Soaps by: Elaine Stavert

Either as treats for yourself or gifts for loved ones, these 30 decorativesoaps are delights to make, use, and show off in the bathroom. From La Vieen Rose, a heart-shaped soap with rose oil, to the sweet-smelling,honey-rich Bee Happy, each one features sophisticated scents, aromatic herbsthat enhance mood or alleviate ailments, and natural materials. There's aperfect recipe for every crafter, whether it's the zesty, lemony Gin andTonic, the woodsy Pine for Me, or the fun-for-kids "gingerbread" man andyellow duck bars.

About the Author

Elaine Stavert runs The LittleCote Soap Co in Buckinghamshire. Surrounded byhedgerows and meadows and with a keen interest in herbalism andaromatherapy, Elaine was soon developing a range of natural toiletries andbath products that are kind to the skin. Elaine's passion for her productsis evident in the pure and natural ingredients that are used in imaginativeways to produce traditional recipes with contempory twists.