I remember when I was little – every Christmas my mom would go to Woolies and pick out little gifts for her girl friends – sniffing all the different flavours of soap and talcum powder (do they even still make this?) and hand cream. I loved helping her, but I didn’t totally get why she would buy them all something similar when she was such a thoughtful gift giver – it seemed like a token gift. Roll on adulthood, and I totally got it. Because when you give someone you love a little something for bath and body, what you’re really giving them is a moment of personal indulgence, an excuse to pamper themselves, a tiny break from the rigours of daily life. Personally, I really love getting little pamper gifts and for a while I’ve been wanting to try making them (because something homemade is always extra special). As it happens, I think these would also make great budget-friendly bridesmaid gifts, especially if you make up a basket for each of your girls to let them know how much you appreciate all the spoiling they’ve been giving you. Here are 15 fab DIY tutorials that will help you do just that.

1. Rose Petal Bath Soak (by A Pumpkin & A Princess)
2. Ombre Raspberry Lemonade Lip Balm (by Dear Crissy)

3. Lavender Butter Balls (by Sprinkle of Cinnamon)
4. Homemade Bath Bombs (by A Beautiful Mess)

5. Peppermint Spa Kit (by Patricia Pan/Popsugar)

6. Non-toxic Bath Fizzes (by Sugar and Charm)
7. Lavender Chamomile Tea Soap (by A Pumpkin & A Princess)

8. Calming Rose Sugar & Salt Body Scrub (by Sprouting Healthy Habits)
9. Colourful Bath Salts (by DIY Inspired)

10. Semi Precious Stone Soaps (by Fall For DIY)

11. Orange Olive Oil Body Scrub (by Rose & Ivy Journal)
12. Bath Teas (by Martha Stewart)

13. Bubble Bath (by Kittenhood)

14. Charcoal & Lavender Goat’s Milk Cleansing Bars (by The Kettle Black)
15. Solid Perfume (by A Beautiful Mess)

Top image: Onelove Photography via Style Me Pretty