
Love lavender? If you adore the smell and look of lavender like we do, then you will want to check out these 33 cool projects made with your favorite herb. Lavender oil and dried lavender leave your home smelling great, but these awesome crafts make sure it looks great, too. From creative home decor ideas, DIY bath products to crafty DIY gifts, you are sure to find lots of amazing things to make here. Check out the step by step tutorials to learn how, and enjoy the relaxing scent of lavender while you work.
DIY Ideas With Lavender
2. DIY Exfoliating Lavender Hand Soap
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this diy exfoliating lavender hand soap idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Smartschoolhouse at the link.
3. Skin Soothing DIY Oatmeal Lavender Bath Bombs

This skin soothing diy oatmeal lavender bath bombs idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Kickingitwithkelly to see every step.
4. Homemade Lavender Whipped Body Butter

Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This homemade lavender whipped body butter idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Cambriawines for the complete recipe.
5. Lavender Vanilla Salt Scrub

Lavender Vanilla Salt Scrub – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Buildingourstory’s full tutorial for all the details.
6. DIY Lavender Pillow Mist

This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the lavender pillow mist. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Realfoodenthusiast has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
7. Easy DIY Heating Pad With Lavender

Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this easy diy heating pad with lavender idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Scratchmommy at the link.
8. Homemade Makeup Remover with Lavender Essential Oil
Give this homemade makeup remover with lavender essential oil idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Rebootedmom to see every step.
9. Lavender Lemonade
Beautyalsohealthy nailed it with this lavender lemonade idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the lavender lemonade. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Beautyalsohealthy for the complete recipe.
10. Lavender Smudge Bundles
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My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this lavender smudge bundles idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. The complete step by step version is linked above.
11. Lavender Headache Buster
Ever crave a fun DIY? This lavender headache buster idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
12. Lavender Essential Oil Baby Bedtime Lotion
I have always loved fun crafts, and this lavender essential oil baby bedtime lotion idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Sweethaute at the link.
13. Lemon-Lavender Bath Detox
This lemon-lavender bath detox idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Mommymusings to see every step.
15. Aloe Vera + Lavender Skin Soothing Cubes DIY

Aloe Vera + Lavender Skin Soothing Cubes DIY? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Soapqueen’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. Blackberry Lavender White Chocolate Scones
Here is home decor, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Halfbakedharvest has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
18. Lavender Herbal Eye Pillow

Try this lavender herbal eye pillow idea next time you’re after step by step instructions. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Traditionalcookingschool to see every step.
19. DIY Lavender Clay Face Mask
Soapqueen really knows a fun DIY, and this diy lavender clay face mask idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Soapqueen for the complete recipe.
20. Lavender Lemonade Martini
Around here, this lavender lemonade martini idea disappears fast whenever I make fun crafts. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Creative Culinary’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Soothing Lavender Foot Soak
Looking for a clear how-to that actually works? This soothing lavender foot soak idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Myfrugaladventures has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
23. DIY Calendula Lavender Salve for Calm Skin
This diy calendula lavender salve for calm skin idea is fuss free and delivers on handmade goods. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Happy Mothering to see every step.
24. Peppermint and Lavender Headache Salve
No need to overthink a fun DIY – this peppermint and lavender headache salve idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Joybileefarm for the complete recipe.
25. Lavender Chamomile Bath Soak
Lavender Chamomile Bath Soak, and it is a good one. Just fun crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the chamomile bath soak. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Adelightfulhome’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Blueberry & Lavender Jam
I do not think I will ever get tired of a clear how-to like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Lovelygreens has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Homemade Lavender Scented Soy Candles

Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this homemade lavender scented soy candles idea covers an easy tutorial either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Cambriawines at the link.
28. Wild Blueberry Lavender Coconut Ice Cream
Put this wild blueberry lavender coconut ice cream idea on your list next time you want a fun DIY. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Ambitiouskitchen to see every step.
29. Lavender Cupcakes
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Just fun crafts, no shortcuts – this lavender cupcakes idea earns it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
30. Lavender Bug Bite Sticks
We go through a clear how-to like this quickly at my house, and this lavender bug bite sticks idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the bug bite sticks. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Attainable Sustainable’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. DIY Oatmeal Lavender Bath Teas
Craving a fun DIY without much effort? This diy oatmeal lavender bath teas idea has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Thehumbledhomemaker has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Calming Lavender Playdough
Count me as a fan of fun crafts – this calming lavender playdough idea is proof. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Craftsonsea at the link.
33. Lavender Dryer Bags
This lavender dryer bags idea is about as easy as a clear how-to gets. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the lavender dryer bags. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Gardentherapy to see every step.
34. Lavender Tall Ice Sticks

Skip the fuss – this lavender tall ice sticks idea is a fun DIY done the easy way. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Rootedinthyme for the complete recipe.




