I don’t know about you but my kids are obsessed with bath bombs. They especially love when the bath bombs turn the bath water different colors or have a fun surprise inside. So I knew they would be the perfect thing to try and make for Valentine’s Day! I’ve made some before but the last time I shared them on the blog I kept things pretty simple. There was some trial and error involved with making these heart bath bombs but I love the way they turned out. I even included a free printable for you if you want to gift them this Valentine’s Day! I have a great roundup of Valentine’s Day crafts at the end of this post and a great giveaway so make sure you read to the end!

diy heart bath bombs

Like I said, I’ve made bath bombs before but wanted to kick it up a notch. I knew I could make them even better this time around by using a fun heart mold and some mica dry colorant. Plus, I think I achieved bonus points because I used the same heart mold that I used on last year’s Mexican Hot Chocolate Hot Cocoa Bombs. Isn’t it great when you can use your craft supplies in lots of ways?!

materials needed:

• citric acid
• epsom salts
• baking soda
• essential oils
• witch hazel
• cosmetic grade dry colorant

bath bomb recipe:

• 1 cup of baking soda
• 1/2 cup of citric acid
• 1/4 cup of epsom salts
• a few drops of witch hazel

Mix all dry ingredients together until all clumps are gone and ingredients are well mixed. Add just a few drops of Witch Hazel. It should be similar to the consistency of kinetic sand. If it is any mushier your bath bombs will fizz while they’re drying and they will not set up correctly. You can then add your cosmetic grade colorant if you’d like. Be sure to separate into smaller bowls if you’re mixing more than one color.

Fill your molds in little layers at a time–firmly pressing the bath bomb mixture in. If you are planning to add little surprise toys inside make sure you press the mixture all around it. Once your molds are full and packed tightly allow to dry for about 10 minutes. I like to turn my oven on the lowest setting while I’m mixing my bath bombs, then turn off and place my tray of bath bombs in the warm oven to help them dry.

more Valentine’s Day crafts

Laura from Me and My INKlings is sharing a Free Printable for Valentine’s Day Snowman Soup along with the recipe

Lindsay from Artsy Fartsy Mama has a fun and flirty set of Chocolate is My Valentine Cupcake Toppers to download for free

Laura from Laura’s Crafty Life has created a Farmhouse Style Love Sign with supplies from Dollar Tree

Smitha from Smiling Colors is sharing an Organic Heart Pattern Journal Page that she water colored with Tombow

Shani from Sunshine and Munchkins has created a Free Printable Valentine’s Day Joke Decoding Activity

Erica from Five Little Monsters is sharing the sweetest Heart Shaped Crocheted Treat Bag including the complete pattern

Kelsey from Poofy Cheeks has the full step-by-step tutorial for a DIY Snow Globe Tumbler and we are all obsessed

Beth with Creatively Beth is sharing the instructions for a Buffalo Plaid Love Heart Sign with supplies from Dollar Tree

Liz from Liz on Call has created a Lace Heart of Hearts Free SVG Cut File for all you Valentine’s Day crafting needs

Kimberly from Crafting Cheerfully is sharing a set of Valentine’s Day Cards for Sewers and Crafters that are so clever

Ginger from Ginger Snap Crafts has created a super cute I’m with Cupid Sign with Free SVG Cut File for Valentine’s Day

Teresa from Simply Made Fun is sharing a tutorial for lovely Faux Leather Valentine Heart Earrings and the SVG Cut File

Elise from Polka Dot Blue Jay has created adorable Love Bug Cupcake Toppers that are perfect for all your Valentine treats

Heather from Homemade Heather is sharing Easy Origami Heart Printables complete with the step-by-step directions

Laura from Me and My INKlings has created a Valentine’s Day DIY Cork Message Board with a pretty ribbon loop border

and now for the giveaway… a Rafflecopter giveaway

Have you ever tried to make your own bath bombs?