Thursday, November 25, 2010

Spahhhhh goodies....

So I have been crazier busy than just my usual "crazy busy". Why this time? Well, the usual freelance work, going to craft fairs to sell my furniture and trinket boxes (and a little jewelry), and now--handmade body scrubs (with lotions coming, too).

I used to (a few years ago) make my own (very small) line of handmade lotions, body scrubs, and lip balms. Business was good, but it was hard to make it profitable because my batches were so small. But I loved doing it and coming up with various formulations, having my friends test and rave about them, and designing the packaging. Well, this Christmas I decided to make some as gifts, and the demand is starting again. And I can't say no to my fans (no matter how small a group they might be). I've renamed and revamped the label to a fresher look, too.

 But here is a sample view of my brown sugar body polish. I love it because it leaves my skin really soft; and it's really easy to use in the shower because it stays mixed (rather than the oil  separating out and having to re-stir). This batch is a sultry tahitian vanilla scent--Yum!  Next will be my "Shea Butter Love" lotion (comes in an amber colored bottle)--nothing less than luxurious, if I may be so bold to say so!: )

But to move on: if you celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope that you have a most blessed time with friends and family and a fabulous time that leaves with you happy lifelong memories!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Hoot Hoot

My friend Maude at Stop Your Circus is at it again--makin' stinkin' crazy cute woodland critters! She sews these fabulous cute-but-edgy Owls, and now she's adding Squirrels to her menagerie. I LOVE her combinations of colors, from vintage fabrics to the color of stitching!

Please take a moment and check out her blog and her Facebook page--"Like" her, too! She has an Etsy site, if you're interested in seeing a larger selection. Contact her and I'm sure she'll be happy to show you more--before they all fly out the door (pun intended). She's super nice and talented! Enjoy!





Saturday, November 6, 2010

More Boxen

So I received two big orders for the holidays of my hand painted trinket boxes. I still have about 20 to do, but here's the starters. With all the freelance I've been doing, I was starting to wonder if I'd get to work on these again. But good thing I'm a creative juggler. : ) Good thing, too, that I plan to be a vendor at a couple upcoming craft bazaars for the holiday season. Wish me luck--and Enjoy!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Spahhhhh goodies....

So I have been crazier busy than just my usual "crazy busy". Why this time? Well, the usual freelance work, going to craft fairs to sell my furniture and trinket boxes (and a little jewelry), and now--handmade body scrubs (with lotions coming, too).

I used to (a few years ago) make my own (very small) line of handmade lotions, body scrubs, and lip balms. Business was good, but it was hard to make it profitable because my batches were so small. But I loved doing it and coming up with various formulations, having my friends test and rave about them, and designing the packaging. Well, this Christmas I decided to make some as gifts, and the demand is starting again. And I can't say no to my fans (no matter how small a group they might be). I've renamed and revamped the label to a fresher look, too.

 But here is a sample view of my brown sugar body polish. I love it because it leaves my skin really soft; and it's really easy to use in the shower because it stays mixed (rather than the oil  separating out and having to re-stir). This batch is a sultry tahitian vanilla scent--Yum!  Next will be my "Shea Butter Love" lotion (comes in an amber colored bottle)--nothing less than luxurious, if I may be so bold to say so!: )

But to move on: if you celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope that you have a most blessed time with friends and family and a fabulous time that leaves with you happy lifelong memories!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Hoot Hoot

My friend Maude at Stop Your Circus is at it again--makin' stinkin' crazy cute woodland critters! She sews these fabulous cute-but-edgy Owls, and now she's adding Squirrels to her menagerie. I LOVE her combinations of colors, from vintage fabrics to the color of stitching!

Please take a moment and check out her blog and her Facebook page--"Like" her, too! She has an Etsy site, if you're interested in seeing a larger selection. Contact her and I'm sure she'll be happy to show you more--before they all fly out the door (pun intended). She's super nice and talented! Enjoy!





Saturday, November 6, 2010

More Boxen

So I received two big orders for the holidays of my hand painted trinket boxes. I still have about 20 to do, but here's the starters. With all the freelance I've been doing, I was starting to wonder if I'd get to work on these again. But good thing I'm a creative juggler. : ) Good thing, too, that I plan to be a vendor at a couple upcoming craft bazaars for the holiday season. Wish me luck--and Enjoy!