Deb Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I've been quietly lurking for months here, reading, researching, admiring, and doing my best to resist the urge to dive into all of this. I filled a three ring binder with research, just in case, but still held back not sure if I wanted to get into this B&B stuff. I was doing a good job of resisting, when my enabler, Mystical, stepped in bringing me some supplies and showing me how to create a soap recipe. Suddenly, my "extra money" was spent buying oils and a mold "just in case".Well, I finally did it. I made soap this weekend! My first!! Granted, it's not a great looking soap, but damn it lathers and feels good. (I had to try a little piece!) And...best of all...it didn't eat my skin off! It's funny how scared I was to do this, and how many weekends I would decide to do it, then changed my mind. The thread urging Michi to "just do it" is what pushed me to finally try. I have so much to learn still, but the best way to do that is to just experiment till I find what works! Now I have a whole list of new supplies that I just "have" to have. One damn batch and I'm hooked. Another "addiction", just what I need!!The picture is crappy, I know. I have a feeling that a new camera isn't in my future though, because all of my money is going to go to B&B supplies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 YAY!!!!! Deb that looks awesome! I expect to see many more pics from you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I think the soap looks great! I love the marbeling job. What scent is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Oh Chica those look great!! I'm envious!! I've no enablers just down the street (so to speak) to push me into doing stuff. I can't wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Wow, great looking soap! Congrats and welcome to the soap addiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlandishLady Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Looks good to me Welcome to another addict... er, addition to the Soaper's Club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Kimberly....Thank you! I couldn't wait to take a peek at it, and was sooo thrilled to see gel! Somehow I thought it was just going to flop because the process wasn't as bad as I imagined it would be.Freezin....The scent is Mac Apple from Peaks. I used it because I heard it worked well in CP and because it was something I had!!Scented...Having an enabler in the neighborhood is great!! She inspires me to do these things...LOL!! She also inspires me to spend money with all of her great finds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 She is definitely queen of shopping sprees lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Go Deb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They look fantastic, I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Beautiful soaps!!!!! WTG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Feels so good, LOL! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 It looks so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magsglass Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Deb, I think your soap looks awesome! Congrats!!I had to chuckle at your three-ring binder comment 'cuz I have one, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Great job.. Yes, welcome to this new addiction. I don't even like doing candles anymore LOL I am so in love with soaps and starting to be brave enough to work on Body Butter. I have the stuff here staring at me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Those look fantastic great job:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Woohoo! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 Thanks everyone for the nice comments! I can't wait to do the next batch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 :highfive: You go girl! :highfive: That soap looks fabulous. You are a natural soaper... ROCK ON!!Guess who is dancing for ya.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 Thanks Mystical...now I feel official....LOL!!! I owe it all to you!! BTW, my horoscope today said that I need to watch my purse strings this week. And I will...I'll watch them open for the new stuff that I need (want)....LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Awe hon~ your too cute. But you give me WAY too much credit. You did that soap all on your own!Plus you have been making body butters. See~ you just don't let on to peeps how crafty you are. But I know the REAL you! How lucky I am to have found you on CT. I can't wait for the other's to meet you at the Ohio conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 If you hadn't explained that soap calc. to me, I'd never have even tried this. And you do inspire me, to search, research, and find the answers to my questions. I not only find the answers, but I find answers to questions that I didn't even know I had!! You are the Queen of Research, and I am learning to follow in your footsteps...LOL!!I am SO looking forward to Ohio!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Congrats on taking the CP leap!!! It is a jump you will not regret. THe soap looks great and I bet it smells wonderful too.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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