You read that title right. This DIY is the product of a too-long brainstorm session that ended in a discussion about those capsules that you put in water and they turn into dinosaur sponges. Yes, those. Hahah!
We’ve been wanting to make bath bombs ever since we bought the supplies for our confetti earrings and saw they were also bath bomb molds! But they just felt a little too fancy for Studio DIY, so how could we make ’em a little funnier? By adding a tiny, muscular man inside, of course!
And thus, grow-a-boyfriend bath bombs were born. So you can give what looks like a regular ol’ bath bomb to your friend as a joke gift for Valentine’s Day and she’ll by happily surprised to find a new boyfriend floating around in her tub afterwards!
DIY Grow-A-Boyfriend Bath Bombs
Total Time: 30 Minutes (+ 8 Hours Dry Time)
Supplies
Makes 2-3 10cm Heart Bath Bombs, More if using smaller molds!
Heart Molds
Grow-A-Boyfriend
1 Cup Baking Soda
1/2 Cup Epsom Salt
1/2 Cup Citric Acid
Fragrance Oils
Soap Coloring
Directions
1. Whisk 1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup epsom salt, and 1/2 cup citric acid in a large bowl.
2. Divide into two bowls and set aside.
3. Whisk 2 tsp essential oil and 3 tsp olive oil in two smaller bowls. Add coloring to each bowl to achieve your desired colors.
4. Slowly add one wet mixtures to one dry mixtures, a little at a time, whisking in between. When fully mixed, it should have the consistency of wet sand. Repeat with second color.
4. Scoop into both halves of the heart mold, using the back of spoon to press it down.
5. Add the boyfriend to one half. Press the two halves together.
6. Keep the bath bomb in the mold and let sit overnight. Carefully remove the bath bomb from the mold.
Photos by Jeff Mindell
I hope you find this DIY as hilarious as we do. Have you ever made bath bombs before!?!? They were so easy once we figured out a recipe that worked. Annie on our team has been talking about hosting a bath bomb making party ever since and I think that’s such a fun idea!!
p.s. Print your famous besties memory game!
Sophie says
This is amazing.
Kelly says
Haha! Thanks Sophie!!
Michelle says
This is such a hilarious idea for Valentine’s Day, I totally love it!
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Kelly says
Thanks Michelle! I find it WAY too funny. Hahahah!
Isabel says
Perfect Galentine’s Day party gifts! Too cute, y’all.
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alexandra says
Oh my this is so cute. I love the video and seeing the lil dude float up 😀
Tiffany W. says
My sister & I are laughing just thinking about this. It’s such a good idea! And so funny! 😂
Kelly says
Haha!! So glad you also find it funny!!!
Lila says
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
Jessica says
Oh my this is per-fect! x
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Kristina B says
Kelly O.M.F.G. this is HILARIOUS!!!
I mean, I OFTEN am surprised by a new boyfriend floating around in my tub but that’s a story for another day..
Alicia says
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a bridesmaid later in the year and I think our hens day swag bags need these top secret men in them.
Thanks so much for the hilarious, yet fancy DIY
Alicia
Kelly says
OMG yes!! It’s such a perfect hen/bachelorette/bridal shower favor!!!!!
Marble work in India says
Such a crazy idea it is really i loved it a lot thanks for sharing keep coming with this type of crazy ideas.
Heather says
While it could’ve funny I’m confused why it’s sold in stores to 6+ years it seems like more of a gag gift for older people
Lexa says
@ Heather… EXACTLY! Yesterday I saw this a store and was appalled that the packaged says 6+. It should read for, ADULTS ONLY and should be sold in an adult section of the store.
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