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Summer Scents – Summer Inspired Cold Process Soap DIY

This week's cold process soap DIY is inspired by summer scents. I've had the Papaya Mango and the Coconut Paradise fragrance oils from Brambleberry for some time, but I had not had the chance to test … [Read More...]

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Mixed Media Painting and Playing

Today, I am excited to share one of my favorite ways to relax and get back into my zone of creativity and inspiration. One of the best ways for me to get back in my creative space is to take some of my favorite art materials and simply create, without expectation and pressure. When I […]

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Bali Breeze Whipped Soap Perfect for Summer

I’m excited to share this lovely and luxurious Bali Breeze summer inspired whipped soap DIY. This soap smells like waking by the shore on a lovely beach. This is the first time I have used this Bali Breeze summer scent, and it is really lovely. I grew up close to the beach so this is […]

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Mardi Gras Inspired Cold Process Soap DIY

In this, yet another Spring-themed cold process soap DIY, I am sharing a lovely purple, green, and yellow soap. This Mardi Gras Inspired cold process soap DIY is perfect for Spring and Summer. I am using the “The Olive Branch” comparable fragrance oil, which is a fruity and complex scent. For this soap, I wanted […]

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Party Favors Melt and Pour Soaps DIY

Melt and pour soaps are great as party favors. They are not only easy to make but can be customized with the specific colors and party decor. The fragrance oil to use can also be selected based on the theme of the party. Best of all, melt and pour soaps are fun to make and […]

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No lye handling soap recipes melt and pour soaps DIY

Craft Your Own Natural Soap: Easy Recipes Without Lye for Beginners

Making your own natural soap at home is a rewarding and creative way to control the ingredients that touch your skin. If the idea of handling lye seems intimidating, don’t worry—you can still craft … [Read More...]

Spring Themed Honey Bee Cold Process Soap DIY

In this Spring themed cold process soap DIY, I am sharing a perfect for spring and summer cold process soap DIY inspired by the scent Honey I Washed the Kids. I am using the Honey I Washed the Kids … [Read More...]

Creme Brulee Whipped Soap DIY

I'm excited to share this lovely and luxurious Creme Brulee Whipped Soap DIY. This is a gourmand soap with a lovely sweet aroma of one of the richest desserts I love. This is the first time I have … [Read More...]

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Cashmere Winter Double Butter Body Butter DIY

If you're a rich, luxurious, natural skincare fan, this double butter mango and kokum butter body butter DIY is for you. Packed with mango butter's intense hydration and kokum butter's skin-softening … [Read More...]

Pinterest Pin for beginner friendly cold process soapmaking techniques with four soaps

Best Beginner Soapmaker Techniques to Build Confidence in Cold Process Soap Making

Soapmaking is an art, a science, and a deeply rewarding craft - that is why I enjoy soapmaking so much - the art and the science! If you're starting out in cold process soap making, you might feel … [Read More...]

Finished painting of the cottage in the woods gouache painting

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 … [Read More...]

Beautiful Life Cold Process Soap – Acceleration and Troubleshooting

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...]

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. … [Read More...]

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Citrus Fruity Punch 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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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...]

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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Recent Posts

  • Summer Scents – Summer Inspired Cold Process Soap DIY May 9, 2025
  • Mixed Media Painting and Playing May 2, 2025
  • Bali Breeze Whipped Soap Perfect for Summer April 19, 2025
  • Mardi Gras Inspired Cold Process Soap DIY April 12, 2025
  • Party Favors Melt and Pour Soaps DIY April 5, 2025
  • Craft Your Own Natural Soap: Easy Recipes Without Lye for Beginners March 23, 2025
  • Spring Themed Honey Bee Cold Process Soap DIY March 15, 2025
  • Creme Brulee Whipped Soap DIY March 8, 2025
  • Cashmere Winter Double Butter Body Butter DIY March 1, 2025
  • Best Beginner Soapmaker Techniques to Build Confidence in Cold Process Soap Making February 23, 2025

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Fun and Unique Coffee Mugs as Unique as an Artist and Crafter

I like to share some unique crafts and today I wanted to share more unique ideas for coffee mugs that I’ve found. I am super excited to share these because I am a coffee lover and love collecting fun and unique coffee mugs. Wherever I go visit I try to bring a coffee mug home […]

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Mixed Media Painting and Playing

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Summer Scents – Summer Inspired Cold Process Soap DIY

This week’s cold process soap DIY is inspired by summer scents. I’ve had the Papaya Mango and the Coconut Paradise fragrance oils from Brambleberry for some time, but I had not had the chance to test them. Today I am bringing you with me to test these two lovely summer scents. For this summer inspired […]

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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 paint in the palette since I can rewet and use it. I found myself looking for another palette and decided […]

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