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Decorative Candles

Decorated Valentine’s Day Candles

It’s so easy to transform dollar store candles into works of art! All you need are inexpensive candles, chalky paint, glitter […]

Painted Candles

Painted Candles

Transform ordinary candles into something special! These painted candles make a beautiful centerpiece or a thoughtful gift.

Rosemary Bar Soap

Rosemary Bar Soap

This all-natural bar soap is a perfect gift for Dad, Grandpa, or other special men in your life. It smells great, […]

Mason Jar Santa Candle

Mason Jar Santa Candle

Create an all-natural, homemade mason jar Santa Candle. It’s easy to do and makes a wonderful Christmas gift for just about anyone.

Leaf-Printed Vase Wrap

Leaf-Printed Vase Wrap

Wrap an inexpensive vase with printed parchment paper for a cute fall decoration. It couldn’t be easier!

Long Lasting Sand Castles

Long Lasting Sand Castles

The worst thing about sandcastles is that they don’t last very long. Here’s a long-lasting version you can do at […]

Easy July 4th Centerpiece

Easy July 4th Centerpiece

Show your American spirit with this festive July 4th centerpiece. It takes practically no time at all and is a […]

Aluminum Can Butterfly Candle

Aluminum Can Butterfly Candle

Use aluminum cans to give a plain, inexpensive candle some personality. This craft is perfect for teens.

Oatmeal Cookie Hand Scrub

Oatmeal Cookie Hand Scrub

This wonderful hand scrub is inspired by delicious oatmeal cookies. It’s easy to make and is a great gift.

Beeswax Lotion

Beeswax Lotion

Make your own natural, organic lotion with healing oils and protective beeswax. It’s easy to do and makes a great […]

Goat's Milk Citrus Soaps

Goat’s Milk Citrus Soaps

These goat’s milk citrus soaps are very pretty and easy to make. Friends and family will love receiving such useful […]

Upcycled Hanukkah Menorah

Upcycled Hanukkah Menorah

Make this grand Menorah centerpiece for Hanukkah using empty baby food jars and a few other supplies. It’s quick to make […]

Cookie Cutter Soap

Cookie Cutter Soap

It’s fun and easy to make beautiful soaps to give as gifts or party favors. Customize the colors, scents and shapes […]

Candy Cane Bath Bombs

Candy Cane Bath Bombs

These easy-to-make bath bombs have a hint of soothing peppermint. A great homemade gift that kids can give to special relatives, […]

Whipped Snow

Whipped Snow

This faux-snow recipe is a great way to bring winters indoors. The kids will love sculpting this ‘snow’ into all sorts of […]

Spooky Halloween Soaps

Spooky Halloween Soaps

Make these delightfully creepy Halloween soaps with the kids! These bars of soap are so much fun to make and use.

Patriotic Candle Holders

Patriotic Candle Holders

Looking for a way to light up the night this 4th of July? Patriotic candle holders are the perfect complement […]

Felted Soap

Felted soap makes a great scrubbie, a gift anyone would appreciate receiving.  This easy and fun activity is a wonderful […]

Homemade Molded Soap

Introduce your kids to soap making with this fun project.  The soaps can be made in any shape, using all […]

Minifig Soap

Lego Minifig Soap

Make a bar of soap that contains a Lego minifig trapped inside. This fun Valentine (or any-occasion gift) is not […]

Bacon Soap with Washcloth Piggy

Bacon Soap with Washcloth Piggy

This little piggy went “wee wee wee’ all the way to the bathtub. After you fold your piggy washcloth make […]

Snowman Soap Experiment

Snowman Soap Experiment

This awesome science experiment doubles as a cute craft that is great for DIY gift giving. A perfect activity for […]

"Bloody" Halloween Candle

“Bloody” Halloween Candle

This candle, dripping with faux blood, is high on the creepy factor but surprisingly easy to make. A fun project […]

Homemade Shower Jellies

Homemade Shower Jellies

With the consistency of hard jello, this is one of our all time favorite homemade recipes, especially for the kids! With […]

Red, Rice and Blue Candle

Red, Rice and Blue Candle

Make a red, “rice” and blue candle for your Memorial Day or July 4th celebration. It couldn’t be easier. You […]

Scented Jar Candle

Scented Jar Candle

I’ll show you how to make a strong scented Love Spell soy jar candle in this step by step guide. […]

Bathtub Paint

Bathtub Paint

To jazz up bath time a bit, try homemade bath paint. Unlike some store-bought bath paints, these wash away easily […]

Homemade Tea Soap

Homemade Tea Soap

Teens and preteens will love making their own soap or a gift for mom with this step by step guide. […]

Easy Molded Soap

Easy Molded Soap

Learn how to make your own scented, natural, vegan avocado & cucumber melt and pour soaps at home with this […]

Crayon Candle

Crayon Candle

Don’t throw away those broken crayon pieces – turn them into a beautiful rainbow candle. There are many helpful suggestions […]

Peeps in a Tub

Peeps in a Tub

You and your kids can make this easy Easter soap shaped like Peep bunnies! Fun in the tub, plus there’s […]

Make Your Own Bath Bombs

Make Your Own Bath Bombs

I’d like to share how to make fragrant bubbling balls (bath geysers) for your kids, it’s ecofriendly, safe and funny. […]

Crushed Loofah Soap

Crushed Loofah Soap

I love handmade body and bath stuff, it’s ecofriendly and safe even for kids. Loofah soap can be an alternative […]

Ice Candles

Ice Candles

Ice candles have been popular for decades. Introduce your child to this timeless craft! This is a great way to […]

Snowflake Soaps

Snowflake Soaps

Dip felt snowflakes into melted glycerin soap to make beautiful one-use soaps. These make great gifts for anyone who wants […]

Music Votive Holders

Music Votive Holders

A fun and easy project that upcycles those empty jars. A little tissue paper, mod podge and some sprinkles make […]

Transferring Images to a Candle

Transferring Images to a Candle

Learn how to easily transfer any image drawn with markers to a candle. Great for a child wanting to make […]

Orange Peel Candle

Orange Peel Candle

Brighten up the room with these beautiful orange candles! All you need is an orange and either canola or olive […]

Colored Chunk Candle

Colored Chunk Candle

This shows how you can make a unique looking candle with chunks of color, making a marbled looking effect. A […]

Floating Soy Candle

Floating Soy Candle

This is a nice gift idea, it’s a super simple tutorial for how to make your own floating soy candles. […]

Silhouette Jack O' Lantern Candle

Silhouette Jack O’ Lantern Candle

This is a fun and easy craft you can make for Halloween. This project is great for school aged children […]

Soy Skull Candle

Soy Skull Candle

This tutorial shows how to make a soy candle in the shape of a skull, perfect for Halloween. Tweens and […]

Tea LIght On A Pedestal

Tea LIght On A Pedestal

This is a pretty and simple way to glam up a regular tea light candle into something much more visually […]

How to Make Soy Candles

How to Make Soy Candles

In this tutorial teenagers will learn how to make their own soy wax candles. This is a great project for […]

Toy Soap for Toddlers

Toy Soap for Toddlers

We’ve created a sure way to get your youngsters to wash their hands – fill a push-soap dispenser with toys […]

Helping Hand Soap

Helping Hand Soap

This handy gift will be quite a conversation piece. Perfect timing for end-of-year teacher’s gifts!

Chocolate Chip Bath Cookies

Chocolate Chip Bath Cookies

May 15 is Chocolate Chip Day! Celebrate this wonderful chocolate day with a moisturizing soap made with chocolate chips – […]

Money Soap

Money Soap

Surprise a new graduate with this whimsical gift of soap. Watch their faces when they realize there is money tucked […]

Homemade Lotion Bars

Homemade Lotion Bars

Pamper Mom this Mother’s Day with these homemade lotion bars. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, this soap […]

Easter Egg Candle Holders

Easter Egg Candle Holders

Tweens and Teens can still get in on the fun of decorating for Easter with this candle holder craft. Using […]

Easy Melt & Pour Mini Soaps

Easy Melt & Pour Mini Soaps

These easy melt and pour soaps are a great way for kids to get involved in soap making. They will […]

Egg Candles

Egg Candles

Recycle old candles and egg shells to make these fabulous Easter egg candles! A lovely gift to tuck inside Easter […]

Valentine Tin Can Luminary

Valentine Tin Can Luminary

Children and adults work together to create this work of “heart”. A fun recycling project that turns cans into a […]

100 Days of School with 100 Candles on the Cake

100 Days of School with 100 Candles on the Cake

Celebrate the 100th day of school in a big way with this birthday cake decorated with 100 candles! Don’t try […]

Frankenstein Clay Pot Candle Holders

Frankenstein Clay Pot Candle Holders

Frankie is glowing and ready to greet your trick or treaters!

Halloween Candles

Halloween Candles

Add ambience to your Halloween decor by adding a few of these quick and easy candles here and there. There […]

Creepy Candlesticks

Creepy Candlesticks

Illuminate your Halloween party with the soft glow of candles resting in wax-dripped candle holders.

Friendly Ghost Candle Shades

Friendly Ghost Candle Shades

Glow in the spirit of Halloween by displaying these friendly ghost candles shades throughout your home.

Halloween Spider Soap

Halloween Spider Soap

Make your own soap with creepy crawly spiders inside!

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