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December 5, 2016 · 21 Comments

Vintage Linen Wrapped Bath Bombs

Handmade Gifts

On the 5th day of Craftmas, my true love gave to me… a Bath Bomb wrapped in Vintage Linens.

Are you just now finding the 12 Days of Craftmas Series? If so, head over to the 1st Day of Craftmas to learn more.

12 Days of Craftmas, 12 Handmade Christmas Gifts that you can easily make and give! by @CraftivityD

Pamper your friends with a homemade bath bomb wrapped in a delicate cloth napkin. Today, I’m showing you how to make bath bombs — and my mistakes along the way, so you know what NOT to do, too.

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DIY Bath Bombs : Supplies

Bath Bomb Molds
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Small Glass Bowl
Spoon
Measuring Cups & Spoons
1 c Baking Soda
1/2 c Citric Acid
1/2 c Epsom Salt {Fine Grain}
1 tsp Water
2 tsp Peppermint Essential Oil
3 tsp Coconut Oil
Green Food Coloring
Vintage Cloth Napkins
Twine
Scissors
makes approx 5 bath bombs, 3.8 oz. and 2-1/8″ dia. each

Gift Idea for Her! Make DIY Bath Bombs and wrap them in beautiful vintage linens. Get the tutorial by @CraftivityD


DIY Bath Bombs : Instructions

First, mix all of the dry ingredients with a whisk in the mixing bowl. In the photo below, you’ll see coarse-grain Epsom salt. However, be sure to use fine-grain, as it works much better in the recipe {I tried both}. In order to avoid wasting the coarse-grain Epsom salt, I used a mini food processor to grind up the salt into small particles.

Gift Idea for Her! Make DIY Bath Bombs and wrap them in beautiful vintage linens. Get the tutorial by @CraftivityD

Next, mix the wet ingredients with a spoon in a small glass bowl. You can use any scent essential oil, but I chose Peppermint since this is a Christmas gift. Some recipes I found recommend any type of cooking oil, such as olive oil. However, if you use a cooking oil like olive oil, which has a yellow tint — it will affect the color of the bath bombs. For my first batch, I used olive oil {yellow} and red food coloring {for peppermint}… which led to brown bath bombs. Let’s just say they didn’t turn out very appealing.

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So, make sure to use a white or true-clear oil like coconut. Mix the water, coconut oil, and essential oil together before adding food coloring. You won’t need much food coloring, just a few drops. It won’t seem like much liquid and that is okay. Bath bombs don’t need much liquid, otherwise, it will expand inside the mold {ask me how I know…}. In fact, as you add the liquid to the dry mixture, only drizzle a little bit each time. I drizzled the liquid 4 times before using up all the liquid. In between each addition of liquid to dry, I used the whisk to mix everything well. Essentially, you are working to coat the dry mix in color without getting it wet enough to fizz.

Gift Idea for Her! Make DIY Bath Bombs and wrap them in beautiful vintage linens. Get the tutorial by @CraftivityD

Next, fill the bath bomb molds with the mixture using the spoon. Fill one side of the mold at a time, making sure to pack it into the mold tight and to the rim. Press the two sides together and the plastic mold will “snap” into place. I place “snap” in parentheses because it’s not a full-on snap or lock, but you can tell that it is closed. It’s recommended that they stay in the mold to dry for at least 4 hours, though many recipes suggested overnight.

Gift Idea for Her! Make DIY Bath Bombs and wrap them in beautiful vintage linens. Get the tutorial by @CraftivityD

Finally, wrap the bath bomb in a cloth napkin and tie it with twine. I chose to leave the bath bomb in the mold because it was still about a month before Christmas. However, you could remove the bath bomb and re-use the mold if preferred.

Gift Idea for Her! Make DIY Bath Bombs and wrap them in beautiful vintage linens. Get the tutorial by @CraftivityD


Much of gift-giving is in the presentation. Though a DIY Bath Bomb is a great gift on its own, the vintage linen wrapped around it makes the gift feel luxurious, handmade, and unique. Bath bombs would work well as a small gift for friends and co-workers, or as a stocking stuffer.

Gift Idea for Her! Make DIY Bath Bombs and wrap them in beautiful vintage linens. Get the tutorial by @CraftivityD

Gift Idea for Her! Make DIY Bath Bombs and wrap them in beautiful vintage linens. Get the tutorial by @CraftivityD

There are still 7 more Handmade Gift Ideas in store, from the 12 Days of Craftmas. If you’d like, follow Craftivity Designs on Facebook, where I’ll be sharing the posts each day. 

12 Days of Craftmas, 12 Handmade Christmas Gifts that you can easily make and give! by @CraftivityD

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About Lora Green

Lora is the Owner and Creative Director of Craftivity Designs, where she seeks to Create a Home that is simple, functional, and beautiful. With an eye for practical solutions, she designs multi-purpose rooms which pack a storage punch. As a busy mom of 2, she shares crafts that are quick and easy, without sacrificing style. For fun, she loves to go on a homemade scavenger hunt and plan trips to Disney.

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Comments

  1. Sabrina says

    December 5, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Lora, I really love how the bath bombs turned out. They make such a beautiful gift! Thank you so much for sharing your insights, that is so valuable.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 6, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks, Sabrina!

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    December 5, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I LOVE bath bombs and have been wanting to try making them on my own. Good to know about olive oil vs coconut oil! The wrapping in vintage linen is just so pretty!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 6, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! They are a little finicky, but once I got the recipe worked out, they were easy!

      Reply
  3. zan says

    December 11, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    Such a neat gift idea. I’m such a fan of things like these with Epsom salt. I love the napkins you wrapped them in too. They are beautiful and will make a gorgeous gift!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 12, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      Thank you — I love how they turned out!

      Reply
  4. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:23 am

    Oh wow, that’s such a beautiful gift! I’d love that as a Christmas gift, especially wrapped up like this! Love it!
    XO, Vanessa

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 13, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      Thanks, Vanessa!

      Reply
  5. Vicki @ Babies to Bookworms says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    These are beautiful! What a thoughtful gift to give some pampering!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 13, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Heather says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    I love this idea! I would also love if someone gave this to me as well! This looks so simple & beautiful – which is definitely up my alley. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Dearlyndsey says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    These are super cute. I love how elegant they look all put together.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 13, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Alexie says

    December 13, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    literally SUCH a clever idea. absolutely making these for christmas this year!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 13, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  9. Melissa says

    December 13, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    This is a great idea and they look so beautiful!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 13, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks, Melissa!

      Reply
  10. Ashley says

    December 14, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Oh my goodness this is such a great idea and the end result is beautiful! xo

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 14, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks, Ashley!

      Reply
  11. Shani | Sunshine & Munchkins says

    December 18, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    I’ve always wondered how to make bath bombs! I love that you wrapped them in linen. So fun and unique.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 19, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      Thanks, Shani!

      Reply

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