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The Perfect All Natural Cold Process Face Soap

Activated charcoal and French green clay all natural cold process face soap

I am super excited to share this all-natural cold process face soap DIY with activated charcoal and French green clay. This all-natural soap is one is our favorite soaps and the one we use in our daily routine for the face. It is a perfect face soap … [Read more...]

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The Ultimate Guide to Using Essential Oils for Soap Making: Elevate Your Handmade Soaps with Natural Aromas

Using Essential Oils for Cold Process soap Pinterest Pin with a cupcake shaped soap

Welcome to the ultimate guide to using essential oils for soap making! Elevate your handmade soaps with the power of natural aromas and create a spa-like experience every time you lather up. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned soap maker, this … [Read more...]

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Hanger Swirl Almond Marzipan Cold Process Soap DIY

Almond marzipan cold process soap Pinterest pin with four soaps

Today's Almond marzipan cold process soap is inspired by those days at the end of summer when the breeze is starting to cool a bit and the anticipation for autumn and Thanksgiving gives that sense of joy. I am using a lovely gourmand scent called … [Read more...]

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Tips and Lessons from My Exploration in Jelly Gouache Painting

Jelly Gouache Painting blue vase with eucalyptus by Jasmine Goodwin of Jasmine Goodwin Designs.

It has been a while since I have posted some of my art DIYs or art techniques. Today I am excited to share some tips and lessons I've learned over the past few weeks as I have been exploring Jelly Gouache Painting. My daughter and I were looking … [Read more...]

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Travel Size Coffee Body Butter with Coffee Seed Oil and Shea Butter

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 simple body butter with only three ingredients … [Read more...]

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Tiger Stripes Technique Cold Process Soap DIY

Tiger stripes technique cold process soap DIY Pinterest Pin

Today I am super excited to share the tiger stripe technique for cold process soaps. This technique is a bit more advanced but it is fun to try it and as always, each soap has its unique design and as I like to say, each soap will be a unique piece … [Read more...]

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Easy Home Spa Whipped Soap with Sea Clay DIY

Pinterest pin for home spa whipped soap with sea clay DIY

This home spa whipped soap with sea clay DIY is great for a lovely home spa afternoon and perfect to create at a skincare DIY party. I have sea clay that I add to my cold process soaps for certain formulations and I wanted to create a simple and … [Read more...]

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Summer Fig Cold Process Soap DIY

This summer fig cold process soap DIY is perfect for every season, but the scent I used is perfect for summer! I used the hanger swirl technique for this soap and it never disappoints. This technique always makes really gorgeous soaps. It is also … [Read more...]

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Unlock the Art of Soapmaking: Simple and Effective Basic Homemade Soap Recipes

I have not purchased store-bought soap in a very long time. With my homemade soap recipes, you can unlock the art of soapmaking and cleanliness in a natural way. Brandishing the power of nature, these simple and effective recipes will leave your skin … [Read more...]

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Bali Breeze Whipped Soap Salt Scrub

Bali Breeze whipped soap salt scrub DIY Pinterest pin.

Today I want to share a summer-inspired DIY. I've been wanting to use the Bali Breeze fragrance oil I've had for a while but have not used it yet. I grew up at the beach and the beach is my happy place so the scent is just perfect for a beach-themed … [Read more...]

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Hello, I am Jasmine. Thank you for stopping by. I'm happy that you are here. This is my space to share all things DIY in art, crafts, personal care, home décor some recipes and other creative ideas. Read More…

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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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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 […]

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Cherry Champagne and organic aloe vera cold process soap DIY Pinterest Pin

Cherry Champagne Cold Process Soap Made with Aloe Vera from my Garden

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 can be made a gift for friends, family, or any loved ones on this holiday. This Cherry Champagne Cold […]

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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, […]

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