Since I've done nothing by way of Christmas preparation yet I thought
I'd share one of my favorite and most popular Christmas gift craft
posts from last year -- my Easy Peasy DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub.
Okay, so I've given you a hint or two about some homemade Christmas gifts
I was working on (with the kids) to send to family and friends. I'm
finally getting around to sharing the details of one of them. With
Christmas rapidly approaching (and just coming off an awful 24-hour bug,
on the heels of my son's 36-hour bug) I'll be somewhat sparse with the
details, but feel free to e-mail me with any questions.
Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 oz. bottle scented essential oil (I used Lemon Verbena)
Half-pint Ball jars (or any jars of your choosing)
I used these darling jars I picked up at Wal-Mart.
This recipe ended up filling 6 half-pint jars. You can use more
sugar and olive oil for more jars, mixing as you need to. Also, feel
free to add more olive oil if the mixture seems too, well,
scrubby.
Just mix the sugar and the olive oil, adding about 2/3 of
the bottle of Lemon Verbena oil. You really want it to smell
good! Lemon is one of my all-time favorite bath product
fragrances.
Here it is mid-mix. It'll look better in the jars, promise!
And you want to include some type of spoon or scoop. Here's what I
used. Can you guess where they're from? Dollar Tree to the rescue once
again.
The spoons came with these cute ice cream serving bowls. Three
bowl/spoon sets for $1.00. Mr. CBD drilled some holes in the spoon
handles and I tied them around the outside of the package with
jute.
And here they are wrapped for giving. I rubber stamped
"Lemon Hand Scrub" on premade tags.
I got the Merry Christmas label download from eighteen25. (If they look familiar it's because I used the exact same ones for
my homemade snow globe soaps
last Christmas!) First I printed, then cut them out and glued
them onto cardstock. And for a little glitz I brushed them
with Mod Podge and a sprinkling of glitter.
And today they went out in the mail. I just love getting
packages at Christmas, don't you?
Well, that's it until next time, friends!
I hope you enjoyed reading about my
Easy Peasy Lemon Sugar Scrub
and that I've inspired you in some way.
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How cute! And I bet it smells divine!! Love your choice of packaging.
Your family and friends will love receiving it also. Pretty packaging! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
My daughter made the scrub last year for gifts and used the same type of jar. :) I don't remember what kind of oil she used.
Oh love your gift ideas.I need to get crackin.
Hi Kathy, A great idea! The packaging is so cute too! Are you always so early getting your presents in the mail? I'm still stuck in autumn and Thanksgiving here. I need a little rest before I tackle some Christmas ;-). Take care my friend. Love, Penny
Great idea, and your packaging is so cute!
Mary Alice
What a great gift! I pinned it to Pinterest and am going to share it with my sister : )
that is a thoughtful gift!
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