shelly

Orange, Frankincense and Myrrh Soap Water Lye Olive oil Walnut oil Coconut oil Castor oil Orange e.o.  Frankincense e.o. Myrrh e.o. Brown mica Let brown mica Did a double batch of soap this time. Added Frankincense for my husband. Separated  mixture into 2 bowls and added the mica to each bowl. Then when they were mixed added them together in 1 bowl and poured it into the mold. Then sprinkled  orange mica and took a toothpick and did some swirls, then sprinkled dried orange peel on top. Looks pretty good. 

Well did a second loaf today. The basic loaf  but with vanilla and rose essential oil. We also added some mica, a little mauve rose with bright pink gently mixed in. 

Well my husband helped me make my first soap loaf yesterday. We shall see how it turns out. Will post pics later. A basic soap recipe with peppermint and lavender essential oil .

Well I created beaded suncatchers.  You use glass beads, a charm and assorted other beads too. You use the small ones as a main bead and bigger ones to space the little ones. You put a charm on the bottom . 

Soothing lavender whipped body butter 1/2 c coconut oil  1/2 c sweet almond oil 1 c shea butter 15-20 drops lavender essential oil 1. Add coconut oil, almond oil and shea butter to a stainless steel or glass mixing bowl 2. Use double boiler method, constantly stir with a whisk until melted 3. Remove from heat and place in fridge to cool 4. Once partially solid, add essential oils and use a hand mixer whisk mixture until creamy. 5. Pour into a glass jar and seal tightly Cinnamon apple lotion bar

Peppermint, cotton candy lotion bars 3/4 c beeswax pellets 1 c coconut oil 1 tsp vitamin e oil 10-20 drops essential oil or fragrance oil  1. Melt beeswax and coconut oil 2. Then add vitamin e oil 3. Let cool for a min then add essential oils or fragrance oils  4. Pour into molds and let solidify Also do more of the calming lavender lotion bars Pumpkin pie spice body butter 1/2 c shea butter 1/4 c coconut oil 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp vitamin e oil 3 tsp  pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Place shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, vitamin e oil and 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice in a double boiler until fully melted 2. Set to cool on counter for 30 min 3. Place it in fridge until it partially sets up(about 10-15 min) if you leave it to long then set it out on counter for a few 4. Transfer to a mixing bowl, mix until whipped and full. 5. Then add vanilla and additional pumpkin pie spice and mix until fully incorporated 

Sea clay lotion 1/8 c water 1 tbsp sea salt 1 tbsp bentonite clay 1 tbsp baking soda 1 tsp glycerin 1. Mix the baking soda w/clay and sea salt in a small bowl, then add the water while stirring until no clumps are found 2. Melt the glycerin and stir it in the mix, then transfer the lotion to a small jar DIY peel- off charcoal mask 1 tsp activated charcoal 1/2 tsp bentonite clay 1 tbsp gelatin 2 tbsp 1. Combine water and gelatin in a heat safe dish 2. Mix in charcoal and clay then stir until smooth 3. Microwave for 10 seconds at a time until it has thickened to apply, it may take 2 hours to apply