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Valentine Soap

Filed Under: Crafts, Everyday Crafts, Hobby Lobby Crafts, Valentines Tagged With: craft, Craft Projects, Hobby Lobby, Soaps, Valentine

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“Where there is love…there is life.” ~Mahatma Ghandi

I wonder about all the many love stories through the ages. From Adam and Eve to Queen Victoria and Albert – I wonder…did they give each other small tokens of love? Or, was the mere act of being in the presence of their loved one enough? Me and The Hubbs are not huge Valentine’s Day gift givers. But, because I make our own health and beauty products, I decided to make some little heart-shaped Valentine Soap to slip in the bathroom on the morning of the 14th.

Heart Shaped Lavender Infused Goats Milk Soap | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

A while back, I discovered how easy it was to make our own soap. And now, I rarely buy store-bought versions. The first soap I made was a Rosemary-Citrus Soap, and it’s still one of my favorite scents today.

Rosemary Citrus Goats Milk Soap | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com 

I have to admit…making soap is an absolute no-brainer.

Heart Shaped Lavender Infused Goats Milk Soap | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • Goats Milk Soap Base
  • Lavender Essential Oil
  • Dried Lavender Buds
  • Heart Shaped Mini Candy Hearts
  • Heart-shaped Silicon Pan

 

Heart-shaped, Lavender-Infused Goats Milk Soap by The Everyday Home #craft #handmade #DIY #Valentine #soap

 

I like these silicone pans because no extra prep is needed for the pans.  And the soaps slip out easily once they have set up and hardened.

HERE’S HOW YOU MAKE IT:

The first step is to cut the soap base into about 1″ chunks, and place it in a microwaveable container…

Heart Shaped Lavender Infused Goats Milk Soap | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

I like to use something disposable so there is no clean-up. As you can see above, I have added an ample amount

of the dried lavender buds.  *(note: you can reserve a few buds out to sprinkle on top of the soaps once you

have poured them into the mold, so they really show on top.)  I melted the soap in the microwave on 30 second intervals, stirring with a plastic spoon after each round. You could also use a glass bowl over a double boiler, just keep in mind of the clean-up, etc. Once melted, I add the suggested amount of Lavender Essential Oils* or Lavender Essence* (as suggested on the package) directly into the melted soap base.

(My apologies, I did not get a picture of this step.)

 

The melted base is very hot, so please use caution. Pour the base into your molds. Here is a picture of the square molds* I normally use….

How to Make Heart Shaped Lavender Infused Goats Milk Soap | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

Since these soaps were being specially made for Valentine’s Day…I wanted to add a bit more decoration and color. I mixed some sugar with food coloring…

How to Make Heart Shaped Lavender Infused Goats Milk Soap | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

Once the soaps were poured into the molds and while the soap base was still warm, I sprinkled a pinch or two of the colored sugar on top of the soaps…then also added some mini candied hearts.*

How to Make Heart Shaped Lavender Infused Goats Milk Soap | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

Both the sugar and candy hearts are edible. No, don’t eat the soap.  🙂  But, the candies and sugar are water-soluble – so they will simply melt away in the shower.

How to Make Heart Shaped Lavender Infused Goats Milk Soap | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

I just love the way they turned out. Petite and pink and red and heart-shaped. And lavender-scented. It doesn’t get much better than that.

 

How to Make Heart Shaped Lavender Infused Goats Milk Soap | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

If you’re looking for a cute gift to give to Teachers, Co-Workers or Friends…(or unsuspecting spouses in the morning on Valentine’s Day) then these are perfect.  Stick a few in a small, clear cellophane bag…tie with some baker’s twine and add a cute little printable such as this one I made just for you…

Valentine Printable by The Everyday Home

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How to Make Heart Shaped Lavender Infused Goats Milk Soap | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

 

  

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  1. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    January 17, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    These are beautiful and look good enough to eat! I didn’t realize how easy it is to make your own soap. These would be great to put into a guest bath or powder room. Love your project, my sweet friend!

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  2. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    January 17, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Your little soaps are just too cute for words!! They do look good enough to eat, though. 😉

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  3. Linda @ It All Started With Paint says

    January 17, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    They really do look good enough to eat (I know, I know, not edible!). And love the easy clean-up tips. Because that is where I fail. At clean up! My least favorite part of crafting!

    Love them. Pinning and sharing! So happy to be sharing the V-Day love with you today!

    🙂 Linda

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  4. Michelle Lepak @ Dandelion Patina says

    January 17, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    I think if my kiddos saw these they WOULD try and eat them! They look lovely and would be perfect in an apothecary jar for a subtle touch of Valentine’s in a master bathroom. I bet the smell is just heavenly.

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  5. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    January 18, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I have never tried soap making.I had no idea it was so simple. Your Valentine’s Day soaps are beautiful and I bet they smell Heavenly!

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  6. Juli says

    January 18, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    I have been wanting to learn to make my own soap, and now you’ve shown me how simple it is! The hearts are so keeoot!

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  7. Jeanette @ snazzylittlethings.com says

    January 18, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Why did I get so hungry reading this post? I think I’ll put this on my “must try” list – my daughter and I are enjoying making things like this together – in fact we made our own lipstick out of crayons. Thanks so much for the inspiration!! Now I must cook something with rosemary….:)

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