This is where you’ll find links to supplies and ingredients you’ll need for your projects.

Round Lotion Bar Tins & Molds ^

The round molds in the above photo make about six bars using the basic recipe in the book. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 ounce round steel tins
• Intricate round lotion bar/soap mold
• 2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total) – Templates using this label are also available for body spray, sugar scrub, calendula salve and bath salts.

Label Templates

• Creamsicle Lotion Bar 2 Inch Front Label
• Ingredient Label For Creamsicle Lotion Bar (Optional)
• Lavender Lotion Bar 2 Inch Front Label
• Ingredient Label For Lavender Lotion Bar (Optional)
• White Chocolate Peppermint 2 Inch Round Front Label
• Ingredient Label For White Chocolate Peppermint Lotion Bar (Optional)

Square Lotion Bar & Pink Container ^

The “100% Hand Made” mold makes about six bars using the recipe in this book. Here’s what you’ll need:

• “100% Hand Made” lotion bar/soap mold (pack or 6)
• Square soap/lotion bar container (2 per pack)
• 1 inch x 2 5/8 inch sticky labels

Here’s an alternative lotion bar mold that I also love. It’s roughly the same size as the 100% Hand Made soap mold, so you should get the same number of bars per batch.

Label Templates

Because of the style of the lotion bar container I used for the “100% Handmade” lotion bars I don’t add a decorative label to the top. However, I add a combination product name/ingredient label to the bottom. Because none of the information needs to be edited, each label slot has been pre-filled for your convenience.

• White Chocolate Peppermint Lotion Bar Label – Rectangle
• Creamsicle Lotion Bar Label – Rectangle
• Lavender Lotion Bar Label – Rectangle

Classic Rectangle ^

Finding a soap mold for these tins is a bit like spending a day with Goldilocks at the Three Bears house – most are too large,  and some are teeny tiny. Though the mold below doesn’t quite fill the tin, it does create a bar that fits well into the palm of your hand, thus making application super easy. The mold below will make about three bars using the recipe from the book.

• Rectangle petite soap/lotion bar mold
• Rectangle metal tin
• 1 inch x 2 5/8 inch sticky labels

Label Templates

Because of the style of the lotion bar container used in this project I don’t add a decorative label to the top. However, I add a combination product name/ingredient label to the bottom. Because none of the information needs to be edited, each label slot has been pre-filled for your convenience.

• White Chocolate Peppermint Lotion Bar Label – Rectangle
• Creamsicle Lotion Bar Label – Rectangle
• Lavender Lotion Bar Label – Rectangle

Push Up Containers ^

The basic recipe in this book makes twelve push-up containers. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Clear push-up tubes (pack of 15) – These can also be used to make solid perfume and deodorant.
• 1.5 inch brown kraft sticky labels

Label templates

Quick note: When pasting information from one box to the next, you may need to place the cursor at the top line and press return to bring everything down one row.

• White Chocolate Peppermint Lotion Bar 1.5 Inch Square Label
• Creamsicle Lotion Bar 1.5 Inch Square Label
• Lavender Lotion Bar 1.5 Inch Square Label

Dragonfly & Flower Molds ^

The recipe from DIY Gifts Made Simple makes about twelve fluid ounces. Using these silicone molds, that would be eight butterfly/dragonfly/ladybug lotion bars (1.5 ounces each), four large flower lotion bars (3 ounces each) or sixteen small flower lotion bars (.75 ounces each)

Here’s what you’ll need:

Lotion Tin & Labels

• Rectangle metal tin
• 1 inch x 2 5/8 inch sticky labels
• Label Templates

Because of the style of the lotion bar container used in this project I don’t add a decorative label to the top. However, I add a combination product name/ingredient label to the bottom. Because none of the information needs to be edited, each label slot has been pre-filled for your convenience.

• White Chocolate Peppermint Lotion Bar Label – Rectangle
• Creamsicle Lotion Bar Label – Rectangle
• Lavender Lotion Bar Label – Rectangle

Lip Balm Round Tins ^

Makes about 2 tins using the recipe from the book.

• ½ ounce round lip balm tin
• 1½ inch round kraft labels

Downloadable templates

• Ginger Lemon Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Round Template
• Honey Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Round Template
• Spearmint Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Round Template
• Peppermint Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Round Template
• Orange Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Round Template
• Lemon & Sweet Basil 1.5 Inch Round Template

Lip Balm Tubes ^

Makes about six tubes using the recipe from the book.

• .18 ounce clear lip balm tubes – pack of 50 or pack of 100
• 1.5 inch brown kraft sticky labels

Downloadable templates

• Ginger & Lemon Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Square Label
• Honey Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Square Label
• Lemon & Sweet Basil Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Square Label
• Orange Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Square Label
• Peppermint Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Square Label
• Spearmint Lip Balm 1.5 Inch Square Label

Slide-Top Lip Balm Tins ^

Makes 3-4 tins using the recipe from the book.

• .25 ounce slide top tins
• 1.875″ x .9375″ Lip Balm Labels for Rectangle Tins (This label can also be used for the Nourishing Rosehip Face Serum)

Downloadable templates ^

• Ginger & Lemon Lip Balm 1.875″ x .9375″ Rectangle Label
• Honey Lip Balm 1.875″ x .9375″ Rectangle Label
• Lemon & Sweet Basil Lip Balm 1.875″ x .9375″ Rectangle Label
• Orange Lip Balm 1.875″ x .9375″ Rectangle Label
• Peppermint Lip Balm 1.875″ x .9375″ Rectangle Label
• Spearmint Lip Balm 1.875″ x .9375″ Rectangle Label

Calendula “Everything” Salve Tin & Labels ^

Makes approximately 3 tins using the recipe from the book.

• 2 ounce round steel tins
• 2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total) – Templates using this label are also available for lotion bars, body spray, sugar scrub, and bath salts.

Downloadable Templates

• Calendula Salve Front Label
• Calendula Salve Ingredient Label – Be sure to specify which kind of oil is used (olive, almond, avocado, etc.) Also, this label does not mention any essential oils, which are optional. If you decide to incorporate them, be sure to add them to the list.

Bath Salt & Body Scrub Packaging Ideas ^

Many of the containers that work well with body scrubs are also ideal for bath salts, so they’re covered together later in this section.

The wide mouth mason jar (left in the above photo) holds 12 ounces. My body scrubs are about 8 ounces, so I typically double the batch and keep the leftovers for myself, or triple the batch and fill two jars. My basic bath salts are 16 ounces, so one batch will fill one jar with 4 ounces left over.

The cork jar (right in the above photo) will hold 8 ounces. That’s one batch of body scrub from the book. If you use the cork jar to package the bath salts from the book, you’ll need two jars (8 ounces each) to hold one batch (16 ounces) of bath salts.

Cork Jar With Scoop (Pictured on right) ^

Click here to find the jar on Amazon. (And remember, I’ve found it often for less than $3 at Hobby Lobby.)

2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total) – Templates using this label are also available for lotion bars, body spray, and bath salts.

Bath Salt Templates For Cork Jar

One batch of bath salts from the book fills two jars.

• Woodland Spice Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 8 ounces
• Happy Hippie Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 8 ounces
• Hippie Go Lucky Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 8 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Woodland Spice, Happy Hippie, and Hippie Go Lucky (Optional)
• Lavender Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 8 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Lavender Bath Salt (Optional)
• Love + Sunshine Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Label – 8 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Love + Sunshine Bath Salt (Optional)
• Peppermint Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 8 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Peppermint Bath Salt (Optional)

Body Scrub Templates For Cork Jar

One batch of body scrub from the book fills one jar.

• Peppermint & Vanilla Body Scrub 2 Inch Round Label – 8 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Peppermint & Vanilla Body Scrub
• Peppermint Body Scrub 2 Inch Round Front Label – 8 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Peppermint Body Scrub
• Sugar Cookie Body Scrub 2 Inch Round Front Label – 8 ounces
• Ingredient Label For Sugar Cookie Body Scrub (With Vanilla Oleoresin & Almond Extract)
• Ingredient Label For Sugar Cookie Body Scrub (With Vanilla & Almond Extract)
• Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub 2 Inch Round Label – 8 ounces
• Ingredient Label For Dead Sea Salt Scrub – 8 ounces

12 Ounce Ball Jar (Pictured on left in the above photo) ^

Click here to find the jars on Amazon. They can also often be found for much less at a local store like Target.

2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total)

Bath Salt Templates For 12 Ounce Ball Jar

A single batch of basic bath salts will fill one jar with 4 ounces left over. To adjust the portions in my basic recipe to fill one container, you’ll need:

• 1.5 cups epsom salt
• 22 drops essential oil

To adjust the portions in the Herban Garden recipe to fill one container, you’ll need:

• 1.5 cups epsom salt
• 1 tablespoon plus 1½ teaspoons calendula petals
• 1 tablespoon plus 1½ teaspoons rose petals1 tablespoon plus 1½ teaspoons
•  lavender blossoms
• 10-15 drops lavender essential oil

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• Woodland Spice Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 12 ounces
• Happy Hippie Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 12 ounces
• Hippie Go Lucky Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 12 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Woodland Spice, Happy Hippie, and Hippie Go Lucky (Optional)
• Lavender Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 12 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Lavender Bath Salt (Optional)
• Love + Sunshine Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 12 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Love + Sunshine Bath Salt (Optional)
• Peppermint Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 12 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Peppermint Bath Salt (Optional)

Body Scrub Templates For 12 Ounce Ball Jar

A triple batch of body scrub will fill two jars.

• Peppermint & Vanilla Body Scrub 2 Inch Round Label – 12 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Peppermint & Vanilla Body Scrub
• Peppermint Body Scrub 2 Inch Round Front Label – 12 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Peppermint Body Scrub
• Sugar Cookie Body Scrub 2 Inch Round Front Label – 12 ounces
• Ingredient Label For Sugar Cookie Body Scrub (With Vanilla Oleoresin & Almond Extract)
• Ingredient Label For Sugar Cookie Body Scrub (With Vanilla & Almond Extract)
• Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub 2 Inch Round Label – 12 ounces
• Ingredient Label For Dead Sea Salt Scrub – 12 ounces

Milk Bottle Jars ^

One bath of bath salts will fill four jars. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Click here for the jars
• 2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total) – Templates using this label are also available for lotion bars, body spray, and body scrub.

Label Templates For Milk Bottle Jars

• Woodland Spice Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 4 ounces
• Happy Hippie Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 4 ounces
• Hippie Go Lucky Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 4 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Woodland Spice, Happy Hippie, and Hippie Go Lucky (Optional)
• Lavender Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 4 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Lavender Bath Salt (Optional)
• Love + Sunshine Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 4 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Love + Sunshine Bath Salt (Optional)
• Peppermint Bath Salt 2 Inch Round Front Label – 4 ounces
• Ingredient Label for Peppermint Bath Salt (Optional)

Muslin Bags ^

The bag I used is currently unavailable, but these 4×6 muslin bags are very similar. I also love this burlap option!

Manila shipping tag – I used a set that I bought at Hobby Lobby, but there are similar tags available on Amazon. If desired, you may want to trim the tags a bit so that they are not as long as the bag. That’s what I did. 🙂

Body Spray Containers ^

The recipe from the book will fill a four ounce spray bottle.

• You can find 4 ounce glass spray bottles on Amazon in two colors: Amber and Cobalt Blue
• 2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total) – Templates using this label are also available for lotion bars, body scrub and bath salts.

Templates

• Happy Hippie Body Spray 2 Inch Round Front Label
• Ingredient Label For Happy Hippie Body Spray (Optional)
• Love + Sunshine Body Spray 2 Inch Round Front Label
• Ingredient Label For Love + Sunshine Body Spray (Optional)
• Vanilla & Coffee Body Spray 2 Inch Round Front Label
• Ingredient Label For Vanilla & Coffee Body Spray (Optional)
• Vanilla & Sweet Orange Body Spray 2 Inch Round Front Label
• Ingredient Label for Vanilla & Sweet Orange Body Spray
• Vanilla & Ylang Ylang Body Spray 2 Inch Round Front Label
• Ingredient Label For Vanilla & Ylang Ylang Body Spray

Skin Serum Packaging Ideas ^

The recipe from the book makes one bottle of serum. For this project I used a 1 oz. glass bottle with treatment pump that I recycled, but you can find similar ones here and here.

• Label used – 1.875″ x .9375″ Rectangle – Make sure to type in exactly which essential oils you use. This label can also be used for the slide-top tin lip balm containers.

Template

• Rosehip Serum Label
• Another option is to hand write a label and tie it on the container with a string

Dry Shampoo ^

For this project, I used these 4 ounce jars. Each recipe makes one jar.

Label used – 2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total)

Templates

• Dry Shampoo 2 Inch Round Front Label
• Ingredient Label For Light Hair
• Ingredient Label For Dark Hair

Flavored Finishing Salts ^

For this project, I used these 4 ounce jars. Each recipe makes one jar.

Label used – 2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total)

Templates

• Chili Lime Salt 2 Inch Round Label – This is an editable version similar to the one you see in the dry shampoo two photos up. It includes an ingredient list.
• Chili Lime Salt 2 Inch Round Label (Front) – This is the non-editable version you see in the photo above
• Chili Lime Salt 2 Inch Round Ingredient Label (Back)
• Vanilla Salt 2 Inch Round Label – This is an editable version similar to the one you see in the dry shampoo two photos up. It includes an ingredient list.
• Vanilla Salt 2 Inch Round Label (Front) – This is the non-editable version you see in the photo above
• Vanilla Salt 2 Inch Round Ingredient Label (Back)
• Sriracha Salt 2 Inch Round Label – This is an editable version similar to the one you see in the dry shampoo two photos up. It includes an ingredient list.
• Sriracha Salt 2 Inch Round Label (Front)  – This is the non-editable version you see in the photo above
• Sriracha Salt 2 Inch Round Ingredient Label (Back)
• Rosemary & Lemon 2 Inch Round Label – This is an editable version similar to the one you see in the dry shampoo two photos up. It includes an ingredient list.
• Rosemary & Lemon 2 Inch Round Label (Front)  – This is the non-editable version you see in the photo above
• Rosemary & Lemon 2 Inch Round Ingredient Label (Back) 

Fluted Cork-Top Bottles

The recipe from this book will make two bottles of vanilla extract using these bottles. If your vanilla beans are not completely under the rum, vodka, etc. after you place everything in the bottle, add enough additional liquid to cover them.

For this project, I used:

• Bormioli Rocco Country Home Gotica 8 1/2 Ounce Bottles. You can buy them in sets of 12 on Amazon for a good price and free shipping if you have Amazon Prime, or buy them as singles here and pay a little more for shipping.
• For the tags, I actually hand-cut them out of thick brown kraft paper based on the shape of these tags, but you can find similar pre-made ones on Amazon. Here’s one option, and here’s another one. I usually trim a little of the length off because I prefer them a bit shorter.
• For the string, I used red and white butchers twine
• Labels used – 2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total)

Template

Homemade Vanilla Extract Template

Homemade Vanilla Extract In Swing-Top Bottles ^

The recipe from this book will make two bottles of vanilla extract using these bottles. If your vanilla beans are not completely under the rum, vodka, etc. after you place everything in the bottle, add enough additional liquid to cover them.

For this project, I used:

• 8.5 ounce swing top bottles
• For the tags, I actually hand-cut them out of thick brown kraft paper based on the shape of these tags, but you can find similar pre-made ones on Amazon. Here’s one option, and here’s another one. I usually trim a little of the length off because I prefer them a bit shorter.
• For the string, I used red and white butchers twine
• Labels used – 2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total)

Template

Homemade Vanilla Extract Template

The recipe from this book will make two bottles of vanilla extract using these bottles. You will need to cut the vanilla beans in half to fit them in.

For this project, I used:

• 8.5 ounce Boston Glass Bottle with T Top Cork
• For the tags, I actually hand-cut them out of thick brown kraft paper based on the shape of these tags, but you can find similar pre-made ones on Amazon. Here’s one option, and here’s another one. I usually trim a little of the length off because I prefer them a bit shorter.
• For the string, I used red and white butchers twine
• Labels used – 2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total)

Template

Homemade Vanilla Extract Template

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix ^

One batch of mix fills one jar. You will need:

• 1 pint mason jar (Like these)
• These 3.33×4 inch labels
• Red and white butchers twine (Optional)

Template

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Template

Chai Tea Mix ^

For this project, I used these 4 ounce jars. Each recipe makes 2 jars. A tea infuser is needed to brew this chai, so I often include one like this with the tea.

Label used – 2 inch round kraft labels – 6 sheets (120 total) or 12 sheets (240 total)

Templates

• Masala Chai Label (Front)
• Masala Chai Ingredient Label (Back)

Diffuser Necklace Packaging Ideas ^

I like to gift these necklaces in a kraft brown jewelry box with red and white bakers twine tied around it.

Supplies:

• Air dry clay in the color of your choice – Find terra cotta here and white clay here
• Lid, cap or cookie cutter in the size and shape you want your pendant to be (I used a vodka bottle cap that I’d purchased to make homemade vanilla extract)
• Straw or pen cap
• Cording (I used 10 lb cording for the necklaces with decorative beads, and thicker 48 lb cording for those without. You can find 10 lb here, or you can buy them as a set with a few other types here)
• Wax paper
• Decorative beads (Optional – I used these Amazonite stone beads in the 14mm size. They come in 15 inch strands, so I used the leftovers to make a few aromatherapy bracelets)
• Stamp (Optional, adds a bit of design. I used this stamp of old French writing to create mine.)
• Toothpicks or skewers (Optional, only needed if you are making beads)
• Fine grit sandpaper (Optional – Finished pieces have smoother edges with light sanding)
• Superglue (Optional)

Wool Dryer Ball Packaging Ideas ^

I have two favorites ways to gift wool dryer balls:

1. As part of a gift basket with linen spray included.
2. In a drawstring bag tied up with bakers twine. I’ve used muslin bags similar to these, but next time I might try these burlap bags.

Linen Spray Packaging Ideas ^

The recipe from the book will fill a two ounce spray bottle.

• You can find 2 ounce glass spray bottles on Amazon in two colors: Amber and Cobalt Blue
• Here’s where to find chalkboard labels and pens

If desired, you can double the recipe to fill a 4 ounce bottle. This can be a good idea if you’re already ordering 4 ounce bottles to make the body spray from the book.

• You can find 4 ounce glass spray bottles on Amazon in two colors: Amber and Cobalt Blue
• Find chalkboard labels and pens in a variety of sizes here

Templates

If you’d like to make some labels that are more similar in style to the other ones in the book, you can use the template below with these 2 inch square kraft labels, which are also needed to make the Lemon & Lavender All-Purpose Spray below.

• Linen Spray 2 ounce
• Linen Spray 4 ounce

Lemon & Lavender All-Purpose Spray ^

This recipe makes two 8 ounce spray bottles or one 16 ounce spray bottle. For this project you’ll need:

• 2 inch square kraft labels
• Either two 8 ounce spray bottles or one 16 ounce spray bottle

Templates ^

• 8 oz. Lemon & Lavender All-Purpose Cleaner – 2 inch square label
• 16 oz. Lemon & Lavender All-Purpose Cleaner – 2 inch square label

Beeswax Candles ^

The recipe from this book will make three 8 ounce candles or six 4 ounce candles.

• 1 pound beeswax (This store used to offer five pound bags of organic beeswax pearls, but now they only offer 8 ounce bags so you’d have to buy two. This is another option.)
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• Medium cotton wicks with wick tabs attached, like these*
• Wick stickers
• Jars – This recipe will make three of these 8 ounce jelly jars or these square mason jars, which are identical to the ones in the photos except they have no writing on them. Another option is to use these 4 ounce jelly jars, which will yield six candles with this recipe.
• 2 inch square kraft labels

Template

Candle instructions (to put on the bottom of the jar)

This is where you’ll find links to supplies and ingredients you’ll need for your projects.

Homemade Laundry Detergent ^

What you’ll need:

• 6 cups washing soda
• 3 bars of 4.5-5 ounce soap – I usually use my homemade coconut oil soap, but I’ve also tried Kirk’s Castile and Dr. Bronner’s Unscented Castile and both worked well
• 20-40 drops lemon essential oil (optional)
• Food processor (optional)
• Downy ball automatic dispenser for homemade fabric softener (optional)
• Vinegar (optional)
•  

Soft Scrub ^

• 2 tablespoons castile soap
• 3⁄4 cup baking soda
• Just enough water to make a smooth, liquid paste (about 2-3 tablespoons)
• 10 drops grapefruit essential oil (or oil of choice)
• Squeeze bottle – Empty dish soap, ketchup or shampoo bottles make a great “squirt top” container for this scrub, but you can also find them here. 

• Glass Cleaner ^

• 1⁄2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
• 1 3⁄4 cup water
• One 16 oz. glass spray bottle

Lemon & Lavender All-Purpose Cleaner ^

• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 cup distilled water
• 30 drops lemon essential oil
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• One 16 oz. glass spray bottle – Dark amber or cobalt blue glass spray bottles are ideal because they filter out UV light, which can damage essential oils.

This all-purpose cleaner makes a great housewarming gift, especially when paired with wool dryer balls, homemade beeswax candles, and/or cotton cloths for cleaning.

Click here for a free label template that works perfectly with these labels and this 8 ounce spray bottle or this 16 ounce spray bottle.

Dishwasher Detergent Recipe ^

• 4 cups washing soda
• 15-30 drops grapefruit essential oil (optional)
• 5-10 drops lemon essential oil (optional)
• Sodium percarbonate (optional) – I buy this brand on Amazon. It says it’s 99% pure oxygen bleach (Sodium Percarbonate), but it’s totally pure, non-toxic sodium percarbonate with nothing added. The other 1% is moisture.

Citrus Shine Rinse Aid ^

1. 2 cups citric acid
2. 15-20 drops citrus essential oil (optional)
3. If clumping is an issue – although it very rarely is if stored in a sealed container – 2 tablespoons bentonite clay in a sock or pouch.

4. Liquid Rinse Aid ^

5. Vinegar or this commercially available natural rinse aid if vinegar is not recommended by your manufacturer