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Holly Christmas Bath Bombs: Easy DIY Gift

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By Sara Borgstede | May 21, 2021

These Holly Christmas Bath Bombs are simple to make and make the perfect Christmas gifts, too. Save money this holiday season and give a lovely homemade gift instead.

Christmas bath bombs
Table Of Contents
  1. WHAT IS A BATH BOMB?
  2. BATH BOMB: LUXURY GIFT IDEA
  3. SUPPLIES TO MAKE BATH BOMB GIFTS AT HOME
  4. HOW TO MAKE HOLLY CHRISTMAS BATH BOMBS
    • STEP 1: WHISK AND COMBINE
    • STEP 2: ADD IN THE COLORING
    • STEP 3: PREPARE MOLDS
    • STEP 4: FILL THE MOLDS
    • STEP 5: MAKING THE GOLD ACCENTS
  5. PRINTABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOLLY CHRISTMAS BATH BOMBS
  6. Holly Christmas Bath Bombs
    • To Make the Gold Accents

WHAT IS A BATH BOMB?

It’s a simple way to add fun to your bath. It’s made up of easy ingredients that can provide a sweet and relaxing scent to your bathwater while also moisturizing your skin.

Many people use bath bombs as a way to destress and relax at the end of a long day. You can also use bath bombs as a simple way to treat yourself to a spa night at home.

DIY Holly Christmas bath bombs

BATH BOMB: LUXURY GIFT IDEA

Bath bombs are a great gift idea for anyone that you want to give some pampering and luxury. Consider bath bombs for:

  • Teachers
  • Wives and girlfriends
  • Best friends
  • Co-workers
  • Kids (My son LOVES to take a bath with bath bombs, especially ones with glitter and fun colors.)

Consider bath bombs for anyone in your life who deserves some extra pampering.

SUPPLIES TO MAKE BATH BOMB GIFTS AT HOME

These Christmas Bath Bombs are a fun way to treat yourself or someone else. Here are the supplies you’ll need.

  • Baking soda
  • Citric acid
  • Cornstarch 
  • Epsom salts
  • Coconut oil
  • Essential oil blend, as desired
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Deep red mica powder
  • Holly sprinkles blend
  • To make the gold accents:
    • Gold mica powder
    • Alcohol

HOW TO MAKE HOLLY CHRISTMAS BATH BOMBS

It’s really a fun process to put these DIY bath bombs together. Make some for yourself and also your family and friends.

Red Holly Christmas bath bombs

STEP 1: WHISK AND COMBINE

Whisk together the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and Epsom salts. 

In a second bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, essential oil blend and alcohol together, mixing well. 

Add liquid ingredients 1 tsp at a time to the dry ingredients, mixing them together slowly so as not to start the fizzy reaction. 

mixing some ingredients for a red holly Christmas bath bomb

STEP 2: ADD IN THE COLORING

Add in the red mica powder and mix well. If you want more color, add some additional mica powder in 1 tsp increments.

ingredients for red Christmas bath bombs

STEP 3: PREPARE MOLDS

Dust the bottom of one side of one of the bath bomb molds with cornstarch. The sprinkle side tends to come out on its own, so do not bother to dust that side with cornstarch.

Place about 1 tsp of sprinkles in the non-dusted side of the bath bomb mold. 

getting ready to make holly Christmas bath bombs

STEP 4: FILL THE MOLDS

Immediately pack the bath bomb mold with the sprinkles overly full of the red mixture. You want there to be an excess mixture to help bond the two sides of the mold together. Repeat with the other side of the bath bomb mold.

Press the two sides of the bath bomb mold together, grinding and pressing them to force the two together.

Allow the bath bombs to rest in the mold for up to 24 hours before gently tapping the side of the mold to release the bombs.

how to make red Christmas bath bombs

STEP 5: MAKING THE GOLD ACCENTS

To make the gold accents, combine the gold mica powder and the alcohol and paint dots onto the bath bomb, as desired.

finishing a DIY holly Christmas bath bomb

Use your bath bombs immediately or store in an airtight container until you’re ready to use.

Christmas bath bombs

PRINTABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOLLY CHRISTMAS BATH BOMBS

As you can see, these bath bombs take minimal work for the amount of satisfaction that they’re going to bring. These are a wonderful frugal DIY holiday gift idea.

You can print off the complete supply list and instructions for Christmas Bath Bombs by clicking the print button in the card below. 

DIY Holly Christmas bath bombs
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Holly Christmas Bath Bombs

This is a simple Christmas Bath Bomb recipe with holly berries that you'll love.
Active Time30 minutes mins
Additional Time1 day d
Total Time1 day d 30 minutes mins
Course: DIY Gifts
Yield: 4 to 5 bath bombs
Author: www.peacelovechristmas.com
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Round bath bomb mold

Materials

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Epsom salts
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp essential oil blend desired
  • 2 tsp rubbing alcohol
  • 3/4 tsp deep red mica powder
  • 2-4 tablespoons holly sprinkles blend

To Make the Gold Accents

  • 1/2 tsp gold mica powder
  • 2-3 drops rubbing alcohol

Instructions

  • Whisk together the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and Epsom salts. 
  • In a second bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, essential oil blend, and alcohol together, mixing well. 
  • Add liquid ingredients 1 tsp at a time to the dry ingredients, mixing them together slowly so as not to start the fizzy reaction. 
  • Add in the red mica powder and mix well. If you want more color, add some additional mica powder in 1 tsp increments.
  • Dust the bottom of one side of one of the bath bomb molds with cornstarch. The sprinkle side tends to come out on its own, so do not bother to dust that side with cornstarch.
  • Place about 1 tsp of sprinkles in the non-dusted side of the bath bomb mold. 
  • Immediately pack the bath bomb mold with the sprinkles overly full of the red mixture. You want there to be an excess mixture to help bond the two sides of the mold together. Repeat with the other side of the bath bomb mold.
  • Press the two sides of the bath bomb mold together, grinding and pressing them to force the two together.
  • Allow the bath bombs to rest in the mold for up to 24 hours before gently tapping the side of the mold to release the bombs.
  • To make the gold accents, combine the gold mica powder and the alcohol and paint dots onto the bath bomb, as desired.
  • Use your bath bombs immediately or store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to use them!

If you like this simple holiday bath bomb recipe, be certain to check out these other great ideas:

  • Easy DIY Grinch Bath Bombs for Christmas
  • Gift Ideas for Aquarium Owners
  • Best Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
  • How Many Gifts Should A Child Get For Christmas
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