Lorrie

This is what I have been up to. My mom decided that I need another hobby.. Yeah I need that like I need a hole in my head.

We believe this is a Queen sized quilt. I don't have the measurements because it's at my mom's. She just took it off the long arm machine.

You have deodorized cocoa right? They smell of the prime may come through. Also like I said try adding a little bit of beeswax. I have found that soy wax with its lower melt point leaves my skin feeling greasey.

IPM can also take some of the greasiness away.

Scented I agree with everyone who said to add Kokum or cocoa butter to it. Maybe split the shea 50/50 with cocoa butter.

And soy wax has a lower melt point than beeswax so maybe try some beeswax instead if you are looking to make it harder.

Wow, those are some very nice swirls.

And I have to laught because I noticed all the different soaps on the sink.

I was having major issues with DOS when I was making lavender essential oil soaps.

I use PKO instead of coconut oil all the time. It seems to be less drying also.

Yes, it is skin safe:) Brandy.

I would think that they would be ok because they will not freeze. I know a couple of years ago someone had left candles in their car and they froze the wax swelled up over the wicks making them junk.

They only thing I would be concerned with is the condensation that may develop on them from coming in out of the cold.

Nice step up!

Could you take a picture of a bar to show us what you are talking about?

Essential oils can be expensive period. I know that lavender just took a big jump and it seems others are following suit. I am not sure where you can get EO's in Australian but maybe check the States. I know I ship butters from here to a lady in Australia. She told me it is still cheaper than buying there.

Thanks I will have to check out our store. And if anyone has one of their rewards cards you will get points for your purchases which turn back into $$.

I don't know of anything that smells like grass but you can blend essential oils to get earthy smells with out the sweet or floral smells.

Very Nice!

Lavender

Yet to be named

Thanks everyone. Her party was actually Saturday afternoon at the gym. She wasn't as thrilled about it as all the moms were. I was hoping all the little girls liked it and would want one of their own. That's a 4 yr. old for ya though, she liked the barbies, my little ponies, and zhu zhu pets much better!

I had sooo much fun making it that I can't wait to get more cut out and sewn. My head is realing with ideas for the fabrics I have on hand. Can't wait to get to Joann fabrics and michaels on Wed. when I'm off to get trims and embelishments.

The letters on the pockets are iron on. I don't have an embroidery sewing machine. I do have a Brother application station that I bought many moons ago that will embroider letters and other pre-programmed things but I've never even taken it out of the box to try it. I guess now would be a good time!

She may have loved the Barbies, little ponies and zhu zhu pets better but she can use your gift to carry all those things.

It is very cute!

Scent Description from my on site:

Cinnamon Bayberry ~ A warm, rich and sweet fragrance. The opening notes capture the essence of freshly ripened fruity notes of apple, peach and cherry almond. The warm heart blends jasmine with cinnamon, clove, juniper and bay. The background is sweetened with light vanilla, patchouli and fir balsam accents.

but when I smell it is more of a 50/50 bay berryish - cinnamon smelling type fragrance. HTH

I knew I waited too long lol! I didn't think I was loco.

You're not loco. But seriously if anyone has questions on any of the oils I would be more than happy to answer them.

Pm Sara. She may be able to help you.

Anyone soap these? I know the pumpkin isn't skin safe, but the others sound yum

I soap them. Which ones you looking at?

I keep trying to make room to try some of these scents. Isn't she the one with lavender and chamomile?

She is me and no I don't carry that one. Sorry.

How much are you looking for?

Beautiful work as always Julie!

Good list!

What no Banana Nut Bread:p