I’ve got 2 beautiful, sweet daughters. One is 10 and the other is 13 and they LOVE to give gifts to their friends! Anyone else have girls in that age range? I’m not sure if it’s just a phase or it’s their personalities… but any excuse to give a gift and they are on it. So needless to say they’ve been planning out Christmas gifts for their friends for weeks. So I suggested they make some cute Peppermint Bath Salt Ornaments for their friends. These are super cute… I’d love one… plus they take only a few minutes to make.
Who doesn’t enjoy a soak in the tub. One of these bath salt ornaments will give 2 relaxing soaks.
Here’s what you need: (affiliate links for your convenience)
Peppermint Bath Salt Ornaments
- 2 cups epsom salt
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- a few drops of peppermint oil (add 1-2 at a time till you get your desired scent)
- red food coloring (if desired)
- plastic bulb ornaments
(add 1-2 at a time till you get your desired scent)
(if desired)
Start by mixing the epsom salt, baking soda and peppermint oil. Then take 1/2 and place in another bowl and add a drop of the red food coloring…mix and add more if needed.
Using a funnel
made filling the ornaments super easy. I added 2-3 tablespoons of the red and then 2-3 tablespoons of the white… going back and forth until it was filled.
Placing the ornament in ice cream dish/bowl keeps your hands free.
I added a sprig of greenery and tied it all up with a red and white baker’s twine
bow.
A super cute gift idea! This recipe makes enough to fill two 3 1/2″ ornaments.
I’m sure their friends will love them and so will yours!
Thanks for stopping by!
Jessica K says
November 13, 2018 at 2:38 pmI made these over the weekend with a group of girlfriends. Our mixture what didn’t have any food coloring added turned blue! Have anyone had this happen to them??
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
November 14, 2018 at 9:50 amJessica was the epsom salt scented? Wondering if there was an additive in that??
Jessica K says
November 14, 2018 at 1:31 pmHi, I checked and it says ordorless, translucent crystals on the bag.
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
November 14, 2018 at 4:16 pmHow strange. I’ve never had that issue or had anyone else mention that issue before.
Jana Bone says
December 11, 2017 at 3:47 pmI am wondering about the food coloring – is there any issue with it staining the tub?
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
December 11, 2017 at 3:53 pmHi Jana! We’ve used it multiple times and haven’t had an issue.
Michelle James says
December 9, 2016 at 7:28 pmHey, Maryann! Just wanted to let you know that we loved your Peppermint Bath Salts so much when you shared it at the #HomeMattersParty last week, we’ve HIGHLIGHTED it THIS WEEK! Hope you can check it out when you get a sec. Happy Friday! https://ourcraftymom.com/home-matters-linky-party-115/
Michelle~Our Crafty Mom
Lindsey says
December 4, 2016 at 6:23 pmThis is perfect! thanks for a great idea! #Homemattersparty
Laura says
November 28, 2016 at 9:46 amLove this idea ! It’s very cute and perfect for gift-giving. I am surprised to see a plastic ornament used however;
Essential oils should always be used in glass containers… Never plastic!!
Sonja @ SustainMyCraftHabit says
December 19, 2015 at 4:26 amSo lovely. And I’m happy that I actually have peppermint oil that that I can use for this. Adding this to my list of things to do today!
Alicia | A Burst of Beautiful says
December 17, 2015 at 4:48 pmHi Maryann, this is such a clever idea! I love having simple and thoughtful gifts like this on hand for the holidays, and they would make perfect gift toppers.
I’d love if you shared this project at our link party, Create • Share • Inspire, tonight through Sunday. I hope to see you there!
Alicia
tianna says
December 17, 2015 at 11:07 amsuch a cool idea! I would love to get one of these 🙂
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Linda at Mixed Kreations says
December 16, 2015 at 4:13 amWhat a great idea, and a great gift. Great gift for giving to some of your special friends, I sure even teachers would love this gift as well. Thanks for sharing! Pinning & sharing!
Sam says
December 14, 2015 at 9:55 pmOMG, I love this idea! Totally doable, but insanely cute and festive. Thanks for sharing!
Erin - Suburban Simplicity says
December 14, 2015 at 6:33 pmWhat a cute and clever idea! I like it and I’m sure my girl will too! Thanks for sharing.
Kim @ Sand & Sisal says
December 11, 2015 at 6:19 amYou are so clever! I LOVE this idea!
Marilyn says
December 10, 2015 at 7:59 amLove the idea! I just downloaded some peppermint gift tags for free. I actually forgot where I got them, but You could google free peppermint gift tags. I printed mine out in the smallest mode I could because my gift box was very small. It gets kind of expensive for the kids to give ALL their friends a gift. My idea was to make some peppermint earrings and bracelets with paper beads. I was also able to find a small peppermint gift box template to print out. So, parents, take heart, there is still a way to treat friends and have fun, too!
Thanks for sharing this! It will go so good with some of the peppermint themed things we have so far!