Relax in a Herbal Bath

There is nothing like a hot bath to relax and rid the day of its stress. Just the thought of being immersed in a tub of soothing scented water offers the mind a comforting sensation. Milk Bath recipes are easily made at home using household items. The use of herbs can revitalize or sooth the mind, body and spirit.

Herb Bath Bags
(makes 8)
#1 - Soothing

8 - 12” x 4” pieces of Muslin
Needle and Thread
2 oz Chamomile Flowers
2 oz Lime Blossom
1 oz Hop Flowers
2 oz Coarse Oatmeal
8 - 10” lengths of ribbon

Fold the fabric rectangles in half and sew up two sides. Turn the bag from the right side out (so the seams are on the inside). Mix the herbs and oats, and fill the bags with the fixture. To close the bag, tie a knot at the top of the sachet with the ribbon. When you fill the tub with warm water, make another loop with the ribbon and hang is around the water tap so that the water flows through the sachet.

Herb Bath Bags
(makes 6)
#2 - Revitalizing

6 - 12” x 4” pieces of Muslin
Needle and Thread
½ cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons Marjoram
2 tablespoons Spearmint/Mint
2 tablespoons Lemon Balm
2 tablespoons Lemon Verbena
2 tablespoons Chamomile
6 - 10” lengths of Ribbon

Fold the fabric rectangles in half and sew up two sides. Turn the bag from the right side out (so the seams are on the inside). Mix the herbs and oats, and fill the bags with the fixture. To close the bag, tie a knot at the top of the sachet with the ribbon. When you fill the tub with warm water, make another loop with the ribbon and hang is around the water tap so that the water flows through the sachet.

Beach Candles

For an outdoor gathering, I made some fun sea shell candles for the patio table. They were quite the hit with my friends and family.

The shells were several I collected when I was a child. Most craft and hobby retail stores sell them. To make sure they were clean, I washed and dried them so they're free of dust, sand or other unmentionables.

For this project, I used several tea light candles; removing the wicks and setting them aside. In a double broiler, I melted the tea light candles and then carefully poured the hot wax into the shells. Then the wick was added to the hot wax. I used a knitting needle to move the base of the wick to where I wanted it. Never touch hot wax with any part of your body - it will burn you.

It is important to note: Place shell candles level in beach sand or non-flammable decorative sand mixture so the melted wax does not run out of shell or cause unwanted damage. Never leave candles unattended. Keep candles away from children and pets. Hot wax burns.

This and all the entries on this blog are only for inspiring your creativity. These are not instructions. You should consult an instructional manual/book to create this or any of the projects.

Lake Michigan Stone Necklaces

For Christmas this year, I made several necklaces using stones I'd picked up from the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Each stone was left unpolished. A bail was glued to the back of it using a quality product. For the chain, I used a 17" piece of black nylon cord. The final step was securing the clasps to the ends.

Beautiful, elegant and unique.

Greetings and welcome ~

Creating "stuff" is my passion. Watching me enter a craft and hobby store is like watching a five year old walk into a 'penny candy' store. My eyes widen, pulse quickens. I run from display to display dreaming of the glorious "stuff" I could make with that... And yes, I've even dreuled over the I-just-gotta-have-it projects.


As you venture with me on this blog, you will read about some of the things I'm currently working on. Since I've never blogged while working on a project before, this should prove to be interesting. Join me in this learning process...


Giggles.