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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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 […]
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 […]
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 year-round whipped soap projects. I’ve used this Fig and Rosemary fragrance oil before in cold process soap, and its aroma takes you back to […]
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 replace all the water in the formulation with aloe vera, since I grow so much […]
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. Meanwhile, there’s this simple thing that could help with all that anxiety, and it’s probably sitting right outside most people’s doors. Gardening isn’t just for retirees or […]
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 projects. I’ve used this Raw Honeycomb fragrance oil before in cold process soap, and its aroma takes you back to nature. I like this […]
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, but the lovely aroma of coffee in soap is one of my favorites. For this soap, I decided to mix […]
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, a perfect scent for both summer and fall. I’ve used this Campfire Marshmallows fragrance oil before in cold process soap, even though it discolors. I […]
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 best face soap. In this new formulation I am trying today, I am using the original formulation and […]
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 spring and summer. I’ve used this Lemon Rose Water fragrance oil before in other skin care and soap. The scent is […]
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 soap as well. This Midnight Waters cold process soap was fun to make, and I hope […]
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 lovely combination for the perfectly smooth non non-greasy body butter that is perfect for summer. This formulation will leave your skin […]
Honey Hibiscus Whipped Soap Perfect for Spring and Summer
I’m excited to share this lovely and luxurious Honey Hibiscus spring and summer-inspired whipped soap DIY. This soap has a lovely aroma of sweet honey and hibiscus flowers, a perfect scent for both spring and summer. This is the first time I have used this Honey Hibiscus fragrance oil, and it is really lovely. I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 luxurious, skin-loving soaps without it! This guide will introduce you to melt-and-pour soap making. This beginner-friendly method allows you to create […]
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 comparable fragrance oil, which is a soft, powdery scent. For this soap, I wanted to use […]
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 used this sweet gourmand scent and it is lovely. I think it is great as we transition […]
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 power, this recipe will leave your skin silky-smooth. A hint of peach pink-colored mica adds a lovely, subtle sheen, and the Cashmere fragrance oil […]
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 take a turn and accelerate. I immediately had to pivot and ended up getting the soap […]
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 […]
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 aromas. This summery soap is relatively simple as I used three layers of lovely colors that go well […]
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 […]
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 mood. The scents I selected for this fun holiday DIY are comparable to well-known scents such as Fraiser Fir […]
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 and unmolded. In this DIY, I’m excited to share how to make a marbled Christmas-themed goat […]
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 oils mix very well together and make this lovely almost Christmas morning scent that is perfect for […]
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 scents I selected for this fun holiday DIY are comparable to well-known scents such as Fraiser Fir and Sweater […]
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 recipe will leave your skin silky-smooth. A hint of cappuccino-colored mica adds a lovely, subtle sheen, and the Luscious Vanilla […]
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 round and with the lovely lavender and mint colors it is yet another lovely practical […]
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, and the simple red and white colors resemble all those deliciously sweet peppermint candy that we like so much. […]
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 simple body butter with only three ingredients that is easy to make at home […]
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. For this fall-inspired project, I’ve chosen a lovely floral scent called Che Bella Donna. —it’s a beautiful “perfumy” fragrance that blends […]
Halloween Marbled Aloe Melt and Pour Soap DIY
Melt and pour soaps are a fun and quick way to create something special, and one of the things I love most about them is that they’re ready to use as soon as they’ve cooled and been unmolded. In this DIY, I’m excited to share how to make a marbled Halloween-themed aloe soap using a […]
Vanilla, Pumpkin Marshmallows Whipped Soap DIY
I’m excited to share this autumn-inspired whipped soap DIY with you—it’s a project I’ve been eager to try, and I’m thrilled with how it turned out. The scent captures the essence of the season perfectly, and the colors are spot-on for that cozy yet playful pumpkin spice vibe. This vanilla, pumpkin and marshmallow whipped soap […]
The Perfect 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 because of the wonderful properties of the ingredients. […]
Hanger Swirl Almond Marzipan Cold Process Soap DIY
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 almond marzipan. It does have a lovely scent that reminds […]
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 that is easy to make at home […]
Tiger Stripes Technique Cold Process Soap DIY
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 of art. I have […]
Easy 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 easy-to-follow DIY that uses this great […]
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 one of my favorites to use because it is a fairly […]
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 feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Crafted with love and care, my homemade soaps […]
Bali Breeze Whipped Soap Salt Scrub
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 salt scrub. Salt scrubs […]
How to Make Cold Process Soap with an Accelerating Scent
In today’s cold process soap DIY, I want to share how to make cold process soap with an accelerating scent. Sometimes I fall in love with a floral scent and I want to use it in my soaps. In general, floral scents tend to accelerate. Of course not in all cases. I recommend always checking […]
Campfire Marshmallows Whipped Soap DIY
This campfire marshmallows whipped soap DIY was inspired by the anticipation of summer camping and summer adventures. I purchased this fragrance oil some time ago but because it discolors due to the amount of vanillin I wanted to use it in skincare products other than cold process soap. Whipped soap is great because I made […]
Beach Inspired Sea Salt Cold Process Soap
In today’s cold process soap DIY, I use a sea salt fragrance oil that was the inspiration for this Sea Salt Cold Process Soap DIY. I like to plan for the seasonal cold process soaps. While cold process soaps take four to six weeks to cure, I prefer to cure mine for eight weeks. This […]
DIY Exfoliating Loofah Cashmere Melt and Pour Soap
Learning how to make your own natural exfoliating loofah soap is another great addition to your DIY skincare skillset. As with other exfoliating soaps such as sugar scrub soaps and soaps with other natural exfoliators such as ground apricot seeds, this is another great addition to a gorgeous skin. Melt and pour soaps are quick […]
Hanger Swirl Lavender Cold Process Soap DIY
I make Lavender cold process soap fairly often at home. It is my daughter’s favorite and I love the aromatherapy. I use Lavender 40/42 essential oil for this soap most of the time because it smells sweeter than some of my other favorite lavender essential oils. I enjoy making Lavender essential oil cold process soap […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]