This Cherry Champagne cold process soap is perfect for Valentine's Day. Since it is February at the time I am making this soap, I wanted to make something to celebrate Valentine's Day and a soap that … [Read More...]
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Turmeric and Honey Cold Process Soap Made with Aloe Vera
Today’s cold process soap was a request from one of my nieces. This Turmeric and Honey Cold Process Soap has a lovely yet faint cashmere aroma. I decided to replace all the water in the formulation with aloe vera, using aloe vera from my garden. I grow so much of it at home, and it […]
5 Christmas Ornament DIYs to Make at Home this Holiday Season + Bonus
The holidays are here, and there’s no better way to dive into the season than by rolling up your sleeves and making something beautiful with the people you love. Christmas ornaments are more than decorations; they’re little snapshots of joy, creativity, and family moments that last long after the lights come down. In this post, […]
Make Lovely Christmas Cards with Your Beautiful Watercolor Artwork
In this post, I want to share my process for creating a Christmas card in the new Affinity V3, as this version has completely changed the way I work. The best part is that it’s now free for everyone, forever. Anyone can download it and start creating right away. I’ve used Photoshop for years, and […]
Mahogany and Amber Cold Process Soap Made with Aloe Vera
In today’s cold process soap DIY, I am making a soap with a more masculine scent. This Mahogany and Amber Cold Process Soap has a lovely earthy aroma. I decided to replace all the water in the formulation with aloe vera and use aloe vera from my garden. I grow so much of it at […]
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Fig and Rosemary Whipped Soap DIY
I'm excited to share this wonderful and luxurious Fig and Rosemary nature-inspired whipped soap DIY. This soap has a beautiful aroma of sweet figs and refreshing rosemary, a perfect scent for … [Read More...]
Lavender EO and Aloe Vera Cold Process Soap DIY
For this week's cold process soap DIY I am making one of my favorites and one that we make sure to have available at home all the time. Lavender EO Cold Process Soap made with aloe vera. I decided to … [Read More...]
Garden Therapy for Busy Lives: Simple Ways to Find Peace Through Plants
Life feels pretty crazy these days, doesn't it? Everyone's rushing around, checking phones constantly, and feeling stressed about work, family, and whatever crisis is trending on social media. … [Read More...]
Raw Honeycomb Whipped Soap DIY – Lovely Honey Whipped Soap
I'm excited to share this wonderful and luxurious Raw Honeycomb nature-inspired whipped soap DIY. This soap has a beautiful aroma of sweet raw honey, a perfect scent for year-round whipped soap … [Read More...]
Sketchbook Art – Gouache Whimsical Dragon
Today, I am sharing a bit more about my painting process and taking you along on a fun, whimsical painting of a lovely dragon. I enjoy my daily art practice, but lately I have been challenging myself … [Read More...]
Espresso and Oatmeal Milk and Honey Cold Process Soap DIY
This week's cold process soap DIY is a coffee-inspired, fun, and in-the-pot swirl soap with Espresso and Oatmeal Milk and Honey mix of scents. I love the coffee soaps; I've shared some in this blog, … [Read More...]
Campfire Marshmallows Whipped Soap DIY
I'm excited to share this lovely and luxurious Campfire Marshmallows summer and autumn-inspired whipped soap DIY. This soap has a beautiful aroma of sweet marshmallows and brown sugar sweet crackers, … [Read More...]
Using Kuretake Art Nouveau Watercolors for a Fun Painting Afternoon
I know it's been a while since I shared an art project. I know I have a diverse and amazing group of readers who come to this website for inspiration on art, crafts, and my soap-making tutorials and … [Read More...]
All Natural Cold Process Face Soap with Activated Charcoal and Rose Clay
Today I am sharing a slightly different type of post. I am testing a new face soap formulation. I've shared a face soap before on this website and used my favorite, tried and true formulation for the … [Read More...]
Lemon Rose Water Whipped Soap DIY
I'm excited to share this lovely and luxurious Lemon Rose Water spring and summer-inspired whipped soap DIY. This soap has a beautiful aroma of sweet lemonade and rose water, a perfect scent for both … [Read More...]
Summer Scents – Midnight Waters Cold Process Soap DIY
This week's cold process soap DIY is another one inspired by summer scents. I used this Midnight Waters fragrance oil in last week's DIY and loved the scent so much that I decided I had to have it in … [Read More...]
Midnight Waters Body Butter DIY with Stearic Acid and Shea Butter
Lately, I've been experimenting with stearic acid for body butters and other skin care products. Today I am sharing a Midnight Waters body butter that uses both stearic acid and shea butter in a … [Read More...]
