Have you ever been to a spa and noticed that some of the most seemingly luxurious items they have for you are actually pretty simple? Well, if not, we did, and we then got to thinking it would probably be pretty easy and inexpensive to recreate the spa at home with the right little DIYs. We searched Pinterest and lo and behold, found 33 amazing spa day ideas you are going to have to try. From frozen scented towels to flavored waters to luxurious homemade beauty products for hair and body, these brilliant do it yourself ideas will have you wanting to make next weekend a spa retreat. Why not? Invite some friends over for the fun and make it super special. Treat yourself like the queen, princess or king that you are with these cool spa tutorials.
1. Luxurious DIY Spa Night at Home
Do you love diy spa day ideas? This luxurious diy spa night at home idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. 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 spa night home. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Ashleybrookenicholas has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
2. Frozen Eucalyptus Towels
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this frozen eucalyptus towels 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 Simplydarrling at the link.
3. Oatmeal – Lavender Bath Soak
This oatmeal – lavender bath soak 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 Blommi to see every step.
4. DIY Coffee Body Scrub
A spa day at home starts with something that smells wonderful, and coffee grounds do that job perfectly. This scrub is gentle enough for regular use and it leaves my skin genuinely soft. I make it in minutes from what is already in the kitchen. My recipe is here.
5. Warming Turmeric Pain Relief Balm
After a long week my shoulders need more than a hot bath, and this balm delivers. Turmeric and cayenne warm the muscles up, and the whole thing is made from simple natural ingredients. I keep a tin of it by the bed. Garden Therapy has the recipe.
6. DIY Brighten And Tighten Face Mask
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This diy brighten and tighten face mask 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 Thekitchenmccabe for the complete recipe.
7. DIY Home Spa Treatment
DIY Home Spa Treatment – 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 Boulderlocavore’s full tutorial for all the details.
8. DIY Candle Melts
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 candle melts. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Createcraftlove has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
9. Ultimate Hair Repair Treatment DIY
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this ultimate hair repair treatment diy 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 Maskcara at the link.
10. Cucumber Face Mask for Oily and Acne-Prone Skin
Give this cucumber face mask for oily and acne-prone skin 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 Glamcheck to see every step.
11. Day Spa At Home
This day spa at home idea nails 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 day spa home. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
12. Kiwi And Mint Infused Water
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this kiwi and mint infused water 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. Check out Happyfoodstube’s full tutorial for all the details.
14. Blueberry Sugar Scrub
This one turns the softest lilac color and smells like a summer morning. I stopped buying scrubs altogether once I worked out how cheap and simple they are to make at home. It is packed with antioxidants and it feels like a proper treat. My recipe is right this way.
15. DIY Clay Face Mask
Two ingredients. That is the entire mask, and it cleanses and moisturizes at the same time, which is more than I can say for some things I have paid good money for. I like knowing exactly what is going on my face. A Pumpkin and a Princess has the how to.
16. Rice Bag Eye Mask
I have always loved fun crafts, and this rice bag eye mask 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 Creativepinkbutterfly at the link.
17. Simple DIY Acne Mask
This simple diy acne mask 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 Dearcrissy to see every step.
18. Home Spa Treatment for Dry Cracked Feet
Why make it complicated? This home spa treatment for dry cracked feet idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. 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 dry cracked feet. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Womenzmag for the complete recipe.
20. Green Tea And Rose Facial Cream
Green Tea And Rose Facial Cream? 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 Simplelifemom’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. DIY Lavender Bath Bombs
Here is a fun DIY, 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. Happy Mothering has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Jute Rope Spa Tray
Everything for a bath needs somewhere to live, and this tray gathers candles, scrubs and rolled towels into one tidy spot. Jute rope and Mod Podge, a couple of dollars, and it has the boho look I wanted without the boutique price. Here is my tutorial.
23. DIY Hot Stone Massage Therapy
From a quiet night in to a full house, this diy hot stone massage therapy idea works if you love fun crafts. 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 stone massage therapy. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Tipnut at the link.
24. Homemade Body Butter
Try this homemade body butter idea next time you’re after a clear how-to. 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 Shewearsmanyhats to see every step.
25. DIY Curl Cream
Styletips101 really knows an easy tutorial, and this diy curl cream 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 Styletips101 for the complete recipe.
26. Facial Steam With Essential Oils
Around here, this facial steam with essential oils idea disappears fast whenever I make handmade goods. 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 Keepkeeperofthehomeerofthehome’s full tutorial for all the details.
27. Edible Flower And Elderflower
Looking for a fun DIY that actually works? This edible flower and elderflower 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. Chewtown has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
29. Easy Whipped Sugar Scrub
I will admit it, I am obsessed with fun crafts, and this easy whipped sugar scrub idea proves 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 whipped sugar scrub. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Sugar Crumbs at the link.
30. DIY Matcha And Green Tea Facial Scrub
This diy matcha and green tea facial scrub idea is fuss free and delivers on a clear how-to. 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 Thecottagemarket to see every step.
31. Bubbling Foot Scrub and Soak
Feet get neglected until sandal season arrives and then it is a panic. This scrub and soak sloughs off dry skin and calluses gently, and I jar mine up because it makes such a good gift. Bren Did has the whole recipe.
32. DIY Napkin Paper Candle
Soft light does most of the work on a spa evening, and a plain candle dressed up with napkin decoupage sets the tone. I match the pattern to whatever mood I am after that night. It costs almost nothing and looks considered. My tutorial is here.
33. Spa-Like Bath at Home
No need to overthink a fun DIY – this spa-like bath at home 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 Domino for the complete recipe.
