Organizing

Hello hello!  Now where have I been?  Why...still working like a little elf.  The orders keep coming in...woohoo!  I really am excited about all of them.  Creating soapy goodies and sharing them is just so awesome.  And of course candles are fun too.

However..my craft studio was starting to show major signs of disorganization..like couldn't find what I was looking for disorganization.  Last week I spent over three hours hunting down supplies, packaging up 3 orders and still felt like I was spinning my wheels. 

This weekend with the help of my dearest hubby..we re-arranged.  Now for some, arranging a room is fun and exciting.  For me..well I'm a creature of habit..once I re-arrange I always change it back to it's original setting..just can't get used to it.

 My craft studio has been hit with the organizing bug!


Here is my work station..it's a little messy but I'm working (what an excuse huh?)  ..putting together orders, ordering supplies, and chatting with friends on the Ville. 

 Here's what I call my "waiting room"  haaa (doesn't that sound so professional?)  it's where I can now sit and work on crochet orders..see the scarf started..it's all alone..no one to bother it.  :-)

 This is my favorite part..my Packaging Station..I can now package up orders in one whack...so love it!  My dear friend Rose was going to toss this shelving unit, but I knew I would find a good home for it. 

 This is where all the magic happens.  I have my soap/candle melters and a small microwave to melt, and reheat my cuppa coffee when necessary.  I haven't arranged the cupboards yet..one holds yarn and the other soapy/candle supplies. 

 What do you think?  I also finished a BIG order.   160 Ollie's!  woohooo!  I was excited to create them and had quite a marathon going...soaping every hour for about 3 days.  I am happy to say, they were packaged and dropped off at the post office this morning.

All this work has rendered me exhausted...seriously need a nap but instead I shall crochet.  Until we chat again.  hugs!

Thankful

Hello there!  Today has been such a wonderful day that I knew I just had to share a bit of it with all of you.  As you might know I have been working like a busy elf for the past two weeks..like seriously working..non stop..10-12 hours a day creating, taking pictures, typing up descriptions of all of the new items as well as taking care of my family and in between trying to get myself motivated to keep working out. (only worked out 2 days last week, but it's better than 0 days right?  *evil grin*)

After all the creating I have been filling orders and getting ready for the holidays..anyhow.  I was feeling just a tad bit bummed cuz I just wasn't getting the views to my Etsy shop...so I decided to work with team members..I apologize-but when I was working I just couldn't squeeze in time for Treasuries..geesh..I sure am rambling.  Anyhow I have been working like a busy bee creating treasuries and am really trying to work on being a team player.

Today I have been featured in 7 treasuries!  WOW!  While some may think this is not a big deal...it IS!  It takes lots of time, creativity and effort to put a Treasury together.  Someone thought of me...lil ol me 7 times!  I am over the moon happy and but most importantly Thankful.  Thankful for my fellow Etsians-I am not sure if I can express just how grateful and thankful I really am. 

Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!  Here are the links if you could please hop on over to check them out..we all would be so appreciative.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTAxNTQ3MTd8MjcyMDk3NzM3Mw/pay-it-forward-great-fall-finds?ref=af_shop_tre

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Nzk4MjgwNHwyNzIzNDUzNTgw/christmas-is-just-around-the-corner

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTk2OTMyOTV8MjcyMzU0MTM4Mg/cinnamon-red-hots

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTMyMTB8MjcyMzU0MzQ4Ng/red-red-wine

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE2MzQ4NDh8MjcyMzU0MzQ2OA/gfm-style-winter

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjYzMjk5MDJ8MjcyMDk3MDY5OQ/holiday-shopping-bns-open?ref=pr_treasury

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzkyMnwyNzIwOTY2ODc3/preview-owls-lunch-bunch-bnr-wednesday?ref=af_own_favtreasury

Before the holidays begin ....hello

Hello there!  Seems so very long since I have last posted. 

First things first..I am officially finished with my seasonal job.  Woohoooo!  It sure was a tough season. Now the real fun can begin.

I have so much to share.  My craft studio has been busy with holiday preparations.  I love Christmas!  Not for the gifts but the time spent with family and friends.  Isn't it just the best to sit and chat and reconnect?  I feel like life is always so busy that I really must make it priority to just BREATHE. 

Here are a few goodies that I have been working on.

 I actually had a customer try to take a bite of my Gingerbread Soap..soo funny!

I just love glitter!  Sparkly goodies make me smile.  I can remember when I was a preschool teacher, the children loved glitter!  It just makes whatever you are making more special.   What is your favorite holiday?

Fall is here!

Hello there! My Oh My!  I sure have been gone for awhile.   Life has a way of keeping me super busy.  My seasonal job is about to end and I am over the moon excited.  Not that I don't love it, but I really miss blogging, working on my Etsy shop and creating goodies for all of you in a more relaxed manner.

I have been working all weekend in between cleaning and organizing, and packing up orders.  Here are a few of the new goodies that I have created:
While whipping up this yummy lotion bar, I kept singing to myself..."you put the lime in the coconut..."  So funny, my family was getting a kick out of my silliness.

 Back by popular demand, the Pomegranate Solid Perfume Stick-I was down to just one, now we have plenty to share.  B-)

 Ohh laaa laaa..I have 16 new lip balm flavors..another favorite among many..can't wait to play and create more.

 As I was walking out my front door on my way to work this last week, I looked up and saw the most beautiful sunrise.  Had  to take a picture to share with all of you.  We live out in the country, pretty vacant out here, but the views are amazing. 

I will be creating more and more as I prepare for the winter craft sales, but will also have more time to pop in.  Hugs n squishes!

HAPPY LABOR DAY

Happy Labor Day my friends!  Sure has been a laborious weekend here at our house.  Grateful for the time off, but busy re-arranging furniture, and creating.  Finally caught up my etsy shop...woohooo!  This has been no easy task :-)  Here are a few goodies that I whipped up this week.

Fall Soy Tarts are here!  Apple Pie, Apple Jack, Pumpkin Patch, Cinnamon Bun, Windsong Balsam Pine and Berries and Branches...think I have a few more..can't wait to whip them up!

 new soapy fragrances too.  French Vanilla Pear..reminds me of those crisp fall days.

 Little bath soapies for Halloween, have skulls too  check them out here

and last but not least, JOLLY JOLLY Rancher glycerin soaps..the colored chunks are individually fragranced too.  What's not to love?

what will I come up with next?  stay tune.  hugs!

where oh where did summer go?

It seems like the days are flying by, like at a breathtaking speed.  But I am still trying to carve our a bit of time for my hobbies and business.  This weekend I am taking time to just breathe and work on my shop as well. A few weeks ago we went on a teeny tiny vacation..oh what fun!  We drove up to Cheyenne Wyoming for their festivities...what a blast!  While we were there, we were able to attend a concert...JOURNEY!  Can I say, I am a huge fan!  Anyone else out there?  I loved the 80's..so wish I could rock the ratted "Do"  Ok back to crafting...I have a few goodies that I have been working on....here's a pic of my handsome son and yours truly, I just love this young man!  He makes me so proud.!  :-)))

 What do you think of my Neapolitan fragranced soapies?  I really do want to take a bite :-)







And last but not least, a new fragrance for my sugar scrub line..this Pink Berry Mimosa is sweet with strawberry notes and a bit of mimosa for that extra special fizzy smell.  I so want to taste it! 

now where has the time gone?

Oh my gosh!  I can't believe that it has been about a month since I last posted.  Where oh where did the time go?  Last weekend I attended a Fiber Festival and had a booth set up as well.  It was so neat to see all of the hand spun fibers and folks.  Nicest people ever.

I have been working on a few goodies, mostly soapy goodies..here are a few pics.  These strawberry shaped soaps are soo yummy!  They smell like the freshest picked strawberry..oohh laa laaa must add them to my etsy shop.

 These popsicle soaps sold!  They were fragranced with mixed berry and sweet juicy lemon..really tasty.  :-)

 And of course I had to make lots of oatmeal luffa soaps..Pearberry to be exact...sweet and yet tary..mmmm mmmm delish!