$30 raised for the Autism Society of America!

Thank you everyone who purchased a Puzzle Set during April to support the Autism Society of America!

Some of these awesome customers include:
AudreysCountryCrafts
sarawestermark
msumbie99
meArtDesign
gifteddesigns
queenjane0

$30 was raised for this wonderful charity!

I also want to thank everyone who helped spread the word about this fundraiser.

THANK YOU!

April is Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month. You can help support the cause by purchasing a set of puzzle soaps. For each set purchased in April, I will donate 50% to the Autism Society of America.

Sets are $5 each and can be found in my Etsy shop. You can choose from the fruit set (shown above) or the childhood set which includes bubblegum, creamsicle, popcorn, and cotton candy scents.

Please consider supporting this great cause!

Make Your Own Make-Up Remover?

I'm running low on make-up remover and instead of buying a new bottle of commercial make-up remover with ingredients that I can barely pronounce, let alone know what they are, I decided to try to make my own. I found a few recipes online but this one seems to be the most popular:

1T. Olive Oil
1T. Castor Oil
2t. Canola Oil

I didn't have any canola oil so I substituted it with sweet almond oil. It was very easy to make. I mixed it all up and stored it in a little bottle.

Now for the real test...did it work? Well, it took off my eyeliner and eyeshadow really well. The mascara, not so much. I had to hold it on my eyelashes and let it soak in for a bit before it did anything and even then it left a lot on. Not to mention it made me feel quite greasy.

I'm not going to give up though. I'm sure there's a solution out there instead of using chemicals. I'll keep you all posted on what I come up with and if you have any recipes, feel free to share!

$.75 Shipping!

Yes, you read that right! Almost all my soaps are currently only $.75 to ship within the United States! Discounts for other countries also.

Stock up now! This is a limited time offer.

Pizza!

Just as I promised...another new soap! This one is also shaped like food. A delicious pepperoni pizza! Here's a peek:

Keep an eye on my shop for details and more pics. I hope to have it listed tomorrow.

Mmm...Ice Cream!

I've finally had a chance to work on some new soaps! Here's a sneak peek before they hit my website:

The chocolate layers smell like chocolate and the ice cream smells like vanilla! I just need the sun to come out so I can take better pics and get them listed. I have some more ideas up my sleeve so check back soon!

Coaster Crazy!

While waiting on an order of soap supplies I decided to work on my other shop. What have I been making? Coasters! And lots of them! Here are a few pics:

If you have any ideas for more color combos let me know! Oh, and if you mention this post you'll receive a 10% discount on any coaster set! Yay!

Does Handmade Soap Lather?

There seems to be a myth out there that handmade soap doesn't lather. Boy, is that wrong! With the right combination of oils, your handmade soap will have tons of bubbly goodness! Check out the pics if you don't believe me:

This luscious lather was created by taking a mesh shower puff to a bar of my peanut butter soap.

So, all you body wash lovers...why not switch to a beautiful bar of handmade soap instead? Your skin will love you for it!

Etsy Trading

"What can I get for 2 bars of soap and a washcloth?"

Ask that at your local store and all you'll get is funny looks. Ask that on Etsy and the possibilities are endless! (one more reason I love etsy)

Here are a few of the FABULOUS things I've gotten through Etsy trading:

Wine Stopper by DreaBunny: (custom made to match my kitchen...isn't she awesome?!)

Crackle Glass Purple Earrings by KSchaffter:

Fabric Covered Pocket Mirror by flirtbuttons: (Please note, flirtbuttons is not currently trading)

Pluck Bracelet by relishdress:

You might be wondering how you go about trading. There are a few ways you can do this. One way is to search the Etsy forums. There are numerous trading threads you can search through or add your name to.

Another way is to contact a shop owner directly. Read through the shop announcements, policies, and profile first. Some owners will state whether they are open to trades or not. Please be respectful and courteous when contacting shop owners. Not everyone likes to trade. Ask nicely and don't be offended or upset if they say no.

Some people do trades differently, but the most common way is to agree on an equal trade (example: a $5 item for a $5 item) and then purchase the items from each others shop but don't actually pay for it. Then send out your item! Oh, and don't forget to leave great feedback for your awesome new goodies!

I'm currently on the lookout for some cloth napkins, placemats, and a tablecloth to match my blue and purple kitchen. So...what can I get for 2 bars of soap and a washcloth? :)

Another Sale!

All soaps in my Etsy shop have been reduced by at least 25%!

Wanna know the best deal in my shop?
Fill a flat rate envelope with 8 soaps for only $26.25! That's only $3.28 per bar!