Sampler Village

Both my shops will have samples in the March and April Sampler Village boxes.

So go check it out and order your awesome sample box today!

www.SamplerVillage.com

Olive Oil cleanse...improved

I am still using the Olive Oil cleanse I started months ago. Its quick, easy, and believe it or not, I actually kind of like the smell of tea tree oil now. :) What's more, I tweaked it a bit and its WORKING better!!

My oily skin is not so oily. My large pores are shrinking and lightening up and coming clean. Its amazingly easy and inexpensive. Sounds gross but leaves skin soft and smooth and NOT greasy. I certainly don't need any more oil on my face.

Even better recipe:

Mix 1 oz. olive oil with about 20 drops tea tree oil. Every morning and night rub this onto face (even eyes). Let it sit for a minute and then gently wipe off with a dry cloth. That's it! It removes makeup, softens skin, isn't greasy, and has helped my skin be much clearer. Give it a try for about a month and see how you like it. No harsh scrubs or chemicals to dry your face. Maybe this will even help combat wrinkles. Olive oil is just good all-around. Why not your face?

-Lynn

New soap scents and lip balm flavors

I now have the following soap scents:

Very Sexy type

Rapture type

Butterfly Meadows

and Oatmeal, Milk, and honey

I've added more soy milk, honey, and even yogurt-based melt and pour to my selection.

I have lots of new lip balm flavors, too!

Try Circus Peanut, Raspberry Lemonade, CranGrape, Gummy Bear, Lemon Sorbet, and Vanilla Ice Cream.

Give me a few days to make some wonderful goodies and I'll post them to my Etsy shop.

-Lynn

DIY Valentine's Treats...NO CALORIE!

Here's an easy and adorable project you can do for Valentine's to give as gifts. It won't break your bank or expand your friends' waistlines. :)

.........candy heart soaps............

What you'll need:

white melt and pour soap (at least one pound-I like Bittercreek Candle's soap or EBay seller, Microbiding's soap)

soap-safe scent (I used Bittercreek Candle Supply's Chocolate Covered Berries)

flexible mold of your choice (I used a heart-shaped ice mold from the dollar store)

stirring sticks

Pyrex measuring cup

access to microwave

sharp knife

skin-safe colorant or food coloring (food coloring can fade over time or stain skin if too much is used-I used VANILLA coloring from The Chemistry Store)

optional additives and toppers (I used real cocoa powder, about 1 tbsp., and some real sugar sprinkles)

spritz bottle with rubbing alcohol

What to do:

Step 1: using a sharp knife, cube about 1 lb. of white soap base.

Step 2: melt these cubes in your microwave in Pyrex cup, about 30 seconds at a time, until creamy

Step 3: allow to cool slightly, then add about 1/2 tsp color.

Step 4: stir and add more coloring if desired

Step 5: pour in about 1/2 tbsp. of skin-safe scent. You may need to adjust this; follow your manufacturer's guidelines.

Step 6: add in additives if desired, such as sifted cocoa powder

Step 7: put a few sugar sprinkles into your mold if desired

Step 8: pour soap into molds to harden. Spritz with a spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol. This prevents bubbles from forming.

Step 9: after the soap has hardened (you can put your mold into the fridge or freezer for about 5 minutes to speed up process), pop soaps out, wrap, and give!

Getting ready for EXPO

I am getting sample bags ready for a women's home business expo in our town on Saturday. I am making 100 sample bags to pass out; some will contain soaps or mini lip balms. Others will have bottle cap pendants. I'm enclosing coupons too, so all the ladies there can get a discount off items in my Etsy stores.

You can get a discount on your shopping too! Just visit my stores at:

www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com

or

www.SugarSweetBathShoppe.etsy

and make a purchase of $30 or more (excluding shipping costs).

Type in "EXPO" in the comments box at checkout, and I will go back in and refund $2 off your order via Paypal (I wish there was an easier way to do it, but Etsy's payment structure is somewhat odd, as is giving discounts/promos via the site). This offer expires March 31, 2010.

I love to do custom orders but they can take up to two weeks to make and receive, so contact me now to get ahead on spring gift-giving. I am still taking Valentine's orders as well.

Blessings!

Lynn