There are so many fun projects to do on a budget, y’all. Yet, the ones so many of us love the most are with essential oils, so here are some to try today.
Also, don’t miss the free Essential Oils printable at the end!
Have y’all heard about the countless ways essential oils can make life more beautiful? These heavenly scents not only lift your spirits but can also transform your crafts into aromatic masterpieces. So I thought I’d grab this opportunity to share my favorite essential oil DIY projects that will get your creative juices flowing. Who’s ready to dive into this world of fragrant fun? Oh, Captain, my Captain—I intend to do something creative today!
DIY Scented Candles
Imagine lighting your home with candles infused with your favorite essential oil aroma. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, you can make these lovely candles right at home. All it takes is some soy wax, essential oils, and a few simple steps. Choose calming scents like lavender for a relaxing atmosphere or uplifting citrus scents to brighten your mood. Or, if you want to go a little wild, try crafting candles with another material, like beeswax.
Bee-utiful Beeswax Candles
Remember that scene in Pride and Prejudice where Lizzie Bennet reads her embarrassing letter by candlelight? You definitely don’t need a drama-filled romance to appreciate the warm, inviting glow of beeswax candles. Not only do they burn longer and release fewer toxins than their paraffin counterparts, but the addition of essential oils makes for an irresistible sensory experience. One of my favorite tricks for making beeswax candles is to add essential oils I love most, like orange blossom or lavender. Scents like these turn your home into a fragrance haven.
Aromatherapy Playdough
Playdough meets zen! This calming combo is perfect for moms looking for a little therapeutic playtime with the kiddos. Just mix a few drops of essential oils into your homemade playdough recipe, and voilà! You’ve got a sensory delight that could make Mary Poppins sing, “Just a spoonful of lavender helps the crankiness go down!”
Room & Linen Sprays
Guests coming over for coffee? A few spritzes of your handcrafted room spray will make your home smell inviting in no time. And don’t forget the pillows! Linen sprays are perfect for adding a touch of freshness to your bedsheets and towels; they make one of the best everyday DIY items to make at home. Choose your favorite essential oils, mix them with distilled water and witch hazel, pour it all into a spray bottle, and set the stage—or couch!—for a fabulous soirée.
Soothing Bath Salts
A warm bath after a long day sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Add some luxuriousness with homemade essential oil-infused bath salts. Combine Epsom salts, sea salt, essential oils, and even a dash of food coloring for a bath fit for royalty.
So there you have it—let the essence of nature ignite your imagination and turn every corner of your life into paradise. Whether you’re making custom-made gifts for your friends or aromatic treats for yourself and your family, essential oils are the key to unlocking a world of creativity and sensory delight. With all the things you can make with essential oils, you’ll have the best-smelling house on the block! You go, mom!
I’ve played around with a LOT of different Essential Oils blends and recipes for different occasions and needs – so I put together a printable pack of some of my favorites for you! Check it out below!
I have enjoyed making Epsom bath salts for years. Now I also make soaps, sugar scrubs, sachets, snd scented rice hot packs. I have some lava beads that I want to string to make bracelets and add some essential oil to them, too.
All of those sound fabulous! Epsom bath soaks are a fantastic way to unwind, and I bet those soaps and scrubs make great gifts!