A Valentine sugar scrub gift for that special person in your life…maybe that’s you!
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Today’s Valentine Sugar Scrub project comes from an Instagrammer @saffronanddaisies.
She is an IT professional by the day who loves to do fun projects with her kids and around the house. She is also a decor enthusiast who runs a small handmade handloom fabric pillow covers from India. The Prints are made of a technique called Kalamkari which is from Southern Part of India. The fabric is 100% cotton and dyed using vegetables. No artificial dyes or colors.
This is not only a fun gift but also a great way to reuse mason jars, like empty jam jars you have saved, and also scrapbook paper leftovers.
SCRUB SUPPLIES
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The amount needed for your ingredients will depend upon the size of the jar and how many you are making. Basically the sugar will be the main ingredient.
- 4 oz Ball Jars (or whatever you have on hand)
- Sugar
- Red or Pink Food Coloring (do as many drops as needed to get the desired color)
- Peppermint Oil
- 1 Tbsp. of Coconut Oil per jar
- Bowl (think thrift store find here)
- Spoon or Spatula (also a thrift store find would be great here)
- Ribbons scraps, washi tape, or scrapbook paper to decorate with. Basically, whatever you have on hand.
|DID YOU SEE OUR DIY WASHI TAPE USING LEFTOVER TISSUE PAPER?|
SRUB INSTRUCTIONS
- With the jar, scoop the desired amount of sugar.
- Pour the sugar into a bowl.
- Add some red food coloring, a scant 4-5 drops of peppermint oil along with 1 Tbsp. of coconut oil (per jar).
- Stir the mixture to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Spoon the mixture back into the mason jar.
- Decorate the jar as you like.
Note– We did a coffee scrub a while back and then found out that coffee is no good in a shower/bath as it clogs the drains. We did some research and found this info on sugar scrubs to ensure of no plumbing issues: “You don’t have to stop scrubbing if you look for scrubs containing sea salt or sugar, as both break down quickly with water exposure.” – lapinte.com
BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE……….
SALT DOUGH TAGS
BONUS – She also included her info for those salt dough tags you can attach to the jar for décor and as an added gift.
- Mix AP flour, salt, and water into a dough and keep aside for 30 minutes covered. (Here is an exact recipe, but it’s basically 1 part salt to 2 parts flour to 1 part water)
- Roll out and cut shapes using a cooking cutter, she used the heart shape.
- Poke the hole at the top with a small dowel.
- Wait for them to dry.
- She let the kids doodle the beautiful designs with sharpies.
MORE VALENTINE INSPIRATION
Here are a few top Valentine posts in case you missed them:
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- Cricut Valentine Mason Gift Jar
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This is a perfect homemade gift for Valentine’s Day. Thank you.
Carmen, I hope you get a chance to make it. Sugar scrubs are such a nice gift.
For once I actually think I already have all the ingredients I would need to make this type of project! Looks like the perfect thing to give to my kids’ teachers this year. Thanks so much for sharing some great talent!
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Leslie, That’s exactly what I hope to do, use/reuse what people already have. Thanks for stopping by.
I’ve always had the intention of making scrubs and never get around to it..lol. I’m guessing the food coloring doesn’t stain?
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I think it’s just in such small amounts that it shouldn’t. I read many other tutorials with this same process so I felt okay about sharing it. I would let it set for a bit before using.
I enjoy using sugar scrubs, and think this diy valentines day sugar scrub is a great idea. Thanks for sharing it at the #HomeMattersParty
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Nicole, They feel so good don’t they? Thanks for stopping by.
This is a great project! I can’t wait to show this to my girls, something they can make for their friends. I love the salt dough tags, they are so often thought of at Christmas time, but can be used for so much more. #HomeMattersParty
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Thanks Emily for stopping by. I hope you and your girls get a chance to do this fun project.
This really is a cool project, I LOVE those salt dough tags! The sugar scrub sounds great too, we will have to try this. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty 🙂
~Lorelai
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Lorelai, Always nice to have a simple gift idea on hand. Thanks for stopping by!!!