tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31659096945634503092023-11-15T16:55:14.660+00:00SoapyChicaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-23897801586127527832013-10-24T05:35:00.000+01:002013-10-25T21:07:12.846+01:00Pretty Ladies White Gift Soap<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/166811479/white-crown-soap-honey-lush-fragrance" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qG4oeIjYUQc/UmifkGudkKI/AAAAAAAAJaE/ZHmNdYUreJQ/s320/white+crown+soap.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/165725824/white-soap-victorian-corset-luxury-soap?ref=shop_home_active" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ihiD-G20ASw/UmifkatmXjI/AAAAAAAAJaI/TeNvLTd4TBU/s320/white+corset+soap3.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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The handmade soaps in our UK shop are designed to be the perfect small gift, as they are delightfully moulded in intricate shapes with great attention to detail and the fragrances we use are carefully chosen to match the beauty of the soaps.<br />
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The Royal Crown soap, Angel Wings and White Corset - all ideal gifts for the pretty ladies in your life!<br />
Purchase any of these three luxury soaps here - UK postage is capped at £4.10 for any number of soaps in one parcel.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-72248252446574624862013-10-19T07:05:00.000+01:002013-10-19T07:05:20.622+01:00Fragrance free baby soaps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This morning I am busy adding these cute baby soaps to our online soap shops. I have some lovely clear boxes and ribbons for wrapping them. I have fallen in love with these adorable cow and sheep soaps all over again!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-46786141584541541002013-10-15T07:31:00.001+01:002013-10-15T07:31:52.780+01:00Handmade soaps on Zibbet!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Black Crown soap available to <a href="http://www.zibbet.com/soapychica/artwork?artworkId=1726352&action=status&status=active" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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I don't know whether it is the recent change in Etsy's status, or the relevancy search but so much is new at Etsy since last year and the lights appear to have gone out! I am going to stick with it anyway, and try and find out how to get my shop moving with the times! </div>
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However, I have opened a second SoapyChica over at Zibbet, as there is a lot more going on over there now for the genuine handmade crafter and the community as a whole seems to be very pleasant.</div>
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I should be receiving my new gift packaging in the next day or so, so there will be a few photos to show the new soaps in their gift wrap by the end of the week.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-86890373424491229842013-10-09T06:48:00.000+01:002013-10-09T16:06:28.770+01:00Handmade soap shop back open<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I am taking over with <a href="http://soapychica.com/" target="_blank">SoapyChica </a>again as Liz has so much going on with her pre-Christmas house move and all sorts of family stuff that she will have her hands full this holiday season. I have missed soap making so I am excited! Of course there is a lot to get my head around with the new paperwork requirements, and on reopening our Etsy Soapychica soap store, I have discovered that a lot has changed over at Etsy too! I have begun to build our own standalone store at <a href="http://www.soapychica.com/">www.soapychica.com</a> which still needs a lot of work, so that is October taken care of! I am looking to fill both stores with plenty of handmade soap gifts and to have them available to buy ready for Christmas. Both online shops have shopping carts set up to enable UK and international shipping so that people can order from overseas. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-73330405240122183902011-06-28T12:54:00.002+01:002011-06-28T12:59:55.286+01:00Maybe exciting?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VmaHjP23n9U/TgnCHDSCB1I/AAAAAAAAC78/j-3aZw4egQs/s1600/daisys.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VmaHjP23n9U/TgnCHDSCB1I/AAAAAAAAC78/j-3aZw4egQs/s320/daisys.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623239036144584530" /></a><br />We were delighted to be approached by a representative from a very large British institution with regards to supplying their shops with SoapyChica goodies. We have sent off samples forthwith and shall await news with bated breath! If we are chosen we will have alot of pretty soaps to make which is great, because it is our most favourite thing to do!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-22028361005276249722010-08-09T17:56:00.003+01:002010-08-09T18:00:41.373+01:00Facebook shop now open!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/TGAzuaTQuwI/AAAAAAAACY0/eydflOB5F2w/s1600/tn11july+037.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 248px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/TGAzuaTQuwI/AAAAAAAACY0/eydflOB5F2w/s400/tn11july+037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503455617073855234" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/SoapyChica/64128180012?v=app_135607783795">Facebook SoapyChica</a> Become a fan and get 10% discount when you shop via Facebook. It is actually much easier to find what you need, and of course one of us is usually on hand to help, so shout if you need anything :DAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-13224096678257313992010-05-18T09:24:00.003+01:002010-05-18T09:33:27.133+01:00Heavenly Goddess Soap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S_JQx_esSoI/AAAAAAAACIw/scumUr0RDMU/s1600/goddess5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 318px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S_JQx_esSoI/AAAAAAAACIw/scumUr0RDMU/s320/goddess5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472525316992551554" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S_JQQd6fK_I/AAAAAAAACIo/Qv1QzI6rLMo/s1600/goddess9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S_JQQd6fK_I/AAAAAAAACIo/Qv1QzI6rLMo/s320/goddess9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472524741046643698" border="0" /></a><br />This is my current favourite soap that keeps tempting my naughty self back into the bath tub at funny times of the day , you know when you find yourself fancying a bath mid morning when you really should be working? That kind of soap! I really wish I could just eat this soap and have done with it :) Anyway there are plenty so I will never run out-that is the beauty of making your own!<br />There is clay, shea and all kinds of goodies in this silky soap to make you feel amazing and I am here to say it works!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-78861264127981192432010-05-18T08:11:00.003+01:002010-05-18T08:16:47.002+01:00A little blog feature!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S_I-kwt0a_I/AAAAAAAACII/Z4sonOjKbGg/s1600/wings1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S_I-kwt0a_I/AAAAAAAACII/Z4sonOjKbGg/s320/wings1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472505298481867762" border="0" /></a><br />I was delighted today to stumble upon a little feature on the <a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/soapy-chica/2010/05/13/"> Craft Gossip Bath and Body blog</a> . Previously I was unfamiliar with the blog, but it looks good so I will be following it from now on, I am constantly amazed by all the new goodies available on the internet!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-81489659563627262922010-04-29T15:23:00.001+01:002010-04-29T15:26:07.070+01:00Angel Wings off to the USA for Mothers Day/Baptism gifts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S9mWz7TISgI/AAAAAAAABgM/kePmmelkLoY/s1600/apr+25+054.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S9mWz7TISgI/AAAAAAAABgM/kePmmelkLoY/s200/apr+25+054.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465565441626229250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S9mWzudVQWI/AAAAAAAABgE/mb2GW-mgUF8/s1600/apr+25+052.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S9mWzudVQWI/AAAAAAAABgE/mb2GW-mgUF8/s200/apr+25+052.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465565438179361122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S9mWzezmnLI/AAAAAAAABf8/cQ-ktGj40RM/s1600/apr+25+059.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S9mWzezmnLI/AAAAAAAABf8/cQ-ktGj40RM/s200/apr+25+059.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465565433977806002" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-9246789289443454332010-02-23T08:05:00.014+00:002010-02-23T09:12:49.374+00:00Having a clearout- much overdue<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38160829"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4OQobD_MzI/AAAAAAAABEE/YJVq2uxc50Y/s200/a3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441351798927340338" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38160829">TheDecoratedHouse</a></div><br /><br />My spare room is in need of a clear out today. I have all the soaps here as I have had a problem storing them at the studio in the cold weather, so they sit here safe and warm (and not 'sweating' glycerine which they were at the studio) , which is lovely and the room smells nice. The only thing is, is that the boxes leave little room to manoeuver so I really need to get organised today while I have a little time. While I am on the subject, I would love to give this little room a makeover sometime soon, and in fact spread the effect around our whole house. I am not sure how Mark will take it as I want a lovely feminine shabby look :)<br /><br />We probably have shabby right now, but without any chic!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">While I am thinking about it, I am browsing Etsy shops for inspiration and for possible future purchases-plenty of beautiful ideas and accents to be found there on Etsy, its amazing!<br />Especially when you think these are all created by self-representing artists.<br />I shall list a few of my recent favourites because they are gorgeous - see what you think............<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22601139"><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4OSzcrhTvI/AAAAAAAABEk/QCUCbNVd9_I/s200/a7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441354187363405554" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22601139">thebrokenhouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41278879"><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4ObBfPZmgI/AAAAAAAABFU/fUaYq-N8eMw/s200/a12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441363224661957122" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41278879">thedreamygiraffe</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39868066"><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4OUBMN15KI/AAAAAAAABEs/v81sl3-xeI8/s200/a8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441355522973754530" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39868066">BellaSeraDesigns</a><br /><br /><br />.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39204114"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 170px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4OP19FFM5I/AAAAAAAABD0/WKckqKXOp54/s200/a1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441350931885405074" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39204114"><br />thebackporchshoppe</a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40548701"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4OP2PM4ieI/AAAAAAAABD8/B_Db3UalveM/s200/a2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441350936749967842" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40548701"><br />SaSeaBoutique</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31757867"><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4OZj0oGwWI/AAAAAAAABFM/7RQGkVX30-g/s200/a11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441361615495020898" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31757867">ChelseaVanTol</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32904764"><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4ORFHR_jQI/AAAAAAAABEM/DWNJTYqr_K8/s200/a4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441352291833580802" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32904764">GingersChoice</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41257366"><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4ORc-qCBvI/AAAAAAAABEU/yLuFzAUXKkw/s200/a5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441352701835347698" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41257366">LesPetitsTresors</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22601139"><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4OSWcDRSxI/AAAAAAAABEc/6gJkYTXO3Gc/s200/a6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441353688978377490" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22601139">thebrokenhouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41003177&ref=sr_list_17&&ga_search_query=robins+egg+blue+shabby&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4OVKrFgpXI/AAAAAAAABE0/vmn9I6BQzYw/s200/a9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441356785390757234" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41003177&ref=sr_list_17&&ga_search_query=robins+egg+blue+shabby&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">dedeetsyshop</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41296745&ref=sr_list_2&&ga_search_query=pink+french&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4OYBRXuDWI/AAAAAAAABE8/AzkwswnuIOo/s200/a10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441359922403872098" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41296745&ref=sr_list_2&&ga_search_query=pink+french&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">chickything</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-73610225821425586182010-02-21T18:37:00.004+00:002010-02-21T18:52:12.186+00:00Satin and Birch M+P extraordinaire!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40981072"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4GABFSC8uI/AAAAAAAABDc/lTiT40X_nS8/s200/pappillonsatin+and+birch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440770580926362338" border="0" /></a><br />Papillon by Satin and Birch<br /><br /></div>I am impressed and inspired by the work of Leslie at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SatinandBirch">Satin and Birch</a>, who not only pours the soaps but designs and makes the moulds as well. These soaps are right up my street, and the packaging is gorgeous and compliments the decadent, opulent colours and shapes. Satin and Birch is the 'whole package' . I love to see glycerine soaps like these, so well thought out, and made with such an obvious passion and a good eye for style. It was the sweet little white horses that first drew my attention, but the whole shop is a feast for the eyes, you can almost smell the soaps just by looking at the pictures. I must pop a couple of pictures and a link<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SatinandBirch"> here</a>- I cannot bear not to! Definitely pop in for a look, you will not be disappointed!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40026858"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S4GABqI8VJI/AAAAAAAABDk/MXMyZlJ8Eas/s200/horse+satin+and+birch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440770590820291730" border="0" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-20010753511581879722010-02-15T18:40:00.004+00:002010-02-15T18:49:58.306+00:00Cake boxes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S3mWtWOUSuI/AAAAAAAABDM/VZuDFJPvTTY/s1600-h/easter+baskets+083ed.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S3mWtWOUSuI/AAAAAAAABDM/VZuDFJPvTTY/s200/easter+baskets+083ed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438543730830494434" border="0" /></a><br />We (my sister and I ) have spent the afternoon battling the light from a stormy sky to try and capture these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40765081">cute boxes</a> The results vary, but in real life the boxes are quite pretty, and they smell great as they contain tiny vanilla/honey cakes! Not real cakes, soap cakes :) We have these soaps in some sweet new colours as well-maybe more pics tomorrow weather permitting!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S3mW52v7N8I/AAAAAAAABDU/-rm5d_s_Ql8/s1600-h/easter+baskets+073.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 179px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S3mW52v7N8I/AAAAAAAABDU/-rm5d_s_Ql8/s200/easter+baskets+073.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438543945719822274" border="0" /></a><br />Some new 'flavours'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-25683305904004562362010-02-14T19:52:00.004+00:002010-02-14T19:59:26.350+00:00A couple of fresh delights!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S3hVrV3nWQI/AAAAAAAABC8/tXRQPWVJF5U/s1600-h/il_430xN.27125418.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S3hVrV3nWQI/AAAAAAAABC8/tXRQPWVJF5U/s200/il_430xN.27125418.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438190753143019778" border="0" /></a><br />I saw these today on Etsy-I was having a relaxing browse and window shopping a bit! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8428266">BaconSquareFarm</a>'s colonial red Birdhouse is something I need! So lovely, and ready for use by real birdies too! Or perfect home decor I think :) Then I spotted <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40343239">Silvine's</a> amazing jewellery and in particular the Spring Cuff , and fell in love all over again! That is Etsy for you- beautiful finds on a daily basis :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S3hVrrQaQoI/AAAAAAAABDE/ejfVL1NWat0/s1600-h/il_430xN.122192939.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 137px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S3hVrrQaQoI/AAAAAAAABDE/ejfVL1NWat0/s200/il_430xN.122192939.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438190758884164226" border="0" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-57870426466560199262010-02-08T15:29:00.001+00:002010-02-08T15:29:59.737+00:00SoapyChica VideoI am having what is commonly known as 'A Play' this afternoon!<br /><br /><div><embed src="http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_view_player?p=a5617161d1b2851d83b288" quality="high" scale="noscale" width="320" height="284" wmode="transparent" name="FLVPlayer" salign="LT" flashvars="&p=a5617161d1b2851d83b288&skin_id=1011&host=http://www.onetruemedia.com" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><div style="margin:0px;font:12px/13px verdana,arial,sans-serif;line-height:20px;padding-bottom:15px;width:320px;text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.onetruemedia.com/landing?&utm_source=emplay&utm_medium=txt3" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none;">Make video montages at <span style="text-decoration:underline;">www.OneTrueMedia.com</span></a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-11433266608321563332010-01-30T11:13:00.003+00:002010-01-30T11:21:00.688+00:00Spring soaps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S2QWFMyFhEI/AAAAAAAABCE/fUgoJpRyfK4/s1600-h/il_430xN.118745306.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/S2QWFMyFhEI/AAAAAAAABCE/fUgoJpRyfK4/s320/il_430xN.118745306.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432491329102120002" border="0" /></a><br />We are busy making new soaps with a Spring theme in pastel florals, and some hearts and corsets in Valentine red . I fancy making up some gift baskets with Easter just around the corner, and I think we are all pretty desperate for some Spring and Sunshine in our lives after such a long Winter! I find myself craving the smell of Hyacinths and Freesias and Lemongrass this week :) there will be some new Plain Special bar designs, and also the bath truffles that Joy from Dragonfly Dawn is making to add to our boxes!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-64733917978075518082009-12-26T13:09:00.005+00:002009-12-26T13:15:41.718+00:00Lizzy's pressie!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SzYMCZLq7AI/AAAAAAAABBk/bB9ARSj-0qs/s1600-h/il_430xN.89681111.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SzYMCZLq7AI/AAAAAAAABBk/bB9ARSj-0qs/s320/il_430xN.89681111.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419532436846078978" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I reckon the chances of Liz reading this blog before she opens her presents this morning (yes I know its boxing day) are so slim I am going to go ahead and post a piccy of it- I bought it from </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/purseona">Purseona</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> at Etsy about 3 months ago as it had to be made and sent from the USA. I love her bags and have long admired/coveted them. Lizzy's old handbag was deeply loved and rather ancient in fact I think she had it for at least 8 years although I could be wrong . Anyway she needed a new one and here it is. I had to get mum to choose from the array of beautiful fabrics as I feel I have absolutely no taste in these things! I especially love the little magnetic clasp. Hope my sister loves it too!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-62301491039356529402009-12-26T12:07:00.003+00:002009-12-26T12:12:10.306+00:00Having a sale!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SzX9dOlLBxI/AAAAAAAABBc/8zbBH_5SHfk/s1600-h/tn_strawberry_087.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 232px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SzX9dOlLBxI/AAAAAAAABBc/8zbBH_5SHfk/s320/tn_strawberry_087.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419516405182301970" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I have always wanted to hold a sale, so now seems to be the appropriate time. I would rather hold a sale than try and go shopping in the Boxing Day sales today in town! I would hate that! So, although there are slightly bare shelves here at SoapyChica since the Christmas rush, I am holding a buy two-get a third soap free sale both on my </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.soapychica.co.uk/">main site</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> and on </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/soapychica">Etsy. </a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> All the soaps will be freshly made and beautifully wrapped as always, its just that you get a bit extra :) </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-73641288674536275022009-12-21T18:15:00.005+00:002009-12-21T18:29:39.951+00:00Phew!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/Sy--Mm-acBI/AAAAAAAABBU/-fObi9q-0XQ/s1600-h/P1010007-2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/Sy--Mm-acBI/AAAAAAAABBU/-fObi9q-0XQ/s320/P1010007-2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417758000580030482" border="0" /></a><br />I bet all those who sell handmade items in a small way online are all breathing a sigh of relief, that everything got out on time!<br />Well this year Christmas was totally hectic-even with my sister Liz's sterling help. I'm glad and happy for the sales and I know now that I must be over-prepared, not under prepared! Last year seemed busy, so I organised enough soap for the same level of sales, but sold four times as much in December so Im going to bear it in mind for next year. Somehow I thought the recession would have had more effect on the sales for all of us. Of course I didn't help myself by deciding Mid November to start presenting the soaps in luxury fabric, instead of cello bags. I remember that I was low on cello bags, and needed to make an order of soaps look pretty, and so I parceled them up in the chiffon that I normally use to line the boxes. 'Ah, I thought-they look rather nice, I think that is how I would like to receive a luxury soap, if I bought one' and that was it. I have been tying bows in my sleep this week I swear!<br />It will be nice to catch up with life again now, and tomorrow is set aside for making our house look like someone owns it once again!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-71221310044669833102009-11-30T06:46:00.004+00:002009-11-30T07:02:52.419+00:00Forgotten Flowers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SxNt4rEE39I/AAAAAAAABA0/gsNmQjV8k9M/s1600/P1010067.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SxNt4rEE39I/AAAAAAAABA0/gsNmQjV8k9M/s320/P1010067.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409788397802020818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SxNtuKfjO6I/AAAAAAAABAs/JOyY-PE55pQ/s1600/P1010012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SxNtuKfjO6I/AAAAAAAABAs/JOyY-PE55pQ/s320/P1010012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409788217260194722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SxNthRbZgJI/AAAAAAAABAk/rpXykrcTaCA/s1600/P1010006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SxNthRbZgJI/AAAAAAAABAk/rpXykrcTaCA/s320/P1010006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409787995783528594" border="0" /></a><br />I totally forgot to post about these new chrysanthemums . I think these are most likely a soap you would perhaps prefer to look at rather than use, but then I'm all about that anyway most of the time! :) These go in a cello bag with chiffon ribbon and a handmade tag, I havent found a box the right size yet, and anyway they look fine in the bags as you can see the petals more clearly. I suddenly had quite a few sales last evening, which was weird as I was just sitting here browsing away and buying my sisters pressy (* I will post about what I bought her after Christmas), and my Paypal balance kept going up instead of down. It was weird but in a good way obviously.<br />So I have a lot to do this morning, and yet my van's battery is flat and I am stuck till Mark gets home to 'bump' me! I have to walk to feed the horses-its only just over a mile luckily, and I cant get to the studio till this afternoon. grrrrrr, I am raring to go!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-48638148584440542812009-11-28T17:35:00.007+00:002009-12-21T19:14:38.572+00:00Baby Soaps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SxFhCp-4BJI/AAAAAAAABAc/-8K6SmZg_ls/s1600/cute+cow.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 123px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SxFhCp-4BJI/AAAAAAAABAc/-8K6SmZg_ls/s320/cute+cow.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409211325705880722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SxFgjXxZEWI/AAAAAAAABAU/_clm_5diQiU/s1600/cute+sheep.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 131px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SxFgjXxZEWI/AAAAAAAABAU/_clm_5diQiU/s320/cute+sheep.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409210788241543522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I had the idea when making baby soaps for my cousins' babies and we were looking at designs that would be cute. Murielle and Barney caught my eye and they are so sort of roundy and smooth I just love them. Murielle the Cow is furious because three people have already ordered a Barney of their own, and she hasnt had any followers of her own, but I rather think she is 'sitting pretty' and have told her so- I said 'good things come to those who wait' - its a good job I didn't name her Patience the Cow! Anyway they are delicious and I love them both :)</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-78642100241933580282009-11-10T16:05:00.004+00:002009-11-10T16:22:29.253+00:00Parcels all arriving ok!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SvmSxEbeACI/AAAAAAAABAE/Ju6sbo_9NAo/s1600-h/Victorian_Heart-Duck_Egg_Blue.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SvmSxEbeACI/AAAAAAAABAE/Ju6sbo_9NAo/s320/Victorian_Heart-Duck_Egg_Blue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402510599707820066" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Duck Egg Heart</span><br /><br /></div>Well my fears were allayed, and everyones parcel has arrived safely so thats great-well one hasnt but we've sorted that out - it was en route to the USA. Its the only one this year so far that went missing. Well three new moulds have arrived this week and I shall post the results asap- two childs soap moulds and one fancy floral one. I have had a few Victorian hearts to make this week, and have veered toward a tiny bit more green to make a true Duck Egg blue, they all came out beautifully I am happy to say, with copper flowers. I am feeling the urge for some special moisturiser and that kind of thing this week as the weather turns ever more Wintry, you know when you can feel it in your skin? Well last year I remember I was using products from Maia Skincare which are my most very favourite- a bit like the Liz Earle range but in my opinion better. I must get onto that site and order some more for this winter-they have balms and potions to die for! And they smell amazing too. Body lotion I can get away without using because of the special ingredients in handmade soap, but I sometimes suffer from dry skin on my face where the weather gets me when I am out with the horses and dogs.<br />I find myself relying on 'smells' a little more now its colder, also as a pick-me-up, I am using a honeysuckle soap in my bath, taking turns with a lavender bar, and a hazelnut bar.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-23359202573408960522009-10-23T12:58:00.004+01:002009-10-23T13:06:57.442+01:00Postal Strike<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SuGcGCz4EtI/AAAAAAAAA9E/rkRYQAzH7GA/s1600-h/27aug+140.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 178px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SuGcGCz4EtI/AAAAAAAAA9E/rkRYQAzH7GA/s200/27aug+140.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395765456214168274" border="0" /></a><br />I wonder how much the parcels will be delayed by, and how long this is going on for? I have sent loads and loads of soapy parcels out this week, and some moulds for my sister Liz, and a parcel for Joy is on its way also! As long as they store them all properly if theres a backlog, I have the horrors of someone sitting on all my parcels and squashing them all!! Am hanging on to todays packages and will send them tomorrow and hope for the best. I wish I could use a courier instead but for the smaller packages you cant beat the RM on cost, as we all know.<br /><br />I am having to have a re-jig in my online stores as am getting quite busy now, and the most time consuming soaps that I make are going to have to go by the wayside for a short time. I make them to order and as they take ages to make, I get a bit snowed under at times! (Like now)! I have had a bit of a run on crowns and corsets so have enlisted Lizzie's help -its all hands on deck! I now have a pretty tableful of sugary pink and cream sparkly soaps -lalalala!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-4452464063660843422009-10-10T11:50:00.003+01:002009-10-10T12:04:50.931+01:00Pamper evening!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/StBp_HGQPmI/AAAAAAAAA8U/1SCvm-Cge0M/s1600-h/giftboxes+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 109px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/StBp_HGQPmI/AAAAAAAAA8U/1SCvm-Cge0M/s200/giftboxes+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390925286920437346" border="0" /></a><br />I was invited to have a table at a pamper evening organised at my local primary school last week and I thought why not? It ran from 7-9pm so was not too long to attend on my own. I took all sorts of soaps because I really could not decide what to take! I was quite nervous also :) I sold quite a few simple spa soap slices-they were really the best seller and I had them piled in baskets at the front. One white chocolate and one coconut truffle bath butter jars were sold, and I think it helped when I actually opened a few up for people to have a 'go' at, and placed them in the centre of the table. The fancier, pricier soaps I did only sell a couple of but on the whole I was pleased with the evening and had great fun attending! There were some lovely candles and things there but I held myself in check admirably on the spending front for a change! I was able to use the stands I had got from off Ebay that are meant to be for cards, following EJ's tip off about them, they were easy to put together and I used them for my gift boxes and jars. I suddenly remembered half way through to take a picture of the table set up for future reference and also to show my sister liz , who has been such a help!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-70896125446813028002009-10-09T09:46:00.003+01:002009-10-09T09:50:33.201+01:00I love this!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/Ss75DmNxAkI/AAAAAAAAA8M/waggDfRgBY0/s1600-h/crown+ring.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/Ss75DmNxAkI/AAAAAAAAA8M/waggDfRgBY0/s200/crown+ring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390519644202271298" border="0" /></a><br />I was lucky enought o be featured in a treasury on Etsy today (well my soap is) :) and alongside I saw this adorable ring which I am coveting! This is right up my street and the seller<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23136698"> SweetMelodies</a> has some lovely things in her store thats for sure! It has put me in mind of doing a blog treasury list as there are so many lovely items on Etsy, great excuse for a browse!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165909694563450309.post-12167681330308707802009-09-30T16:55:00.004+01:002009-09-30T17:01:03.858+01:00Gloomy lighting-enough already!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SsOAU4bwwwI/AAAAAAAAA78/BmqgJfh7pew/s1600-h/soap250909+379.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 163px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SsOAU4bwwwI/AAAAAAAAA78/BmqgJfh7pew/s200/soap250909+379.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387290675499811586" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It seems the days are all overcast by the time I am ready to take pictures- I prefer to use natural light but such grey days really are not helping. Funnily enough when I took my pictures in my little room at home they all seemed to be light enough no matter what. It must be a magic window sill and I am going to resort to taking things home and snapping them there. Its annoying but not insurmountable-just a bit weird. I have been messing about with my website again today trying to get it to look right and be a little more user friendly, and I could do with some good pictures of my new boxes but its not going great so far!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SsOAbJq4V1I/AAAAAAAAA8E/AKhtfglw5C0/s1600-h/soap250909+377.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 182px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b71-e3EX9zw/SsOAbJq4V1I/AAAAAAAAA8E/AKhtfglw5C0/s200/soap250909+377.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387290783205840722" border="0" /></a><br />Here are my latest tries- I promise the soaps do look better in real life :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01507663004398667778noreply@blogger.com1