Wilma's Dollar General Cream

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Wilma's Dollar General Cream

Postby crafterwannabe » Sat Jul 15, 2006 6:30 pm

Archiver's Note: This topic generated multiple separate posts so we will try to add all of them to this thread. PLEASE READ THROUGH THE POSTS AS THERE ARE MULTIPLE "RECIPES" - All the same ingredients but members use different quantities.

Date Posted: 14:38:26 06/29/06 Thu
Author: wilma
Subject: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion?

A friend told me about it and I made some this morning. I think I like it but don't know just yet. Makes a lot for the money, less than $4.00.

Here is the lotion formula:

Get ingredients at Dollar General:

I bottle baby lotion (pink) their brand (DG)
1 jar vaseline
1 jar vitamin E-cream

Empty all into large bowl.Mix well. I use my elecrtic beaters, makes it flufflier & makes a lot. Blend well!!! All the ingredients were Dollar General brand. For storage, I filled up the vaseeline jar, the vitamin 3 jar and 3 ziplock small snap and store jars.
ENJOY!!

Replies:
[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Willow, 16:49:53 06/29/06 Thu [1]

Thanks Wilma! My mom gave me this same recipe a few years ago & I lost it. It works really well on my rough ole elbows & heels. It does make alot like you said.

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- wilma, 17:09:36 06/29/06 Thu [1]

Willow, I was complaining about my feet (I go barefoot ALL the time) and elbows when my friend told me about this. When I went to get my "stuff" the manager of the store guessed what I was going to do. I was surprised he even noticed but he said the last store he was at this recipe went thru the church ladies and he could not keep the ingredients. Thank God for church ladies. ha

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- j, 07:24:17 06/30/06 Fri [1]

Sounds like a winner to me! I will have to get the ingredients & try it out tomorrow. Thanks for sharing. (((hugs)))

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- melinda ny, 07:29:36 06/30/06 Fri [1]

have you tried to put a fragrance in it? Just wondering.
sounds easy enough!
thanks
Melinda NY

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Jesslynn, 07:34:40 06/30/06 Fri [1]
If this REALLY works on rough feet...I want to know. Mine are sooo bad but I am a barefoot Kentuckian LOL. I only wear shoes when I am going out. Around the house...no shoes.

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Lynn in GA, 08:52:18 06/30/06 Fri [1]

I have made it several times. Love it on my feet. It is very good for your face. I put it on every night before going to bed and can still feel it a little the next morning.

I whip it in my kitchen aid
Lynn

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- JeaneB, 10:00:14 06/30/06 Fri [1]

Thank you for posting this, Wilma. We have a craft show coming up in Oct and another one in Nov., so am sure I will be making some for those shows.
Jeanne

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- crafterwannabe, 10:38:09 06/30/06 Fri [1]

Wilma, thanks so much for posting this! I've never heard of the recipe and I neglect my poor feet terribly. I'll be making a trip to Dollar General and my mixer will wonder what's going on! Sounds like a good little "something" to add to ddil's Christmas stockings too.

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- wilma, 10:49:28 06/30/06 Fri [1]

Melinda, I guess you could add a fragrance,tho it has a pleasant smell.
I thought of giving it as well as gifts as it makes a lot but not sure how to package it. I guess could leave it in the ziplock snap and seal.
Jeanne, how do you plan to package it for your show?

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Diane from Pa, 10:53:02 06/30/06 Fri [1]

WalMart sells those little containers with a flip top. They are about 50 cent each. And about 5 inches long. They are in the health and beauty section. Not sure exactly where there. they have soap dishes, tooth brush holder, etc. Hugs, Diane

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- crafterwannabe, 10:55:58 06/30/06 Fri [1]

Wilma, I immediately thought of these very pretty jars I've been saving for something special. They're just clear jars but the shape is nice and a label would go on the jar nicely. All I have to do is find them! I tend to save too many jars and DH eventually puts them out for recycle. So I "hide" the ones I really don't want to go!

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Huskerfan, 11:52:30 06/30/06 Fri [1]

I am on my way out the door as soon as I leave here and will stop by and pick up the stuff. Yup I am also a barefoot person who could use some softening up. Thanks for the recipe.
Linda

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Candy, 12:00:15 06/30/06 Fri [1]

That sounds pretty neat, I think I will try it, too.
Thanks for posting,
Candy

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Jesslynn, 12:03:19 06/30/06 Fri [1]
If you had some baby food jars hanging around they would be good for this too. Unfortunately I got rid of MOST of mine. I do have some of the stage 3 jars. Kept those for use in the classroom but I don't have a classroom...YET so I might just store the stuff in those!

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Nanny, 12:06:01 06/30/06 Fri [1]

I too use this skin cream. In mine I use the dollar general baby lotion with lavendar scent. It is very good. I also am the barefoot lady around the house so my feet can use all the help they can get. LOL I have started some of my co-workers on to this recipe as well. They tell me they have all their family members using it too. Very inexpensive and I usaully get 5 jars from the recipe . I just save and refill the vitamin E jars.
Hugs
Nanny

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Marci, 12:11:46 06/30/06 Fri [1]

I am gonna have to try this!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Marci

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- CrazeeMoi, 12:18:12 06/30/06 Fri [1]

Thanks!! If I had an aloe plant.....I would add some of that too!

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- CJ in PA, 12:44:18 06/30/06 Fri [1]

After all of these posts, I've gotta try this too. Since some of you are thinking about packaging for craft shows, maybe we could persuade our wonderful poets to post a poem/label for your jars. Whadda ya think poets? Up to the challenge? lol

Wilma, thank you for posting this easy & wonderful sounding recipe! CJ

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Jesslynn, 14:03:40 06/30/06 Fri [1]

Can I assume there is only one size of baby lotion, vaseline & vitamin E cream? I told DH we will be making a trip to the DG store this weekend LOL.

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Frankie, 15:42:50 06/30/06 Fri [1]

No Dollar General in my area. Would you please list the amount in each ingredient? Around here we have Dollar Tree. Love that store!

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Debbie, 20:24:40 06/30/06 Fri [1]

I do crafts shows and always need new ideas. Can you also put the lotion in pump bottles?

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- SIS, 01:30:22 07/01/06 Sat [1]

I have made this for several years. My sisters beg for it at Christmas. I use the little Walmart 50 cent containers for my purse, car, etc, but I use a glass jar with lid in the bathroom. I have made it with baby lotion, cocoa butter & other fragrant lotions ...all from the Dollar General. I mis mine in a huge bowl and use a large funel (also Dollar General) to put it back into the lotion bottles. Then I put on the cap and squeeze it into the smaller bottles. They make great stocking stuffers. I keep a bottle at work and all the patients have to have a squirt when they come in to see the doctor...haha
Make sure you mix it well, or the vaseline will lump. I put mine in the microwave (without the lid) for 30 seconds to soften it up b4 I mix it with the other ingredients.
And YES it makes ALOT ladies, so the first time you may want to cut the recipe in half.
Sis hugs

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- gaylesfolly, 01:40:58 07/01/06 Sat [1]

this is a great recipe. i dont like the baby fragrance so i use the suave cucumber/melon for the lotion part. living in the southwest my skin gets very dry especially in the winter.i put this on all over right after a shower, and before bed. am also a nurse and my hand get so dry with all the hand washing. took a bottle to work and now all the staff use it and ask for a refill when it is empty. i promise you will love this one!!!!!!!!!!gayle

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Nanny, 10:22:45 07/01/06 Sat [1]

Never thought of selling it at craft fairs. Also I am going to try the cucumber and melon lotion in mine, something new. I would love to see the label and poem if our poets come up with one thanks in advance.
Hugs
Nanny
P.S. I think at my DG the jars are all one size it is the regular size vitamin E, vaseline ,and baby lotion.

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- FayeW, 11:54:51 07/01/06 Sat [1]

Would you mind posting the size of the jars. So will know the amount to buy. Thanks.

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- HDMac, 12:07:57 07/01/06 Sat [1]

I dont have a Dollar General around here either. Is there another brand that will work the same????? Thanks!
Hugs,
Marcia

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- gaylesfolly, 13:06:25 07/01/06 Sat [1]

okay this is really not an "exact science" type recipe, but this is the way i have made mine.

1-8oz. jar of vitamin e cream
2-15oz. bottles of lotion
1- 4oz. jar of vaseline

just put in the mixing bowl and whip it all together. hope this helps...sometimes the bottles are not exactly the amount listed above, so you can just "guesstament" don't go to the trouble of trying to measure these to the exact quanity. ex: vaseline now comes in a 7.5oz jar so when making a double batch i would just use 1 jar and not try to get the extra 0.5 oz from another jar or go mad looking for the 8oz jar. another note the lotions with alot of alcohol really defeats the purpose so make sure it way down on the ingredients list or not there at all.
girls go shoppin and get to whippin
on your mark...........get set..............................
go!!!!
gayle

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Donna G, 14:41:37 07/01/06 Sat [1]

This sounds great I'm a barefoot person also. Have got to try it. Those of you that are selling it at fairs, are you putting a tag with ingredients. A cute little tag and a saying would be nice. Maybe one of our poets could make up something if we say please and thank you. Thanks Donna

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Amanda F, 15:50:29 07/01/06 Sat [1]

Thank you Wilma for the idea. I haven't thought of anything like this. I really enjoy making up baskets for different things like taking to the hospital, etc... I'm making one right now as a prize for a diaper raffle that we are doing at a baby shower next Saturday and this lotion will make a great additional to the basket. Thanks for the wonderful idea.

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- jazbo, 17:33:57 07/01/06 Sat [1]

OK - I just HAD to make some. Went to the local DG store & they had the baby lotion but nothing else. So I substituted a Vit. E cream along with the petroleum jelly. I had some Palmer's body oil, so I added a little of that too. It soaks in the skin really well, & doesn't leave a 'greasy' feeling. It smells so good!

I made up 24 little containers to give to our women's church group. Film canisters were used & I made a simple label on the puter, printed them, stamped a tiny sun on them then ran them through my sticker Xyron. Then the labels were cut apart with paper edgers.

The label:
Summer Foot Creme
for dry, cracked feet
Main ingredients:
Baby Lotion, Vaseline, Vit. E cream

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Deb, 17:51:39 07/01/06 Sat [1]

Living in West Texas where skin doesn't stand a chance a lady at church gave me this very same recipe. It was amazing. I got all my supplies at Family dollar. I even used it as moisterizer for my face. I made bottles to hand out at Christmas assuring my mil that I hadnt added anything aloe to it considering she is allergic to aloe. I spoke to her a couple days later after reading the ingredients on the vit e cream to let her know there was aloe in it. To late she already had a reaction....ooops. Well, personally I think it is a great lotion. Just never had luck with it in pump dispensers. Hope everyone enjoys it as much as I always have. DEB

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Frankie, 13:33:05 07/02/06 Sun [1]

Can we have a cute little poem label for this lotion, please?

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Jesslynn, 13:56:08 07/02/06 Sun [1]

OK...I am in a state of confusion lately... One person says 1 bottle of baby lotion but another says 2. Which is it? LOL I want to make some but I want to make sure I have everything before I start

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Caboobie, 18:45:12 07/02/06 Sun [1]

I added a poem and some labels on another post. Hope they are useful

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Doreen, 19:00:39 07/02/06 Sun [1]

I just want to say thanks Wilma for sharing your recipe and to all who have added interesting posts :)

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Melinda, 19:18:38 07/02/06 Sun [1]

Wilma, Thank you for the recipe. Would you mind checking to see what size bottle of lotion you got? That way everyone will know what to look for. To me one bottle vs two bottles is a huge difference. THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE POEM, LABELS, RECIPE, IDEAS ON HOW TO STORE, EVERYTHING. THIS IS A GREAT CRAFT FAIR ITEM.

OK now. Is anyone from the Melbourne, Fl. area? Don't want to put it out if you are. But if you aren't............LOOK OUT!

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- gaylesfolly, 01:31:13 07/03/06 Mon [1]

the way i have made it is with 30 oz. of lotion.....if the bottles are 15 oz each then that would equal 2 bottles
gayle

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Melinda, 09:38:47 07/03/06 Mon [1]

Gayle, thanks for the info. What size containers of the other did you use? Now I am confused. Is it 1- 15 oz. bottle of lotion to the jar (again not sure of size) of vaseline and vitamin E? I am going today to get this and con't want to get the wrong things. I plan on sending this to MS. and see what happens.

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Patty, 10:09:42 07/03/06 Mon [1]

This is what I used to make mine, including the sizes. It turned out wonderful!!! Everyone loved it! My aunt sent me this recipe.
P.S. I don't think mine would work with a pump. It's a little thicker and I don't think it would go through the pump.
Patty

Homemade Hand Cream

2 (15 oz each) bottles baby lotion (scented or unscented)
2 (8 oz each) jars Vitamin E skin cream
1 (7.5 oz) petroleum jelly

Mix all ingredients with an electric mixer and put into containers. One batch will make about 14 containers (1/2 C each).

Items can be bought for $1.00 each at Dollar General stores.

Containers are 1/2 C Gladware (clear with a blue lid) and can be bought at Wal-Mart, etc. They come 8 to a package for around $2.00.

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- BigMama, 14:57:58 07/05/06 Wed [1]

I found some small containers at the dollar store. There was 10 in a pack. They are about a 1/2 size. I bought everything except the Vitamin E cream, my dg didn't have any.
BigMama

[> Re: Has anyone made the "Dollar General" hand lotion? -- Jesslynn, 17:28:35 07/05/06 Wed [1]

BigMama~
I did spot the Vitamin E at the local Wal~Mart. It was only about 17cents more than DG.
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Postby crafterwannabe » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:22 am

Recipes/Container Sizes

Date Posted: 14:05:05 07/03/06 Mon
Author: wilma
Subject: Dollar General Lotion- with measurments

This is how it was given to me:
Get ingredients at Dollar General:

I bottle baby lotion (pink) their brand (DG) (15 oz size)
1 jar vaseline (13.2 oz size)
1 jar vitamin E-cream (4 oz size)

Empty all into large bowl. Mix well. I use my elecrtic beaters, makes it flufflier & makes a lot. Blend well!!! All the ingredients were Dollar General brand.

Replies:
[> Re: Dollar General Lotion- with measurments -- CarolB, 05:19:01 07/10/06 Mon [1]

Have any of our Aussie members tried making this lotion/cream?
If so, all suggestions are welcome for ingredient brands, stores to purchase at, etc.
Carol
South Australia
who needs to convert the ingredient measurements to metric, among other things ...

[> Re: Dollar General Lotion- with measurments -- Jesslynn, 23:53:53 07/03/06 Mon [1]

I just made a batch of this tonight. I bought the as I call it "Sleepy Lotion" ya know the one with Lavendar. The hardest part was getting it into the little bottles I bought at Wal-Mart. I don't know how I can make it easier next time. Any suggestions?

[> [> Re: Dollar General Lotion- with measurments -- gwen, 23:57:59 07/03/06 Mon [1]

Try your photo places and get the 35 mm clear film cannisters. Have several people who use these for their creams good luck gwen

[> Re: Dollar General Lotion- with measurments -- jmarie, 01:20:08 07/04/06 Tue [1]

I made this yesterday. I used:

1 bottle (15 oz) DG "Sleepy Lotion" baby lotion
1 jar (8 oz) Delon Vitamin E skin cream
1 jar (7.5 oz) DG Petroleum Jelly

Softened Petroleum Jelly in the microwave for about 45 seconds. Added the other two ingredients. Whipped it up. Filled several pill bottles. (Will be checking with WalMart for empty film canisters) Just keep in mind this makes A LOT!!!

I tried it last night on my feet (which are like lizard leather) along with socks. WOW what a difference this morning. Took several to work for the gals to try and comment. Anxious to hear what they say tomorrow.

My only complaint - clean up was a bit mess - but well worth it.
Good luck everybody.

[> Re: Dollar General Lotion- with measurments -- kiki, 07:28:52 07/04/06 Tue [1]

im going to have a go at making this cream on the weekend i was thinking i could put some in a soap dispenser. and store the rest in the containers . will it come out of a soap dispenser or will it be to thick???
thks kiki

[> Re: Dollar General Lotion- with measurments -- Jesslynn, 07:33:42 07/04/06 Tue [1]

Kiki~
Not sure if it would work in a "pump" type bottle. It is a bit thick.
Jessica
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DG Cream ? -- Terrie, 16:47:45 07/09/06 Sun [1]

Has anyone tried this in a pump container like hand lotion comes in? or is it tooo thick?

Answered my own question - made some and put it in an old hand soap dispenser and it works fine. Thanks Wilma for sharing this
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Poems for Cream

Date Posted: 18:00:53 07/02/06 Sun
Author: Caboobie
Subject: Look - Labels for Wilmas foot/elbow cream

I noticed someone asking for a poem for the Dollar General cream on an earlier post, so I made one up and then made up some labels. Hope they are useful to someone.

Here is the lotion formula from Wilma:

Get ingredients at Dollar General:

I bottle baby lotion (pink) their brand (DG)
1 jar vaseline
1 jar vitamin E-cream

Empty all into large bowl.Mix well. I use my elecrtic beaters, makes it flufflier & makes a lot. Blend well!!! All the ingredients were Dollar General brand. For storage, I filled up the vaseeline jar, the vitamin 3 jar and 3 ziplock small snap and store jars.

Poem
If your feet are needing pampering
Or your elbows need a loving touch
Just use this cream, go on rub it in
You don’t need to use too much
It’s made of baby lotion and Vaseline
Mixed together with Vitamin E
Then packed up in a bottle
With a little hug from me
© 2006 Yvonne Lowther
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Re: -- jacksmum, 04:42:25 07/10/06 Mon [1]

Here's a different poem. Hope it helps
HUGS
Sue

Poem
When your skin is dry
and looking worse for wear
use a dab of cream
and rub it everywhere.
A little bit of heaven
found right inside a jar
guaranteed to soothe
where rough patches are.
© Sue Pitchfork 2006~

Re: NAMES SO FAR FOR WANDA'S CREAM -- kritterno1, 21:37:35 07/10/06 Mon [1]

Poem
This special stuff is called Wonder Cream
And you'll quickly see it works like a dream
Just rub it in and you'll wonder why
Your feet and elbows don't feel so dry
© 2006 ME Ryan
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Tag & Poem by Lisa

Date Posted: 03:07:19 07/16/06 Sun
Author: Lisa (;^))
Subject: Here's a tag I came up with for the home-made skin cream.

I had this graphic and thought it would look cute on a tag for the cream. I wrote this little ditty to go with it. It might show up here really big, but if you'll e-mail me and put "Cream" in the subject line. I'll send it to you. I made it 2" X 3". Seems like when I use my newest graphic program, and save it to my PhotoBucket account, it shows up huge! Don't know why.....Anywho, here it is. Hugs, Lisa

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/ ... cream1.jpg

Poem on Tag
Try this homemade wrinkle cream...
slather it on good and thick...
Your skin will look and feel brand new.
It really does the trick!
© Lisa Messenger
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Ideas & Sources: Containers for Wilma's Cream

Date Posted: 20:31:21 07/05/06 Wed
Author: Jodi
Subject: I found containers for Wilma's cream!

You ladies are corrupting me! I didn't want to take on another project but it seemed so easy. Okay I just wanted to share with you the containers I found at the Dollar Tree. They are in the beauty isle, they come in blue, pink, white and purple. 2 small circles about 2" and 3 bottles the size of a travel size shampoo about 4" it also contained a bath scrubby that you could use to make those cute angel scrubbies! All that for $1.00! What a deal! My husband is going to string me up and take away my wallet! LOL!

[> Re: I found containers for Wilma's cream! -- melinda, 21:48:01 07/05/06 Wed [1]

THANKS SO MUCH! I used the glad containers but don't care for them too much. THere is not way to really make them look nice. I went on line to purchase containers but this is much better.

[> Re: I found containers for Wilma's cream! -- HDMac, 13:16:53 07/06/06 Thu [1]

I have my eye out for these... anxious to make some as gifts!
Hugs,
Marcia

[> Re: I found containers for Wilma's cream! -- FayeW, 18:03:08 07/06/06 Thu [1]

Here is an idea for the cream. Use clear film containers that you can get free at any place that develops film. Saw this at a craft fair where the person was selling her creams.

[> Re: I found containers for Wilma's cream! -- ~BETTY~ B, 18:43:15 07/06/06 Thu [1]

I was at the Dollar General today and found some white ceramic jars with colored tops that looked like flowers and have a metal closure on them similar to what's on a canning jar..they were only $1.50 each also some plain glass jars with silver tops 3 for $2.00 think I will try these as I plan to give it as presents.
~BETTY~ B

[> Re: I found containers for Wilma's cream! -- -Cougar1, 05:49:12 07/07/06 Fri [1]

Thank you Jodi. The Dollar Tree is right across the street from where I work. Guess I'll check it out at lunch and see if they have them there. ~Tricia
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Author: rochelle
Subject: more containers for wilma's hand and foot creme

HI ladies
what about using the 2.5 ounce jars of the first foods baby food they are only 34 cents including baby food lol and you could always paint the lids so they would be really cute.(after the baby food is gone of course)
also in the travel size aisle of wal-mart they have empty travel bottles for 50 cents each used for shampoo lotions and such, at our wal-mart there are two different kinds of these the flat bottles(used for hand lotions and the round bottles also.
have a blessed and wonderful day
Rochelle

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Re: more containers for wilma's hand and foot creme -- Jesslynn, 22:11:11 07/07/06 Fri [1]

I used the WalMart bottles and they were a pain to have to fill! I would suggest using a container with a bigger mouth.

Re: more containers for wilma's hand and foot creme -- shirttails, 08:22:11 07/08/06 Sat [1]

Would it work to put the cream in a ziplock bag? Clip a corner and add a icing tip (large one like for adding eggyolks to deviled eggs. You could save the messy bag for yourself to use for a while. I use ziplocks all the time for icing bags and thought it might just work.

Re: more containers for wilma's hand and foot creme -- Jenny Leigh, 17:23:13 07/08/06 Sat [1]

I'm a lurker here most of the time but wanted to share what I used for the DS cream.

I purchased some snack-size disposable containers at Deals (another everything's a dollar store). The ones I bought were 4.5 oz. and had 6 in a package. (I chose these over film canisters, because I thought I may have trouble getting the cream out of the the film containers.) These were in the baby section and came in lavender and teal green. Since I chose the Sleepy Time scent of the baby lotion, I thought the lavender was an appropriate choice.

Also, if you have a Deals in your area, they have the Vitamin E cream ($1, of course). My DG only had the 2-in-a-pkg. for $3.50. Also, my DG did not have the 13 oz. petroleum jelly, but Deals did.

If you purchase everything at Deals and use the 4.5 oz. containers, you can get 7 containers (plus a dab left over for yourself) of cream for a cost of 60 cents each.

Re: more containers for wilma's hand and foot creme -- Terry, 16:46:03 07/10/06 Mon [1]

I knew I had my DD save those baby food jars for something! With the label, some fabric and ribbon on the lid, how cute is that? Great gifts.
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Online Sources - Containers for Cream
Date Posted: 02:44:59 07/11/06 Tue
Author: Jude_KS
Subject: Cream & lotion containers available online....

Ladies, I found this website with all kinds of containers
both economical and fancy...

http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp

I found some cream jars that are very inexpensive and yet look great.
Hugs - Jude!

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[> Re: Cream & lotion containers available online.... -- Jill, 19:32:35 07/13/06 Thu [1]

There are some 1 oz containers on ebay for .28 cents piece you can order any amount from 1 to 4911 which is all that she has and the shipping is $7.95 no matter how many you order. I am on my way to town to get some lotion. I will try my hand at it tomorrow as We do not have any parts to do at work so we are shut down so we get a 3 day weekend. YEAH

Here is the web address.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1
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More on Lotion Containers

Date Posted: 12:05:52 07/16/06 Sun
Author: Sassie
Subject: Crystal Lite tubs as DG lotion containers? ? ? ?

For years I have saved those little tubs for something; now I want to make the DG lotion and as of yet I don't have any containers. I thought about my little tubs but I need some kind of top so the lotion doesn't dry out. Here's what I came up with: colored plastic wrap secured with a rubberband; then use a small doily (1/2 dollar size) over the top for decoration. What do you think? Any other ideas?

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Re: Crystal Lite tubs as DG lotion containers ? ? ? ? -- ShirleyT, 16:22:44 07/16/06 Sun [1]

How about this...
Use a heavy mylar or perhaps the clear plastic sheets that come in bacon. Trace the top on it so that you have a perfect circle to fit the top. Bend it in half. Only glue one half of the circle to the rim, so that the other half can be lifted to fill with cream. Maybe close it with a little piece of tape after filling. Sit it on a piece of plastic saran wrap and pull it up tightly around it and tie it off with a ribbon. Doily would be cute too like you said. I need to start saving those little buggers! LOL
HTH,
Shirley

Re: Crystal Lite tubs as DG lotion containers ? ? ? ? -- Sassie, 08:39:25 07/17/06 Mon [1]

Thanks Shirley; I like your idea better than mine!

Re: Crystal Lite tubs as DG lotion containers ? ? ? ? -- PattyWV, 08:53:36 07/17/06 Mon [1]

My son came in with a handful of condiment containers and lids from McDonalds.
GD Anna told him we could put our soft knees cream in them lol.
She looks out for Grandma Patty.
Anyway he did'nt know what she was talking about.
He still brought home a few.
Anna was right it works great for small amounts.
Anna helped me make some,Ronnie(DH)thought we had strawberry cool whip.
Good thing it was'nt April Fool's Day...lol.

Re: Crystal Lite tubs as DG lotion containers ? ? ? ? -- melinda ny, 09:09:52 07/17/06 Mon [1]

we bought the little canning jars, they were on sale. they look cute, filled all 12 and even some small pill bottles 4.
Melinda Ny

Plus we used Mango butter, instead of baby lotion. and half of the vaseline like Sis said.
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Consistency of Cream & Recipe

Date Posted: 11:31:33 07/06/06 Thu
Author: Dolpha
Subject: question about Wilma's cream

A question for anyone who has made the cream. How thick is it?? Can it be used in bottles as well as jars??
Appreciate any info, Thanks

[> Re: question about Wilma's cream -- smiley granny aka Mary, 16:29:57 07/06/06 Thu [1]

I also was wondering about the thickness, and also where did the receipe go.I went to get the directions and could not find it any place..
I really need it as I said I'd do a program at TOPS next week on feet.. What better way to give a program than to have everyone do a massage...Is it ok to use the mixer I cook with to mix this up?
Please help..
Hugs,
Smiley Granny aka Mary

Re: question about Wilma's cream -- Huskerfan, 17:21:09 07/06/06 Thu

This is the recipe I have and it works.

From Dollar General
1 bottle baby lotion Pink bottle
1 jar vaseline (7.5 oz give or take)
1 jar Vit. E cream (8 oz give or take)
All depends on the kind you get how much it weighs. I got all Dollar General brand and cost me $3.
Linda

[> Re: question about Wilma's cream -- jmarie, 17:30:05 07/06/06 Thu

I used the same "recipe" as Linda. I did heat the vaseline in the microwave for about 45 seconds just to soften it a bit. I used a stainless steel bowl and my regular handheld electric mixer. Washed everything really well with dish soap and then ran through the dishwasher. Lotion turned out a little softer than whipped margarine.
Everybody I have given this to has raved about how great it works.
Good luck
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More on Containers for Cream

Date Posted: 21:18:00 07/07/06 Fri
Author: Deb in GA
Subject: Looky at what I made! Dollar store Cream

Hugs all,
Looky what I been doing......house is a wreck and dogs are hungry, but I have a bowl full of lotion! LOL

Bottles are from a freecycle friend
Labels and poems are from Yvonne
Recipe is from Wanda.....
Gonna give it to ladies I work with....
Have a couple hints......
a butter knife works good getting it in the bottles......is slow but not to messy.

I heated everything in the microwave, made it easy to mix by hand.

It makes a LARGE amount......better go find more bottles....lol
Hugs from Ga
Deb

Picture: Deb's Bottled Cream
Note: Link deleted since Deb removed picture from Photobucket.

Re: Looky at what I made! Dollar store Cream -- penny, 23:20:55 07/07/06 Fri [1]

deb,
Great idea, I have alot of pill bottles. You did a great job on the bottles. I know the ladies at work will enjoy the lotion.

[> Re: Looky at what I made! Dollar store Cream -- crafterwannabe, 23:39:42 07/07/06 Fri [1]

Looks like you'll be making your co-workers very, very happy! I think you have your priorities just right but maybe you'd better feed the dogs! I got the rest of my "makings" tonight and will be making some tomorrow.

[> Re: Looky at what I made! Dollar store Cream -- Huskerfan, 23:51:32 07/07/06 Fri [1]

I have also made some and put it in those 1/2 c. jelly canning jars. I have had them for years and not useing them for anything else. It is easy to get the lotion in and easy to use. I love the stuff. Only made it a couple of days ago so haven't had a really good chance to use it much but am happy so far.
Linda

[> Re: Looky at what I made! Dollar store Cream -- Caboobie, 03:42:52 07/08/06 Sat [1]

Hi Deb, Glad my labels were useful. It's always nice to see our poems etc being used, thanks for showing us your efforts.

[> Re: Looky at what I made! Dollar store Cream -- Lori Jean, 12:08:28 07/08/06 Sat [1]

Nice job, Deb! I know Walmart carries empty little "squeeze bottles" in the Health & Beauty department. They are .50 cents each and you can find them near the sample items.
Hugs,
Lori Jean )
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Another Recipe & "Testimonials"

Date Posted: 06:24:29 07/07/06 Fri
Author: PattyWV
Subject: ??? Dollar General Lotion

Ok I've seen assorted recipes posted for this lotion.
I now have 2 jars of vitamin e skin cream 8 oz.
2 bottles of baby lotion 15 oz,and one jar of petroleum jelly 7.5 oz.
I'll go with majority rules.
What's the recipe?
Thanks...

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- Jesslynn, 08:25:30 07/07/06 Fri [1]

Patty~
I used 1 8 oz. jar of Vitamin E
1 15 oz. Bottle of Lotion
1 7.5 oz. jar of Vaseline

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- PattyWV, 08:35:53 07/07/06 Fri [1]

Does the petroleum jelly make it very greasy?
Does it absorb pretty good or feel sticky?
I have read that it makes a large quantity.
I have a few baby food containers,the little plastic rectangular boxes.
I think I'll try to make use of them for this.

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- Frankie, 09:37:28 07/07/06 Fri [1]

I used the same amount ingredients as Jesslynn. I love the feel of the cream. It is not greasy, you just don't need to use a lot of it. A little goes a long way. It's not a lotion, it's a cream. I have very dry, flakey skin on my legs and I used it last night. Today there is no sign of flaking. So this cream is deffinately a keeper for me. I'll be keeping it by my kitchen sink and also in the bathroom to use after showers. The amount is not too much. I think it's plenty for yourself and couple of dry skinned friends like me. tee-hee I didn't use the baby lotion, I used a cucumber melon type from the dollar store. I figured that DH would use it too if it didn't smell too girlie. By the way, he likes it too.

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- Nanny, 10:03:12 07/07/06 Fri [1]

Hi Patty,
You have the same products I have used for over a year now . I just love the cream. I suffer(used to) from psorsias on my elbows and believe me this works !! I place all ingredients in an old tupperware bowl (large)and whip with my hand beater. Comes out wonderful. Fill jars I always save my vitamin E jars to reuse. Have passed this around at work and their families now use it as well. I run all eguipment through the dish washer. LOL A whole lot easier to wash up this way.
Hugs and best wishes
Nanny

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- Huskerfan, 11:13:22 07/07/06 Fri [1]

I used the same amount as Jesslyn. I love the stuff. Am going to try a different lotion also so my DH will try it. I know he isn't going to use the smelly kind I have now. It is great stuff tho.
Linda

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- PattyWV, 16:54:53 07/07/06 Fri [1]

Nanny did you use one of each item?
Looks like that's what everyone is doing.
Thank's for the input.
Wilma? thanks again for originally starting a thread about this.
Yvonne,Thank You for your cute lables.
Tomorrow is our family reunion and guess what I'm taking for the family auction LOL.

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- Linda Green, 01:33:26 07/08/06 Sat

Man I guess I need to try and make some of this. The way all is talking it is wonderful. So May I get the receipe for this. I allready ask some neighbors to start saving me the old medcine bottles.
Thanks to all for the wonderful sayings, i want to try it now

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- jazbo, 07:03:26 07/08/06 Sat [1]

It is good stuff - love it! I used the same recipe Jesslynn posted. It feels like it will be greasy when you first put it on, but it soaks into the skin like a dream.
Have to tell you a funny story, though. I gave out some to our ladies church group & just put a simple label on it with main ingredients - baby lotion, vaseline, & Vit. E cream. So one creative lady thought she would make her own. She called me, saying hers was very runny & if she whipped it more, would it get thicker? I asked her what she put in it; she had put a bottle of baby oil in it, instead! She said that was what my label said. I said, really? So she read it back to me & of course, the first thing was baby LOTION! (not oil). I suggested she put her formula in a pump bottle. And she had made a double batch! Yikes! lol

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- PattyWV, 08:41:09 07/08/06 Sat [1]

lol Jazbo.
It may be pretty good with a small quantity of baby oil added in.
Clean up is a little messy,but Dawn dish liqid sure helps.
I'm taking two of the vitamin e skin cream jars to the reunion for our auction.
I used it last night,and it does a great job.

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- Nanny, 09:08:04 07/08/06 Sat [1]

Yes for each batch I use 1 of each . I see you have already made it up and tried it. Sorry for the late response.
Hugs Nanny

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- jenjoy, 13:11:28 07/08/06 Sat [1]

So...where do you get this vitamin E skin cream?

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- gram3167, 17:39:38 07/08/06 Sat [1]

Can you tell me if the Vitamin E is a cream or lotion?
I bought lotion yesterday and not sure if it was the right product for this hand cream. Thanks for any help.

[> Re: ??? Dollar General Lotion -- Jodi, 17:40:41 07/08/06 Sat [1]

vitamin E skin cream is in the beauty isle at dollar gen. I made a batch up but didn't like the scent at all
I also thought it was very greesy. I'm going to try the sleepy scent they had to see if I like that scent better.
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Pricing Discussion for Cream ... And Filling Containers

Date Posted: 12:49:48 07/07/06 Fri
Author: nandy
Subject: need a price

I asked a question earlier about what people charge for the cream, but never got an answer,so i guess i will try again. What are people charging for the foot and elbow cream.

[> Re: need a price -- Jesslynn, 14:33:22 07/07/06 Fri [1]

I just made it for myself. I guess if I were to charge it would depend on the size of the container. I personally used 4 oz. squeeze bottles (not recomended it was difficult to package).

[> Re: need a price -- crafterwannabe, 15:01:53 07/07/06 Fri [1]

Nancy, there are so many posts about the lotion but most of what I've read are from people trying it for themselves and friends. A few did mention they would be good craft fair items. Here's a reply from Melinda on Caboobie's thread sharing her wonderful labels - but no one answered about the suggested price there either. Even though she mostly doubled the ingredients, her cost seems a little higher than some members mentioned. Can you price it like you do other craft items using your cost for ingredients/supplies as a base? There are various "formulas" for pricing items discussed on the Craft Show Archive Board.

"[> Re: Look - Labels for Wilmas foot/elbow cream -- Melinda, 12:36:49 07/04/06 Tue [1]

Thank you BOTH - for the recipe and labels. I doubled the recipe except for the vaseline. I got 12 1/2 - 1/2 cup containers out of mine for about $11.00. Do you think selling them for $3.00 is too much? I figure 1.00 per 1/2 cup container was my cost."

[> Re: need a price -- Nancy, 17:39:36 07/07/06 Fri [1]

Thank you all for answering my post. I was begining to think i smelled that no one was answering me. lol. Just kidding.
I went to Dollar General today and looked for the containers there that someone had posted her,but couldn't find them. So went into housewares and found the cutest little glass containers. They were 3 for $2.00. So will figure my cost from that. Will let you all know what price i come up with and how many containers i got out of it. Thanks again. Nancy

[> Re: need a price -- Frankie, 18:37:16 07/07/06 Fri [1]

Jesslyn, I used the 4oz containers too. I had no problem getting the cream into them. I used a large funnel with a tip that just fit into the opening of the squeeze bottle. I put the cream into the top of the funnel and squeezed the bottle. When I squeezed, the cream just plopped right into the bottle. Next time give it a try. I love the cream in the squeeze bottle because now I can carry one with me in my purse. I love the stuff and don't want to be without it. tee-hee
Frankie

[> Re: need a price -- Michelle, 12:51:51 07/08/06 Sat [1]

The other day we had a yard sale and we sold some for $4.00 they where in a jelly jar.I had some in a 4oz bottle sold them for $2.00
We had a tester set out and a lot of pepole wanted it he had to go and get the stuff to make more.I have had order for christmas gifts
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Getting Lotion into the Bottle

Date Posted: 08:24:42 07/08/06 Sat
Author: DebC
Subject: Hint for getting the hand lotion in bottles

Try putting your lotion in a large ziplock bag, seal the bag, cut off a small amount on one of the corners on the bag and you should be able to just squeeze your lotion into the bottles. It should be helpful when using small mouth bottles. Deb C

[> Re: Hint for getting the hand lotion in bottles -- PattyWV, 08:32:06 07/08/06 Sat [1]

We can use a cone bag to do that. Thanks for the tip.

[> Re: Hint for getting the hand lotion in bottles -- Frankie, 09:32:58 07/08/06 Sat [1]

I used the squeeze type bottles from walmart. I put a funnel with a large tip that just fit into the bottle. Filled the funnel with the cream and squeezed the bottle. It formed a suction and the cream just plopped right into the bottle. I just tapped the bottle on the counter and the cream went to the bottom. Then I continued to fill.
Just another idea.

[> Re: Hint for getting the hand lotion in bottles -- Jesslynn, 12:47:28 07/08/06 Sat [1]

After trying to fill the bottles using a funnel (without the squeezing technique), I put my lotion into my candy making squeeze bottle. It had a larger mouth than the bottles from WalMart so it was easier to fill it and then squeeze the lotion into the smaller bottles. I did have to tap on the counter but it drove the dog in the upstairs apartment NUTS LOL! It would start barking like a mad man when I was tapping on the counter.

[> Re: Hint for getting the hand lotion in bottles -- Susie, 13:12:19 07/08/06 Sat [1]

Deb,that is a great idea!I'll try that one when I make mine.It sounds like alot less cleaning up too...just toss the bag.
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Ingredients Prices

Date Posted: 12:38:12 07/08/06 Sat
Author: Jesslynn
Subject: Ingredients for "Dollar Store" lotion

Ok ladies...I did some bargin hunting yesterday.
My Big Lots has 13 oz. vaseline for 98 cents.
I then stepped over to the Family dollar (right next door) and they had some of the Vitamin E cream for $3 (not a lot off but every penny counts...right?)
Just thought I would share my findings...of course I know that every Big Lots is different but you never know without looking. And to think I was really looking for cheap tea pots LOL.
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Buying Ingredients at Dollar Tree/Elsewhere

Date Posted: 11:22:42 07/09/06 Sun
Author: Sassie
Subject: Dollar General/Dollar Tree Lotion

If I missed this question on an earlier post, sorry. In my area we have Dollar Tree stores. Is anyone buying the lotion ingredients there? If so, what are you buying? I saw a lotion there yesterday that had vitamin E but I wasn't sure if that was what I should be buying. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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[> Re: Dollar General/Dollar Tree Lotion -- Melinda, 21:22:48 07/09/06 Sun [1]

Here is my opinion - I think if you use Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Dollar Store, etc. baby lotion, vaseline and Vitamin E it will be OK. Alot of this is the cost effectiveness not counting the smooth, silky feel you get on your skin.

Let me tell you, I use it on my feet. Now give it a minute to soak in. WOW! Anything that is dry - your legs,, hands, elbows, feet, back, etc. IT IS GREAT. and not greasy. That is why you use the smaller amount of vaseline. I used 2 of the lotions and Vit. E and 1 vaseline. It is so whipped and soft and easy to get into a container with a wide type mouth.
OK. Someone elses turn!

[> Re: Dollar General/Dollar Tree Lotion -- gaylesfolly, 04:14:07 07/10/06 Mon [1]

when i started making up batches of the recipe, i could not get the vitamin e cream at dollar tree. they did have the vaseline. i got the other ingredients at the family dollar store. since i didn't want to smell like a clean baby, i love the suave cucumber melon lotion, but any will do. in the winter this is great just all over the body after you get out of the shower. gave a bottle to my daughter for her and the new babe. this is great for their bottoms. the vaseline repells the moisture, the vitamin e encourages healing and the lotion makes them smell good. it is also good for heat rash when applied to clean dry skin.
gayle

[> Re: Dollar General/Dollar Tree Lotion -- Susie, 12:35:38 07/09/06 Sun [1]

I was wondering the same thing. We have Dollar Tree and the 99 Cent store where I live but no Dollar General.

[> Re: Dollar General/Dollar Tree Lotion -- Huskerfan, 18:48:11 07/09/06 Sun [1]

I would guess that if you got the lotion and a jar of vit E cream and jar of vaseline you would have what you need. Shouldn't matter where you get it. In fact I saw the same jar of Vit E Cream in my grocery store in the dollar isle.
Linda
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Postby crafterwannabe » Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:58 pm

More on Jars for Cream

Date Posted: 07:07:43 02/01/07 Thu
Author: Melinda
Subject: The Hand Lotion - Possible Jars - What do u Think?

I will try to post the website to sunburstbottles where they are having a sale on bottles they have gotten at the end of the year and very different. They have jars 16 for 8.00. That is .50 each. I thought they would be great for the lotion. I am wanting your opinion.

here is the site: http://www.sunburstbottle.com/specials
item #LFRIGOG.

Please let me know what you think.
THANKS!

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[> Re: The Hand Lotion - Possible Jars - What do u Think? -- Jodi, 08:57:57 02/01/07 Thu [1]

Great price, I think they'll work just fine :)

[> Re: The Hand Lotion - Possible Jars - What do u Think? -- Kay, 11:45:37 02/11/07 Sun [1]

I have made this cream and I have given some to my friends and family and we all love it.I would like to sell what I have left, how much do you ladies sell yours for, if you don't mine me asking? Thanks Kay

[> Re: The Hand Lotion - Possible Jars - What do u Think? -- Lullu, 12:18:26 02/11/07 Sun [1]

I've been making this hand cream for my own personal use and to share with friends for about 10 years. Of course, the only real expense is jars. I recently ordered 2 dozen 4-0z jars at $6.50 per dozen from Melange LLC in Florida. www.lemelange.com At the time I ordered, I was told the shipping and handling would be approx. $5, however when the parcel arrived, I had been charged $10.50 for shipping, making my jars cost 97 cents per jar. I have ordered from this company before and their service is very good, but 97 cents each doubles the cost of the gift. When I give a jar of cream to a friend, I tell her that if she likes it and would like more to bring the jar to me and I'll be glad to refill it for her. I live in a retirement village and I like to give small inexpensive gifts for my fellow residents and everyone seems to appreciate the cream. Splitting the cost of an order with someone else would help keep the cost down.

[> Re: The Hand Lotion - Possible Jars - What do u Think? -- Crafty Me2, 11:03:40 02/01/07 Thu [1]

Melinda,
What size jars were you planning on? I think the English conversion for 370 ml is 12 ounces! Would be a good idea to check my figure! I presume you noticed the same one with a different colored lid for $6.72!
;) Crafty Me2

[> Re: The Hand Lotion - Possible Jars - What do u Think? -- judy from GA, 11:31:22 02/01/07 Thu [1]

If you click on glass jars or plastic jars on that site you will find some small jars that are from $.58-$.62 each that are only a two ounce size that would be perfect for the cream. That is about the size container I used at Christmas and it worked great--just right to carry in your purse or put on your nightstand. The size you were looking at originally I think was $.50 each, but really quite large. You would not get very many gifts at a low price. Just my opinion, but hope it helps you make up your mind. :-)
Judy

[> Re: The Hand Lotion - Possible Jars - What do u Think? -- Kay, 12:53:15 02/01/07 Thu [1]

May I ask you Ladie a Question? I have had made and sold Bath Salts and have sold some at Christmas during my Christmas Sales, I even got my hubby into helping me lol.
Now I have a friend that gave me 4 dozen plastic bottles with the pump lids that are purfect for lotions and I don't have a clue which lotions are popular or even how to make them?
Can any of you please help me out as to how to make the lotions or what the people likes now adays?
I am trying to get ready for my Valentines Sale and I'm running late for it, I wanted to start it on the 1st. :( and I am no wheres ready for it lol.
Any help you can give me would be so much appreciated...
Thank You In Advance Kay :):)

[> Re: The Hand Lotion - Possible Jars - What do u Think? -- Judy from GA, 12:58:36 02/01/07 Thu [1]

Kay
The lotion or cream that I made is the Dollar Store Lotion that is in the archives. Everyone I gave it to really loved it and it is quite inexpensive. In fact, I have the items to make some more right now. I gave mine in containers that help about 2 oz. and now every one is running out and wanting more. I gave it away at Christmas time, but am going to sell it at a very low cost this time to cover the expenses but am not interested in making a lot of profit as it is for friends and family.
Judy

[> Re: The Hand Lotion - Possible Jars - What do u Think? -- melinda ny, 07:17:29 02/10/07 Sat [1]

I agree with judy GA, the 2oz jars would be perfect, they were 58 cents each.

C2B had white lids
CS2B black lids
CS2PUR had purple lids.

i just went in my bathroom and looked at a few things i had, the 2oz looked the best. IMO
good luck
melinda NY
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Postby crafterwannabe » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:49 pm

Poem & Label: Lotion for Baby Using Dollar General Lotion

Date Posted: 19:22:11 02/28/07 Wed
Author: Wanda53
Subject: DGS lotion label needed

Im doing the DGS lotion and I need a label for a small jar im putting it in about about the size of a business card. It should maybe have a baby on it and the poem about the lotion is for babys bottom or diaper rash or keeps from getting diaper rash.Id appreciate a label if anyone has time ty in advance

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[> Re: DGS lotion label needed -- donnaP, 11:16:58 03/01/07 Thu [1]

Wanda
If you will post the poem for me I will give it a try for you. Is it for personal use or to sell? That way I know what graphics I can use.
donnaP

[> [> Re: DGS lotion label needed -- Wanda53, 12:33:14 03/01/07 Thu [1]

TY sweetie but a poet im not.I need the poem also..Its to sell for fundraiser for our church.Ty in advance.I appreciate all the help I can get

[> Re: DGS lotion label needed -- Crafty Me2, 17:20:21 03/02/07 Fri [1]

Wanda,
Here's a short rhyme...Might it work? ;)Crafty Me2

Lubricating Lotion, its many uses abound,
Rubbed on baby’s bottom, few better products can be found!
Helps soothe or prevent irritating diaper rash,
You'd better buy two, so you'll have one to stash!
©Crafty Me2 2007

[> [> Re: DGS lotion label needed -- Wanda53, 21:37:31 03/02/07 Fri [1]

Crafty that is perfecttttttt, now can anyone put this on a label with a cute baby on it on a business size card...Yeh I know its a lot to ask but hey its for a good cause...(smile) ty in advance

[> Re: DGS lotion label needed -- Crafty Me2, 22:02:23 03/02/07 Fri [1]

Glad you liked it Wanda! Thanks for letting us know the length you needed...helps you get what you want and saves us wasted time!
Winking ;) Crafty Me2

[> Re: DGS lotion label needed -- donnaP, 15:38:37 03/03/07 Sat [1]

Sorry I just saw this post again. Will this work?
donnaP

Printable Label with Poem Above:
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/ ... lotion.jpg

I don't know how to post that smaller. It really is business card size. If you want to click on my name and email me I will send it to you if that would help. Just put voy in the subject line so I don't delete it.
donnaP

DGS lotion label needed -- Crafty Me2, 16:09:58 03/03/07 Sat [1]

Donna,
Once again your tag is just adorable!! ;) Crafty Me2
I have trouble with mine being so microscopic, I can't even post them...would like to know what I am doing wrong,as well!

[> [> [> Re: DGS lotion label needed -- Wanda48, 16:49:36 03/03/07 Sat [1]

Yep,That was a good one!! TY so much.I made it the size I needed.

[> Re: DGS lotion label needed -- donnaP, 16:48:17 03/03/07 Sat [1]

Crafty
If you and I could just meet in the middle we would post the perfect sizes (LOL)
donnaP
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Postby crafterwannabe » Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:26 am

Date Posted: 10:20:51 04/04/07 Wed
Author: ssdmom (sharing)
Subject: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion)

I found the perfect container for the homemade skin cream! I went to the canning jar section of WalMart and found these plastic (screw on wide top) jelly jars, They are 3 1/2 inches tall. They are perfect for this project! All you have to do is spoon in the cream! I liked them because they had a purple lid....perfect for EASTER BASKETS! I made the lables on paper and just used a glue stick. The ones I made for Christmas...everyone returned the jar for a refill! This is really popular at our house! Hubby loves it! He had a rash on his leg that has always bothered him. Since using this cream the rash is GONE! Just thought maybe you guys would like this idea too! ENJOY!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c335/ ... llyjar.jpg

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Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- Willow, 10:42:01 04/04/07 Wed [1]

Thanks for the jar tip. It has been added to my shopping list. I had to buy more cream making supplies. That stuff goes FAST around here. I am thinking all the females in my family will be getting a jar for Christmas in a basket with couple of candles, a new scrubbie & maybe thier favorite body wash.
Wish there was a way to make it smell more manly...LOL! The guys would get some too.

Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- Crafty Me2, 10:59:37 04/04/07 Wed [1]

Hello Roberta,
Great Looking product!! Are these containers sold in pkgs of 12 and do you remember how much they cost? TIA ;)Crafty Me2

Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- ssdmom, 11:03:47 04/04/07 Wed [1]

I think they were in pkg of 6...not sure.
They weren't very expensive. I bought them last Christmas time and opened them all up. I had some empty ones left over for Easter..sorry I can't be of more help! The plstic is sooooooooooooo nice because it wont break if dropped-- and as I stated before....THEY ARE REFILLABLE!

Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- Crafty Me2, 11:38:34 04/04/07 Wed [1]

Roberta,
Thanks for the info! Now, I know, this next question has been asked many times before...but there have been so many different recipes! I would like a tried and true one and it sounds like yours is! So do you have a recipe you would share on the board or could you send it to my email address! Thanks, for taking the time to read my request! ;)Crafty Me2

Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- ssdmom, 12:16:11 04/04/07 Wed [1]

Recipe for Homemade Cream/Lotion

Get ingredients at your dollar store or dollar aisle:

I bottle baby lotion (pink) their brand (NOT BABY OIL!)
1 jar petroleum Jelly(vaseline)
1 jar vitamin E-cream

I don't have the oz size for the above ingredients. I just get the jars that maybe have approximately a cup. The baby lotion I just get what they have. I know this sounds random but when you mix them together they make a wonderful fluffy cream.
I mix mine in my Kitchen Aid mixer and bowl. Mix till completely mixed and fluffy.
Spoon into jars. This makes a lot so save your empty containers (vaseline and vitamin E) and put some finished cream in them too.
Wash all utensils by themselves in the dishwasher on hottest setting you have.

Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- Crafty Me2, 12:19:41 04/04/07 Wed [1]

Roberta, Thanks so much!

Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- crafterwannabe, 13:18:32 04/04/07 Wed [1]

Thanks for sharing, Roberta (and so nice to see you posting!). Love the container and what you did with it. Hope Wal-Mart still has them. I need to make some more myself. My dil is a hand physical therapist and has trouble with her thumbs splitting every winter. She swears this stuff is the only thing that has worked to prevent it.

Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- ssdmom, 13:35:49 04/04/07 Wed [1]

It's nice to have 2 minutes to myself for a week! (Spring Break) As most of you know I'm now working 3 jobs and I have had very little time to myself...let alone for crafting and posting! It's good to "see" you all again!
Glad you all like the idea of the plastic jelly jars! I really like how they turned out!
**Whoever posted the original recipe for the hand cream...please step forward and take the credit!**
And BIG THANKS for the fabulous recipe! It's sure been popular here!!!

Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- SandraTN, 14:08:12 04/04/07 Wed [1]

I have made at least 3 "batches" of this cream - some for gifts, but lots for me! Thanks for sharing about the plastic jars. Those would be great and especially for Easter and throughout summer.

Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- melinda ny, 06:29:31 04/05/07 Thu [1]

when i make mine, i only use half of the vasoline, less greasy... and i've tried the coca butter lotion stuff too instead of the baby lotion, it worked fine & smell like the coca butter too, not the baby smell.
melinda ny

Re: container for homemade skin cream ($$General lotion) -- ~Betty~ B, 01:22:22 04/06/07 Fri [1]

I was at the $ Store today (Dollar General) and noticed they now have a lavendar scented baby lotion. Was thinking of buying some and trying it in place of the pink lotion..Love the the scent of lavendar.
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Postby crafterwannabe » Fri May 11, 2007 5:00 pm

Travel Size Bottles for Cream + Tip for Filling

Date Posted: 19:43:44 04/26/07 Thu
Author: Crafty Me2
Subject: Question and Suggestion" Concerning Possible Container for Dollar Cream

Just came back from our Walmart! Purchased a plastic container in the area where they sell travel sizes of cosmetics,etc. Was wondering if it might work for the dollar store cream, is the cream too thick to go through the opening hole? It was a tube type container and thought it might work great for carrying in purses and or storing in desk drawers at work! Price was 50 cents! You can see through the tube and it has a squeeze opening. 3 oz DISPENSING TRAVEL TUBE is the item and was recommended for body wash, shampoo,conditioner and more!
If it works, thought this would make really cute container for shower favors or spur of the moment "Small" remembrances! A small circlet of attractive fabric or netting could be tied on to "doll"it up! For wedding showers - you could use brides color theme- same for baby shower - blue, pink, yellow or green!
Just a suggestion along with my question! ;)Crafty Me2

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[> Re: Question and Suggestion" Concerning Possible Container for Dollar Cream -- Della Blankenship, 20:54:26 04/27/07 Fri [1]

I use those containers all the time. I use a cake decorating tube with a long tip to fill this with. I get the decorating tubes at WOW, it like the Dollar tree and comes with sveral tips for decorating cakes or whatever.
Hope this helps
Della B
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Postby crafterwannabe » Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:59 am

More on Cream Recipes & Containers

Date Posted: 16:09:51 11/04/07 Sun
Author: Diane
Subject: Dollar Store Cream

There are so many differnt recipes for the Dollar Store Cream, but what I would like to know from the ones using
2 bottles of baby lotion and 1 jar of vitiam E, what size or how ounces of petroleum jelly do you use, as the jars are of different sized.
Thanks
Diane

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- Fran, 11:26:38 11/12/07 Mon [1]

How much do you sell these for?
Thanks,
Fran in Maryland

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- Judy from GA, 11:33:55 11/12/07 Mon [1]

I went to the Dollar Tree and there they had little square containers that look like little sandwich boxes. They would hold abou t 3 ounces and they were 10 to a pack for $1.
Judy

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- huskerfan, 12:39:58 11/12/07 Mon [1]

I also made it with one of each and came out great. My mom just loves it as do I. When winter rolls around I absolutely have to have it in almost every room. Great stuff. I put it in little jelly jars and when you are using it a little goes a long way.
Linda

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- Melinda, 21:52:06 11/12/07 Mon [1]

Does anyone have a tag for the cream they can share with me? THANK YOU! Simple is good since my jars have limited space.

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- Judy from GA, 16:15:36 11/04/07 Sun [1]

I have made quite a bit of this and everyone loves it. I use one bottle of lotion, one jar vitiamin E cream, and one 7.5 oz. jar of vasoline. If you don't want it to be quite as "greasy", you can use about half of the vasoline. Either way, mine has turned out really well.
Judy

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- Kathy in OK, 17:07:40 11/04/07 Sun [1]

Judy,
What do you store the cream in? Which lotion fragrance do you think works best? What is the best way to mix the lotion?

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- ssdmom, 17:43:52 11/04/07 Sun [1]

I'm not Judy, but I'll tell you how I make the cream. The fragrance I prefer is baby lotion. To mix it I use my KitchenAid mixer. It whips it up just beautifully. When I give it as gifts I use the plastic jelly jars sold everywhere. Just look where the canning jars are at. I've again inserted the pix of one of the gift jars I gave at Easter time. Next time I make it I'm going to do as suggested and use only half of the vaseline/petroleum jelly. This stuff is marvelous and we can't ever be without it. It cleared up a rash my hubby had for years.
Picture of Roberta's Packaged Cream
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c335/ ... llyjar.jpg

Re: Dollar Store Cream -- Judy from Ga, 22:14:53 11/04/07 Sun [1]

Just saw your additional questions about the $ Cream. First, I love the packaged cream that you did ssdmom. I also use the baby lotion from dollar store and whip up with the mixer too. I have put it in everything from small spice jars, short, fat medicine bottles, and little plastic jars of all kinds. We too use the cream and wouldn't be without it. I will be making more for Christmas this year too.
Judy

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- Laura, 22:43:35 11/04/07 Sun [1]

Ok.. I'm late getting on this wagon... Do you buy all this stuff at the dollar store?? What brand do you buy? This stuff sounds like it works wonders!! What about for a foot cream??

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- Judy from GA, 05:46:52 11/05/07 Mon [1]

I buy everything from the dollar store--their brands. It works great on the feet too.
Judy

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- SandraTN, 06:57:50 11/05/07 Mon [1]

I use the large bottle of Lavender baby lotion, the large jar of Vitamin E creme (I think they only have one size) and the large jar of Vaseline. I mix all this with my Kitchen-Aid mixer also, then store in glass or plastic jars. With the lavender lotion, the color of the creme is a light orchid - very pretty. I keep a jar sitting on my computer desk. It is great for the feet - esp. the heels!

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- Bea, 07:52:02 11/05/07 Mon [1]

ok, stupid here, you all keep saying the dollar store..WHICH dollar store? LOL Family DOLLAR? DOLLAR General? DOLLAR Tree? Or Does it really make a difference?
Maye be it's just too early, or too cold, or I am just getting to darn old! roflol

[> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- SandraTN, 08:26:27 11/05/07 Mon [1]

I buy my items at Dollar General store.

[> [> Re: Dollar Store Cream -- Eileen, 17:13:57 11/11/07 Sun [1]

Dollar general has all ingredients and also cute christmas container for 4 for dollar with santa's and snowmen on them about 4 oz. size great for lotion

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Date Posted: 21:42:51 11/10/07 Sat
Author: crafty not
Subject: dollar store cream

Ok i'm confused, more so then usual, I want to make the hand cream for christmas and was reading the post in the archives about it, now my ? is what size bottles of the stuff do i need? I have a 12oz of baby lotion, 4oz of vitamin e cream and 8oz of petroleum jelly. is this ok or not. There were so many different post about this i gave up reading lol. Thanks

Re: dollar store cream -- Kathy in OK, 23:56:30 11/10/07 Sat [1]

Crafty Not,
I just bumped up the post on Dollar General Cream. Hope you see it and get the info you need. I'm getting ready to make some but need to find just the right containers. I need someone to tell me exactly the stores where you have found your containers. Thanks!

Re: dollar store cream -- POOKIE, 23:57:46 11/10/07 Sat [1]

This is what I use. I don't use the Dollar General brands but I do use generic dollar store cheap stuff for the vaseline and the vitamin E cream. I use Johnsons Baby Lotion because I love the smell of it better than generic:

Dollar General Lotion

1 15 oz. bottle baby lotion (pink) their brand (DG)
1 7.5 oz. jar Vaseline
1 8 oz. jar Vitamin E cream

Empty all into large bowl. Mix well. I use my electric beaters, makes it fluffier & makes a lot. Blend well!!!

Re: dollar store cream -- crafty not, 00:38:03 11/11/07 Sun [1]

thanks all for your replys, I am going to use my 12oz baby lotion and maybe 1/2 of the 8oz petroleum jelly and 2 4oz jars of vitamin e cream, does this sound about right? you all are just great with all your help.

Re: dollar store cream -- Patty, 00:43:01 11/11/07 Sun [1]

Hi Kathy!
How are you doing? Our church bazaar is this next Sat. Hope you can come! Mom has made some of this cream for the bazaar.
I put mine in the 1/2 C round Gladware plastic containers, like Tupperware. They are a clear cup-part with a blue lid. They come 8/pkg, I believe. You can get them at Wal-Mart for about $2.00/pkg. You can easily spoon the handcream into them and it's easy to reach in for the cream to use.
Hope this helps!
Patty

Re: dollar store cream -- Peechee, 00:50:52 11/11/07 Sun [1]

I recently made this cream and it's fantastic. Only thing is I think I'm going to use just a little bit less vaseline because it just seemed to keep my hands a little on the greasy side. But otherwise, it works really well. My mother-in-law loves it.

As for packaging, I have a 2 year old and I have been saving up those plastic tubs from his Gerber foods. I washed them well, dried them, filled it with the lotion cream, and decorated the outside. I put a nice label around the front (to cover up the writing) and then glued a pretty flower on the top (to hide the Gerber name). It looks pretty and hey...I'm recycling!!!

Re: dollar store cream -- Patty, 00:50:56 11/11/07 Sun [1]

Craftynot,
That sounds about right to me. I posted the recipe I use on Craft Exchange Friends for you. The amounts of the ingredients you posted above is about 1/2 the recipe I use, so I think it will work fine! Enjoy!
Patty

Re: dollar store cream -- SandraTN, 10:26:12 11/11/07 Sun [1]

On the jars I have made, I made a label that said "Sandra's Satin Skin".... I realize, unless your name is Sandra - it won't work! Just think of all terms for skin, smoothness, softness, etc.

Re: dollar store cream -- Eileen, 11:57:01 11/11/07 Sun [1]

Our dollar general store has the cutest containers to put the lotion in. They are 4 for a dollar and have snowmen or santa's on them and are about 4oz size just right to give away for gifts.
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Postby crafterwannabe » Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:17 am

Poem: Dollar General Cream

Date Posted: 12:42:18 12/08/07 Sat
Author: Crafty Me2
Subject: New poem/tag idea for dollar cream

A miracle lotion, it seems to be ...
Use on hands, feet or even a knee!
Softens rough calluses to a silky smooth,
Soaks into cracks and begins to soothe!
A marvelous discovery...there isn't a doubt,
This is a product 'no body' should be without!
© Crafty Me2 2007
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Postby crafterwannabe » Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:42 am

Travel Size Bottles Good for Lotion

Date Posted: 15:54:01 01/02/08 Wed
Author: franko
Subject: dollar general lotion tip

Everyone may have known this but me, but had to pass along my tip. I had travel size bottles from Wal Mart. I used a ziploc bag with a cake tip to fill the bottles. Worked great.

[> Re: dollar general lotion tip -- shilo, 16:13:55 01/02/08 Wed [1]

Good tip. I'm going to be making some of the lotion also. I got a mustard squeeze bottle at walmart this morning, I'm going to try that even if I have to make the hole bigger.

[> Re: dollar general lotion tip -- Huskerfan, 00:31:46 01/03/08 Thu [1]

I also am going to have to make more. I gave away my last and now they all want more. It is really good stuff. Thanks for the tip and the idea on the bottles.
Linda
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Postby crafterwannabe » Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:27 pm

More on Lotion Recipes

Date Posted: 19:10:15 01/30/08 Wed
Author: sparky (it's great)
Subject: ya gotta try

has anyone made or tried the miracle cream lotion that stuff is great I made some for my other half for his hands that split and bleed he had tried alot of other lotions even from the doctor the stuff worked wonders on his hands what I need is a graghic to put on some babyfood jars to give to family members thank you

Re: ya gotta try -- sparky (I hope), 07:06:34 01/31/08 Thu [1]

the recipe I used is 15oz baby lotion 8oz vaseline 8oz vitamin e I got it at family dollar but the one I did for hubby I used cocoa butter lotion the stuff is great

Re: ya gotta try -- -Cougar1, 10:25:24 01/31/08 Thu [1]

I've made this and gifted it to my friends and family. They just love it. It has worked on dry cracked hands, feet, elbows...or just dry skin. Each batch has been different scent-wise by using a different scented lotion. I mixed mine with a hand mixer. I put it in those short canning jars that are about 2-3" tall. I'm about out, so I will need to make some more.
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Date Posted: 23:55:31 01/30/08 Wed
Author: DEBinOK
Subject: Lotion recipe

I hope this is the lotion your looking for. I get all my supplies at the dollar store. Usually Family dollar. God bless DEBinOK
PS everyone seems to alter the recipe to their own liking. I know I dont use that much vaseline as this recipe calls for. It seems like I use:

15 oz baby lotion
1/4 c vaseline
8 oz vit e creme

Found this recipe online~
Here is the lotion recipe-I like it too.

1 bottle of baby lotion
1 jar of vaseline
1 jar of vitamin E cream
scent--optional

Mix in a large bowl using a mixer.

Re: Lotion recipe -- dawgytoez, 10:47:56 01/31/08 Thu [1]

I saw scents are optional. How would you add a scent ?
Essentail Oils ?

Re: Lotion recipe -- -Cougar1, 14:23:27 01/31/08 Thu [1]

I bought the scented hand lotions to use instead of baby lotion (in my case, Suave brand)...and each batch I made I used a different one for different scents. Didn't have to add anything to them.
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Postby crafterwannabe » Tue May 19, 2009 11:06 pm

More Cream Labels

Date Posted: 10:32:26 05/06/09 Wed
Author: Fran
Subject: Label for Wilma's Foot Lotion

Hey, just wondering if anyone has a label for the foot lotion of Wilma's found the recipes, etc but I need a label. If anyone has one will you send it to me?
Thanks, Fran in Maryland

Re: Label for Wilma's Foot Lotion -- crafterwannabe, 15:15:48 05/06/09 Wed [1]

Fran, here's the archived post. There are a couple of printable labels if you keep scrolling through. Neither refer to it as a foot cream but you might want to check them anyway. One is for Wrinkle Cream written/designed by Lisa. Another is from CraftyMe2 for baby.
(Link deleted since it referenced this thread.)

Re: Label for Wilma's Foot Lotion -- kristianne25, 19:17:29 05/06/09 Wed [1]

Hey, there yall mentioned foot lotion and it reminded me I was visiting Lori jeans blog the other day and she has the cutest label for foot cream for a child afraid of the dark!Scroll down a little. I wish I would have had it back when my son was afraid of the dark!Take care!Kristi
http://www.happybirdscraftinghaven.com/ ... l-and.html

Re: Label for Wilma's Foot Lotion -- crafterwannabe, 19:47:34 05/06/09 Wed [1]

Thanks for the reminder, Kristianne. And that reminded me that Lori Jean made a label for "miracle cream" too - Here's the direct link:
http://www.happybirdscraftinghaven.com/ ... l-and.html
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Date Posted: 21:19:15 11/16/10 Tue
Author: Diane
Subject: Wrinkle Cream

Would someone please post or e mail me the "recipe" for the dollar store wrinkle cream? I have lost mine when my puter crashed.
Thanks
Diane

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Re: Wrinkle Cream -- Cathy in MT, 22:09:58 11/16/10 Tue [1]

Dollar Genral Cream posted by Wilma(?)
1 bottle baby lotion (pink)
1 jar Vaseline
1 jar Vitamin E cream (not lotion)
Mix together in mixer ....very thick...put into jars or other containers

Works great for me and quick!

Re: Wrinkle Cream -- Martha, 15:37:47 11/19/10 Fri [1]

Does this work great on wrinkles? How long does it take to start working
Thanks

Re: Wrinkle Cream -- Norma, 18:47:00 11/19/10 Fri [1]

I have been making this several years now and, yes it works. My way is to use 2 of baby lotion, 2 of vitamin E cream and only one of Vaseline unless I get the whipped (which I prefer) and put it all into my mixer bowl turn on to mix well then turn it up to beat for a while.... when I go back it is nicely mixed. I put it into the empty vitamin E jars and other jars or covered containers. I do a full body application once a week. I do it from the forehead now to the tips of my toes and love how it makes me feel. I love the baby lotion called Sleepytime (contains lavender) as it has a very light smell. Norma

Re: Wrinkle Cream -- Norma, 17:42:32 11/20/10 Sat [1]

I forgot to mention that it is called Dollar Store Miracle Cream, or at least that was what it was going as when I learned about it. Hope this helps someone. Love the stuff. Norma
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Date Posted: 21:19:15 11/16/10 Tue
Author: Diane
Subject: Wrinkle Cream

Would someone please post or e mail me the "recipe" for the dollar store wrinkle cream? I have lost mine when my puter crashed.
Thanks
Diane

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Re: Wrinkle Cream -- Cathy in MT, 22:09:58 11/16/10 Tue [1]

Dollar Genral Cream posted by Wilma(?)
1 bottle baby lotion (pink)
1 jar Vaseline
1 jar Vitamin E cream (not lotion)
Mix together in mixer ....very thick...put into jars or other containers

Works great for me and quick!

Re: Wrinkle Cream -- Martha, 15:37:47 11/19/10 Fri [1]

Does this work great on wrinkles? How long does it take to start working
Thanks

Re: Wrinkle Cream -- Norma, 18:47:00 11/19/10 Fri [1]

I have been making this several years now and, yes it works. My way is to use 2 of baby lotion, 2 of vitamin E cream and only one of Vaseline unless I get the whipped (which I prefer) and put it all into my mixer bowl turn on to mix well then turn it up to beat for a while.... when I go back it is nicely mixed. I put it into the empty vitamin E jars and other jars or covered containers. I do a full body application once a week. I do it from the forehead now to the tips of my toes and love how it makes me feel. I love the baby lotion called Sleepytime (contains lavender) as it has a very light smell. Norma

Re: Wrinkle Cream -- Norma, 17:42:32 11/20/10 Sat [1]

I forgot to mention that it is called Dollar Store Miracle Cream, or at least that was what it was going as when I learned about it. Hope this helps someone. Love the stuff. Norma
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