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Homemade artisan soap is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the variety of scents they have to offer. With added herbs and ingredients, the end result is just wonderful, making the bars so pretty I could leave them as is. However, as a crafter I can't leave...

It’s no secret that I’ve been bitten by the melt-and-pour soap bug. I love quick and easy projects that I can make for myself or to give to a friend. While going through my craft supplies the other day, I noticed I had just a bit of white...

Flowers make a beautiful gift, but they tend to wilt so quickly. This Papaya Art birthday tin has a gorgeous bouquet design that I feel proud to gift in place of a live bouquet. Fill the tin with a gift, or make your own birthday candles. And what a...

Create a customized and thoughtful gift this holiday season to give to a friend or family member that they can reuse again and again. Customized Gift Box Project Instructions: In a well ventilated area, spray small metal tea tins with gold spray paint,...

Spread holiday cheer this season with homemade peppermint soap patties. Wrap them in a stained coffee filter and twine, add a customized tag, and let the festivities begin! Peppermint Soap Patties Project Instructions: Crush one candy cane and set aside...

Homemade bath and body items are all the rage right now, and with the arrival of five soap bases to The Shoppe at Somerset, I decided to try my hand at making soap with one of my favorite scents: lavender. The entire process was much easier and went much...

Journaling on the go just got easier! Ranger Ink Dylusions Small Creative Journal by Dyan Reaveley is the perfect size for bringing along on all of your adventures. With all the same great features as larger journals – like heavy underline...

I’ve always known there are practically limitless ways to use essential oils, like adding a few drops of lavender to your bed linens to help you sleep and rubbing peppermint in your palms to keep you alert. While doing research for our newest...

These sweet little boxes are fantastic for packaging soaps, candy or small gifts. They’re easy to make with the Sizzix Where Women Cook Bigz Movers & Shapers Match Box die cut. Use the die cut with the Vagabond Die-Cut Machine and a favorite...

These mini candles would make a thoughtful gift or party favor during any season. You can get creative and customize each candle using various fragrant essential oils and ingredients. I chose to create a simple beeswax candle with just a hint of...

This hot air balloon wire form is the perfect size to artfully display as a centerpiece at a birthday party, baby shower, or other festive event. Follow along with Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer as she reveals an easy way to transform it from bland to...

When the opportunity came about to create my line, I knew without a doubt that I not only wanted it to be filled with classic romance, but pieces that were applicable to today’s trends while echoing sentiments of the past. Rue Romatique is truly a...

What better way to surprise your guests than with an elegant bathroom caddy? The French Farmhouse Tin Caddy is perfect for holding everyday items, and makes a lovely storage basket for some bathroom essentials. I filled my caddy with dried lavender,...

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Paint pregnant wire formwith blue acrylic paint and allow to dry. Use a light blue ribbon to wrap around the torso area. To keep the ribbon secure, weave it at the side/shoulders and then secure at the back with glue dots. Wrap thin ivory satin ribbon...

Make an "Eco Chic" bridal centerpiece for a wedding shower or the reception! I used old newspaper and recycled tissue paper to create the skirt. I simply gathered it and the stapled each layer onto the hoop. Paint the legs/stand and torso with white...

Whether it's a welcome gift for someone special or a birthday present, this box full of beauty will brighten up anyone's day! By simply altering the box and adding some essentials, you too can create a box like this one. Start by painting the edges and...

Looking for a quick and inexpensive gift or favor idea? Dress up some vintage jars and tins by using just a few simple supplies. Using small plastic storage jars and clear top tins, I simply added some canvas patches to the outside. The circle patches...