Quick question: what's your favorite Easter candy? Confession time: Peeps are probably my least fave! But since Easter is next weekend, I wanted to share a DIY featuring this popular treat. This is great for kids and adults, and it's an option for those who don't like/can't have candy. Simply pop in a Peep and soak your feet. Instant relaxation from all of the
1c baking soda
1/2c citric acid (available online and in stores like Whole Foods)
1/2c cornstarch
2 tablespoons vitamin E oil
2 tablespoons witch hazel or water
5 drops orange essential oil
soap colorant in different colors (try craft stores)
Bunny mold for Peeps
food coloring marker (or brown food coloring)
Do:
- Mix the dry ingredients. If you are doing different colors, pour an equal amount of mixture into separate bowls.
- Mix the oils and soap colorant and add to dry ingredients.
- Stir until the mix turns desired color.
- Add a few drops at a time of witch hazel to the mix and rapidly stir until it has a mushy consistency.
- Work quickly, because if you add too much witch hazel at a time, your mix will bubble and fizz. The color should pop once the liquid is added.
- Press into molds and allow to dry for a few hours. I usually do this over night.
- Pop the Peeps out of the mold and decorate as you'd like. I used a food coloring marker, but food coloring mixed into brown and then dotted on for the eyes and ears works well.
FYI:
- Your feet will be soft and smell nice--I love using orange for this, but use what you like.
- While this is for your feet, these are traditional bath bombs and can be used as such.
- If giving this to a kid, be sure to check with parents/guardians first, in case of allergies.
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| Happy Easter from Elle and Charlie! Want More DIY?
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Aww Charlie is too CUTE and what a great recipe for Easter! Have a lovely weekend dear! I wish I could relax - it's been a crazy first few weeks with the little lady!
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For sure I'll do them!!
ReplyDeleteOMG Charlie is the sweetest *-*
Xxx babe
Carolina
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This DIY is just tooooo cute, and so is Charlie:D
ReplyDeleteSO. DARN. CUTE!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy least fav too! But these put a whole new spin on Peeps! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG These turned out so cute! Happy weekend.
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These are so flippin cute! I am not a peeps fan either (gimme those reese's eggs!) but I love these! The orange sounds perfect for spring and summer and these would make great gifts! Pinning!
ReplyDeleteHAHA omg so cute!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteohhhhhhh i want to do this this weekend!!! soooo cute!!!!
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Ah these are adorable and would make great gifts, package a few up. Awesome!
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ha! love the name! so cute :) and im glad charlie is getting into the Easter spirit! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteHow cute are these? I love them! I'm going to have to try these out sometime! And Charlie is looking mighty cute in those bunny ears!
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This is the cutest DIY! And I love Charlie in his bunny ears :)
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What a fun idea! I love to eat a Cadbury egg or two this time of year.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all Charlie looks adorable and looks ready for Easter. Secondly I have some Peeps at home my friend sent me and I though of using them as decorations. This is the cutest DIY ever. Colorful and Springy!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend, Elle. =)
oh so cute! Love the mold.. should buy something like that so I can make chocolates for easter
ReplyDeletethat's a cool easter treat for your feet elle! love it! charlie is too cute.
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This is so cute!!! You have the most creative diys I've ever seen! You need your own Pinterest category lol!!
ReplyDeleteI don't like peeps either. Such a fun DIY
ReplyDeleteToo cute...and perfect for Easter. I am thankful for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to have found your blog hun + can't wait to be following you on GFC!! This is such an adorable idea. Happy Weekend, doll! Xx.
ReplyDeleteStop it! HOW CUTE ARE THESE?!?!
ReplyDeleteOh very lovely idea sweetie!
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Ahh! So cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely DIY dear. Happy weekend :)
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I love these - how cute! They really look like Peeps! Charlie is a cutie - Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteNice DIY! You're dog is adorable!
ReplyDeletei don't like peeps candy either, but i like the idea of this! very cute, charlie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea!
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such a nice idea Elle !! you are very creative dear :) xx
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That is a brilliant idea! well done you!
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Look how cute! Peeps are my least favorite Easter candy too because I hate marshmallows!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, you are so clever! I've got to show the girls this craft.
ReplyDeleteI don't like edible peeps either unless they have the chocolate bottoms. Those are actually tasty.
So cute and it seems easy to do! Here we have Easter chocolate eggs, sometimes they have surprises inside the eggs, like bonbons or little toys and such! =)
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Jess
How do you come up with all these ideas???!!!! So easy and fab! Thank you for sharing, Elle! x
ReplyDeleteI don't like peeps either but I could totally get behind these types of peeps. Charlie looks so cute in his bunny ears!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are precious--as is sweet, little Charlie! :) My fave Easter candy was always the malted eggs--yum!!! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome...and I'm even more happy to know that I'm not the only one who isn't a fan of peeps! There are too many other delicious candies out there!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable are these?! And Charlie looks good in bunny ears. :)
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You are a genius! These are adorable! And I'd have to agree - Peeps are like my least favorite Easter candy. I have a serious addiction to Cadbury Eggs though :)
ReplyDeleteCharlie is way too cute and YAY to another great DIY from you. xo
ReplyDeleteHave a great begininning of week, you and sweetie Charlie!
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Carolina
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That's a great use for those bunny molds! Have a Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThose peeps are insanely cute!! Love your DIYs :)
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Sooo creative and adorable. I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteCharlie looks so adorable. This is a really cool DIY. I've been meaning to do more of those types of projects but I've been a bit pressed for time.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG these are so cute and such a fun idea to give to people. Oh and the last picture of Charlie is too cute! :)
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This is SO CUTE! If I weren't so exhausted right now (and supposed to stay off my feet), I'd be making some for my coworkers. Did you just use a Wilton mold? Oh, and Charlie looks adorable with his bunny ears!
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