Sunday, April 17, 2011

Handmade Soap and Metal Flowers

I dabbled in soap making back in 2008 and sold some soaps and candles in a couple shops when I lived in NY. Then I moved back to Inbredville, ND, and there weren't any places around this area where I could sell anything nice, so I quit making soap. Oh, I sold several bars to non-inbred friends around here, but I pretty much stopped. Lately, though, I've been making simple soaps to send to giveaway winners and swaps. This weekend, I decided to get back into soap making and am enjoying myself. I made this Honeysuckle Tangerine soap yesterday. Mmmm, it smells goooood.



Also made some "metal" flowers. They're so bright and cheery!

All I did was paint the tops of tuna cans and glued on some buttons. I think they turned out cute!

Linking up to my link party:


and Passionately Artistic, as well as these link parties:

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22 comments:

  1. customteddysApril 17, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Soooooo, my dear.... if someone wanted to buy some of your soap, how would that come about? Or perhaps you are just making it for fun. At any rate, looks lovely and I would love a whiff :) Vicki

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  2. Screaming SardineApril 17, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Thanks, Vicki! Actually, I'm going to start selling soap again. I'm looking forward to it. :)

    Cheers,
    Tracy

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  3. DebApril 18, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    OMG Tracy, love the soaps (and Vicki, I can tell you they are fabulous! I'm lucky enough to have received some of Tracy's great soap!) but am NUTS about the flowers! How inventive are you girlfriend, those are fabulous! Love how you recycle/upcycle, too creative you are! Deb

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  4. Sugar Lump StudiosApril 19, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    love your soaps! the lollipops are the cutest! how clever to add the buttons! :)

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  5. CathinaApril 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Wow, so creative...love the flower idea...really cute!

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  6. AprilApril 19, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Cute flowers! I love all the buttons and the colors. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  7. Kirsten @ Mushki LovesApril 20, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Hey sweet lady! I am LOVING your metal flowers. I just started a feature called "What's up Wedenesday" I featured your flowers. I hope it is Ok...Stop by and check it out...I have a giveaway going on now also!

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  8. MeganApril 23, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    your soap looks so pretty. I'm sure it smells great!

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  9. DeannaApril 24, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Love the flowers! Great kid craft, too! Thanks for sharing!
    Deanna @ www.shadytreediary.blogspot.com

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  10. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I love the flowers. Great idea and sooo pretty.

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  11. Maggie LamarreApril 25, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I luv this idea.
    don't forget to add it to our linking party this week
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/04/happy-easter-2011-and-linking-party.html
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  12. StephanieApril 25, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Lovely soap, and really cute flowers!

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  13. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    That soap sounds like it smells delish!!! And your metal flowers are too cute! Great decoration for Spring! Thanks for linking to Fancy This Fridays!!

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  14. TerryApril 26, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I need to hear more on how you make your soap, the idea of Honeysuckle Tangerine soap sounds divine!

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  15. emilysnanApril 26, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    those metal flowers are soooo cute , love the buttons x tfs
    xmaggiex

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  16. AshleyApril 26, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    love the flowers!! soap sounds amazing:)

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  17. LyndaApril 26, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Great Mothers Day idea for my cub scouts! Thanks...adorable!

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  18. Kindra-At Home With KApril 27, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    That soap looks so pretty. I bet it smells wonderful as well! You should start an Etsy shop. :) Love your flowers as well. My kids would love to make them!
    Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!

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  19. MeMeSueApril 27, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Soaps look delish! Flowers are cute as can be! I was chucklin through your whole post about you town! I have a friend who lives in Sixtoe Pennsylvania!!

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  20. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    lovely projects! that soap looks yummy! and the flowers looks like candy-yum! thanks for sharing!

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  21. Christine @ sugarandtrash.comApril 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Are you making glycerin soap or the fat and lye method? I so want to try the fat and lye style....
    Love your "trash" crafts, you have so many great ideas. Thanks for linking with my Show and Share party.

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  22. UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Yet another nifty, thrifty idea of yours that I just love!! Thanks for linking to my K.I.S.S. blog bash last week, looking forward to seeing what you share this week.

    Drop By The Tattered Tag

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