COLORFUL HOMEMADE SOAPS 

A great idea as a gift for those kids who hate soap. Maybe the shapes and colors wil help to change their minds & make cool homemade christmas gifts!

NEEDS
Soap molds
Spray unflavored vegetable oil
Glycerine soap clear, unscented
Chopping block & knife
Measuring cup
Microwave oven
Soap coloring
Toothipicks

DIRECTIONS
Lightly spray mold with veggie oil, spraying about 6" away from mold. Cut glycerine into smal cubes about 1" square. Place cubes in microwavable cup and heat in microwave oven til melted, about 1 minute. Pour melted glycerine into the mold being careful of the heat. Swirl one drop of soap coloring in the center of mold with a toothpick for marbelized effect. Let soap cool 30 minutes. Turn onto waxed paper to release soap.

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Packaging Ideas for Food Gifts

Line inexpensive small baskets with holiday napkins.
Decorate plain glasses and mugs with stickers.
Use holiday paper plates or glasses.
Cover small cardboard boxes with Christmas wrap or cutouts from last year's greeting cards.
Use empty mayonnaise, pickle or jam jars. Cover lids with circles of Christmas fabric or wrapping paper.


sent by L batra