A few weeks ago I wrote about molds and making your own. Be Different-Make Your Own Molds

Looking at my Twitter followers, I came across Robyns Nest Boutique.  She had the cutest soap made from her own mold. What a great idea Robyn!

 French Lavendar Button Soap

Robyn has her fall collection of soaps on sale and ready to go. But be sure to take a peek at her jewelry.

Also visit Robyns Nest Boutique Etsy shop.

Have a Happy Day,

Barb                                                                                                                                                        

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Brazilian Espresso Luxury Scrub Soap Bar with Cocoa Butter and Essential Oils Body and Face. An invigorating blend of ground brazilian espresso beans creates the ultimate exfoliating experience. http://www.naturalhandcraftedsoap.com

From Joni Lang and doTERRA  tips on uses of essential oils.

• doTERRA’s Citrus Bliss essential oil blend – Elevating, Disinfectant, Kills Airborne Pathogens, Immune Support, Stress Relieving, LOVE IT!
• Apply Peppermint, Myrrh, or Melaleuca essential oil to affected areas to ease Hives.
• For indigestion try Ginger, Orange, or Peppermint essential oil taken internally in a capsule or applied topically over stomach area.

I handmake all my tarts & they will come in A cello bag to keep the scent strong. Country Candles

Above are just a few of my wonderful followers on Twitter. Join me on Twitter and get a chance to read the great tips these artists post. Better yet, join them on their Twitter pages.

Skinvas is an Etsy site you need to visit. On the profile page Jude has her list of 10 Beauty tips. These are not your typical tips that you see continually with no new ideas. Jude’s tips speak directly to you ….

1. Smile with your Eyes (it’s easy to crack a smile with your lips but the eyes never lie)

2. I never leave the house without my face. Even if it’s the most minimal of makeup like mascara, eyeliner & tinted gloss. The point is to feel Pretty before you walk out the door.

There are 8 more great tips. Be sure and read them on the profile page of Skinvas

You will find some very nice items in the Cocktail Collection, The Naturals Collection and the Gourmet Bath Collection.

The Cocktail Collection sounds yummy and oh so tropical.

The Natural Collection offers this great bath tea

And, of course the Gourmet Collection

Follow Jude on her Twitter site. Be sure to visit Skinvas on Etsy. 

Have a Happy Day,

Barb

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Look at these soaps on The Beer Soap Companies Etsy Site. As the name implies all of their soaps are made with beer. Very nicely packaged.

I like the fact that it is “multi-tasking” soap.

1. Wash your body.
2. Wash your hair.
3. Get a nice shave.
All for the price of 1 bar. Great for travel, leave the multiple bottles at home!

And you get a free sample with every order!

Love the ale used in this one! Quite a name.

Warm apple aroma with spicy notes of clove and cinnamon.

 I need to get this one for my son. His initials are EGO and that is his business name.

Be sure to visit their site. They have many more varities to choose from.The Beer Soap Company.

Have a Happy Day,

Barb

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What is Clique Da Cour? Tiffany is a clothing designer worth watching. If you have one of her designs, it won’t be long before you will own something from a famous designer.

Take a look, I think you will agree.

Tiffany designs and sews all of her original works. I see on her Etsy shop that she has branched out in a very different direction with her dog treats!  This is not unusuable as most craft artist, love and need to master more than one art.

By the Way, Tiffany, what does “Clique Da Cour” mean?

Have a Happy Day,

Barb

You probably know that I find many of the soap and craft artist spotlighted from my followers on Twitter.

This morning I came across Bubblin Bath and Crafts Forum.  I recognized two of the moderators, that have been spotlighted on Soaps n Stuff Daily. One of my spotlights recently was on Natures Art from New Mexico.  And in March BeachBabiesBath was featured.  These two plus a lady named Kellie have started this unique forum.

This forum is a great place to go to ask a question on crafts, soapmaking, etc. or just want to vent your frustrations. Easy to join, I just did. You can go on as a visitor and read the post, but to get the full benefits and use, join. Bubblin Bath and Crafts

Ladies, congratulations on the new site and hope you have much success with it.

Have a Happy Day,

Barb

Caledonia Soapworks in Canada is being interviewed today by her local newspaper. Congratulations!

 Beadlover08 is closing her Etsy Shop. We are sorry to see her close, but it is a good opportunity for you to save money on her wonderful products. But don’t procrastinate – she is closing 8/20/10.

Something SusanSoaps put on Twitter caught my attention and I went to her blog site to look further. As usually happens with me, I got sidetracted and read this posting she wrote on customer loyalty. Here is the link, http://susansoaps.com/blog/customer-loyalty-that-went-above-beyond/. It is well worth reading.

Have a Happy Day,

Barb

 One of the soap artist that I follow on Twitter is Kenias Soap. I find she is in Nashville/Gordonsville, Tenn. Since I grew up in the Nashville area and my Dad’s name was Gordon, my ears pricked up. Never heard of Gordsonville and wonder just where it is in conjunction to Nashville?

Oh well, Kenia and her Etsy shop is what is interesting and worth knowing about. She has been making soaps since 2003, and is about to celebrate her first year anniversary with Etsy.

Very pretty and all natural. Check out her site and join her on Twitter.

http://keniassoap.etsy.com

http://twiter.com/keniassoap

Have a Happy Day,

Barb

 Scrolling through my Twitter followers I found Natures Art. Going to her link, I found a beautiful website. Click on her products tab and it links you to her Etsy Shop.

Looking through her skin care products, you will find olive oil soaps, lovely whipped soaps, soy candles, etc.

The soy candles are in 2oz tins. These are great to take with you visiting as a gift. If you find yourself in a “non smoking” motel room that reeks of stale       smoke, pull one of these candles out of your bag! What a great idea!

A fruity blend of cotton candy, lemon drops, caramel and raspberry jam on a dry down of musks. This incredible creamy dreamy scrub is very gentle on skin

Indian sandalwood is a warm, sweet, rich, woodsy fragrance. This large chunky bar is made of nothing but incredible skin-loving moisture rich oils to pamper and soothe your skin. This is a truly decadent soap to fill all your senses!

Have a Happy Day,

Barb

NEW! Now Soaps n Stuff Daily is going to feature other types of craft artist. Don’t worry, you soap makers will still be my primary focus, but a variation every now and then keeps life interesting.

It must be fun and a great way to express your artistic impressions by making these beautiful candle creations.

Candle Confections signature candle is her whopping 1/2 pound cupcake!

If you want old-fashioned votives to burn everyday, Candle Confections has those also.

             Whoops! How  did       that cookie candle get in there??

Have a Happy Day,

Barb