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Hello Fragrance Crafters and Soap Makers,

Summer is here, my roses have been blooming non-stop. I will be offering hand picked and dried red and pink buds. I have been very busy drying them on screens for a month. They are really beautiful. They will be $5.00 per full cup. Adding just a few to potpourri makes a big difference. These roses have wonderful color and fragrance. They are David Austin and antique roses. ALL buds, no loose petals.

With Summer come the bugs! Here is a great, all natural lotion bar recipe to keep them away!

BUGS AWAY LOTION BAR
(makes enough to fill nine of our lotion bar tubes)

  • 1 1/2 oz. Cocoa Butter
  • 1 1/2 oz. Coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 oz. Beeswax Pearls
  • 1/2 tsp. Vitamin E
  • 2 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
  • 10 drops Bugs Away Essential Oil

Melt Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil and Beeswax Pearls then add Vitamin E, add 2 oz. Sweet Almond oil, add Bugs Away Essential Oil Blend and mix thoroughly. Pour into lotion tubes and escape those nasty bugs! Great item for craft fairs and home parties.

Bugs Away Essential Oil Blend
(Lavender, Eucalyptus, Geranium and Lemongrass Essential Oils)
Item # EO-BA
1/8 oz.        $3.50
1/2 oz.        $7.00


Car Travel can be exhausting. Here are some oils to perk you up while you are on the road. A cotton ball with a few drops of oil under the seat works well.

  • Car Sickness: Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin, Sweet Orange and Peppermint
  • Invigorating oils: Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemon, Peppermint and Rosemary
  • Calming oils: Bergamot, Geranium and Tangerine

Scents to Avoid: Lavender, Marjoram and Vetiver as they can be sleep-inducing. If you are traveling with children avoid strong oils such as Rosemary and Eucalyptus.


HOME SCENTING IDEAS
Rub scented oil on wooden closet rods, hangers and the unfinished side of
drawers (Do not use on finished wood surfaces.) When washing towels, curtains
and bed linens, add a few drops of scented oil to the final rinse water. Mist air conditioner vents and spray the inside of your clothes dryer before adding towels and sheets.
 

 

"STINKY FEET" POWDER
  • 1/2 c. Baking Soda
  • 1/2 c. Cornstarch
  • 40 drops Tea Tree Oil
  • 20 drops Lemon Oil
  • 20 drops Lavender Oil
     
Mix ingredients together and sprinkle into shoes (use when shoes will not be worn for a few hours). Over time you will have sweet smelling feet!

 

A TREAT FOR THE KIDS

Bathtime Jelly

  • 1 Tbsp. Unflavored Gelatin
  • 3/4 c. Water
  • 1/2 c. Anti-bacterial Liquid Soap
  • 20 drops Lemon, Lime or Raspberry scented oil
  • several drops of food coloring
  • Plastic jar with lid
  • Small plastic toy

Empty gelatin into a mixing bowl and pour 3/4 c. boiling water over gelatin. Mix
until gelatin is completely dissolved. Gently stir in anti-bacterial liquid soap. Add a drop or two of food coloring and 20 drops of scented oil. Stir gently or bath jelly will become foamy. Pour into a jar and add your toy. I've made green, lime essential oil and a frog. My Grandson thinks it's ooey, gooey Pond Slime!  How about raspberry or strawberry with lady bugs or a fat little pig. Blue jelly with several colorful fishes. Kids love to wash their hands or bodies with these unique creations.

We now have handmade glycerin soap Pineapple slices, 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" for your Pina Colada soaps. Scent your opaque white base with Coconut Oil and add our new pineapple slices and "voila"....Pina Colada soap!

We are adding new soap decorations, jars, aluminum bottles and foaming bottles too! Fill the foaming bottles with 75% water and 25% anti-bacterial soap, fragrance and a few drops of colorant if you wish. When the pump is pressed a puff of foam appears like whipped cream. It's magical, you'll love these bottles.

Next time we will have some unique ideas for a scented wedding.....

 Until next time.................

Scentsationally Yours,

Nancy Booth
My Sweet Victoria

http://www.fragrancesupplies.com