Publisher's Synopsis
The act of giving is a treasure. But when it comes to the holiday season, man, doesn't the cost add up? And if you are anything like me, it doesn't take long to start feeling the holiday pressure! This year, let's do something different. Create presents that cost a fraction of the price, are thoughtful and therapeutic, but more importantly are fun and simple to make.Here's the thing, I have all the creative ability of my husband's cricket bat (and that hasn't seen an innings for quite a while either) but even I can make these simple recipes work and look absolutely stunning. Instructions are clear and simple to follow and I have included a section on designing and planning to ensure you have elegant and co-ordinated sets, and avoid making costly novice mistakes. Follow my guidelines, and I guarantee to keep your holiday spend at rock bottom to leave you a pretty penny to spend on yourself. Scientists now agree that if you can find a way to relax and express yourself creatively, it is incredibly good for you. So, unbridle all of these aspirations you have to manufacture, design and build something beautiful, and feel the enormous sense of accomplishment when you see the looks on your loved ones' faces as they open their gifts. So why choose this book? After all, Amazon is bursting at the seams with "how to make bath salts" books. Well, my answer would simply be: why buy ten books when you can have instructions on "how make so many different types of gifts" in one place?Each recipe has been carefully vetted for contraindications by a skilled aromatherapist with over 20 years' experience so you can rest assured every product can be used and enjoyed safely. And for those loved ones, who do have potential essential oil health concerns, trust my specialised blends for diabetes, pregnancy, labour and post natal gifts as well as safe choices for loved ones with epilepsy, aches and pains and diabetes. There is no reason why anyone should have to miss out!Benefit from my tips for success, not only for recipes, but with purchasing and planning too. Recipients of gifts will be delighted and who knows your bank manager might also crack a smile too! How you celebrate those extra pennies you save is entirely up to you. So whether you are looking to learn how to create high value perfumes from scratch or you simply want to add some cute little stocking filler's to your stash, I promise you...this is the book for you.
