Peppermint Bath Salts

"Peppermint bath salts are easy to make and a cute gift idea for anyone on your holiday gift-giving list. Dye half in red and layer them in a jar for a candy cane theme everyone will love. The bath salts themselves have just four ingredients and you may even have the supplies you need on hand. Mixing them together and adding them to the jar takes no more than 10 minutes. That makes this one easy, quick, and even inexpensive gift idea. "

Primary TechniqueOther

Materials List

• 2 cups Epsom Salt
  
• 2 tbsp. baking soda
  
• 8 drops peppermint essential oil
  
• 9 drops red food coloring
  
• Mason jar pint size
  
• Ribbon
• Gift tag

NotesPlease visit Crafts by Amanda for the full tutorial!

Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you enjoyed making the Peppermint Bath Salts, we have a few more Christmas craft ideas that you might enjoy creating.

1. **Snowman Mason Jar Luminary**: Transform a simple mason jar into an adorable snowman luminary. All you need is white paint, buttons, black paper, and a bit of creativity to bring this craft to life. Add a tea light inside the jar for a warm and cozy glow.

2. **Holiday Garland**: Create a festive holiday garland to decorate your home with. Use greenery, pinecones, ribbon, and ornaments to create a beautiful and unique garland that can be hung on your mantle or wrapped around your staircase.

3. **Christmas Ornaments**: Get creative and make your own Christmas ornaments. From hand-painted wooden ornaments to fabric-covered baubles, there are endless possibilities for creating personalized ornaments that reflect your style and holiday spirit.

4. **Peppermint Sugar Scrub**: If you enjoyed making the Peppermint Bath Salts, why not try your hand at making a Peppermint Sugar Scrub? This luxurious scrub is perfect for exfoliating and moisturizing dry winter skin, and it makes a wonderful gift for friends and family.

We hope these craft ideas inspire you to get creative and spread some holiday cheer with your handmade gifts and decorations. Happy crafting!