{"id":9851,"date":"2021-12-14T07:37:35","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T12:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/?p=9851"},"modified":"2022-03-04T15:29:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T20:29:23","slug":"are-these-spa-gift-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/blog\/2021\/12\/14\/are-these-spa-gift-crafts\/","title":{"rendered":"Are these spa gift crafts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"463\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"9843\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/image009-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image009-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1974,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1638344345&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image009\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image009-1-308x400.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image009-1-463x600.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image009-1-463x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9843 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image009-1-463x600.jpg 463w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image009-1-308x400.jpg 308w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image009-1-116x150.jpg 116w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image009-1-768x996.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image009-1-1184x1536.jpg 1184w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image009-1-scaled.jpg 1974w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Each holiday season I get more and more into crafting presents instead of buying presents.  I also get more into gifting things that can be used up and made useful.  These are a few crafts that, if you have the materials, are quick and easy to make and gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cuticle Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>small glass vials with roller applicator<\/li><li>Argon oil<\/li><li>Sweet almond oil<\/li><li>Lavender essential oil<\/li><li>Geranium essential oil<\/li><li>Vanilla essential oil<\/li><li>Dried chamomile and lavender flowers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> I just mixed these up in the individual vials.  You will only need a couple drops of each essential oil.  Next, you will drop in some flowers; you don&#8217;t need many.  This is really for visual interest.  Then fill the vial a little over 1\/3 full with the sweet almond oil.  Top off the vial with argon oil and cap with the roller ball applicator.  Voila! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relaxing Bath Salts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>small organza bags<\/li><li>bath salts<\/li><li>dried lavender flowers<\/li><li>dried camomile flowers<\/li><li>lavender essential oil (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are making many, then mixing up the salts, dried flowers and essential oil in a large bowl might be worthwhile, otherwise you can just spoon the ingredients directly into the baggies. I use one or two drops of essential oil per baggie and then tie the bags tightly closed by knotting the drawstring ribbons. These ribbons can serve as a way to hang the bag on the tub faucet so the water will run through. The only hiccough I ran into with gifting these is that not many of my friends ever take baths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"9838\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/image010\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2171,2413\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1638344350&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image010\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010-360x400.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010-540x600.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010-540x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9838 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010-540x600.jpg 540w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010-360x400.jpg 360w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010-135x150.jpg 135w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010-768x854.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010-1382x1536.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010-1843x2048.jpg 1843w, https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image010-130x144.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wax Sachets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Soy based candle wax<\/li><li>A mold of some kind<\/li><li>Whole spices:  clove, star anise, dried orange wheels, lavender flowers, broken cinnamon stick<\/li><li>Ribbon<\/li><li>A container and pot to melt the wax<\/li><li>Essential oils:  lavender, clove, cinnamon, orange<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>First, put water in your pan and put your container for melting wax over\/in the water.  Some people use a large measuring jug as their container, I just set a pot inside of another pot.  You will want to use equipment dedicated to candle\/soap\/lotion making.  I do not suggest using the same pots and containers that you use for cooking.  Bring the water (in the outside container) to a simmer and allow your wax to melt.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While the wax is melting, pre-mix your essential oils to get the right balance. I used lavender, clove, cinnamon, and orange because that is the same combination I use for my room freshening spray in fall\/winter. You can use anything that seems the nicest and most festive to you. You will also want to place some of your whole dried spices in your molds. I didn&#8217;t have anything fancy, so I wrapped old cardboard jewelry boxes in foil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the wax is melted pour it into your molds. You may want to place some additional spices after pouring, like the star anise and the orange wheel. I had placed all my spices in first, pouring the wax over-top, and some of them kind of got lost in the wax. Once the wax has hardened, heat up the end of a metal metal skewer to punch a hole for the ribbon (be sure you are using an oven mitt or pot holder to hold the skewer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simmering Potpourri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Whole spices:  allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, dried orange wheels, clove buds, star anise, dried ginger, dried apple slices<\/li><li>Bottle or jar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is supper simple!  Just toss the tried spices together in a bowl.  If your bottle are jar is a little on the small side then you may want to break up some of the orange wheels, cinnamon sticks, and apple slices.  If the jar is big,  you don&#8217;t have to worry about it.  Divvy up the mix among your containers.  When you gift this, I suggest including instructions:  &#8220;Combine potpourri mix with water in a sauce pot.  Place on the stove and bring to a simmer.  Enjoy the smells!&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each holiday season I get more and more into crafting presents instead of buying presents. I also get more into gifting things that can be used up and made useful. These are a few crafts that, if you have the materials, are quick and easy to make and gift. Cuticle Oil Supplies: small glass vials&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/blog\/2021\/12\/14\/are-these-spa-gift-crafts\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Are these spa gift crafts?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[198,304,48],"class_list":["post-9851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","tag-crafting","tag-diy","tag-holiday"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":11047,"url":"https:\/\/theleemsmachine.com\/bean\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/might-do-christmas-crafts\/","url_meta":{"origin":9851,"position":0},"title":"Might Do Christmas Crafts","author":"leems","date":"December 2, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Sitting and meditatively doing a craft that will become a Christmas present or bauble is one of my favorite preparations for the holidays. 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