tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80626146831856090222024-02-07T10:32:39.283-08:00The life of a Mad SoaperPosts and updates about soap and about my life!lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-79553708009148820442010-06-11T02:59:00.000-07:002010-06-11T03:01:27.633-07:00I'm still alive!Hey guys, i just wanted to let you know i'm still alive! I was struggling with some personal issues and needed time to sort them out. I'm back, and my etsy shop is active again! Yay!<br /><br />Hopefully i'll be listing new items, and posting in here with frequency again! I missed everyone, and hope you were all well in the last few months i was absent.<br /><br />I'd love comments if you guys would like to leave them. what would you like to see me post about? More personal life? I've sort of become addicted to makeup lately, what about some of that crap? :Plathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-54785877021022418142009-10-28T01:45:00.000-07:002009-10-28T01:57:24.771-07:00Sugar Scub Cubes are In Stock!I'm happy to introduce a new line of products to my shop! I recently started making Sugar Scrub Cubes made with hemp oil and real cane sugar.<br />These generously sized cubes are plenty to cut in half and use a few times!<br />Wonderful for a gift, or just the right treat to pamper yourself on cold winter nights in a nice warm bath.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wFv7ZVNkz13sns7Nfm3BC8j6LxtGwgwXb4Tka-fhp7o7vX64wuPq3WMUSFbQZEqdPARfGItF2Ci3uYSdpDkPVHtwD3HREO9kXd_zZONExdD7feXM1S-LJJxltV1zAxlbZh4cMCOAR0J0/s1600-h/100_3356.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wFv7ZVNkz13sns7Nfm3BC8j6LxtGwgwXb4Tka-fhp7o7vX64wuPq3WMUSFbQZEqdPARfGItF2Ci3uYSdpDkPVHtwD3HREO9kXd_zZONExdD7feXM1S-LJJxltV1zAxlbZh4cMCOAR0J0/s320/100_3356.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397570331917671602" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33402924">Sugar Cookie scented Sugar Scrub Cubes</a> also have Apricot Seed Powder for extra exfoliation! These smell just like a realy sugar cookie, just like my mother used to make. :) Sugar, dough, flour and butter blend together in a very heartwarming scent.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZYERbgDQ45wOnzhrLGZ3pSfJf8XuZvUSamu3hqP-Be6A95da-aZ_2khQvPUB4OSj8qobypYwQjZH6lErl8vu8frWUkl60B0wdqzEjRBU_c8zqYIrprWxwhhilvmkUlMIq4mqKXAOGDaB/s1600-h/100_3337.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZYERbgDQ45wOnzhrLGZ3pSfJf8XuZvUSamu3hqP-Be6A95da-aZ_2khQvPUB4OSj8qobypYwQjZH6lErl8vu8frWUkl60B0wdqzEjRBU_c8zqYIrprWxwhhilvmkUlMIq4mqKXAOGDaB/s320/100_3337.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397570322797044562" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33222138">Royal Cherry Scrub Cubes</a> are a wonderful luxurious gold color and smell of rich ripe cherries! A wonderful scrub that leave a light gold shimmer behind after use. :)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2d4prANQl8KRegoBTwLN4u3DGz3FgPAPRfQjQLaE7pSKFbKHbdR4upQfYaXOaW98wZFDODd-6jlt3V0mpCE7ZsYEDcBm4gAYzfp0qtCqd6fzCmfYmiY6zdDrB1U7Ca-1chSVVoS6ACHE/s1600-h/100_3312.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2d4prANQl8KRegoBTwLN4u3DGz3FgPAPRfQjQLaE7pSKFbKHbdR4upQfYaXOaW98wZFDODd-6jlt3V0mpCE7ZsYEDcBm4gAYzfp0qtCqd6fzCmfYmiY6zdDrB1U7Ca-1chSVVoS6ACHE/s320/100_3312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397570318345866786" border="0" /></a><br />I absolutely want to EAT these sugar scrub cubes! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33220089">White Truffle Raspberry Sugar Scrub Cubes</a> were the first kind i created, and i love them so much! They're so absolutely to die for. I wish I could give these ones out to everyone I know!lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-40126881316594303152009-10-24T19:21:00.000-07:002009-10-24T19:52:45.584-07:00The Soap Making ProcessI get people asking me all the time, "Is soap making difficult?"<br />I don't think so, however when i first started the whole process seemed SO daunting and difficult. But once i gave it a shot and actually tried it (okay, i tried it 4 times before my soap turned out right. True story.) it didn't seem so bad! You just need to get into a habit of doing things a certain way. It takes a lot of time and practice but eventually you can easily make soap without a problem. It's fun and you create a useful and practical product for yourself!<br /><br />Here are some photos and i'll explain the process!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7aLz5mW3LGAJqvaKceHqmzrTjYr6UY9v3r1Ss7AVymFbl8fhMhbU-EcomC5wwHEzCVr_JjsO9zJ_yuSYADmC7i9AI7pp13VAykpgYVw8kLB0i2zPqt4XjfYROiBBdcEeXFSgqRgjlxVV/s1600-h/100_2529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7aLz5mW3LGAJqvaKceHqmzrTjYr6UY9v3r1Ss7AVymFbl8fhMhbU-EcomC5wwHEzCVr_JjsO9zJ_yuSYADmC7i9AI7pp13VAykpgYVw8kLB0i2zPqt4XjfYROiBBdcEeXFSgqRgjlxVV/s320/100_2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396361066029576498" border="0" /></a>The first thing I do is put on gloves and protective eyewear. I didn't even think to take that photo until just now.. anyway, after I do this i pour my Lye into a container to measure it out.<br />I then measure my water out in a different container, and add the lye to this water. When I'm adding the lye, it's very important that i do not inhale and of the fumes from the lye. I usually cover my face with a bandana, then cover my face as i mix the lye mixture in a very airy area. I like to turn a fan on as well to try and get air circulation out a window when i'm making soap.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6G8sUaDfk2vTaJWoWlaPG0v_uM4mPbNjTLWPkggZ7QXFBr3CTgsy8NIT1bcoh0nfEomPYsB7qVZc1sr-34ifpVoZ2nYEhYsVWlzkDTDamtj0HsYddwqtTawSsEJOrzUlC9CoIPEYO0wSU/s1600-h/100_2534.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6G8sUaDfk2vTaJWoWlaPG0v_uM4mPbNjTLWPkggZ7QXFBr3CTgsy8NIT1bcoh0nfEomPYsB7qVZc1sr-34ifpVoZ2nYEhYsVWlzkDTDamtj0HsYddwqtTawSsEJOrzUlC9CoIPEYO0wSU/s320/100_2534.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396361059586014658" border="0" /></a><br />This is the mixture of lye and water cooling down.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5jd1jSN0lYI2KqmYMfCfGinWjFxRxGTqAjB4gVZD0RwSIwve6mLAMMOFYhkThSaBNnj-jR4jPbFHThG27VO9szAYVFsuhfbRZGmz5i8k8aFY5t0ZR8nx8EAHQHbLCAViBixiddhPFavx/s1600-h/100_2537.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5jd1jSN0lYI2KqmYMfCfGinWjFxRxGTqAjB4gVZD0RwSIwve6mLAMMOFYhkThSaBNnj-jR4jPbFHThG27VO9szAYVFsuhfbRZGmz5i8k8aFY5t0ZR8nx8EAHQHbLCAViBixiddhPFavx/s320/100_2537.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396361052744704706" border="0" /></a><br />I measure out my liquid oils into my mixing container.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6G3DGycugAdQJuMoaj0jYNnaqY37Sys-T3akQMFuyOPQCb7OERhzLDl39YZ5AQ2ZKJpf3FXpb4YMiLPSHdtNsR6SJROB1rIbCB2wKU82zey-GfvttImWiBxzzioCIgnLHA_LoTITF_mHR/s1600-h/100_2543.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6G3DGycugAdQJuMoaj0jYNnaqY37Sys-T3akQMFuyOPQCb7OERhzLDl39YZ5AQ2ZKJpf3FXpb4YMiLPSHdtNsR6SJROB1rIbCB2wKU82zey-GfvttImWiBxzzioCIgnLHA_LoTITF_mHR/s320/100_2543.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396361050389808018" border="0" /></a><br />Then i put solid oils in a separate container. Here are butters such as shea, cocoa butter, or mango butter.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvk7_Eyzla56nHY98DjeTN-yyKYpfjjzxT8GpUNn34re4Ht6M2UZ3wUs2ng2gwAmOus2EWX9Ipkmini-r-FrGktz5cGw0YMMPd4NMvhWKJJsbAxo8otPQZRg7Zsttc3iEAxWz6q80lqo3/s1600-h/100_2540.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvk7_Eyzla56nHY98DjeTN-yyKYpfjjzxT8GpUNn34re4Ht6M2UZ3wUs2ng2gwAmOus2EWX9Ipkmini-r-FrGktz5cGw0YMMPd4NMvhWKJJsbAxo8otPQZRg7Zsttc3iEAxWz6q80lqo3/s320/100_2540.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396361041269758450" border="0" /></a><br />Coconut oil as well.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4EhbsoOJSXGBzhgglbM8f7_o_Q1582CNG9QSgSnD_MzX6d_6FN2uZ_MhyphenhyphenyFuq9yLS5QXaKlRpz7PCWAKzDEtCG_tUQUcyZMT1YVYnXWZuswST3DPsPXg32WJxQT6sdUdZ8QUytdRBsueh/s1600-h/100_2547.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4EhbsoOJSXGBzhgglbM8f7_o_Q1582CNG9QSgSnD_MzX6d_6FN2uZ_MhyphenhyphenyFuq9yLS5QXaKlRpz7PCWAKzDEtCG_tUQUcyZMT1YVYnXWZuswST3DPsPXg32WJxQT6sdUdZ8QUytdRBsueh/s320/100_2547.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396359861879683298" border="0" /></a><br />After these oils have been melted i add them to the container with my liquid oils<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gjbQa3zVY7IiS5OUDjMA87FLyQLbqloQqM_kVZmn0PyOJBQQce_gmypSahAj_p02ElqsslKsQ5VheI8U2Mi9miehejftQBAsLPGd-dOlN4vaoMlYC68k9LdybSNechp3xbMkh6iHgCgb/s1600-h/100_2549.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gjbQa3zVY7IiS5OUDjMA87FLyQLbqloQqM_kVZmn0PyOJBQQce_gmypSahAj_p02ElqsslKsQ5VheI8U2Mi9miehejftQBAsLPGd-dOlN4vaoMlYC68k9LdybSNechp3xbMkh6iHgCgb/s320/100_2549.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396359867884754978" border="0" /></a><br />After everything is at room temperature i add my cooled down lye water to the oil mixture. I do this slowly while mixing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ2-TWFPI6OPP1d5qsuLTqOPiCYcmFQ2m_xK0by1s4m5_moFwiQXORzNPun021o3T_aqr5G1qaJBhpe6gqjqL51HKNFbj3qlTxUCxdeLnsAx6ZySJiL4lW-u2msJ-dCSa9Bmh4Ko0cUWP6/s1600-h/100_2550.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ2-TWFPI6OPP1d5qsuLTqOPiCYcmFQ2m_xK0by1s4m5_moFwiQXORzNPun021o3T_aqr5G1qaJBhpe6gqjqL51HKNFbj3qlTxUCxdeLnsAx6ZySJiL4lW-u2msJ-dCSa9Bmh4Ko0cUWP6/s320/100_2550.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396359872142528834" border="0" /></a><br />After all the lye water has been added and mixed into the soap i use a stick blender to mix it up well. When this happens the soap goes into a stage called "trace" where it thickens and starts to look like pudding. This photo shows the first signs of trace, or a Light Trace. I add scent to this soap usually at about this stage, and mix some more.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4k93etyJJSaCwci09S84MLY1LW_o7txWB-TAcMM2744QCfsTvnvUxeaLrATfdMaMiUHY1vIZOE_T7ZtIMoRyYDqywc5QC0rzX49xpC0ukg4UdMCSqKTWCZt5QFgJfgsbq-p6sov6R9p0g/s1600-h/100_2553.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4k93etyJJSaCwci09S84MLY1LW_o7txWB-TAcMM2744QCfsTvnvUxeaLrATfdMaMiUHY1vIZOE_T7ZtIMoRyYDqywc5QC0rzX49xpC0ukg4UdMCSqKTWCZt5QFgJfgsbq-p6sov6R9p0g/s320/100_2553.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396359879492332242" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIqeC8zhC4ZdqZnuQyJjGdUiADxBQHSCKcTWc8qBQbmEBHh76mxoNZ_l-AjaIL2sFnqZo7KKwQpibxFZN028xJ7P3avDR9NwEUbw3axGv7XeovpKPa4FRe8h6WgR3_Tn3wNGoVBewxmi3/s1600-h/100_2552.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIqeC8zhC4ZdqZnuQyJjGdUiADxBQHSCKcTWc8qBQbmEBHh76mxoNZ_l-AjaIL2sFnqZo7KKwQpibxFZN028xJ7P3avDR9NwEUbw3axGv7XeovpKPa4FRe8h6WgR3_Tn3wNGoVBewxmi3/s320/100_2552.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396364478857864642" border="0" /></a><br />After all the mixing has been done i pour the soap into my lined mold with a bit left on the sides. I color the soap on the side 2 different colors then combine them into the main soap mold and swirl it around.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhq4Yrcs1F1p3Hdn9W-WWWwUCl6-s-rILMF3w69FEFeJGj0UZS3eE0VX7BLHieX0PDDbhUy3nlKaQoAS4gmAqLV6A7umFZV39E7vtdMrG_dfSsji4DBBbopRw_lSodOzazKJMuG3N3z5Op/s1600-h/100_2555.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhq4Yrcs1F1p3Hdn9W-WWWwUCl6-s-rILMF3w69FEFeJGj0UZS3eE0VX7BLHieX0PDDbhUy3nlKaQoAS4gmAqLV6A7umFZV39E7vtdMrG_dfSsji4DBBbopRw_lSodOzazKJMuG3N3z5Op/s320/100_2555.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396359883845660706" border="0" /></a><br />This is what a finished batch of soap looks like in the mold.<br /><br />Unfortunately i messed up on this batch and the soap got weird spots in it, i didn't notice my lye had crystallized so the batch was off. :( Thats what you get for focusing on taking photos while making soap! Doh.lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-20673738048811979452009-10-13T01:22:00.000-07:002009-10-13T01:48:19.316-07:00Gifts for my Family & Friends!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.94768770.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 286px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.94768770.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=32216851"><br /></a><h1 style="margin: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=32216851">Sea Blue Hand Knit Socks - Ladies size S/M - $18</a></h1><br />These would be for my mother, because she is cursed just as I am with constantly freezing toes and fingers. Wools socks are her FAVORITE gift to receive because it seems she never has enough pairs. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.61362362.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.61362362.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22257593&ref=sr_list_3&&ga_search_query=diabetic+&ga_search_type=&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><br /></a><h1 style="margin: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22257593&ref=sr_list_3&&ga_search_query=diabetic+&ga_search_type=&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">8 oz Sugar Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark- $10</a></h1><br />For my dad, since he's diabetic and isn't able to have sugar. He LOVES peanut butter fudge and this looks so yummy! I'm sure he'd happy eat this all up on christmas day.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.91413410.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 540px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.91413410.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31216406"><br /></a><h1 style="margin: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31216406">Have You Been There/ original acrylic painting - $40</a></h1><br />My friend Jenn would fall in love with this painting the moment her eyes laid upon it! I love the bold and dreamy style, and it's very psychedelic! A wonderful price for such a creative and artistic illustration, I am absolutely in awe of the style of this painter!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.72714529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 294px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.72714529.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25640861"><br /></a><h1 style="margin: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25640861">Franklin the Teal and White Striped Turtle - $7</a></h1><br />This turtle is so cute! I absolutely adore it, and know that my best friend Liz would go crazy over it! The colors are so crisp and it looks to be very high quality. A WONDERFUL seller, as well! Liz is a turtle lover (and she has a pet tortoise!) so this is absolutely perfect for her.lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-18747227296587626412009-10-13T00:46:00.000-07:002009-10-13T00:55:01.347-07:00I'm so sorry! A quick update.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBED0KdWecxy5RH_Dw1QueYwqzOceE-ITOhFYOB-023of3eSzHx_i_LFnOnLvhLPSXPUZ55F-y4G8JZmbw_R-6amfGaaXOPEBavdU4h80aOqKlVu3ELoYRAMlZrkVva8TXKIIIqra4i9Lz/s1600-h/100_2779.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBED0KdWecxy5RH_Dw1QueYwqzOceE-ITOhFYOB-023of3eSzHx_i_LFnOnLvhLPSXPUZ55F-y4G8JZmbw_R-6amfGaaXOPEBavdU4h80aOqKlVu3ELoYRAMlZrkVva8TXKIIIqra4i9Lz/s320/100_2779.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391988541130810818" border="0" /></a><br />I'm sorry for my blog absence! I've been getting ready for the holiday, and preparing tons of wonderful treats for everyone to enjoy and give. :) Above is a photo of my new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31664008">Peppermint Candy Whipped Soap!</a> It smells just like a tasty candy cane or hard peppermint candy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4JXyO-UPWRQpGEJtPsieRXcDiDacKzsN6HYscZu1LOiqrULMI4BoKF4ccWrRtdjvJw9o-hmpwy8Lwj2cAn3c8rJx8bLQPHz12jIYsYgk5dPoLwwRMCYhx2OqFuTpYK2B_AT11bLZLQ0g/s1600-h/il_430xN.93898697.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4JXyO-UPWRQpGEJtPsieRXcDiDacKzsN6HYscZu1LOiqrULMI4BoKF4ccWrRtdjvJw9o-hmpwy8Lwj2cAn3c8rJx8bLQPHz12jIYsYgk5dPoLwwRMCYhx2OqFuTpYK2B_AT11bLZLQ0g/s320/il_430xN.93898697.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391987961342821010" border="0" /></a><br />This item was featured on the front page of etsy!! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31956768">The autumn soap trio</a>, my Lemongrass Lavender bar, Dragon's blood, and Apple Cider shampoo bar. I was so shocked, i didn't even know! Thankfully a friend sent me a convo to let me know.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5v8mjS025z37VUSfaf13jpiViLIpjcJZ3lWA1bLbIm56UzBVc1RXy1VjgC-3twoGKNrRi0oljC6qz0rDK-VqC__OnSwivw07UxO06zOyH89GEbiOZ2Cs_dUUKj61m_YPI4CpPKLbOTTy/s1600-h/100_2927.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5v8mjS025z37VUSfaf13jpiViLIpjcJZ3lWA1bLbIm56UzBVc1RXy1VjgC-3twoGKNrRi0oljC6qz0rDK-VqC__OnSwivw07UxO06zOyH89GEbiOZ2Cs_dUUKj61m_YPI4CpPKLbOTTy/s320/100_2927.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391988208108277586" border="0" /></a><br />I just started making Glycerin soaps, so there are only a few but this one I am very proud of! It is scented with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32153663">White Truffle Raspberry</a> fragrance, and is so pretty and delicately colored!<br />I can't wait to get more of my glycerin soaps listed, I'm so very satisfied with the way they turned out.lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-60602027187385497082009-09-14T18:52:00.001-07:002009-09-14T18:58:35.591-07:00Whipped soaps are coming soon!I just tried my hand at Whipped soaps for the first time, and i absolutely love them! Just wanted to give you all a sneak peak of some products that are coming very soon to my <a href="http://lathersbylinds.etsy.com/">etsy shop</a>!<br /><br />These are made similar to Cold Process soaps, however they're made at room temperature by whipping up solid oils and butters together, then adding the lye water.<br />This makes the soap a really cool whipped consistency and it can float in water because it's light and fluffy! These are great for children so they don't lose the soap in the tub, and i plan on making tons of wonderful fruity scents that most anyone is sure to enjoy. :D<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIOOJ6akcJZzNvm9aXmXoZyPG3Z1Q-ZOVjZTG6UXsgDgcKBujLAUWh3Yhmj_Lw97j-L39l_j_FUIxFBBbscb-82mYxuYWwwrFPMefkv2zYz2mmbS8xUJ23LbYtNyZP2iosGr454GeRk37/s1600-h/100_2575.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIOOJ6akcJZzNvm9aXmXoZyPG3Z1Q-ZOVjZTG6UXsgDgcKBujLAUWh3Yhmj_Lw97j-L39l_j_FUIxFBBbscb-82mYxuYWwwrFPMefkv2zYz2mmbS8xUJ23LbYtNyZP2iosGr454GeRk37/s320/100_2575.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381506501045694178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCaBBtkBvw7v8xK6Z99bKsdnn4YDBWtIQvTcNTMkBpJiuuUJJAhPFLkySa0rYHlWoiVMXjmNvYgCP4pg9tRz6zZM26-9VsolINQieOV7CAa-43Tk6jZwpNWixo-o1jtzNQI6vj3xwc5tzV/s1600-h/100_2578.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCaBBtkBvw7v8xK6Z99bKsdnn4YDBWtIQvTcNTMkBpJiuuUJJAhPFLkySa0rYHlWoiVMXjmNvYgCP4pg9tRz6zZM26-9VsolINQieOV7CAa-43Tk6jZwpNWixo-o1jtzNQI6vj3xwc5tzV/s320/100_2578.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381506493539058418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRrboRbcqz2gJ_eg_H98HWlmc7v9dyMPhW74NjMSZzm1YpII8Zc-OtfH2ftySJfEaE3ex3k6AIwkYXs1jDHfuFiQxsOKB0lXn6yEiVYSWoIkZ4GKyTt8wWctL2GeAcqXefSGA7-WAkdup/s1600-h/100_2582.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRrboRbcqz2gJ_eg_H98HWlmc7v9dyMPhW74NjMSZzm1YpII8Zc-OtfH2ftySJfEaE3ex3k6AIwkYXs1jDHfuFiQxsOKB0lXn6yEiVYSWoIkZ4GKyTt8wWctL2GeAcqXefSGA7-WAkdup/s320/100_2582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381506984387562514" border="0" /></a>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-45933801716758568272009-09-07T12:15:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:32:52.936-07:00Getting in the Halloween Spirit.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.58961350.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 667px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.58961350.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I want to start this post off with this adorably sassy skirt by <a href="http://ZombieKittenO.etsy.com">ZombieKittenO</a> . <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21542951">This particular skirt features a spooked out kitty</a> on a very flattering retro style pencil skirt. They also offer many different styles with bats, a coffin, and others! Only $65 plus shipping.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.89139347.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 161px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.89139347.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Isn't that creepy? It's a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30537605">necklace made from vinyl!</a> It was created by <a href="http://VonErickson.etsy.com">VonErickson</a> and is available for only $15! Make a statement, or add the perfect touch to your spooky undead Halloween costume!<br />I will definitely admit that i really admire these necklaces! There are blood drippy necklaces as well! So creative and wonderful.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.89139712.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.89139712.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Not into dressing up? Why not celebrate in your own way at home, with some delicious <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30536820">Candy Corn Sugar Scrub Cubes</a>! Take a long bath and relax with these (and hide them from the kids, they smell like candy!) There are available at <a href="http://www.heathenshearth.etsy.com">HeathensHearth</a> on etsy for $9 plus shipping.lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-90665045101844449532009-09-05T16:36:00.000-07:002009-09-05T16:50:30.246-07:00Brand New Soaps, Lip Balms @ Lathersbylinds<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqE4no1M3KDdVUUixSttOLIUKC2TmkS6KZj1-w0FWI81RgSzYK_Y_E1Ya15VdlUydav1WYmMAEfmvlrv58nqh95fDkZmDBeBdKvBFbdD-7VrlREUyE6i6drsniotZz5WoXCBQtpvMrNe9/s1600-h/100_2461.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqE4no1M3KDdVUUixSttOLIUKC2TmkS6KZj1-w0FWI81RgSzYK_Y_E1Ya15VdlUydav1WYmMAEfmvlrv58nqh95fDkZmDBeBdKvBFbdD-7VrlREUyE6i6drsniotZz5WoXCBQtpvMrNe9/s320/100_2461.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378132363104111794" border="0" /></a>Introducing my newest product, ALL VEGAN lip balms made with Hemp oil and Vitamin E to keep you lips smooth and moist. Available in my shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30306459">Cherry Hemp lip balm</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30242775">Raspberry Hemp lip balm</a>!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2JnSGiNNDBoKE6Fo-PoNS9wgjyoRaNZZawXrl2UK0xmM-mW7MQ67TPDTU6NDcUget9lsjO_CL6QecAtNF70X_eXkYoyZEIY6vgTfdykDh_l2BqaQKFlZ9XiR0wTVRchqVZN_KDT0BWnxQ/s1600-h/100_2463.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2JnSGiNNDBoKE6Fo-PoNS9wgjyoRaNZZawXrl2UK0xmM-mW7MQ67TPDTU6NDcUget9lsjO_CL6QecAtNF70X_eXkYoyZEIY6vgTfdykDh_l2BqaQKFlZ9XiR0wTVRchqVZN_KDT0BWnxQ/s320/100_2463.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378132174961489586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEEqQGbx-NEvxZcmV1a-GmLKlchZhwQNWdg-WAXPPhw1okh7VMj_u8TnNMsctpIr5vmHY87di_rXjhAvYGsrl-61JguEo5z1-ki9MDqUKIsJP9srsTHogthxhdyLWJeIa67ucmhk6qVQv/s1600-h/100_2468.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEEqQGbx-NEvxZcmV1a-GmLKlchZhwQNWdg-WAXPPhw1okh7VMj_u8TnNMsctpIr5vmHY87di_rXjhAvYGsrl-61JguEo5z1-ki9MDqUKIsJP9srsTHogthxhdyLWJeIa67ucmhk6qVQv/s320/100_2468.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378132166987797634" border="0" /></a><br />A new favorite scent has arrived! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30258890">Strawberry Kiwi Sorbet.</a> It's very sweet, fruity, and delicious!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMd1EYmUz-mtfuev8pu8fEWZqNjUdwuGYknh0whqekIqx6-5a7PMrmd3PzkuPbhBjfvNjxLv4yoabWwjuLXmtiYLlC9wwjQvyhhW-b0MxTpLJAqXgzYlXgT52Ql1SptmR_DmSL9KmVQsfL/s1600-h/100_2479.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMd1EYmUz-mtfuev8pu8fEWZqNjUdwuGYknh0whqekIqx6-5a7PMrmd3PzkuPbhBjfvNjxLv4yoabWwjuLXmtiYLlC9wwjQvyhhW-b0MxTpLJAqXgzYlXgT52Ql1SptmR_DmSL9KmVQsfL/s320/100_2479.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378132161838562770" border="0" /></a><br />This is my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30322333">Lavender Fields</a> bar made with my wonderfully moisturizing hemp formula! It also contains apricot seed to light exfoliation.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdBAv3VXgE05esJ5CF0zbrLlnX7650L4kCKXD5BhKqEvr2BgaZXek2LAztBbx-dnBizUHiSEBp5xezTL0vdo6gzZ6f6bXcsJ9D-16JqjJvB05GULxoglKAgHhjz7ahloFv5pFYdoJQwFK4/s1600-h/100_2489.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdBAv3VXgE05esJ5CF0zbrLlnX7650L4kCKXD5BhKqEvr2BgaZXek2LAztBbx-dnBizUHiSEBp5xezTL0vdo6gzZ6f6bXcsJ9D-16JqjJvB05GULxoglKAgHhjz7ahloFv5pFYdoJQwFK4/s320/100_2489.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378132154448164578" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30257612"><br />Citrus Cilantro</a> is also another new favorite that i am now offering in my shop! Very crisp, like orange citrus and fresh chopped cilantro. I LOVE waking up to this scent in the morning, it's a lovely smell to really open your eyes. This one has a light green layer with apricot seed for light exfoliation.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyz4ouPFqb86Agx9PgfzJsdjHaySkkYqR8-XLFnUkApeE9dcvQED3tdCqIqRGzxMjSsj9hNMc6KTSwc_zAUpG4FITJRZjVrL2JZqS6Sl4tz8-tFI5FPKcYRETwh7V4fwvr_aM1zPaxbhr/s1600-h/100_2522.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyz4ouPFqb86Agx9PgfzJsdjHaySkkYqR8-XLFnUkApeE9dcvQED3tdCqIqRGzxMjSsj9hNMc6KTSwc_zAUpG4FITJRZjVrL2JZqS6Sl4tz8-tFI5FPKcYRETwh7V4fwvr_aM1zPaxbhr/s320/100_2522.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378132147752887762" border="0" /></a><br />Last, but absolutely not least if my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30429227">SPOOKY PUMPKIN</a> soap, made in a lovely pumpkin and spice scent and the wonderful moisturizing hemp recipe (one of my signatures!). It features a beautiful black swirl in a lovely orange bar. Perfect to put you and your kids in the Halloween spirit, in or out of the shower!lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-35917347436360963172009-08-27T17:44:00.000-07:002009-08-27T18:07:41.948-07:00New soaps in the works!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0sPX-ZTAD4kTTJBgv8sa8kW0P2ElpHGp_k2TkCifERM4UmWucn_VJtontIZxjQ8nKiQlaWNZMsxudKhR2YEbrhZ6_Uqkma_qL9WIGzJOiHQEP7M0OIe8WP-gGYaW9GYLV8JBnD8O7ut4/s1600-h/100_2435.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374809864189263538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0sPX-ZTAD4kTTJBgv8sa8kW0P2ElpHGp_k2TkCifERM4UmWucn_VJtontIZxjQ8nKiQlaWNZMsxudKhR2YEbrhZ6_Uqkma_qL9WIGzJOiHQEP7M0OIe8WP-gGYaW9GYLV8JBnD8O7ut4/s320/100_2435.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I finally recieved my monsterous new supply order!! 16 new fragrances, veggie oils, flavor oils for chapsticks, seeds, herbs, and soap colors! Tons of new exciting things that i've been dying to get. :D<br />The day I got the box from UPS, I went through, sniffed everything, and got straight to soap making. Yesterday I made the soap you see above, scented Strawberry Kiwi Sorbet with 2 kinds of seeds, cranberry and apricot seed that has been crushed. It smells absolutely amazing! It is made with one of my favorite soap recipes using soybean oil!!<br /><br />I also made another bar, scented with the fragrance "Citrus Cilantro". It's an amazingly crisp and refreshing scent, that smells like crushed oranges lemons and lots and lots of fresh chopped Cilantro! This was made at the request of a coworker, who always comes over to sniff the freshly chopped herb while I'm making foods in the morning. She's been asking about it for awhile and I finally found a scent that I really find to be perfect. It's sooo invigorating, I really love the blend!<br /><br />Today, John asked me to make soap! So I took him into the kitchen and spent time telling him what each oil does, what I do with each ingredient, etc. We came up with a lovely fragrance blend together, then picked a wonderfully creamy and soft recipe to make. He measured out all the oils and water, mixed up the ingredients, and even poured the lye into the oils. He did a great job and I barely yelled at him at all! ;) Just kidding, he was great. The soap fragrance is an amazing blend of Strawberry, Cherry, Almond, and Hazelnut Cappiccino. It's so tasty, it smells like an amazing drink from a coffee house!<br /><br />I also wanted to give you guys a quick peak at my brand new packaging!! The picture below is a shot of my last bar of Bergamot Orange (which was insanely popular at Hempfest! Almost sold out.) all wrapped up in the new stuff! The tissue paper is 100% recycled materials, and the raffia is recyclable paper! YAY!<br />The tags also have all my business info so that it's easy to reorder those bars you know you love ;)<br /><br />Hope you guys are having a great Friday, and hope you all enjoy your weekend!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPAARX_Go37gxzoUv4tRRNacN7brJKEa4Psp_tT_Yckf53detamzj0YucKM11Vd2iG-0wvnMDfijBc6UJAc2fCaloI5cRqjH2cJ1Vu3z5JHcESNdFUpKq1eFZcGu0S9bmodfKgY6U2IgV/s1600-h/100_2434.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374809856477855442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPAARX_Go37gxzoUv4tRRNacN7brJKEa4Psp_tT_Yckf53detamzj0YucKM11Vd2iG-0wvnMDfijBc6UJAc2fCaloI5cRqjH2cJ1Vu3z5JHcESNdFUpKq1eFZcGu0S9bmodfKgY6U2IgV/s320/100_2434.JPG" border="0" /></a>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-79083201087748623572009-08-22T18:46:00.000-07:002009-08-22T19:01:07.031-07:00I'll take you to the Candy Shoppe ;)<a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.83154561.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 346px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.83154561.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Okay so this is definately something i never thought i'd end up buying online but turned out to love: SWEETS!<br />I'm 100% addicted to buying sweets and candies on etsy, and i basically do every time i have the excuse.<br /></div><div>The first sweets i've ever purchased from etsy were the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28756519">Dulce de leche vanilla marshmallows</a> from VINTAGECONFECTION (pictured up top.). They're soo tasty, it was my first homemade marshemallow and it was to die for. The swirl in the mallow is my favorite part, soo sweet. These are amazing in hot cocoa, and big enough that you can definately cut them up for smaller pieces!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 312px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.85485693.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>The next thing I purchased (and adoooored!!) were some delicious <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29451705">Gourmet Cake Truffles </a>from BlissCandies for my 1 year anniversary with John. I ordered them in Carrot Cake with milk chocolate to dipp them in. SO GOOD! John absolutely loved these and gobbled them up so quickly. He definately wants more, that is for sure. We might need to buy the package of 48 next time!</div><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.83154561.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 328px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 444px" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.86032690.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div><div>Next on my list to try is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29615439">Pumpkin Chocolate Truffles</a> from Janeofalltrades. Don't those look amazing?! they sound like a very interesting flavor as well. :D</div><div> </div><div>Do you have a favorite treat from a seller on etsy?! Leave some suggestions that you've tried or would love to try from your favorite etsy users. :D</div></div>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-86958828019598930032009-08-18T20:58:00.000-07:002009-08-18T21:04:28.953-07:00A Huge Success!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttEghwCTC80bNhtoIdtrrNBr1B97oVnTG7RGyU7Nc1xLvO8qX9PR8xTb-U0K7RPpztVsVGxOoWwESl_9m9bSKZLqWXWYR4yFxTl2pbl19a0GJWo7rvVSE4V3iF0ydIRE-UGp0bwvkh7TW/s1600-h/100_2407.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371519929947366482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttEghwCTC80bNhtoIdtrrNBr1B97oVnTG7RGyU7Nc1xLvO8qX9PR8xTb-U0K7RPpztVsVGxOoWwESl_9m9bSKZLqWXWYR4yFxTl2pbl19a0GJWo7rvVSE4V3iF0ydIRE-UGp0bwvkh7TW/s200/100_2407.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Home from hempfest, and everything was amazing!!I sold out of a ton of scents, and gave out a lot of cards. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371520623112921458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxAFD5javQY8YsH3eHkx_cpPTpETop7UMqFfZCB3NZzuDre7Ve7xju7XH9mGi_SoIi8G7JhlyHnKc4mqcPn5G83GYqwdQ4bgSj7PNuzb62rgKa1ClXoMfjo1-GuMc9iKqN1SEhM4PdV5r/s320/100_2410.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p> </p><p>I'll be back and fully stocked, better than ever in september! Currently selling out my old scents on etsy. :) Get them while they last.</p>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-35197804143011912552009-07-30T20:16:00.001-07:002009-07-30T20:32:18.385-07:00My First Vendor Event: Seattle Hempfest!Every year, hundreds (thousands maybe?!) show up in Seattle at Myrtle-Edwards park to support a cause they believe very strongly about. Not only is it a protest, but it's equally a festivial (refered to as a Protestival) and celebration. Everyone is excited to see the speakers, bands, and political figures that show up to make Seattle Hempfest what it really is!<br /><br />Well, this year I've purchased a booth!! This is my first event/show/fair, and I will openly admit that <strong>I am scared poopless</strong>. I barely have the supplies to run a booth! Borrowing a canopy and tables, and i'm going to use sheets to cover the tables. Cardboard boxes will probably help with displaying my items, and my sign is probably going to be painted by hand as opposed to a fancy printed vynle one.<br />I'm so very lucky, though, to have many very supportive friends that will be helping me achieve this every step of the way. Everyone in my life is being very reassuring, reminding me that "Everyone loves your soaps, you'll do fine" but, the fear can't be helped!!!<br />I'm an inexperienced 19 year old going out into the big big world and selling my name and my products to a tonnn of strangers!<br />Hopefully people will dig this young, thrown together feel. It's my first shot, but I'm so determined to make this amazing. I know the wonderful, amazing girls that will being attending with my (a coworker, Krystal, and a great friend of mine, <a href="http://onbeyondzebra.etsy.com/">Whitney!</a>)<br /><br /><br />With my first event just around the corning, I'll have my shop down for a bit. It actually may not come back up until late August, early September because of the cure time for Cold Process soaps. I'll possibly save one bar of each soap here at my house while i'm at the event, so i have some items around to keep the thing open, but i've not yet decided yet. It really depends on how things go at the event!!<br /><br />When i do return, though, EXPECT SOME GREAT THINGS! I'm planning to roll out a few additional Bath and Body products that I do not currently offer. Some ideas may include bath fizzies, chapsticks, body frostings, foamy sugar scrubs, etc.<br />Also, there will be a whole packaging revamp! My items will be much more professionally presented ( + super cute.)<br />I also intend to include a lot more scents and varieties of soaps. More shaving soaps, hemp soaps, and other recipes with scent available in more than one recipe.<br /><br />So please excuse my absense for a bit, but when i come back, expect some AMAZING things!lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-29457138089531202932009-07-26T15:16:00.000-07:002009-07-26T19:46:41.734-07:00The Man Post!HELLO everyone! Today's theme is "<span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Gifts for Men</strong></span>". I've been thinking a lot about what to get my boyfriend for his upcoming birthday, and our upcoming anniversary! So enjoy this hand picked selection of gifts for the men in your life!<br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.79060165.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 430px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.79060165.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27537328">This clock</a> is from <a href="http://8milecreekdesigns.etsy.com/">8milecreekdesigns</a>, and it is made from a 1965 Ford Mustang! Neat, right? I'm thinking that John would love this! It's on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27537328">sale</a> right now, only $45. I know my dad would adore of one these as well, since he's always had mustangs and been a huge fan of that type of car.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-6zbo1YOKWG4mWRKPQBWGnawNp93x8spZZEkcNUEQAnMXS6VXmGoLpGKLFUbR5k45kxXa1BKIv3OXNAEd7I-T0cNJN8vF-mTp8UY8AeYSP3polBvM_VfZl7iUUpYWQwXwdHbTODyyVET/s1600-h/il_430xN_77694121.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362957140992012306" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-6zbo1YOKWG4mWRKPQBWGnawNp93x8spZZEkcNUEQAnMXS6VXmGoLpGKLFUbR5k45kxXa1BKIv3OXNAEd7I-T0cNJN8vF-mTp8UY8AeYSP3polBvM_VfZl7iUUpYWQwXwdHbTODyyVET/s200/il_430xN_77694121.jpg" border="0" /></a>Check out these fantastic <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27129570">Steampunk Cufflinks!</a> Perfect for dressing up while maintaining your own individual self, these intricate cufflinks are perfect for men! (Or women that like cufflinks!) And at $23.99 these can fit into anyone's budget. You can find these and other great items from <a href="http://whiteflagdesigns.etsy.com/">WhiteFlagDesigns</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbu3swkeUeCAUn_evCmVRUpK94NJTSuwngcwp34j9F2Znbbd7eB51-GPM8JzfgZAivYdUq6GeyAPQ6Kx3Z5XRlU9J76XdAQ83opoVL81GithHbW_Wn6qfShqrcpIQde8jJquaXrtg1XN_/s1600-h/il_430xN_81875568.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362958760290977554" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbu3swkeUeCAUn_evCmVRUpK94NJTSuwngcwp34j9F2Znbbd7eB51-GPM8JzfgZAivYdUq6GeyAPQ6Kx3Z5XRlU9J76XdAQ83opoVL81GithHbW_Wn6qfShqrcpIQde8jJquaXrtg1XN_/s200/il_430xN_81875568.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbu3swkeUeCAUn_evCmVRUpK94NJTSuwngcwp34j9F2Znbbd7eB51-GPM8JzfgZAivYdUq6GeyAPQ6Kx3Z5XRlU9J76XdAQ83opoVL81GithHbW_Wn6qfShqrcpIQde8jJquaXrtg1XN_/s1600-h/il_430xN_81875568.jpg"></a>These <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28375390">Mustache Pint Glasses</a> are sure to tickle anyone's fancy! Mustache or no, now you can look totally classy while chuggin a pint! You know your boyfriend, dad, or a certain friend would love these more than they probably should. :D<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbu3swkeUeCAUn_evCmVRUpK94NJTSuwngcwp34j9F2Znbbd7eB51-GPM8JzfgZAivYdUq6GeyAPQ6Kx3Z5XRlU9J76XdAQ83opoVL81GithHbW_Wn6qfShqrcpIQde8jJquaXrtg1XN_/s1600-h/il_430xN_81875568.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><p>Only $28.00 from <a href="http://breadandbadger.etsy.com/">BreadandBadger</a><br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9C5Up98j9l4J3pVyh8Snc-gdnoi_hyphenhyphenFlFkrVQqeYRbDmpeyMOCBSYSewF1hS1HSliMJreFtkb99pNe5l4Rn1cOjwK3YT7uZA2OE4MSFx76tpv_7kC3H5EdzYvwXtuYJqcIf8FuPnNh8b/s1600-h/il_430xN_81589539.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362961801161078850" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9C5Up98j9l4J3pVyh8Snc-gdnoi_hyphenhyphenFlFkrVQqeYRbDmpeyMOCBSYSewF1hS1HSliMJreFtkb99pNe5l4Rn1cOjwK3YT7uZA2OE4MSFx76tpv_7kC3H5EdzYvwXtuYJqcIf8FuPnNh8b/s200/il_430xN_81589539.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28291073">Small and simple</a>, but what guy doesn't love a good zombie flick/video game?! They're all about the undead, it seems. haha! Give this to every zombie hunter you know, and they'll always keep you safe from the brain sucking, flesh eating creatures!</p>Only $1.85 from <a href="http://familyofbears.etsy.com/">familyofbears</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL8kaodD1W1YLD4np7RJpSx4DUXVNIFo_JjG_8F2LsjAC2LVX8Q5erORVKUw4JiclZQllRXfhICkuGjG9GH_nZQkIk2uXg8aNAfgpEVvAKnTmS_cVV1hKzRGIqGBcg9VMJNzg0Xkpvnyw/s1600-h/il_430xN_77277369.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362963735598525746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL8kaodD1W1YLD4np7RJpSx4DUXVNIFo_JjG_8F2LsjAC2LVX8Q5erORVKUw4JiclZQllRXfhICkuGjG9GH_nZQkIk2uXg8aNAfgpEVvAKnTmS_cVV1hKzRGIqGBcg9VMJNzg0Xkpvnyw/s200/il_430xN_77277369.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />When a man gets clean, he doesn't need pretty, colorful soaps! He needs something that will CLEAN him and do it darn right! "A woodsy mix of basil, juniper, lemon, sandalwood and patchouli" sounds pretty manly as well!! No wonder this soap is called Mountain Man!! This moisturizing shave soaps will go perfectly with the dirty mess that every man seems to make of themselves. Oh well, we love the sweaty dudes.<br /><br /><br />Only $3.75 from <a href="http://mountainmamachic.etsy.com/">mountainmamachic</a>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-13170181333061263312009-07-24T12:42:00.000-07:002009-07-24T13:09:20.719-07:00Getting in Shape.One thing I feel has always been a week point for me is getting into shape, staying fit, and eating healthy. There is always just a little extra weight that i wouldn't mind getting rid.<br /><br />I was on a pretty great roll back in February, using a site called <a href="http://my-calorie-counter.com/">My Calorie Counter</a> but when i moved into my new place things went crazy. Money got tighter and we went grocery shopping less and less, started hitting up the Wendy's dollar menu, the BK dollar menu. This really took it's toll on my body. I gained weight, and i think that now i'm at the heaviest i've ever been.<br /><br />NOW, this is not to say i really find myself "fat." I just know that i could be so much healthier than i am right now! My family has always had a very hard time with weight and there are also health risks my parents have that i need to be aware of! My dad is diabetic, has heart problems, and high blood preasure.<br />The best way to help prevent these health issues for myself will be eating a well balanced diet, paired with regular exercise!<br />So i sort of owe it to myself to really buckle down and take my own health serious.<br />I will say that i'll NEVER give up my wendy's spicy chicken sandwich, though. no way!<br /><br />I'm trying to make this fun for myself, though. Yesterday my boyfriend and i spent about a half hour hunting around the produce section at our local grocery store. We bought celery, these weird Sweet Tree fruits, a yummy Asian Salad mix, Baby Carrots, Pomegranate Lemonade, and Pomegranate Blueberry juice. they're all so yummy! Oh yeah, and we got a ton of <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>KIWIS</strong></span> too!<br />Strawberries as well. :D We ended up caving and buying coffees and a donut each though. Just as a farewell haha!!<br />That night we had these awesome lean Pepper steaks and john cooked them so well! They're pretty good for you too. <br />I really enjoy spending time with my man, and making our meals so this will perhaps bring my relationship with my boyfriend to a healthier place as well.<br /><br />In addition i've rented a few work out videos from netflix! They should be slowly arriving come monday! The first video in the list is a <strong>Carmen Electra Aerobic Strip Tease</strong> video! and i really think it looks interesting! There were tons of pretty good reviews but from the sounds of it it might not be a really great one to do routinely. It just seems like a fun video to kick off my work out kick. Another one in the list is "Bollywood Belly" where you dance to upbeat music like in bollywood films!! It sounds like it'll be very energetic and perhaps a better REAL workout for me. My tummy could use a toning, thats for sure. ;)lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-40381304063281512642009-07-23T21:28:00.001-07:002009-07-23T21:38:55.966-07:00Chocolate-Banana Cream pie?! Where?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_yeQ2AS6KQPgwUtAmwhDfXNs9IA5hKXSE9G8Qb3ZCU8N_c-PCEhsydxNwxVr4FocP3dV9Wgpd93Wo5N_yz15TIioHXaGfIQXHbyXWv4SbT9xOH5UDAOsvHk5XLynQRgHMQ_o92jWqk_Q/s1600-h/100_2215.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361879364949528770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_yeQ2AS6KQPgwUtAmwhDfXNs9IA5hKXSE9G8Qb3ZCU8N_c-PCEhsydxNwxVr4FocP3dV9Wgpd93Wo5N_yz15TIioHXaGfIQXHbyXWv4SbT9xOH5UDAOsvHk5XLynQRgHMQ_o92jWqk_Q/s200/100_2215.JPG" border="0" /></a> Doesn't that look good? The smell of fresh bananas and super creamy chocolate with a tasty crust.. Plenty of vanilla and cream to go around..<br /><br />Okay, it's not pie. It's my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28174357">newest soap</a>! It smells so real, my boyfriend almost tried to take a bite when he saw it. haha, silly guy. He's a know soap licker, though ;)<br /><br />I love the new recipe i used for it, too. It's so smooth and silky, leaves your skin feeling moisturized and completely refreshed.<br />It's no wonder it feels so fantastic, it's full of natural oils and butters known to make your skin feel amazing! Shea butter and mango butter to make your skin super soft, many customers explain to me that they don't even need to lotion their "extremely dry skin" after showering or baths!<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>On a similar note</strong>, a very pleased customer left me this testimonial in a message!<br /><br />"I have seriously dry skin and before I started using soap from Lathers By Linds I would have to put on tons of lotion after my shower in order to feel soft and moisturized. I was a bit skeptical at first about trying soap from Linds cause she does bar soaps and they usually dry my skin out even worse, but one day I just decided "Okay...i'm gonna give these a try...they look so pretty". After getting them home and trying them out I was hooked instantly. My skin felt so amazingly soft and moisturized after my shower that I didn't even need to use lotion. I lovelovelove her hemp soaps and I can honestly say I don't think i'll ever go back to using anything else. She has a customer for life in me for sure."<br /><br />- A real customer, <a href="http://peacefrogdesigns.etsy.com/">peacefrogdesigns</a><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdr2jJJSkWiUvxkYXTN6Y1vL95vgrtAuI4pS6I-D2zn9jefd1Z8m7_FdiIY9EuLkpAmQbaqVJjt2bIMGnHGlNbriZ6t6H2AWhjCcslU4cuz3inU_pR65OifwCW8y7yRH33F_gzEqpTgGXO/s1600-h/100_2215.JPG"><span style="font-size:+0;"></span></a>Of course she was using my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27462154">Soft Sunflowers & Sunshine</a> hemp bar!<br /></p>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-1224806344552413382009-07-21T02:22:00.000-07:002009-07-21T02:33:56.745-07:00Satisfied me!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360841586481220994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUzyDn2vgVC8KO-wW4BPkqGL5050PdvcDV2H-r1zxRM_F9azOdNVaMET0ma6Vw1GJG1cbra6b4JqpNWNsJMlDP37xO8Cf_6YuoG7bOEEd22602hADFK-TcxtCW5-9FoePvRis8O0urUfTM/s320/100_2175.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><strong>I got mail today!! </strong>It was something i was very much looking forward to, so i was really excited when i saw the mailman today. :D Ran out and checked it as soon as he drove off.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wGNXzLQKd8McCrd-Jfo-5ZKmgQ0N0LTlnmDWBqCyTJ8bAQz5MAoPGD50SReWeibfNewWLErXDj0jB6mimV2qQd7GMV21hKoLDsWu-FdyYJmhyphenhyphenEbeysXweFsMjSjLwV5Ixkme4QgYMOs4/s1600-h/100_2179.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360841597530060722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wGNXzLQKd8McCrd-Jfo-5ZKmgQ0N0LTlnmDWBqCyTJ8bAQz5MAoPGD50SReWeibfNewWLErXDj0jB6mimV2qQd7GMV21hKoLDsWu-FdyYJmhyphenhyphenEbeysXweFsMjSjLwV5Ixkme4QgYMOs4/s320/100_2179.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I was from <a href="http://xneoncanvas.etsy.com/">xneoncanvas</a> AAAAND it was the stamper i'd ordered from her just 2 days before! She got it here super fast, and the envelope was so cute! I busted it open and there was a lovely little note for me, and a business card! (which i collect for future reference!)<br />I was so excited to get my stamp that i needed to use it immediately!<br /><br />And, well, a great friend of mine was in need of a good letter so I tested it out on my cute new stationary (and i got new pens too.. maybe i went a little crazy. ink pad too? hah!) and it is just PERFECT! I love it, it's so cute and looks exactly like the photo in the listing.<br />She even makes them as you order them, so she send me a convo asking me the size i wanted!<br /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VS8fWQHWVJbWYpZldbVoCOMKbgTVurv8B8vnzDhStua_FUKgueCu-XWkx0wiCOyobl7BllSKLDKnm0wpOHIglCOuGrtTA230re0_fnRvTLXGrSQ4Dqa6cS6KXhq8GMFyPy7u5th60GBO/s1600-h/100_2195.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360841583308239682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VS8fWQHWVJbWYpZldbVoCOMKbgTVurv8B8vnzDhStua_FUKgueCu-XWkx0wiCOyobl7BllSKLDKnm0wpOHIglCOuGrtTA230re0_fnRvTLXGrSQ4Dqa6cS6KXhq8GMFyPy7u5th60GBO/s320/100_2195.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Overall, i was extremely satisfied with this wonderful purchase (not to mention affordly priced & adorable!) and i highly recommend that you all take a peek at <a href="http://xneoncanvas.etsy.com/">xneoncanva's shop</a>! Great service and great products!</div><div> </div><div>She also offers stamp business cards and other custom stamps to meet your stampy needs!</div><div>I myself plan on contacting her to make a stamp to use in my soap packaging!</div><div></div></div>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-52625558533120525542009-07-11T11:40:00.001-07:002009-07-11T11:42:39.989-07:00A giveaway!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyvGm5wuXUgY3RgklCNsfCCf0c7abOEr92sXZs7PLX0LbfAvpoENN_A1JHbDd1GfpFXk2U3vAXr8iweFc-MgMqLttsR7saNkse-PjuYyHQgiGs1cyXuigtxAmlb3V83oNoyYkdYL1P_2a/s400/Untitled-1.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyvGm5wuXUgY3RgklCNsfCCf0c7abOEr92sXZs7PLX0LbfAvpoENN_A1JHbDd1GfpFXk2U3vAXr8iweFc-MgMqLttsR7saNkse-PjuYyHQgiGs1cyXuigtxAmlb3V83oNoyYkdYL1P_2a/s400/Untitled-1.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This time, not mine! But really awesome. :)</div><br /><div>You can find all the details <a href="http://nestblossoms.blogspot.com/2009/07/give-away-1-hand-stamped-ring.html">HERE!</a></div><div> </div><div>"I am giving away a custom stamped sterling silver ring of your choice of size, font, and finish!"</div><div> </div><div>The winner will be chosen after the blog hits 120 followers, and there is only 1 more to go! check it out!</div>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-91680456323352204132009-07-03T00:44:00.000-07:002009-07-03T00:50:40.395-07:00Been a GREAT week.So this week has been really great for me!<br />I went from 111 sales to 130 in 2 or 3 days!<br />I'm taking part in a sale right now, and i think that might be the cause. :)<br />I was also featuredin a treasury, and a few of my customers tweeted about me on twitter.<br /><br />It's really nice cause i've been pretty down lately.<br />I'll have money to buy more supplies for hempfest!<br /><br />I had 245 bars of soap when i took count today, but i sold some so we might be a little less than that. Hopefully the total will be close to 300 in a few days!<br />Have to make a ton of soaps by August 15th!<br /><br />Wish me luck everyone, and please take a peak at my shop! There is agreat deal going on right now, free shipping on all orders. Limited time only!lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-64946242877876885962009-06-30T11:36:00.000-07:002009-06-30T12:07:25.585-07:00Free Shipping sale!Hey everyone!<br />How's the summer going so far?<br /><br />My boyfriend and i have been spending tons of lazy days together lately, soaking up the sun and enjoying cool drinks.. not to mention sticking to the leather couch!!<br /><br />I did however, slip and fall the other day in my bedroom and cut my hand up pretty good on some glass. I also fell ontop of some things on the floor, so i have bruises on my side. :( Sore!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;"><a href="http://lathersbylinds.etsy.com/">Lathersbylinds.etsy.com</a> is <strong>Holding a Sale</strong>!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">I'm currently holding a sale in my etsy store! I'm offering FREE SHIPPING from now until...</span></div><div align="center">It's a secret! ;) It's only going to be up again a week, so i suggest taking advantage of this deal while you can! You'll get your bars of soap for around $5 each! </div><div align="center">This is for USA residents only, but international buyers will only be charged $2! </div><div align="center">Thats definately a steal. :)</div>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-6368501481832672132009-06-28T18:13:00.000-07:002009-06-28T18:27:07.251-07:00The weirdest thing! + a pictures of me.I was just visiting the blog of one of my fellow etsy users, AllieRuth, when i noticed that she has a cat the looks exactly like my Cheech!<br />So i wanted to post a few pictures for you to see my adorable little baby, and maybe if you feel like it take a peak at <a href="http://alexandriapeach.blogspot.com/">AllieRuth's blog</a>!<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352552512434600786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt74p-WrXSye7otivbi8qwO8d1eG66mHW1aBoiLde6qIYZbD86xxdiyI8PhKxsxZUF1bCupPNCVzAjQvJr_o2mYehGsUOv7GxwkaDPpJdFLIScHzB42zUHkHXXzgUF20vnVkK1bJWJ2Kjj/s200/100_0784.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352552521518469234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAynC7DXGTJmn4Yx0nvbI7rRO6A5jg_n9D2SXb1DEhHJ6mjgIaYJqB4ey4oVZ9iR36vkh97JIK3qD_7pqEbGp_qZoEVqJ07XuKCYB5aZkY3wXrage54uTiyFcAOD5IVYRGOHbFhdn4cLak/s200/100_0849.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352553189525019746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhottSknO1kPM7cWJHChLinkUqxz4SJdX-0HlDil3GWqtgHMQcF2uF4vrzp2D3JI27vcT8N1nruf6MuUlEZg3LoLCsWXNRF_iaH-9OpcU9_NegZn00dxNgNo83J4mS3JRuFE-s5dhVOrVJV/s320/100_1156.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352553192982814066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslHbbOvJK1fbSsxINf6_oZ_YmTodLQi-6rdEIYuLYkfy_M7w7W0lc87DQ75eoPYeruMFPOT0b_h1ITKoVVG0HXDgljdh0tqhbPOeNOrTmLlMQNCZJVGvpR5z8deeC-g2-oEtE9UQQO7mY/s320/100_1542.JPG" border="0" /></p>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-90368395864603917522009-06-28T17:27:00.001-07:002009-06-28T17:32:55.789-07:00Spearmint + Eucalytus & Sweet/Spicy CinnamonTwo more new soaps again! Maybe i'll just list 2 a day or something! haha.<br /><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 322px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.77629544.jpg" border="0" />Sweet/Spicy Cinnamon was ment to be "Cinnamon roll" however, the roll part, and all of the glaze sort of went south for the winter. This is very close to Big Red, with less bite. There is a tiny hint of sugary vanilla, but juuust a hint! It's a great bar, even if the scent was a goof up. haha!<br /><br /><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 322px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.77628137.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>Spearmint + eucalyptus! This one is great for the lovers of minty, refreshing or invigorating scents! I loooooove this bar. My boyfriend was actually the one to suggest the scent and the color combo. :D</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Like always, you can find these and other amazing handmade soaps in <a href="http://lathersbylinds.etsy.com/">my etsy shop</a>!</div>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-72707301740376468762009-06-27T21:00:00.000-07:002009-06-27T21:05:47.976-07:00Creamsicle & Soft Sunflowers and Sunshine.<div>New soaps in my shop! I just listed these a few days ago. </div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352223826734138818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 162px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkVHq7eZTw-ZQHyHExjWiK6QX9BrLqGLXac5r2u1uzP_-Act20Yz1cLOrgADuEZyDZLfaQWidGa2wAMtiz8pme-NTS380Unik-Cvs8z1w45VtN2Ysl3om5solOa_Cnv0Qeb8Zzc5sTTlV/s200/100_1982.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352224044552568178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 170px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVSQNVDavYAS1J_bBL2Vxid71SPK62wfcLYnZfcPlsaBOH1hqntaT09bgugGQvjolOkG_3TzdgU2aseFJSeg0fDJ7Bw_lQHo-7y8H0HmMuntVtctYDS57EMIpUs8FzfWDB-6CbR5iGMVmw/s200/100_2004.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><p> </p><p>These bars are both made with the same recipe, producing a nice hard bar with wonderful bubble and lather. This bar is the sort that produces the nice, larger bubbles instead of the thick foamy bars. I really like these! They both have hemp oil, as well as grapeseed & coconut oils!</p><p>My shipping methods are being adjusted, and hopefully the costs will be down to $2 for 1 bar of soap! That's a $1.50 savings on shipping! I hope to get my costs changed over tonight on all of my listings. <a href="http://lathersbylinds.etsy.com/">Take a peak at my other soaps</a>, and take advantage of my new, lower shipping price!</p>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-30254612873961201492009-06-26T17:59:00.000-07:002009-06-26T18:15:38.983-07:00Rings?So, my boyfriend and I are approaching our 1 year anniversary!<br /><div><div><div>It's hard to be sneaky since we live together, so i've been looking around etsy for something to get him. </div><br /><div>He mentioned perhaps a ring.. but i'm a little weary of getting one for him. He's never bought me a ring, just a weird teddy bear necklace. haha. </div><div>I do love it, btw ;)</div><br /><div>Here are some of the ideas i've come up with.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 429px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.76789558.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br /><p>This one is from <a href="http://zoeanddoyle.etsy.com/">ZoeAndDoyle</a> and can be anodized a solid color! I think i would get this in a green color, his favorite colors are black and green. </p><br /><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 430px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.77243048.jpg" border="0" /></p></div><br /><p>This one is from <a href="http://silvergarden.etsy.com/">SilverGarden</a>, and i really love the leaf pattern! I'm not sure how into it john would be though, he's so hard to shop for! </p><br /><p></p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 430px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.73630952.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>These rings might be exactly what i'm looking for though! They come in a pair, and are made from the same piece of metal and treated so they match as much as possible. They're amazing looking! They're from <a href="http://jsurine.etsy.com/">JSurine</a> and are actually the cheapest option as well!</p><p> </p><p>Let me know what you think! I just don't know what to get him. I'm horrible at gifts! I couldn't give him soap, because he's always used them all lol. </p>lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-7691796244314388532009-06-25T21:16:00.000-07:002009-06-26T17:21:50.181-07:00Simple photo taking tips that COULD save you lots of grief!<a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.57516582.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 234px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.57516582.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>One of my first photos for my listings on etsy! </strong><br /><br />I see, more often than i should, people worrying and second guessing the photos in their shop.<br />MANY times have I looked at my shop and thought to myself.. these photos are not what I want the world to see when they're looking at my product. I want my products to look <em>amazing, as amazing as they actually are!</em> People can only read my words, and look at my pictures when they're buying my soaps online, so I feel it's just so important to take accurate & appealing photos. I can never stress it enough.<br />A lot of times, I'll see people asking for critiquing, and the thing that sticks out the most are dull, flat photos. items shot from too far away in a dark place with no detail.. Blurry photos, dark photos, ones with excessive glare & reflections. These can be a problem and sometimes it takes a lot of time and patience to make it work. People won't buy if you can't show them what it is that they are purchasing!!<br />Photos are something that EVERYONE can work to improve, so here are a few little tiny tips you might not have thought of that can help out a ton when you're just getting started.<br />Keep in mind, I'm not photo expert myself! I have, however, improved with lots of help and practice and advice from other amazing sellers from Etsy. I hope my info can be just as useful to someone who might need it. :D<br /><ul><br /><li>Take photos by a well lit window. Let the natural light come in! It is a very temper mental light source at times, but it's always free, it will always look natural, and it gives a very night white light that is essential for taking photos with accurate color. Earlier in the day is slightly brighter. </li><li>Use the MACRO setting on your camera, so that you will be able to capture the most detail possible. This setting works best WITHOUT flash, and a steady hand is needed. Tripods are also very handy when using this setting. Clear, sharp pictures with wonderful lighting, and no blur! You've already improved your photos greatly.</li><li>Try different colors behind your items. White works best generally, but sometimes other colors will suit your items best. Go for something that won't turn grainy or blotchy, because if you need to adjust the photo, some background colors just dooo not look good. Experiment.</li><li>Clean everything up, make your item spotless, sleek, and just darn presentable. No hairs, link, pet fur, stains.. none of those things are presentable on any item. It's just kinda grody! Would you want to buy a soap with hairs in it? uh, no! I don't want clothes of purses with hair, and for sure, <em>Don't take pictures of you wearing something that is one of a kind, such as earrings!</em> It just sort of freaks me, and a lot of other people out! I'd understand a bit better if they're vintage earrings, but one of a kind earrings, being worn.. ew. Sorry!</li><li>For items such as EARRINGS I would suggest hanging them from a glass or between something, on a wire or chopstick. Something that will show how they might dangle. For items like necklaces, having it draped in a book, on a glass, or over an edge looks great sometimes. Just play with positioning to find something that would really compliment the piece.</li><li>Don't make photos TOO loud with props, but try to keep nice simple things. Such as flowers, powders if they're in the product, herbs, maybe a book, a glass, something simple that can aid in the visual feel of the product.</li><li>Again, keep things light, bright, and in focus.</li><li>Don't zoom into the "digital" settings on your camera. It will usually let you know when it kicks into digital zoom. Usually photos zoomed in this much turn grainy, pixelated, and look a bit blury. Try to keep things in manual zoom, and if you need to be closer, move your own hiney closer instead of over-zoomin</li></ul><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351494698637813154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 249px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-9IAakwSDXUv4XqiYaAE5c2YwryPjn2MAImOjVs5mojOVZSFM_Izsfv4Ugl02HwpfxekfZ4HR3D6-5WESZroQ7NG9HjCsUbwJsDWoIMW9lXl94JpocjNHpStRzQzY-uIo3dqdcBferbg/s320/apple.JPG" border="0" /></p><br />After using the tips above, my photos look like this!lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062614683185609022.post-27597408634676018152009-06-24T14:40:00.000-07:002009-06-24T14:46:04.157-07:00the WINNER! of my giveaway!Congrats, to <strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">Aik Yin Chien</span></strong> for being the winner of my giveaway!<br /><br />In addition to the advertised prize, the winner will recieve the "favorite soap" they emailed me about! Sneaky, right!? Aik will recieve the sample tin as well as 1 bar of <span style="color:#ff6666;">Cocoa Grapefruit</span> soap!<br /><br /><br /><br />To make it fair, my boyfriend picked a number to select the winner of the contest, he didn't read any emails and didn't even see any of the names at all.<br /><br />Thanks for all the emails from everyone, it's such a great feeling to get to hold a contest where I make people <em>compliment</em> me to enter. :D Check back very soon for the next great giveaway!lathersbylindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084821412689330480noreply@blogger.com2