I've finally gotten around to making some DIY bath & beauty products, and this Root Beer Float Sugar Scrub is the first one I have to share with you.. I used to make all sorts of concoctions, but it's been awhile, so keeping it simple seemed a good way to restart and sugar scrubs are pretty hard to mess up.
I'd just made some Root Beer Float Whoopie Pies, so I had root beer concentrate handy, and I thought layering it with a vanilla scrub in a mason jar mug, would make for a more interesting presentation. I even designed my first set of printable labels to go on the lids. I want to try out some new things this spring, and the labels make these more giftable in my opinion. Now that I'm used to maneuvering the images into a usable PDF file, it's actually quite easy. I'll be making them to go along with more of my upcoming projects.
The file prints a sheet of six labels, and includes a link to the recipe at bottom of sheet in case you print, and decide to make the actual sugar scrub a long time from now.
Root Beer Float Sugar Scrub Printable Labels PDF
The sugar scrubs don't require any ingredients that you can't pick up at the grocer. You could just grab some small mason jars or jelly jars there as well. As long as you have printer ink and a bottle of glue (I used regular old all-purpose glue), you are good to go. You'll have a handmade gift in a jiffy.
DIY Sugar Scrubs are easy to craft and make fabulous gifts. Try my DIY Lip Scrub or Lemon Sugar Scrub on my sister site Beauty Crafter. Each also comes with free labels.
Ingredients
Root Beer Sugar Scrub
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon root beer extract
- 1 tbs olive oil
Vanilla Sugar Scrub
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix ingredients for each scrub in a separate bowl with separate fork. Moosh & stir until well blended.
- Get a fresh spoon to scoop each out with. Hold jar on angle and spoon in some of the root beer sugar scrub, smooth out, but press more from middle out to avoid leaving smudges on glass (so you will have a neat presentation).
- Repeat with vanilla scrub. Continue layering process until jar is full. Then screw on lid.
- Print labels. Cut around labels, just short of the design edge. Apply a small amount of glue on lid (one at a time), and smooth out with your finger, to make thin layer. Apply the label, then gently smooth and press from center outward with dry paper towel. Wipe off any excess glue. Tie a paper straw to the jar with baker's twine if you like.
Notes
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent) says
Oh my gosh how cute is that? Perfect for end of the year teacher's gifts.
Debbie Denny says
I always wanted to make my own sugar scrubs. This is great!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I've never made my own sugar scrub, but I really can't imagine a better scented one than this.
Shauna S says
I never made my own scrub. This looks great to try.
brett says
omg. i'm totally making this. i love root beer and i love sugar scrubs. awesome!
Brandi says
Perfect for my niece who will be graduating soon! Thanks for sharing.
Pam says
I love making my own scrubs like this so I know exactly what is in them. This one sounds great.
Raquel says
This is a great idea for Mothers Day and I love that you put it in a mason jar. Excellent idea!
LaVonne says
This is such a cute idea. I love it! I saw a recipe last week for sugar scrub and was amazed how easy it was. It is a cheap and cute gift idea for a friend or loved one! Thanks for this idea. It is so unique and fun.
Amanda says
This looks adorable! I will be making this for sure!!
Jennifer B says
This is so pretty and who doesn't love a nice sugar scrub! What an awesome gift this would make!
Sandra says
Beautiful presentation!
Lois Alter Mark says
I love the idea of making your own sugar scrubs and these are gorgeous! What great gifts they'll make!
Taralyn says
How fun! The rootbeer scent reminds me of summer. I love the sugar scrub my friend made me for Christmas.
Trisha says
Is it sad that I didn't know that there was a such thing as root beer extract? LOL! This sounds like a fun scrub, I can't wait to make it!
Jennifer H says
How adorable! And I Love Rootbeer floats!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
yummy! Sounds almost good enough to eat!
Jen says
The whole thing is adorable!!!
Amy Qur says
This is such a great gift ,and something to pamper anyone.
Donna says
I love making sugar scrubs and this one is one of the cutest and most unique I've seen!
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
That is TOO cute! I love the presentation. I'm not a fan of root beer (it's actually about my least favorite thing ever...haha) but your idea is too inspiring! I want to make a chocolate/vanilla and layer it like that!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
I LOVE making scrubs lilke this but didn't know there was 'rootbeer float' extract so I'm excited now! I HAVE TO try this one!
Lisa Jones says
Absolutely Love It Great Gift!!
Liz Mays says
It's so pretty that I just don't know if I could mess up the jar by using it. But I would! Rootbeer smells heavenly!
Aly Mashrah says
That sounds like an interesting sugar scrub! I can't wait to try it.