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    Homemade Glittery Sand Dollar Soaps

    Craft Tutorials, Crafting, Holiday & Seasonal Crafts, Homemade Beauty, Summer Crafts

    If you want to learn how to make soap, start with a batch of this glittery sand dollar homemade soap with a relaxing scent that will transport you to the beach.

    I’ve discovered a new creative passion lately.

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    Making my own soap and bath and beauty products. My kitchen smells amazing lately, and it’s not from anything I’m cooking!

    My latest DIY bath product are these handmade soap sand dollars which would make a great Mother’s Day gift. Or at our house, guest soaps for use in the sophisticated coastal guest bedroom suite.

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    I’ll be sharing the recipe for these pretty soaps as part of this month’s Celebrations of Home blog hop, a monthly collaboration where bloggers share seasonal DIY, crafts, recipes and decorating projects. This month, we’re focusing on things you can make for Mother’s Day, since it’s right around the corner.

    You can see all the DIY projects for mom at the end of this post.

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    I think every mom enjoys the gift of relaxation, and these soaps deliver that. (Now, if any mom of young children has the secret to getting to take a bath or a shower uninterrupted, can you let me know? I hadn’t been in the shower for a minute this morning, when my son was at the door asking me a question.)

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    Serenity now!

    If you’re looking to learn how to make soap, the easiest way to start is with melt-and-pour soap. You can make it in using your microwave in minutes.

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, but I only recommend products I love. If you make a purchase, I earn a small commission based on my referral, at no additional cost to you. Read my full disclosure policy here.

    My favorite place to buy soap-making supplies is from Bramble Berry. That’s where I found most of the ingredients used for these sand dollar soaps. I’m also a big fan of Bramble Berry’s companion blog, Soap Queen. They are the experts in how to make soap!

    Supplies

    • Large glass measuring cup or bowl
    • whisk
    • 1 pound clear melt and pour soap base
    • 4 ML sweet almond oil
    • 10-15 ML Relaxing fragrance oil
    • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons iridescent glitter
    • 1 teaspoon super pearly white mica
    • sand dollar soap mold
    • spray bottle
    • rubbing alcohol

    Instructions

    Cut the melt and pour soap into cubes, weighing about 2 ounces each.

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    Heat in the microwave, in 30 second bursts, until melted, stirring frequently.

    Use a dropper to mix in sweet almond oil and fragrance oil. Stir to incorporate the scent completely throughout the soap.

    Then, add 1 teaspoon of pearly white mica powder. Whisk until the mica powder is fully combined into the liquid soap. Make sure there are no clumps.

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    The mica powder will give the soap a creamy, shimmery white color. (You can dilute the mica powder in alcohol, per the instructions from Soap Queen, but if you whisk vigorously, you should have no issues.)

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    Next, add iridescent glitter and whisk to combine.

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    Pour soap into sand dollar molds, filling as close to the top without overfilling.

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    Spritz each soap with 4-6 sprays of rubbing alcohol to get rid of bubbles. Allow to cool and set for four to six hours, then turn the molds over and gently press to release soap.

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    I really love how these sand dollar soaps turned out. The mica  powder and glitter give them a realistic look, and the relaxing scent is divine.

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    With homemade soaps, it’s always best to wrap them in plastic for storage.

    If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome

    To make the presentation a little more appealing, I put each one in a cellophane bag tied with jute twine. I decorated plain white gift tags by stamping them with with relaxing words using a small alphabet stamp.

    More Homemade Soap Projects

    • succulent soap in a white pot with gemstone soap crystals
    • homemade cactus soap in glass terrarium jars filled with coffee body scrub
    • homemade lemon soap bar on a wooden countertop with Happy Joy essential oil blend, a lemon, a yellow gingham cloth and a lemon bowl
    • Kids will go wild for this fruity-scented popsicle-shaped easy homemade soap. You can make a batch in just 10 minutes using your microwave! These popsicle soaps are great party favors or a summertime craft with kids. #kidscrafts #homemadesoap #soapmaking #popsicles #summercrafts
    • These Easter Peeps sugar body scrub soaps look good enough to eat. Add your favorite confectionery scents and pastel colors to make bathtime super sweet. And you can make a batch in less than 5 minutes! These would be great to include in a child's Easter basket. Just make sure they don't try to take a bite.
    • Learn how to make melt-and-pour homemade oatmeal soap. This recipe includes step-by-step instructions for making eight layered bars of natural, exfoliating soap.
    • If you've always wanted to know how to make soap, start with these glitter-flecked and lusciously scented homemade soap sand dollars with a relaxing fragrance that will transport you to the beach #celebrationsofhome
    • silver dish with chinoiserie dragon soap

    Succulent Soap | DIY Soap on a Rope | Cupcake Soap | Cactus Soap Terrariums | Homemade Lemon Soap Bars

    Fruity Popsicle Soap | Easter Peeps Soap Sugar Scrub Soap | Layered Oatmeal Soap | Sand Dollar Soap | Chinoiseie Soap

    If you’re looking for other handmade Mother’s Day gift ideas, be sure to check out these projects:

    These miniature succulent gardens, personalized with black-and-white photos, make perfect birthday party favors. Or personalized them with childhood photos of the bride and groom for wedding favors or place cards.

    Mini Succulent Garden Tins

    Mix up these sensual scented homemade bath bombs for Valentine's Day. Drop one in the bath for a luxurious soak that will leave your skin moisturized and fragrant. #CelebrationsOfHome

    Homemade Bath Bombs

    Girly & Glam Scrapbook Paper Gift Bags

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    Comments

    1. The Cameron Team

      May 06, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      When I saw the blog preview, I thought, “That you would be great for a guest bathroom!” Then, I opened it and saw you thought the same thing. Great minds think alike! These are gorgeous, BTW.

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        May 07, 2016 at 11:49 am

        Thank you so much. And too funny that you thought of these for a guest bathroom, too. Great minds indeed!

        Reply
    2. Kim @ Sand & Sisal

      April 25, 2016 at 11:36 am

      Oh my gosh, I have to make these! Your packaging is so beautiful too!

      Reply
    3. creativejewishmom/sara

      April 19, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      I think these are my most favorite molded soaps ever, so perfect for summer too! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!

      Reply
    4. Confessions of a Plate Addict

      April 10, 2016 at 8:46 pm

      I haven’t seen the sand dollar shaped soap…so unusual! And I love that you added the mica to give it a little shimmer! Anyone would enjoy such a beautiful gift! Hugs…Debbie

      Reply
    5. Barb

      April 10, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      Amy these truly are some of the prettiest soaps I have ever seen. I just may have to make some of these for our bathroom this Summer.

      Reply
    6. Suzy @ Worthing Court

      April 10, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      I agree with Jennifer – you make it look sooo easy! Love the sand dollar mold and the idea to add sparkle to the soap!

      Reply
    7. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living

      April 10, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      You make soap-making look so easy and it’s something I’ve wanted to try. Love the sand dollar molds!

      Reply

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