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D e a r f r i e n d s, I recently visited the local craft supply store to pick up some yarn for a blanket I’m making a pregnant friend. As I walked through the aisles, I admired some of the silly dog costumes while also thinking, “Halloween already?” A few more aisles down I found myself face-to-face with a giant Santa Claus. It served as a not-so-subtle reminder that the holidays are quickly approaching and I’m already behind on my list of gifts I want to make for family and friends.

Making holiday gifts is something that’s very important to me. I have a large family and we all exchange gifts. It can be an expensive time of year for me, so I like to make what I’m able to. It saves me a lot of money but I feel (or at least hope) the recipients appreciate the gift more than something they could’ve picked up at the store themselves.

In years past, I set some lofty goals for myself in terms of what I’d be making.

I’m arguably the world’s slowest knitter and yet half of my to-make list consisted of things that needed to be knitted. Over the years I’ve learned it’s better to recognize that I’m especially short on time during the holiday months so I need to make gifts that are quick and easy.

Recently, my go-to gifts to make have come from the pages of Willow and Sage.

I’ve found that just about everyone enjoys pampering themselves, so recipients are delighted to receive body scrubs, handmade soaps, and just about any other homemade body product. What I especially like about making body products is that they’re usually very easy to make in large batches, which can then be packaged into smaller containers. This is a lifesaver during the most hectic (and wonderful) time of year.

If you’re looking for some gifts to make this year, you’ll love this issue of Willow and Sage. It’s packed with great recipes for a wide variety of uses and it’s loaded with clever ways to wrap and present what you’ve made. These are also great recipes to try out any time of year. Even if you don’t make anything to give to anyone else, consider making a few for yourself. After all, a quick at home spa day is the perfect break from the busyness that accompanies this time of year.

My best,

Christen Hammons

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Table of Contents FEATU RES

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S H OW ER B O M B S TH AT R EL I E V E S I N U S H E A DAC H ES

by Shundara Castion

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S I M PL E 2- I N G R ED I EN T M A K EU P S E T TI N G S PR AY

by Christen Hammons

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C LOT H ES LI N E- FR ES H LI N EN S PR AY

by Melinda Barnett

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H O N E Y OATM E A L S OA P

by Kris Swain

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B E ESWA X H ER BA L H E A L I N G S A LV E

by Kayla Haupt

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O R A N G E C I N N A MO N BATH B O M B S

by Better Shea Butter

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H ER BA L YO GA M AT S PR AY

by Mountain Rose Herbs

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L E MO N B A S I L S OA P

by Sarah Hauser

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H ER BAL BATH TE AS

by Kayla Haupt

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APPLE C I N N A MO N LI P BAL M

by Christen Hammons

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PEPPER M I N T H OT CO COA M ELT & P O U R S OA P

by Melinda Barnett

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ES S EN T I A L O I L S O L I D PER FU M E

by Melinda Barnett

C A N DY C A N E B O DY B U T T ER

by Better Shea Butter

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RECI PES

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L E MO N G R AS S S AG E S A LT S OA K V I A LS

by Melinda Barnett

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D RY S H A M PO O

by Kayla Haupt

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L AV EN D ER B O DY MO U S S E

by Better Shea Butter

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S U PER S I M PL E LO O FA H S OA PS

by Christen Hammons

H O M E M A D E S A N IT I Z ER S PR AY Ja 4QI /ZQ‫\ ٻ‬P

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TA RT & S W E E T C R A N B ER RY C I N N A MO N S C R U B

by Christen Hammons

PEPPER M I NT & VA N I LL A BATH SALTS

by Brooke Bock

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G I R LS’ N I G H T S OA P- M A K I N G PA RT Y

by Sarah Donawerth for the Shoppe at Somerset

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S H E LT E R F O R T H E S O U L : C R E ATI N G S AC R ED S PAC E AT H O M E W IT H P L A N TS , F LOW E R S , ES S EN T I A L O I LS & S M U D G E B U N D L ES

by Agatha Noveille, Associate Educator at the Herbal Academy N U WO R LD B OTA N I C A LS : M A D E-TO - O R D ER P E R S O N A L I Z ATI O N

by Natalie Cascella

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6 TI PS F O R TH E PER FEC T BATH

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H OW M U C H S H O U L D I B E U S I N G?

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5 WAYS TO R ED U C E AC N E OV ER N I G H T

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A L L A B O U T A R GA N O I L : TO P 10 U S ES TH E WO N D ERS O F W ITC H H A Z EL

B O O K R E V I E WS PR EPPI N G F O R PR I N T S U B M I S S I O N G U I D ELI N ES A B O U T T H E P U B LI S H ER

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SW E E T D R E A M S N O -S E W L AV EN D ER SAC H E TS

by Lynne Moncrieff

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D R ES S ED - U P R EED D I FFU S ERS TO G I V E O R K E EP

by Christen Hammons

W H E N YO U S E E TH I S SYM B O L * N E X T TO A PR O D U C T I N TH E S U PPLI ES LI STS, IT M E A N S T H AT P R O D U C T I S AVA I L AB LE F O R P U R C H AS E AT T H E S H O P P E AT S O M E R S E T ( S TA M P I N GTO N .CO M / T H E- S H O P P E-AT- S O M E R S E T).

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Shampoo

BY KAYLA HAUPT

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You Will Need / 3 cup carob powder (exclude if you have light hair) 1 / 3 cup arrowroot powder/flour 1 / 3 cup cornstarch 2 TB. organic dry oats 2 TB. dried chamomile flowers* 25 drops essential oil (I used lavender)* Blender 1

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To Make Mix all ingredients well. Pulse in a blender until well mixed.

There are a couple options for application. You could recycle an old lotion/shampoo bottle with a pop-top or use a salt/sugar shaker. I put mine into a mason jar. I rub a little in my hands, and then apply directly. It blended really well with minimal rubbing. It is really thick and a bit clumpy, so I would recommend applying it with your hands and possibly using it as an overnight dry shampoo so you can rock your locks in the morning.

Kayla Haupt is a fiber artist and single stay-at-home mother to her young son, Theodore. The two live together in rural Iowa, in one of the largest Amish communities in the United States, alongside her parents and various family members. She spends most of her days tending to her herb garden, searching for wildflowers in Amish country, reading â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outlander,â&#x20AC;? and sipping on cranberry juice. Kayla hopes to instill the idea of the simple life, creativity, and nature in her young son while focusing on her newly growing business. To learn more about her and follow along with her daily life, visit her blog at underatinroof.com and follow her on Instagram (@underatinroof, @kayhaupt).

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SUPE R S I MPL E

L fah Soaps

BY CHRISTEN HA MMO NS

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You Wil Need

Essential oil (optional)* Knife: serrated Loofah Microwave-safe bowl w/ spout Rubbing alcohol/Clear alcohol Soap base: melt & pour, white* Soap cutter* Soap molds* Spoon: plastic Spray bottle

To Make

Cut the loofah into ½-inch thick rounds. You can adjust the thickness depending on the size of your soap molds. Check to ensure they will fit in your molds.

Use a soap cutter to cut the soap base into ½-inch cubes.

It took about 20 cubes to fill each mold. Place the cubes into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments until it is melted. Stir after each increment. If desired, place a few drops of essential oil into the melted base, and stir.

Spritz the mold with rubbing alcohol. Pour a thin layer of soap into your mold, place loofah in mold, and fill the rest of the way up with soap. Allow to set overnight or place in the refrigerator to set faster.

Notes

x I recommend using a sharp serrated knife, such as a bread knife, to cut the loofah. x If you don’t have a soap cutter, I suggest purchasing one, as they are much safer to cut base with than a regular knife.

Christen Hammons is editor-in-chief of Willow and Sage. She lives in Orange County, California, with her husband, two cats, one chicken, and a scruffy pup.

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Shower Bombs TH AT R ELIEVE SI N U S H EADACH ES

BY SHUNDARA CASTION

Living in a desert climate is no joke. When the weather gets extremely dry, so does your nasal cavity. This can lead to nose bleeds and sinus headaches that become very hard to deal with. These shower bombs offer relief for those woes.

You Will Need 1 cup baking soda 1 / 4 heaping cup citric acid 10 spritzes of water 10 drops peppermint essential oil* 10 drops spearmint/wintergreen essential oil 5 drops lavender essential oil* 15 drops rosemary essential oil* 11 drops eucalyptus essential oil* Bowl Molds*

To Make In a small or medium bowl, mix citric acid and baking soda until combined. Once combined, add all essential oils to the dry mixture and stir until mixed together. Once mixed, spritz with water, and stir until mixture sticks together. Place mixture in molds. Let dry for a few hours or overnight, and store in airtight container.

Shundara Castion is obsessed with all things natural. Her blog is filled with informative tutorials for bath and body products. Visit it at savynaturalista.com.

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Clothesline-Fresh Linen Spray

BY MELINDA BARNETT There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh, crisp sheets that have been dried outside on the clothesline. Unfortunately, 1 TQ^M QV \PM ZIQVa 8IKQÅ K 6WZ\P_M[\ _PMZM \PQ[ Q[ VW\ IT_Ia[ XW[[QJTM 1 _IV\ML \W KWUM ]X _Q\P I NM_ NZM[P [KMV\[ \PI\ 1 KW]TL ][M WV Ua TQVMV[ _PMV \PMa Å Z[\ KWUM W]\ WN \PM LZaMZ 6W_ Ua [PMM\[ IVL XQTTW_KI[M[ IT_Ia[ [UMTT TQVM LZQML NZM[P _PMV \PMa KWUM W]\ WN \PM linen cupboard.

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You Will Need LINEN SPRAY

/ 2 cup distilled water 1 tsp. essential oil* 2 TB. vodka/rubbing alcohol Jar w/ lid Small spray bottle/Atomizer Small funnel Pipette/eye dropper Measuring cup 1

PACKAGING

Decoupage medium: ultra matte; dishwasher-safe (Plaid - Mod Podge) Patterned paper: #4500045 (Graphic 45 - Botanic Bella) Plain paper Ribbon Scissors Typewriter Vintage paper

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To Make

PACKAGING

LINEN SPRAY

Cut a piece of patterned paper large enough to wrap around the spray vial. Adhere paper to vial using dishwasher-safe decoupage medium (this type tends to adhere well to glass). Using a typewriter, type the names of your linen spray onto vintage paper.

Tear words out and adhere them to the patterned paper using matte decoupage medium. Seal the paper with a coat of matte decoupage medium. Finish by tying a ribbon around the vial.

ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS (PER VIAL)

Note

Mix all the ingredients, with the exception of the essential oils (that way you can make more than one kind of spray for each batch), in a jar. Shake well. Fill the spray bottles/atomizers using a small funnel, and then add the essential oils using the recipes below.

If you are only making one kind of linen spray, you can simply add 1 teaspoon of your chosen essential oil blend.

Valencia orange: 7 drops Lavender: 7 drops Vicks Formula: 4 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops peppermint, 1 drop rosemary

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x Be sure to shake the bottle before each use, as the ingredients will tend to separate.

Melinda Barnett lives in Stanwood, Washington, with her husband, horses, dogs, and guinea pigs. More of her work can be seen at beesonpie.blogspot.com.

She welcomes email at melinda.erickson@hotmail.com.

Kaitlin Mendoza

Formerly Somerset Holidays & Celebrations, our most festive title is getting a fresh new look. A Somerset Holiday: Easy Ideas for Gift-Giving & Decor puts a rustic-chic spin on the holidays by offering fun and simple ideas for handmade gifts.

Four R Designs

What’s inside: ƌɄ Cherished family traditions and creative rituals that will warm your heart

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ƌɄ Clever ways to make the most of a single material, like kraft paper and muslin ƌɄ Quick wrapping ideas ƌɄ Creative ways to add semi-homemade touches ƌɄ How to expertly personalize store-bought goods ƌɄ Gift baskets and altered glass bulbs ƌɄ Advent calendars and custom printable labels

Alyssa Wine

ƌɄ Unique color palettes to infuse into your holiday decor ƌɄ Eye-catching infographics ƌɄ 10 Takes on Tags

Now Available Reena Dutson

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This completely revamped edition has everything you need to make the season merry and bright.

Volume 10 is now available on newsstands. Look inside this issue, and reserve your copies by visiting stampington.com/a-somerset-holiday or by calling 1-877-782-6737 for only $14.99 + S&H.

How Much

? g n i s U e b I d l u Sho Did you know that a little goes a long way as far as beauty products are concerned? If you seem to be constantly heading to the drugstore, you are probably using too much product. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the lowdown on how much you should be using, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used common edibles for an easy way to illustrate amounts.

Face Cleanser

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Eye Cream

1 Pump

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Handcream

1 Pump

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1 Hazelnut

Moisturizer

1 Almond

Exfoliator

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Beeswax Herbal Healing Salve

BY K AYLA H AUPT

Herbalism was something that I never thought I could actually do. My slight fear of not truly knowing what I was doing and my small horizon of knowledge on herbs left me feeling inadequate enough to try any remedies aside from the realm of herbal teas. Teas I could do, but tinctures? I am still frightened by them! Then I came across the art of making herbal salves. <PMZM IZM UIVa LQ‫ ٺ‬MZMV\ [IT^M ZMKQXM[ W]\ \PMZM IVL \PM UIRWZQ\a WN \PMU aim to heal. After much research, I discovered that with a few natural ingredients, herbal salves were not only achievable to a novice herbalist but easy to make as well!

This healing salve uses beeswax, coconut oil, your choice of healing PMZJ[ PWVMa IVL M[[MV\QIT WQT <PM[M QVOZMLQMV\[ UISM ]X I _WVLMZN]T combination of calming constituents and work wonders for the skin! Use this [IT^M \W PMIT UQVWZ J]ZV[ K]\[ IVL [KZIXM[ *M IL^Q[ML" 1N aW] LW PI^M I UIRWZ IJZI[Q^M QVR]Za XTMI[M [MMS UMLQKIT PMTX JMNWZM ][QVO \PQ[ ZMKQXM T

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You Will Need

/ 2 cup olive oil/carrier oil / 2 cup coconut oil 1 / 2 cup healing herbs such as lavender, chamomile & comfrey* (you could also use jasmine, calendula, plantain leaves, or St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wort) Jar w/ lid (optional) 1 1

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Double boiler (optional) Bowl Cheesecloth/Coffee filter/Flour sack towel 4 TB. beeswax* 2 tsp. honey Lavender essential oil* Popsicle stick

To Make

To begin, you need to infuse your oils. This can be done a couple of ways. If you want to infuse more of the herbs’ healing properties, I suggest using the long method. To infuse herbs over time, place the herbs in a jar with a lid and cover with grapeseed and coconut oil. Let them sit in a dark area for two to three weeks, shaking them daily. If you would like to go about the quick way of infusing them, as I did, heat and stir the oil mixture and mixed herbs in a double boiler set over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring often. After the oil has infused, strain into a [UITT JW_T W^MZ KPMM[MKTW\P WZ I KW‫ ٺ‬MM Å T\MZ 1 ][ML I Æ W]Z [IKS towel and it strained like a charm.

To begin assembling the salve, rinse out the pot your were heating your herbs in, as you are likely to have some herb bits still sticking to the sides. Pour your infused oil back into the pot, put the pot in the double boiler, and heat on low. Add in the beeswax, stirring constantly until completely melted and mixed thoroughly.

Here is the tricky part, which is not all that tricky: You just have to make sure you are working quickly! Pour the wax and oil mixture into the container in which you would like to store your salve (a tin, mason jar, or other small container with a lid).

Add a few drops of essential oil and 2 teaspoons of honey. Stir these ingredients in thoroughly. The salve will begin to set up in minutes, but continue to stir. (I suggest using a wooden popsicle stick, as the salve will cling to whatever you use to stir it.) If you like, you could place the salve in the freezer for about 10 minutes, stirring every minute or so.

When it is set up, it should look creamy and slightly yellow, and it should smell amazing!

Kayla Haupt is a fiber artist and single stay-at-home mother to her young son, Theodore. The two live together in rural Iowa, in one of the largest Amish communities in the United States, alongside her parents and various family members. She spends most of her days tending to her herb garden, searching for wildflowers in Amish country, reading “Outlander,” and sipping on cranberry juice. Kayla hopes to instill the idea of the simple life, creativity, and nature in her young son while focusing on her newly growing business.

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Girls' Night

SOA P - M A K I N G PA RT Y

BY SAR AH D O N AW ERTH FO R THE SH O PPE AT SOM ERSET My gal pals and I threw an amazing tie-dyeing party a few weeks ago and we’ve been itching to get together ever since for another crafting party. It’s a time to hang out, chat about life, and make something new.

For our next soirée, I was thinking that a soapmaking party could be the perfect chance to stretch our creative muscles. Each of us can create a customized soap to take home, with different scent combinations and dried herb mixtures.

This party idea can be created with your own supplies, or you can purchase the Girl’s Night Soap Making Party Kit at The Shoppe At Somerset. T

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You Will Need Bowl Dried herbs for exfoliant Essential oils Glassine bags Plastic utensil/Straw Ribbon Rubbing alcohol/Vodka Soap base Soap cutter Soap molds/Tart Tins Spray bottle

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To Make Cut soap base into small pieces and microwave for 30-second increments until soap base is entirely melted. Each partygoer will need their own soap mold to use. For this party, we used tart tins as our soap molds. Spritz them with vodka or rubbing alcohol before pouring the soap base so the soaps release easily from the molds. T

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Pour soap base into each tart tin and add a few drops of essential oils until desired scent is achieved. Use a plastic utensil or paper straw to mix the essential oils into the mixture. For the pictured party, we used sweet orange and lavender essential oils.

Sprinkle the tops with dried herbs, like lavender and dried orange peel, to add some exfoliant, or stir these ingredients into the soaps. Allow each soap to set for 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20 minutes in the fridge WVKM Ă&#x2026;VQ[PML All supplies shown here are available individually or as a kit. You can purchase them at stampington.com/the-shoppe-at-somerset.

The invitations featured in this article are available as a free printable.

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Herbal

Yoga Mat Spray

BY MOUNTAIN R OSE HER BS

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When I lived in Culver City, California, I had a free membership to a small yoga studio, which was a lovely perk of working in the neighborhood. This precious little studio had just a few teachers who knew each student personally, and my practice there was guided through many special moments.

6W\ WVTa _I[ \PQ[ [\]LQW Å TTML _Q\P XMWXTM _PW _MZM kind, open, and understanding of the journey, but they also curated the front room with the most incredible handmade, earth-conscious products. They sold beautiful pink-rose amethysts to ground and bring love to your life, sustainably crafted yoga wearables, and wonderful bottles of all-natural yoga mat cleaner that I fell in love with despite its price.

That bottle of organic witch hazel mixed with organic essential oils worked incredibly well. Cleansing my mat with this spritz of aromatherapy became part of my practice.

Unrolling my mat and inhaling the fresh scent brought me back to where I was when I left the studio — a moment of peace, clarity, and joy.

Little did I know at the time, but a yoga mat spray like \PQ[ Q[ M‫ ٺ‬WZ\TM[[ \W UISM ) JQ\ WN ZM[MIZKP IVL NWTTW_QVO Ua nose quickly led to my very own personalized recipe! While you should exercise caution when working with essential oils, especially when applying them to surfaces, you can easily make a spray that cleanses and brightens your yoga mat after your daily practice.

You Will Need Organic witch hazel Organic thyme leaves 6 drops organic clary sage essential oil 6 drops organic grapefruit essential oil* 12 drops organic geranium essential oil Jar: 8-oz.

Strainer Spray bottle: 4-oz.

To Make Fill an 8-ounce glass jar half full with dried thyme leafs, cover with witch hazel extract, and infuse for two to three days.

Strain the thyme infusion and pour liquid into a 4-ounce glass or plastic spray bottle. Carefully add drops of the essential oils. Shake well before each use, and spray liberally on your mat after each practice. Feel free to give it a wipe with a dry cloth if needed.

Visit mountainroseherbs.com for all of your homemade bath and body supplies.

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BY KAYLA H AUPT

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You Wil Need

Bowl Mason jars Measuring cups Muslin cloth bags/Muslin scraps Paper (for labels) Twine (optional)

RENEW + REHYDRATE

/ 3 cup Dead Sea salt* / 3 cup Epsom salt* 1 / 2 cup dried lavender* 1 / 2 cup dried rose hips, crushed* 5–10 drops lavender/rose essential oil* 1 1

CALM + SOOTHE

/ 4 cup dried milk / 4 cup organic oats 1 / 3 cup Epsom salt* 1 / 3 cup Dead Sea salt* 1 / 2 cup dried lavender* 1 / 2 cup dried chamomile* 5–10 drops lavender essential oil* 1 TB. coconut oil 1 1

RELAX + REVIVE

/ 2 cup dried milk / 2 cup organic oats 1 / 2 cup dried lavender* 1 / 2 cup dried jasmine 1 / 2 cup dried spearmint 5–10 drops lavender/jasmine/ spearmint essential oil* 1 1

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To Make

Mix ingredients gently but thoroughly and then scoop them into mason jars. Label each jar with the ingredients you used, their properties, and the date you made them.

These bath teas can last for up to six months. You can purchase muslin bags to use as your “tea bags,” but you can also cut muslin fabric into squares and tie them closed with twine. When you are ready to test them out, place the tea bag into your bath and leave it until you are ready to get out. Dump your herbs into the trash or compost, and reuse your muslin bag.

RENEW + UPLIFT

This bath tea has a perfect combination of ingredients to ease your worried mind and renew your skin.

Lavender carries properties to ease depression and ease the mind. Rose hips help to regenerate new skin cells and can rehydrate to keep moisture in. Add Epsom salts to relieve sore muscles and aid in stress relief. Sea salt helps reduce water retention, increases circulation, and relaxes the muscles.

CALM + SOOTHE

This milk bath is heavenly! Lavender and chamomile work to soothe the mind and muscles. The skin-softening and moisturizing milk, oats, and coconut oil make for the perfect combination. Use this bath before bed to have a pleasant night’s sleep or to banish stress!

RELAX + REVIVE

This gentle bath is excellent for children, as spearmint acts as a much gentler herb than peppermint and contains less menthol. Spearmint helps to relax the body and cool it down by reducing your body temperature. Adding jasmine helps to increase your feelings of happiness and optimism, and enables deep breathing to soothe your worries. Revive your skin with jasmine’s effect on increasing skin elasticity. This is perfect for a morning bath to start your day! T

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Kayla Haupt is a fiber artist and single stay-at-home mother to her young son, Theodore. The two live together in rural Iowa, in one of the largest Amish communities in the United States, alongside her parents and various family members. She spends most of her days tending to her herb garden, searching for wildflowers in Amish country, reading â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outlander,â&#x20AC;? and sipping on cranberry juice. Kayla hopes to instill the idea of the simple life, creativity, and nature in her young son while focusing on her newly growing business.

To learn more about her and follow along with her daily life, visit her blog at underatinroof.com and follow her on Instagram (@underatinroof, @kayhaupt).

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ä%, (h ( h with honey, let sit for an hour, and then rinse off.

BASIL LEAVES Place basil leaves in warm water for 20 minutes. Dip a cotton ball into the tincture and apply to face.

LEMON ä Dip a cotton swab in lemon juice (be sure to use freshly squeezed) and place on the affected area.

ä hä â Wrap an ice cube in a clean cloth and place on the affected area for a few minutes.

* Results may vary.

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P E P P E R M I N T H OT CO COA

Melt & Pour Soap

BY MELINDA BARNETT

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Every year my husband’s family does a holiday gift exchange. It’s a little like a white elephant exchange, but the gifts are supposed to be things that would be appropriate for anyone. For aMIZ[ 1 [\Z]OOTML _Q\P Q\ -^MZaWVM QV PQ[ NIUQTa Q[ [W LQ‫ ٺ‬MZMV\ IVL Q\ [MMU[ TQSM \PM ^MZa \PQVO that might make one person happy would make another one feel sad and cheated. A few years ago I realized that everyone uses soap, and handmade soap is always most appreciated. The real trick has always been coming up with recipes that are neither particularly masculine nor feminine, are mildly scented while still being interesting, and won’t trigger anyone’s allergies or sensitivities. This year I am making hot cocoa peppermint melt-and-pour soap. Now the exchanges are fun because everyone actually enjoys my gifts.

This bar is refreshing and it’s perfect for gift giving or adding to a stocking. I’ve started keeping a bar of this particular soap in my kitchen because it has such a fresh, lovely scent.

Like all melt-and-pour soaps, it’s really easy to make, and, with the addition of a strip of freezer paper and a small scrap of cocoa-colored trim, it’s pretty enough to give unwrapped!

For the packaging, I found that the best adhesive to use on freezer paper is decoupage medium formulated for fabric. It’s a little thicker than most glues and tends to stay put while it dries. T

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1 lb. melt & pour base: shea butter* 2 tsp. hot cocoa fragrance oil (Brambleberry) 1 tsp. peppermint essential oil* 1 tsp. cocoa powder Bowl: microwave-safe w/ pour spout Knife Soap Soap cutter: wavy* Soap mold* Spoon

PACKAGING

Decoupage medium: fabric (Plaid - Mod Podge) Freezer paper Paintbrush Scissors Trim/Lace

Ñ · ; b Cut the soap base into ½-inch cubes with a knife and put into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for one minute, and then resume microwaving in 10-second increments until the base is completely melted. Add the fragrance and essential oils, and stir. Carefully sift the cocoa powder into the base, breaking up any lumps as you go. Stir until all the cocoa is completely blended. Pour into soap mold. Allow mixture to cool. Cut with soap cutter. For a lighter- or darker-colored bar, you can adjust the amount of cocoa.

PACKAGING

Cut a strip of freezer paper to fit each bar of soap. Wrap the ends around and adhere with decoupage medium, applying it with a paintbrush. Cut a strip of decorative trim to go around each bar and adhere the back of the strip to the freezer paper in the same manner.

Notes

x A plain white or goat milk base will also work beautifully for this recipe. x For a less minty cocoa bar, cut the amount of peppermint essential oil in half, or increase the cocoa fragrance oil to 1 tablespoon and omit the mint altogether. x Keep in mind that if you add too much cocoa, the bar may stain towels and washcloths.

Melinda Barnett lives in Stanwood, Washington, with her husband, horses, dogs, and guinea pigs. More of her work can be seen at beesonpie.blogspot.com.

She welcomes email at melinda.erickson@hotmail.com.

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6 Tips for the

Perfect Bath Kick Everyone Out of the House

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Log Off

Put your cell phone on mute. Better yet, leave it in another room. We spend so much of our time on our phones; use this as an opportunity to completely disconnect for an hour.

Turn on Some Tunes

Find a playlist that consists of relaxing spa sounds. Turn it up, but not too high.

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Pour Yourself a Drink

Bring a glass of something refreshing with you into the tub — wine, iced tea, infused fruit water — whatever you enjoy most.

Light Some Candles

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Add Some Bubbles or a Bomb

There are so many great choices of things you can add to your bath water to make it feel luxurious. Find a delicious-smelling bath bomb or bubble bath to add to your water for instant relaxation.

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Shelter or e Soul: CR EATIN G SACRED SPACE AT HOME W ITH PLANTS, FLOWERS , ES S ENTIAL OILS & SMUD GE B UNDLES

BY AGATH A NOVEILLE , AS SO CIATE EDU CATO R AT THE HERBAL ACADEMY What is home? Is home where we hang our hats, or is it where our hearts are? In many ways, our homes are both â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as an emotional and spiritual refuge, a home provides shelter for so much more than our bodies. So often, though, we focus on the physical shelter aspect of our homes, keeping them clean and in good repair, and the emotional and spiritual upkeep fall by the wayside. Fortunately, we have an ally for this important tending work in plants. With their beauty and variety, plants can inspire and soothe the soul, bless our homes, and help us create an extraordinary kind of emotional and spiritual refuge from the outside world. T

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C ANDY CANE

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BY B ETTER SHEA BUTTER

-^MZ _WVLMZML _PI\ I KIVLa KIVM _W]TL JM TQSM QV TW\QWV NWZU' 1\¼[ MI[a \W Å VL W]\ <PQ[ luxurious body butter smells just like the holidays, plus its soft, creamy consistency and nutrientrich ingredients make it a joy to use.

You Will Need 2 1 / 2 oz. shea butter 1 oz. coconut oil 0.7 oz. jojoba oil 0.7 oz. argan oil 20 drops peppermint essential oil 20 drops vanilla essential oil Double boiler Electric mixer

To Make Using a double boiler, gently melt the shea butter and coconut oil, stirring frequently. When almost KWUXTM\MTa UMT\ML ILL \PM RWRWJI IVL IZOIV WQT [\QZ _MTT IVL \ISM W‫\ ٺ‬PM PMI\ ;M\ Q\ I[QLM NWZ about two hours or until your oils reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Now add the peppermint and vanilla oils. Adding essential oils to a hot mixture will “kill” the essence, which explains why you have to add so much to your recipes. Let the oils sit outside of the fridge for another two hours, or until you can see a trace in the butters when you stir.

Whip the mixture with an electric mixer, for two to three minutes. Put it in the fridge for 12–24 PW]Z[ <ISM Q\ W]\ WN \PM NZQLOM IVL TM\ Q\ [Q\ NWZ IJW]\ \_W PW]Z[ 6W_ _PQX WVM UWZM \QUM ¸ \PQ[ is the moment of truth, when your body butter is amazingly whipped, will stay whipped, and will not turn hard again.

Note x You will only be able to find “vanilla in jojoba;” 100% pure vanilla essential oil is not available.

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Sanitizer Spray

BY LIA GRIFFITH

I have always loved making my own natural beauty products. Doing so allows me to customize them to my exact needs and preferences. In the past I have played around with making my own deodorant, lotion, and lip balm. This summer, I decided to give homemade hand sanitizer a try.

This hand sanitizer is particularly great because it is all-natural, making it totally safe for kids of any age!

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When you are making your hand sanitizer, you can choose to use ethyl alcohol or witch hazel. You should JM IJTM \W Å VL MIKP WN \PM[M QVOZMLQMV\[ I\ aW]Z TWKIT pharmacy. Just make sure that you are using ethyl alcohol rather than isopropyl alcohol! Isopropyl alcohol (standard rubbing alcohol) is too astringent and dries out the skin.

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You Will Need

1 TB. ethyl alcohol/witch hazel 2 tsp. vitamin E oil 2 tsp. aloe vera gel 10–12 drops essential oils Filtered water Cup w/ spout Spray bottle Label paper: full sheet (optional)

To Make

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Tart & Sweet

C R A N BE R R Y CI NNA M O N S CRUB

BY CHRISTEN HAMMONS One of my favorite gifts to give coworkers or friends around the holidays is a nice sugar scrub. They’re simple to make while also giving the recipient an invitation to take some time to pamper themselves. Who doesn’t need a long, luxurious bath after the hustle and bustle of the most wonderful time of the year?

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You Will Need / 2 cup cranberries / 2 cup coconut oil 4 drops cinnamon essential oil 1 / 2 cup sugar Jars: 4-oz. (4) Blender/Mortarand-pestle 1 1

To Make Use a blender or mortar-andpestle to puree fresh cranberries.

Combine the cranberries, coconut oil, cinnamon oil, and sugar in a bowl, and mix well.

I found it helpful to melt the coconut oil just a bit before adding it to the bowl. Add the mixture to mason jars, and seal.

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Simple 2-Ingredient

Makeup Setting Spray

BY CHRISTEN H AM MON S

The last thing I do before leaving the house in the morning is give my face a generous spritz of makeup setting spray. It leaves my skin looking smoother while ensuring my makeup will stay in place all day. The problem is I go through it fairly quickly and it can be expensive to replace. I was shocked to learn just how easy and inexpensive it is to make. While this DIY version may not hold up quite as well as my favorite luxury brand, it still works great and I love using it for my everyday routine while saving my â&#x20AC;&#x153;fancyâ&#x20AC;? spray for special occasions. T

You Will Need

4 tsp. vegetable glycerin Distilled water Spray bottle: 2-oz.

Essential oils (optional)

To Make

Measure vegetable glycerin and pour into spray bottle. Fill the remainder of the spray bottle with distilled water. Shake vigorously to combine the two ingredients. They will turn clear once the mixture is thoroughly combined.

Note

x Avoid using citrus essential oils, as they attract UV rays and can lead to a sunburn or sun damage.

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Honey Oatmeal

SOAP

BY KRIS SWAIN

Making soap can sound so intimidating, can’t it? I promise you this is a super easy craft you can make with some ingredients in your kitchen. Did I mention that it’s easy? Really, it is.

These Honey Oatmeal Soaps are a great home craft that anyone can do. This is also a great slumber party/spa idea. The teens can make pretty soaps that will be ready to take home in the morning!

You Will Need

2 TB. + 1 tsp. quick oats 1 / 2 lb. goat milk soap* 2 TB. honey Bowl Coffee/Spice grinder

Colorant: red; yellow (optional) Measuring cup Plastic spoon Soap cutter* Soap mold*

To Make =[M I KW‫ ٺ‬MM WZ [XQKM OZQVLMZ \W OZQVL \PM Y]QKS WI\[ QV\W I Å VM XW_LMZ +]\ [WIX base into small cubes and place in a measuring cup. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring with a plastic spoon after each one. If your house is warm, it should take a little over a minute to fully melt. Overheating will cause the soap to bubble, so be sure to watch carefully. Remove from the microwave and stir in honey and oats. If you wish to add colorants, use 6 drops of yellow and 2 drops of red to make a pale yellow color. ;XZQVSTM I JQ\ WN _PWTM WI\ Æ ISM[ QV\W \PM UWTL 8W]Z \PM [WIX UQ`\]ZM QV\W \PM molds, nearly to the top. If you run out, just repeat the previous steps. Do not move the soap mold once you have poured the soap. If you need to, place the molds on a tray before beginning so you can move them later on. Allow the soap to set for at least 20 minutes. Then place in a cool spot to dry for several hours.

Remove your soap from the molds. I like to place the soap on a couple of sheets of paper to dry it out a bit. This is something I also do with regular bar soap — it makes the room smell nice and helps them last longer. Three to four days is a good amount of drying time.

Did You Know?

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Orange Cinnamon

BATH BOMBS

BY B ETTER SHEA BUTTER

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1 cup baking soda 3 / 4 cup arrowroot powder 1 / 2 cup citric acid 1 / 2 cup Epsom salt* 35 drops sweet orange essential oil* 5 drops cinnamon essential oil* Orange rind, grated Bath bomb molds Bowl Food coloring: red (optional) Sifter Spray bottle filled w/ water

To Make

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x If you want to see a hint of color, add a few drops of red food coloring to your spray bottle. x Use one or two fizzy bombs for a relaxing bath.

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BY SAR AH HAUS ER

I have a tendency to start a hobby for a few months, buy all the gear and supplies needed, and then abandon it a few months later. Soap-making, though, has been one that’s stuck.

Homemade cold-process soap is gentle on my skin and doesn’t dry me out like many commercially made alternatives. )VL QN aW] LMKQLM \W OM\ QV\W [WIX UISQVO aW]¼TT ÅVL aW] KIV make a batch for a fraction of the price of what’s for sale at Whole Foods or other stores selling natural body products.

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bit.ly/1zqN5Xi for a thorough tutorial.

Add 2 ounces lemon essential oil and 1 ounce basil essential oil right before the mixture reaches trace.

Remember to let your soaps cure for four to six weeks before using or gifting!

Sarah Hauser is a wife and mother of twins. She loves Jesus, whiskey cocktails, and sharing all things food and family. Visit her online at thehomemadehaus.com.

BASE OILS

14 oz. shea butter 13 oz. coconut oil 8 oz. olive oil 3 oz. jojoba oil 2 1 / 2 oz. avocado oil 1 oz. beeswax*

LYE SOLUTION 14 oz. water 5 1 / 2 oz. lye

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Made-to- Order Personalization

BY NATA LIE CASC ELLA

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In August 2016, I opened Nuworld Botanicals Aromatherapy and Raw Skincare Bar concept store. The store is located at 84 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville, Ontario. The new shop features my retail bath and body brand Aromatherapy Personals™ (a line of remedies based on the traditional XZQVKQXTM[ WN IZWUI\PMZIXa IVL W‫ٺ‬MZ[ K][\WUMZ[ \PM ]VQY]M opportunity to custom-craft their own natural skincare treatments. In addition, the shop also serves as our lab to test new products and host DIY workshops and blending parties.

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globe, sourced from ethical and organic growers and distillers: cold-pressed organic carrier oils, wild-harvested butters, botanical and fruit extracts, essential oils, mineral clays, mineral [IT\[ IVL ÆWZIT _I\MZ[ At the heart of the shop is The Blending Bar. Customers can come in and craft a custom botanical treatment: masks, bath soaks, scrubs, and face and body oils. Products are tailored to []Q\ \PM K][\WUMZ¼[ ]VQY]M [SQVKIZM VMML[ ][QVO W]Z NZM[P ZI_ ingredients and organic line of therapeutic-grade essential oils.

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The clay mask experience bar is stocked with 10 types of mineral clays and over 30 potent powder extracts that you

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To ensure freshness, we obtain all of our raw materials in small batches and bottle as needed in glass apothecary jars. The back bar is lined with a row of small-batch bottles of 100 percent cold-pressed organic carrier WQT[ [\MIU LQ[\QTTML ÆWZIT _I\MZ[ IVL NZM[PTa whipped cold-pressed balms and scrubs that IZM UILM _MMSTa ?M IT[W W‫ٺ‬MZ I .ZM[P :MÅTT XZWOZIU _PMZM aW] KIV KWUM QV IVL ZMÅTT aW]Z empty bottles and receive a discount (helping us reduce waste together). <PQ[ Q[ I ^MZa LQ‫ٺ‬MZMV\ ZM\IQT M`XMZQMVKM from what customers are used to, and we’re M`KQ\ML IJW]\ \PI\ .]\]ZM XTIV[ QVKT]LM ZWTTQVO out free-standing Nuworld Botanicals locations IVL \MIUQVO ]X _Q\P ZM\IQT XIZ\VMZ[ \W M`XIVL The Blending Bar store-within-a-store concept.

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’Tis the Season for Gift-Making …

ESSENTIAL OILS 25 FLAVORS AVAILABLE

CLEAR GLASS JAR WITH WOODEN SPOON

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Bath & Body Kits Everything you need to recreate favorite bath and body projects — from start to finish.

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GIRL'S NIGHT SOAP MAKING PARTY KIT

L i p B al m APPLE CI NNA MON

BY CHRISTEN HA MMONS

It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with lip balm. My purse is full of tubes and tins, my desk always has a few tucked away, and no matter how many times I tell myself I won’t buy any more, I always seem to. After seeing several recipes online for making your own, I really wanted to give it a try. I was so surprised by how easy it was that I instantly started thinking of ways to tweak some of the recipes I found. I think I know what all my gal pals are getting this year for Christmas! T

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You Will Need

/ 4 cup grapeseed oil 4 apple cinnamon tea bags 1 / 8 tsp. vanilla extract 1 / 2 tsp. granulated sugar 2 TB. beeswax pellets* Small pan Glass measuring cup Art stickers: Mono Rounds #1 (Rae Missigman)* Book text Glue stick Tins w/ screwtop lid: 1-oz.

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To Make

Fill a small pan halfway with water. Place on stove or hotplate on medium heat. Place glass measuring cup in the pan. Add oil, tea, vanilla extract, and sugar to the measuring cup, and steep for 30 minutes. Carefully remove the tea bags, squeezing out the excess water. Add beeswax pellets to the measuring cup and slowly melt, stirring occasionally. Once the wax has melted, pour carefully into the tins. Allow to set W^MZVQOP\ <PQ[ ZMKQXM[ UISM[ MVW]OP \W Ã&#x2026; TT \_W W]VKM \QV[ Once everything has set, screw the lids onto the tins. Add a sticker to the lid as well as a touch of vintage text.

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A Touch of Paper

BY CHRISTEN HAMMONS

I never really thought much about how I wrapped gifts until I began working at Stampington & Company. I was quick to throw presents in gift bags or boxes and that was about it. Once I began working here, I took note of some of the artwork submissions we received and how much care went into the way they were wrapped and presented to us.

Submission letters had a touch of fabric stitched to them. An envelope was sealed with a simple strip of decorative tape.

Those little touches took something so ordinary and really elevated them to the next level.

After purchasing a couple containers of bath salts (I can’t make everything all the time!), I decided to give some to my UWU [W 1 Å TTML I KW]XTM IUJMZ RIZ[ NWZ PMZ 1 _IV\ML \W Å VL I _Ia \W LZM[[ \PMU ]X R][\ I TQ\\TM 1 LMKQLML I [QUXTM XIXMZ JIVL IVL [WUM \_QVM _W]TL LW \PM \ZQKS 1\ \WWS R][\ I KW]XTM minutes but made the gift extra special. This would also be a great way to wrap a candle!

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T H E WO N D E RS

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Witch Hazel PREV E N T RA ZOR B U RN

Dab on recently shaved areas to prevent razor burn and ingrown hairs.

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Apply a bit of witch hazel to the affected area for instant relief.

S WO L L E N E Y E S

T R E AT A C N E

Dab a little on cotton balls and place on tired eyes for 10 minutes.

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Gently dab on burns to help reduce pain and prevent peeling.

(Note: For serious burns, see a doctor.)

Apply with a clean cotton ball (up to several times a day) anywhere you see breakouts.

Pour into a spray bottle and spritz on your scalp before showering.

Wash out completely.

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F I G H T S I G N S o f AG I N G Apply to discolored skin and old acne marks to help fade their apperance.

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Simply Elegant

WRAPPED SOAP

BY CHRISTEN HAMMONS

During the holidays I like to keep artisan soap on hand in case I need a last-minute gift for anyone. They make a great hostess gift and are also perfect for just about anyone. To make them a touch more special, I like to put a unique touch on wrapping them. Sometimes Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tuck them in a vintage hankie or wrap a bar in handmade paper.

This time I took a different route, putting my vintage doily collection to use.

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To Make

Wrap your bar of soap in a doily. You can tuck the edges of the doily in with a bit of tape or leave them hanging. Tie with a length of velvet ribbon.

Christen Hammons is editor-in-chief of Willow and Sage.

She lives in Orange County, California, with her husband, two cats, one chicken, and a scruffy pup.

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E ential Oil Solid Perfume

BY MELINDA BARNETT

After reading the label on my favorite perfume box, I decided it was time to toss it out and make my own perfume recipes. I literally did months of research, but here’s the short version. In general, a well-balanced perfume will have three notes: a top note, a middle note, and a base note. The top note is often used as the “selling point” of a perfume, because it is the fragrance \PI\ PQ\[ aW]Z VW[M Å Z[\ <PM [IL \PQVO IJW]\ \WX VW\M[ Q[ \PI\ they don’t stick around very long and dissipate quickly. The middle note of a perfume is said to be the heart of the perfume, and normally makes up the largest percentage of the mix. The middle note is the second to dissipate. The bottom note is the longest lasting of the three, and will stick around long after the other two have left the scene, so it’s very important to choose a bottom note you really like. Sounds easy, right? Well, here’s where it gets complicated.

Doing research for solid perfumes, I discovered that none of the information out there is consistent. I love jasmine and wanted to use it in one of my recipes. Some sites list it as a top note, while others say it’s a middle note, and still others say it’s a base note. I also love ylang-ylang and found it listed as both a middle note and a base note. I came to the conclusion that perfume making is truly an art rather than a science, and scents are very, very personal. That said, I am sharing my recipes here, but it’s also easy to make your own scents. One-note perfumes can be lovely too, particularly lavender or vanilla. <PM[M IZM ITT TQOP\ NZM[P Æ WZIT KQ\Z][ [KMV\[ JMKI][M \PI\¼[ what I like. I formulated them by opening the vials of essential WQT IVL [UMTTQVO \PMU \WOM\PMZ *MKI][M 1 LQL VW\ Å VL I LMMX JI[M VW\M \PI\ 1 TQSML _Q\P \PM TQOP\ Æ WZIT IVL KQ\Z][ VW\M[ 1 went with ylang-ylang for the base. Because ylang-ylang is more in the lower to middle range, these are not overly long-lasting [KMV\[ J]\ \W UM \PMa IZM XMZNMK\ 1N aW] LWV¼\ TQSM I TQOP\ Æ WZIT citrus scent, I would encourage you to go to a place where you can smell essential oils together and make your own blend using the basic recipe below. Because perfume is an art rather than a science, there are no wrong answers, and experimentation is half \PM N]V After settling on my essential oil blends, I moved on to the form the perfume would take. I loved the idea of wearing a solid perfume around my neck in a locket so I could refresh it throughout the day. While doing my research about solid perfume suspension mediums, I came upon an interesting fact: Beeswax, one of the main ingredients in a solid perfume, has

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1 TB. beeswax pastilles* 1 1 / 2 TB. sweet almond oil 25–30 drops essential oil* Melting pot/Double boiler Pipettes/Droppers (1 per oil) Lockets/Slide tins Spoon/Craft stick Glass measuring cup w/ pour spout Measuring spoon

PACKAGING

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MOONLIGHT JASMINE

15 drops ylang-ylang* 8 drops Litsea Cubeba 5 drops jasmine absolute*

ENGLISH ROSE

15 drops ylang-ylang* 8 drops Valencia orange 5 drops rose absolute*

EN PROVENCE

15 drops ylang-ylang* 6 drops lemon* 6 drops lavender*

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Paint the lids of the tins with chalk paint. Allow to dry.

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Cut the sage leaves into strips. Measure all the ingredients into a plastic bag and shake until blended. Use a funnel to fill the vials.

PACKAGING

Use plain paper to make a template for the label. Using your template, cut out pieces of green and kraft paper. Adhere the tissue paper onto the brown kraft paper using ultra-matte decoupage medium. Adhere the brown paper to the vial using dishwasher-safe decoupage medium. Use a typewriter to type the name of the salt soak onto a piece of vintage paper. Carefully tear out the label strips. Adhere them to the tissue paper with ultra matte decoupage medium, leaving room for a piece of ribbon at the top. Wrap a piece of ribbon around the top of the vial twice, and adhere it in place with a few drops of stronghold adhesive.

Cut one long piece of twine and one piece of gold embroidery floss for each vial. String a flower bead onto each strand of gold embroidery floss. Wrap and tie one string and one thread around the top of each bottle. Adjust the placement of the flower bead.

Use a toothpick to put a dot of stronghold adhesive onto the back of the flower bead and allow it to dry facedown overnight.

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Sweet Dreams N O - S EW LAV ENDER SACHETS

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Button Dried lavender: buds; sprigs* Fabric Foam brush Gel medium: matte (Golden)* Gesso: (Golden)* Inkpad: Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko - Memento)* Needle & thread Paper pocket Ribbon Rubber stamps: (Stampington & Company); (Character Constructions)* Sari ribbon: torn Scissors Tag: recycled

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To Make SACHETS

Cut fabric to required size for each individual sachet. For the trio of sachets, cut to a uniform size. Ensure seam allowance for three sides where edges will be folded over to close the pocket.

Create a pocket by folding fabric on the vertical, applying gel medium to the edge, and folding over to close this side of the pocket. Leave for a moment to dry. Repeat for the bottom edge.

It might help to make a small snip into the fabric at either side before commencing with folding. Stamp front of pocket. Fill the XWKSM\ _Q\P TI^MVLMZ J]L[ \ISQVO KIZM VW\ \W W^MZĂ&#x2026; TT 4MI^M IV allowance for the top edge to be folded over, once again applying gel medium to secure.

To create the stand-alone sachet, follow the above instructions and embellish with a button stitched to ribbon.

Adhere to sachet, embellishing with a lavender sprig.

PRESENTATION SACHET TRIO

Bundle a trio of sachets on top of each other. Apply gesso to recycled cardboard tag and stamp lavender label. Attach tag to sari ribbon and wrap around bundle. Tuck lavender sprig behind ribbon.

SACHET WITH PAPER POCKET

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Lynne Moncrieff lives in Perth, Scotland. She creates stamped art and beyond for several stamp/craft companies, amongst them, Character Constructions.

Lynne is a regular contributor to Stampington & Company publications. She welcomes visitors to her blog at lynnesbowsandbelles.wordpress.com. You can also find her on Facebook (lynne.moncrieff).

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Lavender

BODY MO US S E

BY BETTER SHEA B UTTER Give something a little indulgent this season: Lavender Body Mousse. This easy-tomake mousse combines shea butter, coconut oil, almond oil, and grapeseed oil for massive amounts of nourishment and moisture. Of course, there is a little bit of fun in there, too: Pink edible glitter and sumptuous essential oils make this gift look and smell downright pretty. The scent of lavender will relax you and can even help you fall asleep _PMV aW] IZM PI^QVO LQ‫ٻ‬ K]T\QM[ LWQVO [W

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2 1 / 2 oz. unrefined shea butter 1 oz. coconut oil 0.7 oz. almond oil 0.7 oz. grapeseed oil 30 drops lavender essential oil 10 drops neroli essential oil 1 tsp. pink edible glitter Double boiler Thermometer Electric mixer

To Make

Using a double boiler, gently melt the shea butter and coconut oil, stirring frequently.

When almost completely melted, add the almond and grapeseed oils, stir well, and remove from heat.

Set this aside for about two hours or until your oils are 90 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Now add the lavender and neroli oils. Adding essential oils to a hot mixture will “kill” the essence, which explains why you have to add so much to your recipes. Let the oils sit outside of the fridge for another two hours or until you can see a trace of them in the butters when you stir.

Use an electric mixer to whip your mixture for two to three minutes. Put it in the fridge for 12–24 hours. Take it out of the fridge and let it sit for about two hours. Whip one more time. This is the moment of truth — it’s when your body butter is amazingly whipped and will stay whipped.

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For more recipes and great products, visit bettersheabutter.com.

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Peppermint & Vanilla BATH SALTS

BY B R OO K E B O CK I think everyone loves pretty bath products. In a single evening, you can easily create a whole pile of these sweet little bath salts there were inspired by Pixie Stix. Before you know it, you will have enough for everyone on your gift list. The best part is that no one but you will know just how easy they were to make! T

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BATH SALTS

1 cup Epsom salt* 10 drops essential/fragrance oil of your choice (I used a vanilla fragrance oil & peppermint oil) Food coloring (optional) Plastic spoons Mixing bowls: glass Measuring cup

PACKAGING

Cardstock Clothespins* Decorative tape* Hole punch Hot glue Inkpad: (Tsukineko - StazOn)* Paper punch: tag Paper straws: large Rubber stamps: alphabet* Scissors Tape Twine*

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Ă&#x2018;Â&#x17D;¡ ; b Measure 1 cup of Epsom salts into a bowl. Add 1 drop of food coloring (if desired) and 10 drops of fragrance or essential oil. Stir thoroughly.

To package, make a funnel that fits the size of the straw opening with a scrap of cardstock. Secure with a piece of tape. Use a dot of hot glue and pinch one end of the straw closed. Hold with a clothespin until cool. Pour a small amount of bath salt into the tube using the funnel. The straws will fill very quickly. Leave about ½ inch unfilled and glue end shut with hot glue. Pinch shut and hold with a clothespin until cool. Continue to make and fill straws.

Punch tags from cardstock and handwrite your labels.

Punch a hole in the tag and tie on with twine. To secure the bundles of straws, wrap them with colored twine and tie a bow. Add a piece of decorative tape folded over on the twine.

Snip the end and stamp with the scent name.

To use, snip or tear the ends off of the straw and pour the desired amount of bath salt into a tub of warm running water. You can vary the amount of salt you use based on your water hardness and desired bath.

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DRESSED-UP REED DIFFUSERS

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/ 4 cup light oil (I used almond) 15–20 drops essential oil* 2 TB. rubbing alcohol/vodka Glass container w/ narrow mouth* Glass measuring cup Reed sticks* 1

To Make

Add ¼ cup of light oil to a glass measuring cup. Add 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol or vodka to the measuring cup. The alcohol thins out the oils and helps them travel up the reeds.

Add 15–20 drops of your favorite essential oil. Use one of the reeds to stir the mixture and then pour into a glass container. Add the remaining reeds to the container and fan them out. To complete the look, drape a necklace or bracelet around the container. T

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E ential Oil Blends to Try 10 drops eucalyptus

+ 10 drops spearmint

6 drops grapefruit

+ 6 drops orange + 4 drops lemon + 2 drops bergamot

3 drops geranium

+ 9 drops lavender + 6 drops orange

9 drops lavender

+ 6 drops clary sage + 6 drops orange

6 drops lemongrass

+ 6 drops lavender + 6 drops eucalyptus

6 drops tangerine

+ 6 drops spearmint + 6 drops lemongrass

3 drops geranium

+ 6 drops lavender + 9 drops lime

12 drops lemon + 3 drops frankincense

+ 3 drops ylang-ylang

6 drops lavender

+ 6 drops lemon + 6 drops rosemary

6 drops lavender

+ 6 drops lemon + 6 drops peppermint

6 drops lemon

+ 6 drops lavender + 6 drops grapefruit

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Christen Hammons is editor-in-chief of Willow and Sage. She lives in Orange County, California, with her husband, two cats, one chicken, and a scruffy pup.

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Packaging Ideas There’s just something about wrapping up a gift in an extra-special way that makes the recipient feel that much more appreciated. The time and care you put into packaging speaks volumes. To give you some inspiration on ways to wrap your homemade gifts this year, we’ve gathered up some of our favorite packaging ideas we’ve shared over the years.

A Wintertime Wrap

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You Wil Need Baker’s twine Bottlebrush tree Cream crochet lace Glue Holiday flashcards Mica Miniature ornaments Resin frame

To Make

Wrap crochet lace and baker’s twine around each bar of soap. Tie embellishments like bottlebrush trees, miniature frames, and ornaments onto the soap. Tuck holiday flashcard into the lace. Brush cards with a little bit of glue and sprinkle tops of flashcards with a tiny bit of mica.

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Black Paper Packages Tied Up Wi String (originally featured in the Winter 2015 issue)

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You Wil Need Soap Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twine Black paper Fine-point marker Tape White shipping tags

To Make

The soap we purchased came in a box, so we left it in there to wrap. You can also just wrap the bars of soap with no packaging. Wrap soap as you would any other gift. Cut a length of twine and wrap it several times around the soap, and then tie on a shipping tag. You can hand-letter the type of soap that is inside, or rubber-stamp it.

Super Simple Scrubs (originally featured in the Summer 2015 issue)

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Amber jar w/ airtight lid Inkpads: green & black Jute Label Rubber stamps: alphabet

To Make

Lightly rub a green inkpad over an entire sheet of labels. Repeat with the black inkpad. Your goal is to give the labels a slightly grungy, distressed appearance. Stamp your desired word and adhere to jar.

Tie jute around the lid.

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Fabric Soap Bundles (originally featured in the Autumn 2015 issue)

You Wil Need

Burlap cord Fabric Homemade/Artisanal soap Scissors Sprig of lavender (optional)

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To Make

Cut out a square of fabric about 12 inches on each side (this size can change depending on how large the bar of soap is).

Place the soap in the center of the wrong side of the fabric.

Wrap two of the opposing corners around the soap like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wrapping a present. Gather up the other opposing corners and wrap a piece of burlap cord several times around the gathered fabric. Add a sprig of lavender or another dried herb for a natural embellishment if desired.

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Wax On: Super Simple Soap Packaging (originally featured in the Summer 2015 issue)

You Wil Need

Decorative tape Homemade soap Scissors Wax paper: unbleached

To Make

Cut a strip of wax the length and the width of the soap. Then, simply wrap the paper around the soap and secure it with a strip of decorative tape. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple but it looks great. This is a great way to use up all that decorative tape youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been stashing away.

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Salt Soak Vials

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Anvil Bath salts Charm: heart, copper Charms Cheesecloth File Hammer Jump rings: copper Metal hole punch Needle & thread Permanent marker Pliers: chain-nosed/needle-nosed Sewing needle & thread Sheet metal: copper, 24-ga.

Stamps: alphabet Steel wool: super-fine, 0000 Test tubes Twine Wax

To Make

COPPER TAGS

Cut out an oval of copper measuring a little over 1 inch wide and a little less than 1 inch tall with tin snips. Punch one hole in each side of the tag and another at the bottom right corner (for the heart) with the metal hole punch. Put the tag onto an anvil.

Stamp letters and designs into the tag, and then use the horn of the anvil (the pointy part) and a hammer to slightly curve the tag. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an anvil, try carefully bending the copper piece around a dowel. File away any rough edges, burrs, or sharp places. Darken the letters with a permanent market. Allow the marker to dry, and then polish with steel wool, leaving the darkened marks in the grooves. Attach the heart to the bottom of the tag with a jump ring and pliers.

SALT SOAK VIALS

Fill test tubes with bath salts, leaving room for stoppers. Put stoppers into the vials. Wrap the seam between the stopper and the vial with a piece of jute string. Wrap the string around the vial twice, trapping one of the ends in the seam. Tape the other end of the string onto the middle of the vial. (The string will make opening the sealed tube easy.) Melt wax in a Crockpot. Dip the corked end of the vial into the wax, rotating it as you dip. Pull it out of the wax and continue rotating it to make sure the wax covers the end of the vial evenly. It takes at least three of these dips to completely coat the end of a small vial, and about 10 dips to coat a larger one. Let the wax cool for at least 15 minutes.

Remove the tape and trim the string so there is a 1-inch piece remaining. Cut an 8" x 1" piece of gauze and tie it around the top of the vial. Attach a copper tag with a needle and thread.

Etching Made Easy (originally appeared in the Autumn 2015 issue)

You Wil Need

Amber glass jars: 9-oz.

Etching cream: (Armour Etch) Paintbrush Protective gloves Vinyl cling stencil (optional)

To Make

There are some very beautiful vinyl cling stencils made especially for etching in stores. They cling to glass surfaces and can be cleaned with water and then re-used multiple times. We recommend that beginners use these stencils to start with, as they are practically fool-proof.

Apply the stencil to your glass surface, making it sure it is firmly attached and smooth with no wrinkles. Paint a thin, even layer of etching cream onto the exposed areas of glass.

Let the cream sit for 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 minutes and then rinse jar off with clean water. I recommend leaving the stencil on while rinsing and then removing it once the glass is completely clean. Pat stencil dry.

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Get Rid of Dirt i Gardener's Soap (originally featured in the Summer 2015 issue)

You Wil Need

Bar soap Burlap Burlap bag w/ a loose weave (optional) Jute Needle & thread Scissors

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Cut a length of burlap that will wrap around your soap.

Stitch the ends together. Fold the bottom up and stitch in place. You are basically making a bag for the soap. Place soap inside bag. Run jute through the openings in the burlap weave along the top edge, and knot. To save time, you can also just purchase drawstring burlap bags.

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MAKING SURE YOUR PHOTOS ARE LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE PAGES OF WILLOW AND SAGE

What you need to know: Computer screens and printed magazine pages PI^M LQ‫ ٺ‬MZMV\ ZMY]QZMUMV\[ _PMV Q\ KWUM[ \W QUIOM ZM[WT]\QWV ) XPW\W \PI\ IXXMIZ[ \W JM huge on your monitor, may in fact be only a couple of inches wide when printed on paper.

So how can you tell if your images are large enough? This guide will walk you through the process of converting your images to 300 pixels/dots per inch (ppi or dpi), the desired resolution for print. Once you change the resolution, you’ll be able to see image dimensions (in inches, cm or mm) that will give you an accurate idea of how large your photo will be when printed on paper. Please refer to the table below for our requirements.

What you will need: )[QLM NZWU aW]Z LQOQ\IT XPW\W Å TM IVL aW]Z KWUX]\MZ aW] will need image editing software. To get started, select one of the three programs on the next page — choose according to your operating system and/or what is available to you.

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Can I use image-editing software that isn’t mentioned in this guide?

Yes. However not all image editing software has the capabilities you will need. Check to see if your favorite image-editing program has an image resizing dialogue box similar to those shown on the next page. It is important that it displays resolution (dpi/ppi) and dimensions (height and width, in inches and pixels).

What are some possible reasons my photos are too small?

First take a look at your camera settings.

Most cameras have different photo quality options (usually small, medium or large) that determine the size of the photos they output. In general it’s a

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Next take a look at how you are storing and editing your photos — especially if you use sites on the Internet for either of these needs. Get informed about how the sites you use resize and alter your photos. For example, a free Flickr account will not store your original, high-resolution image, but only smaller web-friendly versions of the photo (not adequate for print).

In some cases there are ways around these issues (for example, a Flickr Pro account will save the original photo you upload from your computer), but the takeaway here is the importance of getting educated about the tools you are using. Read the FAQ section on your favorite photo sites, and test things out

yourself by using the process on the next page.

I’ve followed the steps shown on the next page, and determined my photo is too small to meet your requirements. What can I do?

Unfortunately we can’t enlarge a small photo without compromising image quality. We can work with it to an extent, but it needs to be as close as possible to the preferred sizes above.

If you’re working with an image you pulled from your blog or Flickr account, go back to the image file that came straight off the camera — perhaps in the process of editing and uploading the image was inadvertently resaved at a smaller size.

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GETTING THE SOFTWARE Preview comes standard on Macs. Find it in the Applications folder or using the search bar.

GETTING THE SOFTWARE This is a good option if you already own Photoshop or Photoshop Elements; this program does not come standard and must be purchased, however it is widely regarded as the best photoediting tool.

GETTING THE SOFTWARE Irfanview is free image editing software for PCs that must be downloaded and installed on your computer. Go to irfanview.com to download.

INSTRUCTIONS Open Preview, then go to File>Open and select your image. Now go to Tools>Adjust Size. A box will open:

If the resolution box already reads 300 ppi, you’re done — just compare the image dimensions with our requirements (listed on Page 1). If the resoultion is lower than 300 ppi, read on.

First uncheck the Resample Image box.

This is the most important step.

INSTRUCTIONS Open Photoshop, then go to File>Open and select your image. Now go to Image>Image Size.

A box will open like the one below.

If the resolution box already reads 300 ppi, you’re done — just compare the image dimensions with our requirements (listed on Page 1). If the resoultion is lower than 300 ppi, read on.

INSTRUCTIONS Open your photo in Irfanview. Select your image, then go to Image>Resize. A box will open like the one below.

Due to this program’s capabilities you will not be resizing your photo, but merely viewing and interpreting the information displayed in the dialogue box above. .QZ[\ Å VL \PM Å MTL TIJMTML ,81 1N \PM JW` reads 300, great! Tick the circle for Set New Size,” and then tick the box for inches. Do not change any of the values; simply compare the dimensions, in inches, to our requirements on the preceding page. Then click Cancel and close aW]Z Å TM

Make sure the Resample Image box is unchecked. This is the most important step.

If the DPI box reads 72, you’ll need to look at the top right of the dialogue box where it displays Current Size in pixels. At 72 dpi, your photo ideally needs to be about 2550 pixels by 3300 pixels (or larger). If your photo is close to these pixel dimensions, we’ll be able to convert it to print resolution for you (300 dpi) and print it as a full page (8.5 by 11 inches). There is no need to change any of the values, simply click +IVKMT IVL KTW[M aW]Z Å TM

Now type “300” into the Resolution box. The width and height dimensions should change.

Take note of these dimensions and compare them to our requirements on Page 1.

Now type “300” into the Resolution box. The width and height dimensions should change.

Take note of these dimensions and compare them to our requirements on Page 1.

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