In this Beautiful Life cold process soap DIY I am sharing some advice on how to handle a soap that is accelerating. I started with a plan to do a lovely hanger swirl design but this soap decided to … [Read More...]
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Paint a Small Cottage in the Woods Using Gouache
It has been a while since I shared an art project with you and today I am super excited to share a small cottage in the woods painting using my favorite medium – gouache! I love painting using different mediums but I prefer gouache. I love gouache because I can use it thin like watercolor […]
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Sweet Cardamom Chai Whipped Soap with Coffee Seed Oil
I’m excited to share this lovely and luxurious Sweet Cardamom Chai Whipped Soap DIY. This soap smells like waking up with a lovely chai tea looking at the mountains and smelling the crisp fresh air. This is the first time I have used this sweet chai tea scent and it is really lovely. I decided […]
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Citrus Fruity Puch Layered Cold Process Soap DIY
In this Avobath cold process soap DIY I am sharing a perfect for spring and summer cold process soap DIY. I am using the Avobath comparable fragrance oil which packs a great punch of fruity and citrus aromas. This summery soap is relatively simple as I used three layers of lovely colors that go well […]
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Lilac Whipped Soap Salt Scrub with Melt and Pour Soap Base
Today I want to share a spring-inspired DIY. I’ve been wanting to use the Lilac fragrance oil I’ve had for a while but have not used it yet. I love its powdery scent, but it accelerates fast in cold process soaps. Since I like to enjoy my soap making process I decided to use this […]
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Winter Peppermint Twist Whipped Soap DIY
I'm excited to share another winter-inspired whipped soap DIY with you. This Winter Peppermint Twist whipped soap DIY is a fun DIY that will inspire you and get you in the winter crisp and cozy days … [Read More...]
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Twisted Peppermint Christmas Goat Milk Melt and Pour Soap DIY
Melt and pour soaps are a fun and quick way to create something special for friends and family. One thing I love most about melt and pour soaps is that they're ready to use as soon as they’ve cooled … [Read More...]
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Chestnut Brown Sugar Fig Holiday Cold Process Soap DIY
In this DIY I am sharing a perfect for the holidays cold process soap DIY. I am using a mix of lovely scents that are great for the holiday season. Chestnut brown sugar and Bronw Sugar Fig fragrance … [Read More...]
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Winter Holidays Whipped Soap DIY
I'm excited to share another winter-inspired whipped soap DIY with you. This Winter Holidays whipped soap DIY is a fun DIY that will inspire you and get you in the winter and holiday season mood. The … [Read More...]
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Mango Butter and Kokum Butter – Body Butter DIY
If you're a fan of rich, natural skincare, this mango and kokum butter body butter DIY is for you. Packed with the intense hydration of mango butter and the skin-softening power of kokum butter, this … [Read More...]
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Double Layer and In the Pot Swirl Technique Cold Process Soap DIY
In this DIY I am sharing a double layer and In the Pot swirl cold process soap tutorial. I am using a refreshing yet soothing scent of Lavender Mint. This is the perfect soap to have at home all year … [Read More...]
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Peppermint Whipped Soap DIY
I'm excited to share this winter-inspired whipped soap DIY with you. It is a fun DIY to get into the winter and holiday season. The scent is bright and wonderful light a lovely sunny winter morning, … [Read More...]
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Acrylic Gouache Loose Florals
Today I wanted to share an acrylic gouache loose floral painting. I painted this loose floral in my sketchbooks as an exploration of the looser style that I've been working on lately. Recently I … [Read More...]
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Espresso Body Butter with Cocoa Butter and Coffee Seed Oil
One body butter I like making a lot for home and to sell on my website is coffee body butter. It is perfect for all the coffee lovers like me. In this travel-size coffee body butter DIY I share a very … [Read More...]
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Marbled Technique Cold Process Soap DIY
Today's marbled technique cold process soap DIY is inspired by the transitional days at the end of summer, when the air begins to cool, and the excitement for autumn and Thanksgiving starts to build. … [Read More...]
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Daily Art Practice and a Free Ocean Scene Printable
A daily art practice is one of the most enriching habits an artist, or anyone looking to engage with their creative side, can develop. It provides a consistent outlet for self-expression, exploration, … [Read More...]
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Marbled Clay Palette DIY
These past few days I have been good at keeping my daily painting practice. I realized I have a few palettes, however, since I mostly use watercolor and regular gouache I sometimes keep the leftover … [Read More...]