Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Bath Salt Tutorial!

So I make some pretty yummy bath salts and I wanted to share with you all a great way to make them...super easy and super cheap!  They make awesome gifts!  I like to give them away to new mothers...perfect for relaxing after coming home with new baby!!


The scent I'm sharing with you is a delicious Pure Vanilla.

What you'll need:
--pure vanilla extract
--1 cup Epsom salt (great for sore muscles and $1 at the Dollar Tree)
--wax paper
--decor or mason jar (I've even made samples using baby food jars)
--pretty material for topper

Step 1:  Take a large mixing bowl and add the salt and a tablespoon of vanilla (add more for a stronger scent).

Step 2: Mix well and then lay it thinly out on a sheet of wax paper to dry.  May take 2-5 hours to dry completely.

Step 3:  While salt is drying, measure and cut a circle of decorative fabric to fit the top of your jar.

Step 4:  Fill your jar with the salt (make sure it is fully dry) and secure the fabric around the lid with a rubber band.

Step 5:  Top it off with a cute ribbon to hide the rubber band and all done!  A custom gift hand made by you!

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Ginger
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7 comments:

  1. SUPER cute and what a great gift! Dollar tree even had mason jars a while back, so that would make this project cost close to nothing! I love vanilla too, can't wait to try it out :)

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  2. I love how simple this is! How does it store and for how long?

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  3. Once completely dried and stored in an air tight container, it should store well for months! Although, I never wait around...I use em up quickly!

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  4. Great, inexpensive idea! Love the baby food jar idea. :)

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  5. Thanks for helping us have another great Anything Related! ~Bridgette

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  6. Great DIY. But for anyone else who is going to make this, make sure your pure vanilla extract doesnt contain alcohol!

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