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Once again, it’s time for the Great Cakes Soapworks Soap Challenge Club! The challenge for March was the drop swirl technique, one that I’ve actually done many times in the past. Every bar of soap turns out unique and usually…
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It’s that time again: Soap Challenge Club time! This month’s creation was to include embeds in cold process soap. After nearly two years of soap making, I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that I’ve NEVER added embeds into any soap! I’ve…
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Need some soap for the man in the house? Check this one out! My husband’s friend asked if I could make soap out of lager, so I came up with this recipe just for him! He even provided the Guinness…
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It’s amazing to me how excited I get when time for the Soap Challenge Club rolls around each month! I rather impatiently awaited the opening of January’s soap challenge, signed up right away, and eagerly planned out my batch using…
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Hey there! Been a while since I’ve talked with you lately. Here’s just one little reason why: These beautiful blue designs were created during nap time. Well, the girls were supposed to be napping. I heard some movement and laughter…
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Decking the house, family gatherings, special concerts, photo sessions, baking and baking some more… The holiday season is always very busy. But it can always get busier! This year I’ve added another to-do to my list: SOAP!!! This is my first…
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Here we go again! Another Soap Challenge put on by Amy Warden of Great Cakes Soapworks! December’s technique is called the column pour, and it’s new to me (as usual). I’ve seen this done many times, but I’d never tried…
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I am most thankful for this. God has so richly blessed us! Not only did we celebrate Thanksgiving last week, but also a very special birthday! The triplets turned… …THREE!!! And a few more pictures just for fun! They were…
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Gift giving season is upon us, and I absolutely love to give (and get) handcrafted items! I’ve been busy busy busy lately working up lots of cute hats, headbands, and bows for my kids, friends, and customers. Along with making…
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I-L-L-I-N-I!!! We’re big Illinois fans around here, so I decided to make a soap to match for this month’s Great Cakes Soapworks Soap Challenge Club. November’s challenge was to make a design on the bottom of the soap using squeeze bottles….
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