With below freezing temperatures for the last two weeks we have been drinking a lot of this...

no, I mean a LOT!

The containers are nice and it seemed a bit of a waste to throw them away --- so, to make something good out of our bad habit we re-purposed them.

With only spray adhesive and wrapping paper they become great gift containers.

Remove the label. These cans have a label that is only attached with one skinny line of glue dots where the paper overlaps in the back. If you like the simple look of the cardboard canister, a vertical label or decoration would be all you need to cover the glue.

To cover the can, cut a strip of wrapping paper the height of the container (between the metal top and bottom) and long enough to overlap about an inch when wrapped around the container. Spray  adhesive on the back of the paper and wrap around the container. If you don't have spray adhesive, no worries--- a glue stick would also work.

Now, I will make some cute heart labels, fill the containers with  peppermint popcorn or heart shaped sugar cookies and we have a perfect little Valentine's Day gift!

Actually these would be great for any holiday or occasion!

Notes: I had wanted to use scrapbooking paper but it just wasn't quite wide enough for these cans. This is a great project to use up those last strips of wrapping paper that aren't quite wide enough to wrap a gift.

If you are looking for some ideas to help start thinking about Valentine's Day try looking through some of these Valentine's Day Ideas from the archives.

Valentine Decorations

Stain Glass Hearts

Conversation Heart Garland

Hanging Hearts

Valentine Doormat

Crochet Heart Garland

Free Printable Valentines

Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Valentines

Lollipop Lily Valentine

Whirly Gig Valentine

Pillow Box Alligator

Printable Butterfly Valentine

Valentine's Day Cards

Pop-up Valentine Card

Valentine Party Favor Containers

Recycled Valentine "Drum" Containers

Sour Cream Look-a-like Containers

Fancy Folded Envelope

Valentine Crafts

Painted Valentine Soap

Valentine Treats

Pencil Pop Heart Lollipops

Heart Sugar Cookies

Miniature Heart Cheesecakes

Valentine's Day Gifts

DIY Bath Bombs

Zippered Pouch and Travel Tissue Cover

Heart Hair Clip

Valentine's Day Activity

Heart Attack

Valentine's Day Party Inspiration

Kid's Cookie Decorating Party

Missy's Queen of Hearts Party

Find more free printable Valentine's Day Cards here!

I have been looking for something soothing to put in my daughter's bath to help with her extremely dry skin--- besides olive oil (which makes her very slippery ).  So in honor of Bubble Bath day we decided to whip up our own bubble bath.

If you don't want to make your own bubble bath it is at least a good reason to enjoy a nice relaxing bath!

Please read note about this project at the bottom of the post.

Homemade Bubble Bath

3 oz glycerin

1 - 4 oz bar of castile soap

4 cups distilled water

skin safe 100% pure essential oil (we used about 10 drops of lavender)

The ingredients call all be found at a grocery store. The glycerin was in the pharmacy/health and beauty section near the band aids. The essential oil was in the health food section.  Make sure the essential oil is 100% pure and safe for the skin.

Grate or finely chop the bar of castile soap.

Make sure it is finely chopped, it will make it easier to dissolve in the water.

Mix the chopped soap, 3 ounces glycerin and about 6 or more drops of essential oil into 4 cups distilled water.  I didn't have  distilled water so I boiled four cups of water.  I allowed the water to cool slightly.  I think the warm water helped the soap to dissolve.

Pour the bubble bath into a container. We put some of it in this container my daughter found at Hobby Lobby.  They are made for sand art.  The bubble bath is now too thick for this container--- but wouldn't have made cute favors? They have loads of different shapes, even a rocket.

The verdict, no bubbles. We used about a half a cup in the bath.  It made a milky looking bath. As long as it helps my daughter's skin and keeps her from complaining it is a success. But it is not a winner for bubbles.

HELP - Later in the day the bubble bath was a really thick mixture, like thick pudding.  I re-made the bubble bath with distilled water to see if the hot water had changed the structure of the mixture --- same results.

Does anybody know what I did wrong?

If you have a recipe for a moisturizing bubble bath for very sensitive skin please share in the comments!

I am off to drown my disappointment in a warm bath!

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