Peppermint Soap and Bath Salts Gift in a Jar

Did you know that you can make homemade peppermint soap easily? Then you can add it to this pampering gift in a jar along with some peppermint bath salts. A fun gift that anyone will love anytime of the year! This post actually kicks off mason jar week. All week I will be posting mason jar crafts along with some of my blog friends. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to see the other jar crafts for today.

Supplies to make peppermint soap:

• Goat’s milk soap base
• Soap colorant
• Peppermint essential oil
• Microwave safe bowl or measuring cup with spout
• Soap molds (any size and shape you desire)
• Knife
• Toothpicks

You can watch the video below for easy instructions for making your soap.

Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Try our step by step instructions below.

1. Start by cutting your soap base into small chunks with a knife.
2. Add these chunks to your microwave safe container.
3. Microwave in 30 second increments until completely melted.
4. Add peppermint essential oil to your scent preference. A few drops should be enough.
5. Pour your melted soap into your molds.
6. Add a few drops of colorant to the molds.
7. Use a toothpick to swirl until desired color is reached.
8. Allow to cool completely then remove soap from mold.

Making your gift in a jar:

Supplies needed:

• Wide mouth mason jar
• Free printable labels
• Small plastic bags
• Ribbon
• Double sided adhesive runner
• Lotion and other pampering items (follow this recipe to make the peppermint bath salts)
• Scissors

Now do you want to turn that peppermint soap into something special? Then follow the instructions below!

1. Add your peppermint soap and bath salts to the plastic bags.
2. Tie with a ribbon.
3. Cut out the labels and use your adhesive to add to the bags. TIP:  Use a circle cutter or punch for perfect cuts.
4. Add all of your gifts to the inside of the mason jar.
5. Cut out the topper and add to the mason jar lid.
6. Add the lid to the jar then tie on the gift tag to the neck of the jar.

Your peppermint soap as well as your pampering gift in a jar is ready for giving to anyone on your list. 

This quick and easy gift is also super inexpensive to make. Grab your supplies and get started making some peppermint fun today!

Love this peppermint soap gift in a jar and want more jar ideas? Try the links below!

• The Cottage Market
• The Shabby Creek Cottage
• Mad in Crafts

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