Tutorial - Make a Popsicle Stick Soap Dish

Use tea to darken the wood

Tutorial at Exodus Treasures Blog

"My soap is always getting stuck to the sink. It's annoying, it looks bad, and it wastes my precious soap. Thus, I decided to make my own soap dish that looks good and drains water well. Honestly, I mostly made it because I think constantly leaving my soap out was secretly annoying my roommate".... Read more

Tutorial - Turn a Branch into a Towel Rack

Bring nature into your bathroom decor

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"You don’t need to spend a lot of money on a towel rack, it’s easy to make one from an old branch. Here’s how we made this one. All you need is a sturdy curved branch and some curtain accessories similar to the one shown in the picture below. It’s the bits you screw into the wall that keep the curtain rod up.  We cut the branch down a little and removed the side growths".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Colorful Bathroom Decor Jar

Use either salt or sand to fill the jar

Tutorial at DIY Crafts Blog

"Hey Everyone! I am going to be doing some home decor posts! And this week I thought it was be fun to start with the bathroom! Let me know down below which room of the house you want me to make crafts for next! And I will be sure to make it happen! Lets get into our bathroom decor craft".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Natural Homemade Facial Scrub

The scrubs also make interesting gifts and favors
 
Tutorial at AKI 1 a.m. Blog

"I, like my mother, am an ardent lover of all things natural when it comes to skin care. Since adolescence I have been applying raw ingredients like honey and lemon and touch wood I have had decent skin. In the past few years, inspired by bloggers, I have started experimenting with homemade scrubs too. They have given me positive results and today I will be discussing 3 of my favourite scrubs! The best part is that you can customize it to your liking. Most ingredients will be easily available in your kitchen and it takes less than ten minutes to make each scrub".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Upcycled Washandjes

Tutorial with photos and measuring instructions

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog

"Growing up we had ‘washandjes’ which translates to washing hands.  These were so much easier to hold on to and the absolute norm in The Netherlands!  I must have been about 10 years old when as part of my birthday present a friend gave me a face cloth.  A very pretty yellow one with flowers on it…I had to ask what it was!  Just in case I believe face cloths are also called, wash cloths, face washers or flannels".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a First Aid Kit

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift?

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"If you’re looking for a last minute Christmas gift why not put together a first aid kit? Quick and easy, with loads of character it will definitely make someones day. All you need is a empty container, a beautiful old French Apothecary label from the graphics fairy, some empty containers or tubs, first aid stuffs, varnish and some glue".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mini Spa in a Tin

Start with an Altoids tin and decorative duct tape

Tutorial at Upcycled Design Blog

"Hello and welcome.   How is your November going?  It seems like I just finished my Halloween Costume and now my mind has switched gears to Christmas.  It will be here before we know it. Alright, lets get on with today's project.   It's is fast and simple and makes a nice party favor, stocking stuffer or travel tin.  You will need".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Rescue an Unravelled Shower Puff

Make it look as it did when you bought it

Tutorial at Super Mom - No Cape Blog

"Have you ever treated yourself to a brand new shower puff only to have it unravel and look like this a couple of days later? This happens when the cording used to hold the puff together isn’t tied tight enough so after a few uses it completely unravels.  Now you could just refold the netting accordion style and retie it but eventually it will fall apart again. I have a simple, long term fix".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bath Paint

Perfect for bath time fun

Tutorial at Emma Owl Blog

"This is so easy to do! It is so much fun for the Kiddies, and best of all, you know what is in it! First we painted the bath, then we washed all the paint into the water.  Then we painted ourselves, then we washed ourselves. When we were finished we emptied all the left over paint onto the bath shelf and mixed mixed mixed! One hour of colorful fun!  When we were finished we cleaned up".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Terry Cloth Fingertip Towel

These could also be hostess or baby shower gifts

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"Fingertip Towels are the best.  They are a little smaller than a regular hand towel , but larger than a wash cloth.  And, because you are binding the terry cloth fabric center they are great to customize.  No more plain colors or weird patterns.  It goes perfect for what you need in your bathroom".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Lip Gloss

Learn how to make your own lip balm with five, fabulous recipes

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"I recently discovered how easy it is to make soy candles (here's the tutorial) and thought I could use some of the same supplies and techniques to make lip balm. The two projects are remarkably similar.  While it's not impossible to make one tube of lip balm, I recommend getting together with a group of friends for this project. If you have a daughter, it might even be a fun sleepover craft to do with the upper-elementary or middle school crowd".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Homemade Deodorant

Scroll down page for directions in English

Tutorial at Sol Da Eira Blog

"I know it may be a strange idea. I also had many doubts until I tried it. And the fact is that it really works. Better than the others, believe me. The secret is in the baking soda. The other ingredients are there to keep the skin healthy and smooth.  When I started this adventure of making homemade deodorant, because of the components that are bad for one’s health, I read lots of recipes and opinions. Finally, I summed everything in my head and gave it a try. And it was a really good surprise! It was perfect all day long! And believe me, Timor-Leste is really hot".... Read more

Tutorial - Using Baking Soda as a Bath & Beauty Aid

Baking soda skin and hair care recipes

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"Why would I use baking soda when the name sounds more scary than helpful to my skin problem? Because I know it works. I've only used baking soda occasionally during my teen years, when I used to get a little pimple once in a while and it was doing wonders to my problem which at that time seemed like the end of the world. Little I knew things can and will get much worse than just a red spot on the face. Here's how and when to use some baking soda skin care recipes".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Face Wash Cloth

A nice gift project even a beginner sewer can make

Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"As lovers of Japanese style craft will know, Zakka means thoughtful items for everyday life.  With a little bit of creativity, there is no reason why small everyday items can’t be both beautiful and functional. To make this Zakka style Face Washer, we lined a white terry toweling washer with some printed fabric (linen and cotton blend). The linen fabric has a nice texture and will be perfect for some gentle exfoliation".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Paint Nails with a Winter Theme

Make your nails fabulous for the winter

Nail Design Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"You will need: Purple, Blue and Clear nail polish; White nail polish with a precision brush ( you can use a nail art brush or a toothpick); Scotch tape (or other kind of tape, to cover your fingers); And a piece of sponge".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

Fill a pretty jar with homemade bath scrub

Tutorial at Sewlicious Home Decor Blog

"Do you love all those expensive sugar scrubs but hate the cost?  Here is a recipe for a sugar scrub that is just as good  as those expensive ones for A LOT less!   It’s made with pure cane sugar,  a little food coloring for the red sugar, coconut oil and some peppermint oil.  It smells great and feels great.  It also makes a great stocking stuffer".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Guest Towel with Crochet Trim

Blanket stitch along the bottom forms the foundation for the crochet trim

Guest Towel Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"If you are like us, you are probably starting to think about gifts you can make for Christmas. Giving something handmade is really in keeping with the true spirit of Christmas.  A Guest Towel that is trimmed with some pretty fabric and a crocheted edging is the perfect gift for Grandma, a teacher, or a special friend. You can team it with some hand cream or body products. Or you can simply make a pretty guest towel to add some Christmas cheer to your powder room, when you are entertaining over the holidays".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bath Towel Apron

Good way to use those extra towels

Apron Tutorial at Doyle Dispatch Blog

"Ok, so you’ve seen these on Pinterest: the towels that look like aprons that you can use for bath time. So cute! And if you have heard stories about my Papa Alan, you probably also know that we have the largest collection of hotel towels in the world (because he always brought us these towels as a sign that he was leaving town). So, what do you do with these extra towels? Make a bath time towel apron for Baby Boy and Baby Girl".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Power Puff

Applying talcum powder is easy with this puff

Powder Puff Tutorial at Sussex Mouse Blog

"I have just made this Powder Puff and thought you might like to see how I made it...Pin and tack ends of ribbon to the centre of the towelling circle.  Only sew the ends of the ribbon down because" .... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Face Cloth

A lovely gift for Mother's Day

Face Cloth Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"We love to give a little something hand made with our gifts. Trimming a face cloth in a binding of pretty floral fabric makes a sweet, practical gift. Team the face cloth with some bath or spa products".... Read more