Close Menu
    What's Hot

    Visit Syracuse Encourages Locals to Discover Nearby ‘Simple Wonders’

    May 30, 2025

    Summer Activities Guide

    May 30, 2025

    Graduation Gifts the Class of 2025 Will Love

    May 29, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • How to Develop ‘Momfidence’
    • Helping Your Child Cope with Seasonal Allergies
    • College Savings 101
    • Fostering Healthy Sibling Relationships
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Family Times Family Times
    • Community Guide
    • CNY Events Calendar
    • Things to Do in CNY
      1. Activities
      2. Treat Yourself
      Featured

      Visit Syracuse Encourages Locals to Discover Nearby ‘Simple Wonders’

      By Courtney KlessMay 30, 20250
      Recent

      Visit Syracuse Encourages Locals to Discover Nearby ‘Simple Wonders’

      May 30, 2025

      Treat Yourself: Mark your calendar for Disney’s “The Lion King”—and the other Broadway shows coming to Syracuse in 2025

      November 26, 2024

      Ride the Rails: Scenic Train Rides for Families

      October 1, 2024
    • Parenting
      1. Pregnancy
      2. Babies
      3. Kids
      4. Preschoolers/Toddlers
      5. Special Needs
      6. Teens
      7. Pets
      8. View All

      The Power to Save a Life: Cord blood is being used to treat more than 80 diseases

      January 30, 2020

      It’s Not What It Looks Like: Reflections on motherhood’s changes, outside and inside

      July 29, 2019

      In Search of Sleep: 8 Strategies for coping with wakeful babies

      July 29, 2019

      A Surgical Birth: Many pregnant women are likely to deliver by cesarean

      July 29, 2019

      Strangers Bearing Advice: New babies bring out the expert in everyone

      August 1, 2021

      Hand to Mouth: How to help babies start to sample solid food

      August 1, 2020

      315 Bulletin

      August 1, 2020

      Name, Please? Expectant parents face another momentous decision

      August 1, 2020

      Prep Work: Keep your family’s food safe this summer

      June 1, 2022

      A Blooming Craft: These homemade flowers make a great centerpiece

      March 1, 2021

      Rainbow Snowflakes: A colorful craft even little ones can make

      November 24, 2020

      DIY Critter Magnets: Make cute clips for hanging reminders and more

      September 1, 2020

      DIY Critter Magnets: Make cute clips for hanging reminders and more

      September 1, 2020

      Allergy Adjustments: Parents can support their food allergic child

      September 3, 2019

      Calming Commotion: How to deal with car sickness and more

      June 27, 2019

      Introducing Riff Rockit: Kindie artist to play jingles at Leon Fest

      June 1, 2017

      What Is ABA Therapy for Autism? How To Find a Provider for Your Child 

      September 9, 2024

      A History of Inclusion: The Jowonio School marked 50 years in 2019

      March 30, 2020

      Reaching a Milestone: Now the largest chapter in the country, Special Olympics New York is celebrating 50 years

      March 30, 2020

      Come Out and Play: Move Along offers adaptive sports for youth, adults

      March 30, 2020

      Freedom on Wheels: How E-Scooters Empower Teens and Support Family Routines

      November 4, 2024

      Prep Work: Keep your family’s food safe this summer

      June 1, 2022

      A Little Jolt: Caffeine’s risks for kids and teens

      March 1, 2021

      A Blooming Craft: These homemade flowers make a great centerpiece

      March 1, 2021

      Is Puppy Financing Right For Your Family? Pros And Cons Explored

      April 22, 2024

      Furry Friends: What it takes to adopt a pet for the first time

      July 1, 2020

      Tail Wagging Fun: Lights on the Lake Dog Walk 2019

      November 14, 2019

      Uncommon Companions: Local pet store sticks to its niche

      May 30, 2019

      Helping Your Child Cope with Seasonal Allergies

      April 29, 2025

      College Savings 101

      April 29, 2025

      Fostering Healthy Sibling Relationships

      March 28, 2025

      How to Find the Right Summer Sitter

      March 28, 2025
    • Education
      1. Educator of the Month
      2. Class of the Month
      3. Education News
      4. Reading
      5. Teaching
      Featured

      Angelene Guglielmo, Film Program Instructor, Le Moyne College Summer Arts Institute

      By Courtney KlessMay 29, 20250
      Recent

      Angelene Guglielmo, Film Program Instructor, Le Moyne College Summer Arts Institute

      May 29, 2025

      Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

      April 29, 2025

      Tom Meier, Program Manager and Camp Director at Baltimore Woods Nature Center

      March 28, 2025
    • Crafts & DIY
      • Create
      • Holiday Crafts
    Family Times Family Times
    Home»Crafts & DIY»Simple Soaps: This DIY gift is perfect for Mother’s Day
    Crafts & DIY

    Simple Soaps: This DIY gift is perfect for Mother’s Day

    Natalie DavisBy Natalie DavisMay 1, 2020No Comments3 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    As we go through this unprecedented time of uncertainty, many of us are confined to our homes, worrying about germs and searching desperately for anything antibacterial or sanitizing. So, I thought what better time for a Mother’s Day craft that involves soap? Don’t be intimidated, friends; it’s really easy.

    Supplies Needed:

    • Soap making kit. I bought a basic kit for beginners from Michaels, available in store or via curbside pickup. It came with colors and a cucumber melon scent.
    • I also have some essential oils that I used for a lavender scent.
    • Dried flowers or miniature 3D shapes to add to the clear soaps. I picked up some butterflies and flowers from the scrapbook section of the craft store.
    • I also picked up some plastic packaging and ties for gifting.
    • Glass measuring cup.
    • Knife.
    • Silicone or plastic molds for the soaps. There is also one included in the kit.
    • Wooden sticks or toothpicks. I found some unused lollipop sticks and used those to stir in our colors.

    Clear soaps:

    Step 1: Cut up your soap and place it in the glass measuring cup.

    Step 2: Microwave for 45 seconds-1 minute, checking for total melt.

    Step 3: Add an essential oil scent of your choice or the package-included scent. For our clear bars, I used a lavender relaxation, and for our white bars, I used the cucumber melon scent.

    Step 4: Next, we put them into the plastic mold that is included in the soap making kit. I filled the mold about ¼ of the way, then placed the butterflies and flowers on top.

    Important: Place your items in UPSIDE DOWN because you want them to appear right-side up when you flip the soaps over. You are looking at the bottom of the soap as you are pouring into the mold, if that makes sense.

    Step 5: Pour the remaining clear soap over the placed objects. Use a toothpick to fix your arrangement before the soap hardens.

    Step 6: Let the soap set for 1-2 hours.

    White soaps:

    Step 1: I used a silicone mold I had in my craft room to see what we could come up with. Like with the clear soap, cut up your soap and place it in the glass measuring cup.

    Step 2: Microwave for 45 seconds-1 minute, checking for total melt.

    Step 3: Add an essential oil scent of your choice or the package-included scent.

    Step 4: This time, I poured the liquefied soap all the way to the top of the molds.

    Step 5: Next, I dropped the included coloring into the molds and stirred with our sticks to create a marbled effect.

    Step 6: Let them set.

    After the soaps are properly cooled, pop them out of the molds and smooth off any excess. Now they are ready to gift for Mother’s Day! I placed mine in individual cellophane bags, as I plan on gifting them to some amazing moms I know.

    Mother's Day
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
    Natalie Davis

    Natalie Davis is an artist and educator teaching enrichment in the Syracuse City School District. She lives with her family in Jordan.

    Related Posts

    The 50 Best Documentaries for Kids

    April 24, 2025

    A Recycled Creation

    January 31, 2025

    Seven Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Kids

    January 29, 2025
    Flip Through Our Latest Issue!
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    Top Posts

    2025 Summer Camp Guide

    April 1, 2025807 Views

    DIY: Make your own vibrant, paper fans in only a few easy steps

    July 1, 2020541 Views

    Host a Kid-Friendly Friendsgiving Party

    November 1, 2024409 Views

    Baby Swim Classes in CNY

    August 1, 2024376 Views

    Family Times Magazine publishes a digital magazine highlighting events, businesses, and content to inform and entertain families here in Central New York. Sign up for our twice monthly newsletter to have the magazine and other featured content.
    ____

    Email Us:
    [email protected]
    Publisher:
    [email protected]
    Contact: 1.315.422.7011

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn RSS
    Our Picks

    Fall Activities Guide

    October 1, 2024
    Most Popular

    2025 Summer Camp Guide

    April 1, 2025807 Views

    DIY: Make your own vibrant, paper fans in only a few easy steps

    July 1, 2020541 Views

    Host a Kid-Friendly Friendsgiving Party

    November 1, 2024409 Views
    © 2025 Family Times, CNY. Designed by Crossroads Marketing.
    • Our Authors
    • Archives
    • Things to do around Syracuse and CNY: Local Events Calendar
    • Advertising

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.