Monday, September 22, 2008

There are Some Changes on the Horizon!

Lots of exciting things have been going on behind the scenes of Soapylove. Many of you have seen my holiday developments here, and the tutorials over at The Soap Queen blog, and maybe even read about the workshops I have taught and are coming up...

So in order to embrace all that Soapylove offers, my site will be getting bigger and better than ever! Soon you will be able to "Shop - Learn - Create!"

In "Shop" I will have all the soap pops you have come to love, including some really pretty holiday ones (not until November, though. Don't worry, today is only the first day of fall!)

In "Learn" I will have a whole page of soap tutorials you can choose a la carte and get emailed right to you! Bubbly Holidays will be offered this way instead of as a published book. I think you will really like the ability to pick and choose the projects you want to make. There will be new holiday ones as well as my popular year-round styles!

In "Create" you will find Soapylove workshops offered, and probably links to other soap making events around the country. If you know of any, please email me with the details so I can include them.

I think you will really enjoy the changes at Soapylove. I'm really excited! This allows me to bring together all the things I love about soap crafting under one roof.

Stay tuned to find out when it will be up and ready. Thanks!

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Get Ready to Have Some Soapy Fun at the Suds n Scrubs Holiday Workshop!

**PLEASE NOTE: DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO NOVEMBER 15.
If you live in the San Diego area, please join me on November 15 for the "Suds and Scrubs Holiday Workshop!" Come make lots of bath and body goodies for all the good girls and boys on your gift list. You'll make soaps, lotions, sugar scrubs, and bath salts. Best of all, everything is provided. Show up empty handed and leave with a full bag!

This workshop is easy and loose. I'll give you your supplies, show you what to do, and you'll do the rest! Choose from a great selection of fragrances, colors, botanicals, and other products to make your projects just the way you like. No experience is necessary and you're guaranteed great results!

I have two different kits to fit your list. The Santa's Helper Kit which will make 2 of each project for $25; and Santa's Kit, which will make 4 of each project for $35 - that's 16 goodies you'll go home with! Kids 8 years and older are welcome with an accompanying adult.

Save some money and have a great time. RSVP to debbie@soapylove.com by October 24. There are only 20 spots! Feel free to email me with any questions.

Click here to see the full flyer for you to print out or save to your computer.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Bubbly Holidays is Coming Right Along!


I'm currently working on a 10 project soap book called Bubbly Holidays. So far I have written all of the tutorials and am now making each project, taking the step-by-step photos, and then taking the "glam shots." This picture is of the Glittery Glass Ornament Soap project. It's a great easy project that looks so pretty and festive! It would be great for a beginner and even for kids to do.

I have completed the Sugar Plum Ornament Soaps (which are actually ornaments!), the Fancy Glass Ball Ornament Soaps (I promise they're not all ornaments! LOL!), and the Egg Nog Soaps.

This weekend I'll be heading over to my sister's house to shoot the cover photo. I'm getting my neice to be my model again (she is my Soda Pop Girl on my site), but we're doing a frosty wintery shot this time. I'm so excited! I'll post a couple shots here when they're ready.

Don't forget - you can sign up for book updates and get a special Soapyclub discount when you join my mailing list!

Thursday, September 11, 2008

New Holiday Soap Book Coming Soon!

If you're like me, you're already thinking about the holidays! Right now I'm making soaps for my new book called "Soapylove's Bubbly Holidays." It will be a great melt & pour soap crafting book with 10 winter and holiday soap designs, lots of information and tips, and a whole list of amazing places to get the best supplies!

If you'd like to be the first to know when Bubbly Holidays is available, sign up for my newsletter (sign up box is on the left hand side of this blog page). If you've signed up for my newsletter in the past, do so again, and choose the Book Announcements mailing list.

I'll be posting little sneak peeks here on my blog, so make sure to add me to your blog feed, too! Thanks so much and have a delicious day!

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Fall is Here at the Soapylove Pop Shop!

For many of you, school has already started. The bathing suits are going back into the dresser, and the new sweatshirts are getting put into backpacks. My son, Sequoia, is starting preschool for the first time on Tuesday. I have to admit, I'm excited! :)

There are new things going on at Soapylove, too! First, there's our brand new Ghastly Ghosts Soap Pop. It has sneeky ghosts floating inside that glow an eerie blue in the dark! They are even scented with Black Licorice fragrance, which is perfect for the season.

Also, we have our popular Candy Corn Soap Pop. A classic for the fall, even after Halloween. It's already selling out in several of the shops that are carrying it, so the Candy Corn is a sure thing!

Finally, the Ice Cream Truck Soap Dish has been officially added to the shop. Make sure to get yours for holiday gifts. There are only 25 in stock, and when they're gone.. they're gone!

In the meantime, continue to check out The Soap Queen Blog for new Soapylove tutorials, and stay tuned for a brand new book called "Soapylove's Bubbly Holidays!" It will be a special publication of 10 original Soapylove tutorials made just for winter holidays. I'll let you know as soon as it's ready.

Have a great day!