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 Host a Holiday Spa Party
The Gifts / Party Favors
The Gifts
Handmade Beauty Gifts for your Guests. Pick a special moment during
your event to hand each guest their gift. Wrap up individual gifts
in pretty papers or snuggle items together in a spa or fabric bag.
Bath Teas
Purchase quality organic Dried Herbs from your local Herb Shop to
make Relaxing and Beautiful Bath Teas.
Ingredients:
Lavender Buds
Rose Petals
Chamomile Flowers
Lemon Balm
Pre-cut sheer tulle circles
Raffia or Ribbon
Essential Oils-optional
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix all the dried herbs, and a few drops Essential
Oils if you prefer. Put a scoop of the mixed herbs in the center of
each tulle circle, gather the tulle up around the herbs snuggly,
and tie with a piece of raffia or ribbon. You can include a
homemade tag for your Bath Tea with directions to toss in the tub
and enjoy a relaxing stress-less bath.
Cranberry Lip Gloss
Courtesy of The National Honey Board
Every girl should have a pot of yummy lip gloss with her at all
times! Protect sensitive lips from the drying elements with this
simple yet rich lip balm. Delightful to wear alone or on top of
your lipstick for extra shine!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
10 fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon honey
1 drop of vitamin E oil
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for a couple of minutes or until the mixture just begins
to boil. (Bowl may also be heated in a pan of water on a stovetop).
Stir well and gently crush the berries. Cool mixture for five
minutes and then strain through a fine sieve to remove all the
fruit pieces. Stir again and set aside to cool completely. When
cool, transfer into a small portable plastic container or tin.
Apply a small amount onto your lips and remember to smile!
Eye Pillows
If you can do simple sewing, you may like to make your guests
Lavender and Flaxseed Eye Pillows.
Body Cream Parfaits
I'll give you a very simple version that you can make by using your
favorite cream and a little aloe vera gel.
Ingredients:
Thick scented or unscented white handmade body cream-how much
depends on the number of jars you will be making
Clear Aloe Vera Gel-buy at most drug stores
Food coloring-for coloring the Aloe Vera Gel
Clear Jars-any size, should be at least 4 ounces to display a
pretty layering effect
Directions:
Make sure your jars are nice and clean and DRY-very important. In a
bowl, gently fold in a couple drops (more or less), of food
coloring, any color you like, to the Aloe Vera Gel. Add a layer of
cream to the jar, then a layer of Aloe Vera Gel, repeat. There is
no right or wrong method here, have fun, and don't forget to make a
little tag to go along with your pretty Body Parfaits.
Want more ideas for handmade Gifts of Beauty?
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| About the Author:
 Pennie
Mills is the owner of
LadiesBlend.com, an online Boutique specializing in
Handmade Beauty, Bath & Body Care Products, Spa Treatments
and Premium Home Fragrance. She is passionately involved with
numerous Volunteer Organizations. For your enjoyment, peruse
her vast collection of
Homemade Beauty Recipes, using items that are readily
found in your kitchens and gardens. |
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