Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Natural Lip Balm recipe and video


Hello Kin Community viewers and Soapyfans!  This is the last video in the 8 video series I made with Kin Community.



It's been amazing seeing all of the projects come to life with their amazing style!  So since you are probably here to get the full instructions on how to make your own lip balm, let's cut to the chase!  Here you go!  

Natural lip balm
Supplies (all can be purchased at Brambleberry.com, or in health food stores)
½ t. honey
1 T. sweet almond oil
1 T. coconut oil
1 ½ t. beeswax pellets
Lip balm pots

Microwave all but honey until melted.  Stir in honey until incorporated.  You can reheat the mixture if it thickens before you can pour it.  Pour into lip balm pots.
Allow to harden.  Use!

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Bath Tea recipe and video


Hi Kin Community viewers and Soapyfans!  Thanks for coming to my blog!  Here is the latest tutorial video from Kin Community, where I show how to make simple and pretty Bath Tea Bags.  Below the video is the full tutorial and links to the resources.  I hope you enjoy it!


Bath Tea

All supplies can be found at www.brambleberry.com:
Epsom salt
Oatmeal
essential oil
Assorted dried, untreated flowers such as chamomile, lavender, calendula, or rose petals.
big bowl for mixing

In a large bowl mix 1/4 cup Epsom salt and 1/2 cup oatmeal.  Add 10 to 15 drops of essential oil.  Mix well.
Now add 1 cup of combined dried flowers.  Mix well.

Fill tea bags ½ way (flowers will expand when wet) and seal open edge with an iron.
Make a tag, bundle, and tie.

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