Tonight, we make soap...

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Donation

Hi everyone,
I donated some soap to the women's building auction. Feel free to place a bid!

http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Item.action?id=120921404

Women's Building Artisan Market

Going out for First Friday? Need to finish some holiday shopping?
Don't forget to come see me and other wonderful artisans at the women's building next weekend.

Celebrating the talent and craftsmanship of local women artists, artisans, and crafters, The Women's Building Artisan's Market is a place to purchase quality items, connect with new people, and spotlight the tremendous ability of women artisans.

Join us December 3 (5-8 pm) & 4 (10am-4pm), 2010 at The Women's Building! Free Admission!

373 Central Ave

Albany, NY 12206

List of Participating artisans:

Alexandria Speller
All Good Bakers http://allgoodbakers.weebly.com/
All Sewn Up
Decorate Yourself http://www.etsy.com/shop/donnaford
Eardoodles by Rachelle
Echo Lake Forest Farm http://www.echolakeforestfarm.com/
Feathered Nest Studio http://featheredneststudio.etsy.com/
Global Village Photographer   http://www.globalvillagephotographer.com/
God’s Love Photography http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gods-Love-Photography/128544883822408
Jacqueline Smith (Gargoyle Gallery)
Jan Lincoln http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=253764&id=662306696&l=9d23ee9327
Jenny McShan
Juliana Rose Barbaro   www.freewebs.com/julianarosebarbaroarts
Kathy Klompas   http://kathy.klompas.com/
Katlin Thomas
Laura Goodnough Jones http://www.wix.com/dorseyandjones/LGJ-Art
Livvy Lou’s Boutique http://www.livvylousboutique.etsy.com/
Mary Pace   http://www.photocreationsbymarypace.vpweb.com/
Mr. Wise Guy http://www.etsy.com/shop/MisterWiseGuy
Revel in Art http://www.revelinart.com/
Theresa’s Handcrafted Soaps http://www.etsy.com/shop/TandJsoaps

It will be a great time!

List of soaps

Gearing up for THREE craft shows this week. Here is a current list of our soaps:

Lavender
Chamomile
Cherry Almond
Frank and Myrrh
Nag Champa
Honey Shea
Oatmeal, Milk and Honey
Vanilla Oatmeal
Red Lychee Tea
Black Tea
Green Tea
Matcha Tea
White Tea and Ginger
Coconut
Sweet Pea
Honeysuckle
Coconut Lime
Christmas Spice
Brown Sugar and Fig with Tea Tree Oil
Rain
The Minimalist
All Clear Facial Soap

1 for $5, 3 for $14 or 5 for $20

Plus we have handcrafted cedar soap savers, washcloths and ceramic soap dishes.

We use only the highest quality vegetable oils in our soaps. Some of the oils we use are: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Almond Oil, Hempseed Oil and Organic Palm Oil from certified sustainable sources.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Yayy!!!

http://artisansmarket.tumblr.com/

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Scent and Memory

Just thinking out loud (typing out loud?).

Have you ever noticed how certain scents bring back memories of certain places or people? I was thinking about this a bunch the other day. I can associate some of the soap scents with people I know. The other day I had some soap in the art room and one of my students came in. She said it brought back fond memories of her father. I think the whole concept is interesting. Maybe I could make a sculpture about it.

Some of the scents I have chosen for the soap where decisions I made based on people I know. My oldest friend used to wear Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea scent. She named her dog after it.

My Aunt loved Honeysuckle. I used to buy everything with that scent to give her.

I love Cherry Almond and it took me awhile to figure out why. My mom used to buy Jergens lotion and it has the smell.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Take the Handmade Pledge + Women's Building Artisan Market Blog

http://artisansmarket.tumblr.com/

Celebrating the talent and craftsmanship of local women artists, artisans, and crafters. The Women's Building Artisan's Market is a place to purchase quality items, connect with new people, and spotlight the tremendous ability of women artisans.

Join us December 3 (5-8 pm) & 4 (10am-4pm), 2010 at The Women's Building! Free Admission!