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May 2, 2016

Gift Idea: Homemade Soaps

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Disclosure: I was chosen to be a Michael’s Maker. All opinions and ideas are 100% my own. 

Is there a craft you have always wanted to try but just never taken the time? For me, there are several. Some may be surprised by this since I write a DIY/Craft blog, but there are actually a lot of things that have been on my must-try list for a long time. Like making Homemade Soaps!

For this month’s Michaels Maker Challenge is was all about going back to class and trying something new! Did you know that Michaels offers free classes in their stores? You can try out a new craft skill for just the cost of supplies.

DIY Gift Idea Homemade Soaps With Gift WrapIf your Michaels Store doesn’t offer classes, another great way to explore your creativity is by trying out a craft kit. Michaels has everything from sewing kits to art kits and everything in between.

For this challenge I decided to purchase one of their many craft kits and make Homemade Soaps for Mother’s Day Gifts!
Homemade Soaps - Great gift ideaWe completed these gifts in just over an hour from start to finish. That includes gift wrap! My kids had fun helping me make gifts for the grandma’s and loved watching the process of pouring the molds and creating something they use everyday.

Soap Making KitThese were so easy to make, the kit has everything you need to make 5 soap bars in adorable molds! Since I had never made soaps before I was completely in the dark on what I needed, so it was great to have everything all in one place.

Soap Making Kit SuppliesThe kit includes a block of shae butter soap, vanilla scent, yellow color and oatmeal. You also get four molds and decorative paper for wrapping.

making homemade soapI cut up the soap into cubes. I was expecting it to be hard like wax cubes, but it was super soft. For my soaps I used the oatmeal and vanilla scent, I chose not to use the yellow coloring because I wanted an organic look. 
Adding soap scentsNow this is the part where things got a little confusing for me.  In the directions it says to heat the soap stir,  heat again, stir until melted. I wasn’t sure what ‘melted’ meant to them, whether it meant until I could cream the soap together or until it was in liquid form. They stress not to overheat so I was scared to keep heating it. So here is what I learned during this process.

TIP: Only heat 3 cubs at a time (enough for one mold). I tried to do 12 for all the molds at that was too much. Heat until in liquid form and then pour into the mold. Repeat for each mold.

handmade soaps using molds

I placed my mold in the freezer and they were done in 10 minutes. Carefully pull them out and you are done!

Gift idea homemade soap

I used the included paper to create a little decorative band and then added some paper flowers from Michaels.

Homemade Soaps GiftsThis soap is super soft and smells amazing. I’m really excited to give them as gifts!

DIY Gift Idea Homemade Soaps in Cute BoxI finished off the soaps with some gift boxes (found in the baking section), delicate paper flowers and a wood monogram (all found at Michaels). 
Homemade Soaps - Great gift idea

Making Soap with Kids

Making soap was so much easier than I expected. It was fast, fun and something I will definitely do again and I loved getting to try something new that we could do together. I love it when I can learn and craft with my kids! I can’t wait to try new scents and combinations!

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About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Debbie Tavares says

    May 2, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    these homemade soaps were beautiful. fantastic gifts. they were so delicate and feminine looking. Great Mother’s Day gift. Wonderful idea!

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  2. Peg says

    May 3, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    fun kit,will have to check it out. Worth it just for the molds. Shea butter instead of glycerin soap. Nice share,thank you.

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  3. DianeM says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Wow, I absolutely love this! i am definitely go buy one of these kits & some of the wrapping products you used too…your gift boxes came out beautifully <3
    Smiles, DianeM

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  4. DianeM says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:29 am

    Unfortunately, I can’t find this kit anywhere….lucky you. I really like the bar that says “handmade”.

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  5. Meg | Hello Farmhouse says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    These are so pretty! I made soap for everyone for Christmas one year and it was SO much fun and a big hit! BUT I didn’t have these pretty molds. I love how everything you need comes in a kit now!

    Reply

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