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🌿 Welcome to Carrie’s Handmade Essentials on Substack

Welcome to a quiet space of nourishment and grace.
Here, beauty is more than skin deep—it's a reflection of a life lived slowly, intentionally, and in step with the One who brings true wholeness.

Through gentle skincare rituals, cozy self-care, and faith-rooted reflections, you'll be invited to slow down, care well, and bloom in the peace of Christ. Whether you're sipping tea, blending oils, or walking at sunset, may this be a space where you feel both restored and deeply known.

🌿 This is Your Invitation to Slow Beauty

You don’t need another complicated routine.
You need rhythm. Rest. Radiance.

You’ve likely stood in the skincare aisle overwhelmed by choices — or bought something promising glow and got irritation instead. You’ve probably wished for a deeper connection between your outer care and inner peace.

That’s why I created this membership.

Inside, you’ll find a gentle rhythm of natural beauty, seasonal rituals, and faith-filled encouragement that helps you feel more at home in your skin — and in your life.

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about presence.
It’s about remembering that your skincare can be a sacred act — soothing your skin while nourishing your soul.

When you join, you’ll begin to:

  • Create your own skincare with herbs and oils that work for your skin type

  • Celebrate the seasons with simple, cozy beauty rituals

  • Restore your spirit through gentle devotionals and grace-centered reflection

  • Feel confident and radiant, especially as your skin matures

  • Embrace slowness, self-kindness, and soul care that actually fits your life

This is skincare you’ll look forward to.
Self-care that doesn’t ask you to become someone else.
And a rhythm that gently says: you’re already enough.

Ready to feel more grounded, nourished, and radiant — inside and out?
Join now and begin a new chapter of skin and soul renewal.


💌 Free Subscription – Here’s What You’ll Receive:

Every subscriber gets nourishing content designed to help you reconnect with your body, spirit, and the seasons:

🌿 Weekly Herbal Skincare Tips
Simple, natural recipes and guidance for crafting your own skincare using herbs, oils, and ingredients you trust.

🌸 Monthly Reflections on Seasonal Self-Care
Embrace the rhythm of the year with rituals, recipes, and mindful practices for every season.

🕯️ Faith-Based Inspiration in Oil & Light
Gentle devotionals and soul care practices rooted in grace, warmth, and botanical beauty.


Paid Members – Take Your Rituals Even Deeper:

Become a paid member to unlock exclusive tools, teachings, and rituals that support your journey from routine to radiant.

🌿 Self-Care Saturday (Subscriber-Only)
A cozy weekly ritual email with guided practices, recipes, prompts, and seasonal mini challenges.

🌸 Expanded Monthly Reflections
Longer, deeper explorations of seasonal beauty and inner renewal, including journaling prompts and practical steps.

🕯️ Full-Length Oil & Light Devotionals
More in-depth, soul-soothing content with scripture-based inspiration and self-care pairings.

🌟The Guided Radiant Renewal Program
Access my signature program for building a personalized skincare and self-care rhythm — grounded in nature, faith, and gentle ritual.

🧺 Whether you’re here for:

  • Herbal DIY recipes

  • Faith-based slow living

  • Seasonal skincare routines

  • A gentler way to care for yourself...

You’ll find a place of beauty, nourishment, and encouragement here.

📬 Subscribe today and let’s create skin and soul rituals that feel like home.


Join The Radiant Wildflower Society

Support. Skincare. Special Gifts.

I created this Founding Member tier for those who want to go deeper — to support the heart of my work and receive something beautiful in return.

Become a part of the Radiant Wildflower Society (Founding Member) and you’ll receive:

🎁 Your Founding Member Bundle

One-Year Membership
Enjoy all the benefits of my $7/month membership — skincare bundles, herbal DIYs, seasonal rituals, and more.

One Paperback Book
Choose from my growing library of books on DIY skincare and self-care. (Value: $16.95)

One Tote Bag
A lovely tote to carry your herbs, journals, or books — wildflower-inspired and useful. (Value: $26)

One Online Course of Your Choice
Pick from any of my online courses — including those for mature skin, herbal infusions, and seasonal skincare rituals. (Value: up to $199)

Special Thanks & Extras

  • Early access to launches

  • Sneak peeks at new content

  • A handwritten thank-you

  • Optional name listing in an upcoming book


When you subscribe (free or paid), you’ll get access to my free course:

Ageless Glow: Formulating Herbal Cleansers, Toners, and Moisturizers for Mature Skin Care

and a private podcast about all-natural skincare for women over 40.


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I’m Carrie—Author and creator of Carrie's Handmade Essentials. I share DIY herbal skincare, cozy rituals, and faith-centered inspiration for women who want to care for their skin and spirit naturally.