then gift them the same day! Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to DIY 1. Adzuki Bean Soap Recipe – This easy DIY adzuki bean soap makes a beautiful and functional homemade Mother’s Day…
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Adzuki Bean Soap Recipe: Decorative Layered Melt and Pour Soap
This melt and pour soap recipe is decorative soap made with adzuki beans. Learn how to make layered soaps with easy tutorial that combines both opaque and clear glycerin soap bases. This homemade adzuki bean soap recipe makes a beautiful gift and is great project for beginner soap makers who want to learn new melt and pour soap making techniques. Melt and Pour Adzuki Bean Soap This adzuki bean soap…
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Lush Inspired Massage Bar Recipe
This Lush inspired massage bar recipe is so easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients to create your own massage bars at home! This specific massage bar recipe was inspired by Lush’s Wiccy Magic Muscles Massage Bar. Made using a base of shea and cocoa butters, this Lush inspired massage bar recipe also includes massaging adzuki beans and a combination of cinnamon leaf and peppermint essential oils for…
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DIY Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Make and Gift
Mother’s Day is May 8th this year and that means there’s still time to make some pretty amazing DIY Mother’s Day gifts. Following are twelve of my favorite DIY Mother’s Day gifts for the Mom who has everything and just needs a little pampering. DIY Mother’s Day Gifts 1. Foaming Salt Scrub Recipe – This foaming salt scrub recipe is super easy to make and can be customized with your Mom’s…
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Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes Recipe
Sugar scrub bars are a fun way to cleanse, hydrate, and exfoliate skin in one easy step. This easy skin care recipe for solid sugar scrub cubes is a twist on classic body scrubs. Formulated so they are solid cubes rather than a liquid mixture, these exfoliating body bars are less greasy than a traditional sugar scrub recipe. In addition, they won’t leave your tub slippery. So, there’s no extensive…
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Roll On Perfume Oil Recipe
This roll on perfume oil recipe is incredibly easy to make. It only requires two simple ingredients, however you can dress up your roll on perfume oil by placing botanicals inside the container with the perfume oil – I used a Hibiscus flower for this one – and then decorating the lid with a strip of washi tape for a simple homemade gift idea. Roll On Perfume Oil Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: .25 oz. fractionated…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Soaps for Kids with Eraser Embeds
Learn how to make DIY Valentine’s Day soaps! This easy tutorial will instruct you on how to create cute melt and pour soaps for kids. These heart shaped soaps use a basic layering technique in soap making and embed colorful erasers for fun and functional Valentine’s Day gifts or party favors! DIY Heart Soaps for Kids with Eraser Embeds Learn how to craft this melt and pour soap recipe for…
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You’re Scent-sational! Printable Valentines Cards with DIY Perfume Minis
Need quick and easy printable Valentines cards for your besties? These free “You’re Scent-sational!” printable Valentines cards pair perfectly with custom DIY perfume minis (or perfume sample leftovers from beauty boxes.) Make them in just 15-minutes or less for tweens, teens or even grown up BFF’s! Quick & Easy Printable Valentines Cards Create custom scented mini perfume sprays to go along with these “You’re Scent-sational!” printable Valentines cards for your…
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DIY Joan Jett Inspired Black Heart Valentine’s Day Soaps
Learn how to make these fun DIY Joan Jett inspired Black Heart Valentine’s Day Soaps featuring black heart soaps with pink “icing!” These make wonderful DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for your besties. Joan Jett Inspired Black Heart Valentine’s Day Soaps © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 7 oz. clear melt and pour soap base 1/4 square black glitter color bar or similar soap colorant .1 oz. fragrance oil of choice neon pink…
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Chocolate & Rose Valentine’s Truffle Bath Melts Recipe
This Valentine’s truffle bath melts recipe makes wonderful heart shaped DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for your special Valentine that smell like chocolate and roses! This truffle bath melts recipe is super easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. Plus, you can use the same heart shaped mold to make several of my other DIY Valentine’s day gifts. Truffle Bath Melts Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 2.75 oz. unrefined…
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Solid Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe in Cardamom & Spice for Valentine’s Day
Learn how to make this warming cardamom & spice solid coffee sugar scrub recipe for your natural winter skin care routine. Formulated with warm holiday spices and a cardamom fragrance oil, this DIY coffee sugar scrub recipe exfoliates skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite for glowing skin. While the addition of mango & cocoa butter moisturize dry skin. A true treat for your winter skin care routine, these solid…
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Darling Dachshund Melt and Pour Soap Recipe
Is there a dog lover in your life? If you or someone you know has a doxie, then this DIY dachshund melt and pour soap will make the perfect homemade gift for your friends with fur babies! This darling dachshund melt and pour soap recipe is perfect for dachshund lovers who must have everything dachshund! You know who you are. (wink.) I’m one of those people too. This is my…
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DIY Conversation Heart Soaps with Custom Messages for Valentine’s Day
Learn how to make conversation heart soaps for DIY Valentine’s Day gifts or wedding favors. This easy melt and pour soap recipe is a breeze to recreate. Use alphabet stamps and mica to create custom messages on soaps that you can’t get from a mold with this quick soap making tutorial. Try this fun soap crafting project today! Custom Valentine’s Day Soaps We’ve all seen heart shaped soaps that look…
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18 DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts
Learn how to make eighteen fabulous DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for anyone who appreciates a little pampering. Choose from this collection of homemade bath and beauty recipes that include homemade soap recipes, bath bon bons, solid sugar scrub bars and even lip balms in enticing fragrances and in both candy and heart shapes. 18 DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts 1. DIY Valentine’s Day Solid Lotion Bars – This easy heart shaped solid lotion…
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Star Wars Jelly Soap Recipe for Valentine’s Day
This Star Wars Jelly Soap Recipe features miniature Millennium Falcons and heart shaped jelly soaps that jiggle just like Jell-O. These make wonderful DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for any Star Wars fan! Plus they’re really easy to make and require minimal ingredients. Millennium Falcon Star Wars Jelly Soap Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 1 1/2 packages of Knox unflavored gelatin 2.5 oz. water (1/3 Cup) 5 oz. Dr. Bronner’s unscented…
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DIY Gemstone Candles
Looking for a fun craft project to start your new year? Then try your hand at these DIY gemstone candles! These DIY gemstone candles are a fun way to decorate your space or make them as homemade gifts throughout the year for nearly any occasion. They’re great for weddings too! DIY Gemstone Candles © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you’ll need: beeswax soy wax micas or candle dye in colors of choice medium wooden…
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Merlot Tinted Lip Balm Recipe
Learn how to make merlot tinted lip balm for your green beauty routine. Packaged in eco-friendly, recyclable cardboard tubes, this tinted lip balm moisturizes lips and gives them a deep wine color perfect for everyday wear or special occasions. This merlot tinted lip balm recipe creates a super moisturizing tinted lip balm for lips that look and feel fabulous! Create your own tinted lip balm in custom colors for your…
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Homemade Winter Body Balm Recipe
This homemade winter body balm recipe contains ingredients that work together to help promote healing for damaged skin while also locking in much needed moisture. The end product of this winter body balm recipe makes wonderful homemade gifts for anyone who suffers from persistent skin conditions. It’s also appreciated by anyone who washes their hands continuously throughout the day such as hairdressers, crafters and teachers who work with children. Check out my homemade…
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DIY Solid Sugar Scrub Snowballs for Holiday Gifts & Winter Skin Care
Need DIY holiday gift ideas? These DIY solid sugar scrub snowballs are the perfect bath time treat for Lush addicts. Made with moisturizing body butters, exfoliating sugar and coconut oil, these solid sugar scrub snowballs are a winter delight for any gift recipient this winter. Keep reading to learn how to make your own in shower DIY solid sugar scrub snowballs as a treat for dry skin this winter. DIY…
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Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas
Homemade Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list! Looking for unique homemade Christmas gift ideas? Then be sure to consider this fantastic collection of 40+ unique homemade Christmas gift ideas that you can make yourself starting with Frosted Cranberry Coconut Milk Soap Recipe pictured above! This festive holiday soap recipe is scented with a frosted cranberry fragrance and is made with rich, luxurious butters and moisturizing coconut milk. Keep reading for…
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Homemade Solid Perfume Recipe and Homemade Gift idea
Learn how to craft your own homemade solid perfume recipe with just three simple ingredients. This easy DIY solid perfume recipe is easy to make and easy to customize. So you can whip up the perfect last minute homemade holidays gifts! This easy homemade solid perfume recipe makes a wonderful homemade gift idea for the holidays! Made using a simple combination of beeswax, sweet almond oil and your favorite fragrance…
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DIY Holiday Gifts for Mom: Chocolate Orange Body Butter & Sugar Scrub Recipes
Learn how to make a DIY holiday gift set! This pairing of chocolate orange body butter and sugar scrub recipes is perfect for DIY holiday gifts for mom. Not only does this homemade skin care combo smell amazing – who can resist the sweetness of chocolate & orange? – it’s also a wonderful treat for mom’s dry skin throughout the winter holiday. Keep reading to learn how to make this…
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Cranberry Chutney Homemade Solid Lotion Bar Recipe
This cranberry chutney homemade solid lotion bar recipe makes a wonderful last minute DIY stocking stuffer or homemade Christmas gift! These homemade solid lotion bars are both quick and easy to make and they’re ready to go within hours of making them. In addition, they’re also a snap to make in bulk for holiday party favors or gift giving in large groups. Your gift recipient(s) will love all the benefits of this cranberry chutney homemade solid…
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Cinnamon Sugar Homemade Non-Greasy Body Butter Recipe
This cinnamon sugar homemade non-greasy body butter recipe is simply perfect for the holiday season! Made from a combination of three natural butters and pumpkin seed oil, the rich moisturizing formula of this homemade non-greasy body butter recipe creates a product that melts into skin on contact. Once absorbed, this cinnamon sugar scented body butter will leave skin feeling luxuriously soft and supple – not greasy – with a warm cinnamon scent. These cinnamon sugar…
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Chamomile Balm Recipe for Hands, Lips & Feet: A Lovely Homemade Gift
Discover how to make a natural chamomile balm recipe. Crafted using herbal chamomile infused oil, this homemade chamomile balm recipe is perfect for hands, feet, body and even lips! It’s also a wonderful homemade gift idea for friends and family. This simple homemade chamomile balm recipe is simply divine. Made using natural chamomile infused olive oil, this homemade chamomile balm recipe is perfect for hands, feet, body and even lips! (Use…
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Facial Cleansing Grains Recipes for Natural Skin Care
These DIY facial cleansing grains are a great alternative to soap and water. They’re kind to your skin, easy to make and perfect for your natural skin care routine! Discover how to make exfoliating facial cleansers to add to your your daily beauty regimen with three unique skin care recipes for glowing skin. Care for Skin with Natural Facial Cleansing Grains for Glowing Skin These organic DIY facial cleansing grains…
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Relaxing Mineral Bath Soak Recipes with Essential Oils for Sore Muscles
Learn how to make relaxing mineral bath soak recipes using your favorite essential oils to soothe sore muscles and ease away the stress of the day. Two easy bath soak recipes crafted with mineral rich sea salts for the ultimate self care experience. Keep reading to learn how to make your own homemade bath soak recipes to enjoy after a long day at work or to take time out for…
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Easy No Maintenance DIY Terrarium
This easy no maintenance DIY terrarium is not only a snap to make, but it’s also great for gifting! You can quickly and easily create these faux DIY terrariums in bulk to gift as DIY wedding favors or even as homemade stocking stuffers. And because it’s a faux terrarium you never have to worry about it dying! Keep reading to learn how. Faux DIY Terrarium © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you’ll need: 8 dram…
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Homemade Orange & Espresso Soap Recipe
This homemade orange and espresso soap recipe was inspired by my own homemade coffee soap recipe as well as Beth’s recent soap recipe for making hot process pumpkin pie soap. Like my coffee soap recipe, my orange and espresso soap recipe uses a combination of ingredients that create a rich and creamy lather with the allure of coffee. And like Beth’s homemade pumpkin pie soap recipe, I’ve also included coconut milk in my soap recipe in addition to giving…
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DIY Mix Tape Soap Favors
These DIY mix tape soap favors make great party favors, stocking stuffers and even homemade holiday gifts for co-workers or other large groups! While there’s not a concise answer on whether they are mix tapes (mixtape?) or mixed tapes – I’m not even sure anymore and as a Gen-Xer I grew up on these things – these DIY mix tape soap favors are sure to have their recipients reminiscing over the past. The great thing about…
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How to Make Homemade Cocktail Bitters for Cocktails & Digestive Support
Learn how to make homemade cocktail bitters for your favorite drink recipes – or as a healthy supplement to your daily diet. Not only are these bitters as good or better than store bought cocktail bitters, they also make lovely homemade gifts. Don’t just reserve these homemade cocktail bitters for alcoholic drinks though. You can also use your bitters to help aid with digestion and mineral absorption, relieve occasional heartburn,…
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Beginner Cold Process Soap Recipe (How to Make Lye Soap)
Making lye soap for the first time may seem daunting and even expensive. However, it doesn’t have to be! This beginner cold process soap recipe is ideal for those who want to learn how to make soap for the first time. Explore my easy recipe for homemade soap in addition to information on where to buy soap making supplies and how to make substitutions. What Is Cold Process Soap? Cold…
