Now that my daughter has invested some time into the Star Darlings book from Disney Press (she's already on book 5 of 12!), I thought it would be fun to share a cool DIY project that we made inspired by the series and the release of books 6-9. {If you haven't heard of Star Darlings, check out my previous post on the series which includes a little background on the first 5 books and A Wisher's Guide to Starland.}
My daughter had the fantastic idea of making some Star Darlings Glitter Bath Bombs in the shapes of stars, of course, for a few of her favorite characters. Bath Bombs are super easy to put together and make bath time a lot more fun— especially with the addition of glitter!
DIY Star Darlings Glitter Bath Bombs
What You'll Need:
- 8 oz. of baking soda
- 4 oz. of citric acid (cheapest is on Amazon)
- 4 oz. of cornstarch
- 4 oz. of epsom salt
- ¾ tsp. of water
- 1 teaspoon almond oil (any oil can be used)
- A few drops of essential oil
- A few drops of food coloring
- Non-toxic Glitter (optional)
- Mold (We used this star mold from Wilton)
- 2 bowls - one large , one small
Directions:
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl
- Mix together wet ingredients, including food coloring Tip: If you want more than one color bath bomb, you need to split the recipe into different bowls
- Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Make sure the mixture doesn't fizz. Combine with hands or whisk. The consistency should be fairly dry — you do not want it to be wet!
- Test mixture by pinching it between fingers, if it sticks, it's ready to go into the mold. If you think it's too dry, add water a few drops at a time. Be careful, too much water will ruin the bath bomb.
- If using glitter, add a small amount to the bottom of the mold.
- Pack bath bomb mixture into mold tightly.
- Let dry in mold overnight. I put a cookie sheet on top of mold to keep everything compacted.
- Store bath bombs in an airtight container until ready to use.
Super cute, right!? If you're wondering— yes, the glitter will stick to you a bit after you get out of the bath. It really wasn't a big deal though and my daughter liked how she was "sparkly". You can put a smaller amount of glitter into the bath bomb (we used a lot), or omit it completely. You can also customize your bath bombs with different essential oils. I chose to use a mixture of lavender and lemongrass - just a few drops of each is enough for the entire batch.
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Star Darlings Book Series
Initially conceived by designer Shana Muldoon Zappa, and her husband, New York Times bestselling author Ahmet Zappa (Because I’m Your Dad), “Star Darlings” was inspired by their daughter. “Our intention with Star Darlings has always been to empower girls and let them know there is an unstoppable wish energy created by positive thinking, taking action, and believing in yourself,” said Shana Muldoon Zappa.
- A Wisher’s Guide to Starland
- Book 1: Sage and the Journey to Wishworld
- Book 2: Libby and the Class Election
- Book 3: Leona’s Unlucky Mission
- Book 4: Scarlet Discovers True Strength
- Book 5: Vega and the Fashion Disaster
- Book 6: Cassie Comes Through
- Book 7: Piper’s Perfect Dream
- Book 8: Astra’s Mixed-Up Mission
- Book 9: Tessa’s Lost and Found
As a mom, I love that my daughter is reading the Star Darlings series because it's age appropriate (perfect for tweens!) and promotes the power of making positive choices.
This post is brought to you by Disney Press. All opinions are my own.
Marty
I'd give it to my daughter. She'd adore the books.
(Also? I've got to say, I LOVE the homemade bath bombs, but that glitter? Worst. Idea. Ever. I'm imagining having to clean the tub afterwards, or pulling a big glittery hairball out of the drain trap, or having sparkly grout for the next ten years. The glitter bombs would be a great gift for the friend of my daughter whose mom insists on handing out favor bags of makeup and choking hazards for toddler birthday parties, though. :-D)
Stefanie Fauquet
Most of the glitter went down the drain...It really wasn't a mess at all! Of course, you can completely omit it.
Mami2jcn
I would give them to my daughter.
Mary Casper
I woeul give them to my best friends daughter
Renee G
I would love give this to my niece.
Toni | Boulder Locavore
I have always been a fan of bath bombs. I have been wanting to try to make my own. These are so cute, I want to make some for myself!
Dawn Monroe
I would give it to my oldest granddaughter. It's perfect for her.
Kelly D
I would give this to my daughter.
carol
I would love to win this and give to my little grandkids
courtney b
I would give this to my daughter 🙂
thank u!
kim kihega
I would love to give this to my daughter!
Jen Reed
I would give the Star Darlings gift pack to my daughter.
Tabathia B
My youngest daughter would love it
Kristen
I'd give these to my niece.
Crystal Sell
My niece would love these!
Heather Hayes Panjon
I Would Give This To My Niece!
Sarah Hall
I would give it to a friend's daughter.
Denise M
to my little girl
Jessica To
I would give them to my cousin.
ReggieMann
I would give the Star Darlings gift pack to my niece
Ty
I would give this gift pack to my friends daughter. She would love this!
shelly
I would give this to my daughter
lissa crane
I would love to give this prize pack to my daughter! She is the perfect age and we are huge Disney fans, so I just know she would flip over this!
Katherine G
This is such a cute idea. I think this would be a cute project for my nieces. I'm going to show their mom.
Erica B.
My daughter would enjoy this.
Stephanie Liske
i would give it to my daughter
Aubrey
I would give this to my daughter.
Stephanie Larison
I would love to win this for my oldest daughter.
Lisa V.
I would give to my granddaughter.
Daniel M
i'd give to my niece!
susan smoaks
i would give this to my daughter. she will love it.
Cheryl B
I would love to give these to my Granddaughter.
Lacey Burd
I would definitely give it to my daughter.
Thanks for sharing the bath bomb recipe! We'll be making these this weekend for sure 😀
Susan Smith
I would love to give this to my daughter, she loves to read!
vera
I would give them to my daughter.
Ellie Wright
I would love to win this for my granddaughter.
Rochel S
My daughter would love it!
shawna
This would be perfect for my daughter.
Laurie Emerson
I would give it to my daughter.
Kristi C
I would give this to my youngest daughter.
Kim Keithline
I would give the prize pack to my grand daughter
Amy Deeter
I would give the Star Darlings gift pack to my daughter Kelsey