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DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art

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I am definitely no stranger to whipping up my own sugar scrub here and there, so when method asked me to create colorful eye candy based around their new foaming body washes I naturally had to spruce up my favorite homemade shower must-have Sugar Scrub!

Now not to toot my own horn or anything, but I may be just a teeny, tiny bit obsessed with this DIY sugar scrub sand art inspired by their colorful new line!

I mean, I never thought my inner eight year old self would be shining through all of these years later with a whole new love for sand art, but never say never.

Don’t get me wrong, I probably won’t be adapting any sand art themes into my home decor or anything, but it’s fun in small, colorful doses (especially tucked away in the shower), don’t you think?! …

DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

DIY SUGAR SCRUB WITH COCONUT OIL | DIY SUGAR BODY SCRUB

Granulated sugar

Coconut Oil

Gel food colors

Airtight container for storing (we bought these locally, but you can order them online here and here. We just spray painted the lids gold)

Your choice of essential oils for scenting (optional)

Step 1 - DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

Making sugar scrub is really simple, and you can’t really go wrong with a recipe for it. I use 3 parts sugar to 1 part coconut oil, with a few drops of essentials oil as a general rule of thumb.

If you like your scrub to be a bit creamier, just mix in extra coconut oil.

I left our scrub unscented since I really love the smell of the method foaming washes already, but some of my favorite essential oil combinations are peppermint orange and coconut mint!

You can add as much of as little essential oils as you’d like for scenting the scrub. It won’t hinder the outcome of the consistency.

Step 2 - DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

Once you have the base scrub made, you a spoon to add gel food coloring to the scrub, and mix the color with your hands.

I made LOTS of different colors to have a little bit more room to play with when it comes to the sand art formations, but you can make as little or as much as you want!

For the light colors, I just used a very modest amount of a color, and for the more vibrant ones, I used a general amount of food color. You can also mix and match colors to get a certain shade you’re looking for, etc.

Step 3 - DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

Once I had all of my colors made, I began to spoon each color into a glass container and would firmly press the sugar for each color into place before moving onto the next one.

I left mine sort of messy and uneven like sand art would usually be, and I love the way it turned out!

Step 4- DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

Step 5 -DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

I started to get a little addicted to making different color schemes and patterns, I’m sure I could make these all day!

Especially after seeing how intricate some sand art forms are!

DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

DIY Sugar Scrub Sand Art by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth - #sand #relax #reset #sandart #gift #host #sugarscrub #scrub #diy #recipe #colorful

What do you think?! I’m seriously considering making these as DIY Christmas gifts for friends this year!

Who would’ve ever thought my childhood sand art obsession would be making a come back this late in the game?!

This post is made possible by method. Thank you for supporting the brands we love that keep bigger and better DIY’s, and even sweeter sweets coming straight to your inbox! You can snag method’s foaming body washing exclusively at Target between now and October!

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    • Lydia says:
      September 10, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing this! I am collecting ideas for crafts to make for my son’s school’s craft sale this fall. This will definitely be one I make! I may even let my son and daughter make some. ;)

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      • Sugar & Cloth says:
        September 10, 2019 at 3:43 pm

        You’re welcome, Lydia! I hope your kids will be able to sell a lot! XOXO

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    • jacey says:
      November 8, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      love this idea! and they’re so beautiful! how long do you think they will keep for? i’d like to start making them now for christmas gifts, but don’t want the colors to mix or it to go bad or something!

      thanks for sharing this beautiful idea!

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      • Sugar & Cloth says:
        November 8, 2019 at 10:57 pm

        Hi Jacey! If stored in a tight container, then the scrubs should keep for up to 6 months. Once it’s open and any moisture gets into it, sometimes it will last 1 month. It really depends if someone is storing it in the shower or away from water. We definitely think you can start making them now for Christmas. Will you be using essential oils? If you are, depending on the oils, you may want to make them in the beginning of December just so the fragrance are bold and strong when opened. Hope this helps!

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    • Ann says:
      December 1, 2019 at 7:34 am

      I would love this project for my 7 year old to make for gifts this holiday season. You mention the Method soaps but how is it used in the recipe? This is my first time making a sugar scrub so I need a bit more detail. Thank you.

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      • Sugar & Cloth says:
        December 2, 2019 at 12:02 am

        Hi Ann! Sorry for the confusion! This sugar scrub is meant to be used with the Method soaps (or even any soap)! We were just inspired by the Method soaps and their scents!

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