I was able to squeeze in some time to play with some melt and pour soap. My results are pictured to the left and right. I have to say that I am usually a cold process soap person and find CP much easier then melt and pour. I have much respect for those who are able to create works of art with melt and pour. Some time ago, I saw the coolest project on Soap Queen TV. I broke up this project into two days and have to say that I am very happy with the results. If you would like to create this super cool bar of soap, Anne-Marie (Soap Queen) gives great instruction below. Thank you for such a cool idea.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Embedding Awesomeness
I was able to squeeze in some time to play with some melt and pour soap. My results are pictured to the left and right. I have to say that I am usually a cold process soap person and find CP much easier then melt and pour. I have much respect for those who are able to create works of art with melt and pour. Some time ago, I saw the coolest project on Soap Queen TV. I broke up this project into two days and have to say that I am very happy with the results. If you would like to create this super cool bar of soap, Anne-Marie (Soap Queen) gives great instruction below. Thank you for such a cool idea.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Need to Brand Part 1
Packaging for my CP soaps has seen many different looks. They have gone naked, cigar bans, shrink-wrap sleeves with cigar bands, shrink wrapped sleeves with labels, soapboxes with label, tied with fabric / tulle, and stuffed in organza bags. My newest “look” consists of a shrink-wrap sleeve with cigar band wrapped the long way.
I have much brain storming ahead of me.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Farmers Market
Our local farmers market sells the greenest, crispest, flavorful produce. These vegetables are less expensive and fresher then you could find in any grocery store. The fruit is just as delicious: crisp red apples, blueberries galorethe biggest juiciest SWEET grapefruits you could hope.
A few times a month there is live music and each week a cooking demonstration by some impressive culinary chefs with free sampling and a recipe card. The atmosphere is relaxing with plenty of sitting with umbrellas to enjoy the food, drink, people, and scenery. I have vended at this farmers market since the birth over a year ago. I have to remind myself that even though it is off-season this market has been good to me with repeat customers, a couple of wholesale accounts, and the most invaluable “word of mouth”.
Buying from your local farmers market benefits you with fresh fruits and vegetables, meeting interesting people, and supporting local farmers and crafters.
How many of you support your local farmers market?
P.S. A BIG thank you to my 14 year old son who took all but two of these AWESOME pictures for me!!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Missed Opportunities
Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I survived chaperoning my daughters’ 17th birthday party. We rented out a clubhouse for the 30+ guests and half way through the party, I realized this was a missed opportunity. It would have been so easy to put together a “promotional bag” regarding my homemade soaps, brand new blog, and upcoming launch of my websites, a special coupon, and a sample-sized bar of soap to give out to all the guests, including parents that stayed and enjoyed the night with us.
This made me reflect back on other opportunities I may have missed and how I can prepare myself not to miss another chance to promote myself. I decided that these promotional bags should be available for me to grab for any opportunity at any time. I have plans to make fifty or so bags to have on hand – this way I can just grab and go. I am confidante that this plan will help turn more missed opportunities into promotionally opportunities.