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easter inspiration for your business

Easter Inspiration For Your Business

Need some ideas for adding an Easter buzz around your Springtime candle making or general craft products? We have put together our top 5 Easter inspired ideas for your business, from gift guides to sprucing up product packaging.  Competitions Competitions are a great way of increasing your small business engagement and reach across social media and […]

as seen on tv reed diffuser making kits for springtime

AS SEEN ON ITV’S THIS MORNING: Reed Diffuser Making Kits for Springtime

With Spring just around the corner and the evenings getting lighter, this is an apt time to start thinking of all things Springtime, giving your home a lovely refresh. With that in mind, a good spring clean and refresh is an excellent way to turn the page on Winter and craft up some new, scented […]

valentines crafts to inspire

Valentine’s Crafts To Inspire

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with a homemade gift to pamper yourself or a loved one with our Valentine’s Crafts to inspire guide. We have been romanticising about all the fun recipes to decorate the home, relax your mind or pamper your body. Here are our top 4 recipes which can be created in […]

how to valentines love heart wax melts

How to: Valentines Love-Heart Wax Melts

We have a wax melt recipe for you that is simple but also makes a wonderful homemade gift for a loved one with our Valentine’s wax melt guide! While chocolates and flowers are a thoughtful gift idea, we have been thinking outside of the box at Cosy Owl when it comes to Valentine’s Day gifting. […]

how to valentines envelope essential oil soaps

How to: Valentine’s Envelope Essential Oil Soaps

  Are you wanting a project to get stuck into a creative project for Valentine’s Day? Not only does this recipe smell amazing but they also have a fun, love letter theme to decorate your home. This month at Cosy Owl we have been thinking all about ‘love’ essential oils and Patchouli is our top […]

diy lavender essential oil scented wax tablets

DIY: Lavender Essential Oil Scented Wax Tablets

Wax tablets are not only great for releasing beautiful scents in the home but also double up as a decoration too! They are fabulous for freshening up drawers, closets and shelving. You can make them personalised to your loved one by choosing from a range of scents including essential oils to fragrance oils. Why not […]

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DIY: Sugar Scrub

Want to add a sweet touch to a homemade gift? Sugar scrubs help promote healthy skin by exfoliating your skin and removing dead skin cells. Scrubs also stimulate circulation and brighten tired skin. What’s great about sugar scrub is that you only need a few key ingredients to make your own at home. Its ingredients […]

how to make candy cane swirl candles

How To Make Candy Cane swirl candles

Who’s ready for festive candles? We have felt inspired by our Candy Cane Swirl Fragrance Oil this week. This meant it was time to experiment with ways to create a swirl design with wax. We have tested a few different techniques so you don’t have to and we found our absolute favourite way to get […]

christmas stocking filler gift ideas craft kits

Christmas Stocking Filler Gift Ideas: Craft Kits

The festive season is here and searching for Christmas gifts has commenced. Here at Cosy Owl we are super excited to share with you our Newest products which are perfect stocking filler gift ideas for anyone creative or looking to start a new hobby. Our craft kits include all the ingredients you need to make […]

how to make christmas embedded wax melts

How to make Christmas Embedded Wax Melts

Who’s feeling in the festive spirit? We are loving all things Christmas scented to get us in a festive mood. These Christmas present embedded wax melts wax melts are sure to be a great hit for customers or to make as stocking filler gifts. They not only make your home smell gorgeous but also melt […]

november giveaway competition

November Giveaway Competition

Chilly November nights are here, Christmas is right around the corner, and we are feeling crafty! ?‍? We thought we would share our crafty motivation by giving you the chance to win a Cosy Owl voucher worth £130.00! ?In return, we ask you to share your thoughts about us by leaving a review on TrustPilot […]

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A Beginners Guide to Making Wax Melts

Wax melts are a wonderful way to fill your home with beautiful scents without the need for a flame. If you’ve ever been curious about making your own, you’ll be glad to know it’s much simpler than it seems. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll take you through the easy steps and provide a step-by-step approach […]

beginners guide to making reed diffusers

A Beginners Guide to Making Reed Diffusers

Here at The Cosy Owl we provide a wide selection of high quality containers for Reed Diffusers to add a consistent and delightful fragrance to any room. Our fragrance oils provide a variety of stimulating scents from fresh to fruity. Follow our steps on how to make your very own from the comfort of your […]

halloween candle making ideas

Halloween Candle Making Ideas

Halloween is a special and spooky time to bring family and friends together to share ideas for creating your very own Halloween decoration for the home. Traditionally speaking, candles were used to help guide spirits away from the home, as well as providing a source of light of course and rather than creating just black […]

halloween essential oil candles to inspire

Halloween Essential Oil Candles to Inspire

With Halloween around the corner, we have been conjuring up fun spells to create essential oil candles. Many different essential oils have the power to keep you calm and relaxed and burning these in a candle can give you a magical sense of well-being. Essential oils have characteristic essences which bring a magical touch when […]

cedarwood essential oil candle halloween recipe

Cedarwood Essential Oil Candle Halloween Recipe

Cedarwood is a popular essential oil that derives from the plant Cedrus. Its Latin name is Cedrus atlantica and what makes Cedarwood so special is its anti-fumitory properties and ability to relieve tension, which could be heightened around the time of Halloween with all the spooky costumes people wear! A good way to set the […]

clove essential oil candle halloween recipe

Clove Essential Oil Candle Halloween Recipe

Clove Leaf essential oil is a fantastic warming scent and makes for an ideal oil to use in your candle making ventures. Whether you are new to candle making this winter, or are an experienced crafter in this field, preparing your home for the spooky season is a refreshing and perhaps way to celebrate Halloween […]

cinnamon candle halloween recipe

Cinnamon Essential Oil Candle Halloween Recipe

Are you in the mood to make your own candles this Halloween? Perhaps you are already an experienced candle maker and you want to try out some new, spooky ideas! We have you covered this Halloween with our memorable Cinnamon Essential oil candle Halloween recipe. Learn how to make your own Halloween candles today with […]

guide to making moisturising hand oil treatment

A Guide to making Moisturising Hand Oil Treatment

Our hands get exposed to a variety of conditions every day from being exposed to changes in the weather to sanitising our hands daily. Particularly the cold, winter months can cause them to feel dry and cracked. The soothing benefits of beeswax in hand moisturiser means it adds a protective layer to the skin, keeping […]

guide to making your own beeswax body lotion bar

A Guide to Making Your Own Beeswax Body Lotion Bar

Lotion bars with added beeswax are a great way to seal moisture in the skin with long-lasting results, without clogging up your pores. Beeswax assists with regulating skin regeneration enabling the skin to naturally repair. Its sweet scent will add a natural aroma to the skin by simply warming the lotion bar in the hand […]

guide to making your own hair mask with

A Guide to Making Your Own Hair Mask with Beeswax

Want a pamper night in with something to treat your hair? Try your hand at making your own beeswax hair mask with our easy to follow recipe that will assist with preventing dryness and frizz. The beeswax helps to naturally lock in moisture making it fantastic for the scalp and hair, which in turn are […]

natural lip balm recipe with

Natural Lip Balm Recipe with Beeswax

We love the nourishing benefits of making your own beeswax lip balm at Cosy Owl. This quick and easy natural lip balm recipe is perfect for crafting yourself at home, along with ingredients that can be chosen by you, so you know exactly what goes into a daily used product. This natural lip balm recipe […]

guide to making your own hair

A Guide to Making Your Own Hair Wax

Hair wax is just one of many cosmetic applications you can make yourself by purchasing the relevant wax and various products from the Cosy Owl website. For this guide, we’ll be showing you how to make your own hair wax and giving you useful information on how the properties of Beeswax helps to keep your […]

beginners guide to soap making

A Beginners Guide to Soap Making

Preparation Prepare the area you will be using to make your soaps to ensure that any spills can be easily removed. Be careful to avoid contact with skin and especially your eyes. In the unlikely event you were to get soap in your eyes, do not try to remove it yourself – seek medical assistance. […]

guide to creating your own soap products

A Guide to Creating Your Own Soap Products

Self-care. We all need it right? But where do we start? More than ever before, we are all looking for ways to consciously make more time for self-care moments in everyday life, especially at home! Finding out what makes us feel centered is the first step towards understanding what makes us feel calm and good. […]