9.22.2011

Cold Process Soap - First Batch EVER!!!



OK I am a tad giddy about this.....I have been making bath and body products for about 15 years...and I have always wanted to try cold process soap but knew that when my kiddoes were little it was not the right time.  Also not really having a safe dedicated space also made it not the right time.  I have taken over 4 years off of making ALL bath and body products and I guess being in a new state, new house, and in my very own designated Star Hitched Wagon™ "lab"....well I am feeling brave.


(getting my new mold all ready)


(soap poured and now keeping it warm)


 (after 24 hours here it is - it actually worked - I made cold process soap)


( just a little soda ash and some slight cracking - which I've read was probably caused from cooling to quickly - note for next go around more insulating)


(cut bars)

I think it's beautiful - it smells divine!!!  Lavender Essential oil ( my fav)!  Oh and I used an oatmeal "milk" instead of just plain water - that explains the lavender buds and oats on top!!!

Now to wait a whole 4 - 6 weeks while it cures.  I will let you know then just how wonderful (I hope) it is!

9.21.2011

Meet the......

...the Oranges.  LOVE.


9.17.2011

The Big Reveal....

...for Bead Soup that is!!!  

So as I mentioned here and here my partner was Nadya Parfyonova of Nally's Creations.
She sent me this fun collection:


I had such fun creating this piece from all the beautiful treasures that she sent.  I have to admit the clasps and focal were not things I would normally gravitate towards - in fact that is Lori's goal - to get us to work outside the box - to stretch our creative selves!!!  And I want to make it VERY clear I don't dislike these pieces in anyway shape or form - there is nothing AT ALL wrong with them, they are beautiful, very beautiful....just not my normal pickings.  
It worked though, it definitely helped me to think outside the box, to try a more whimsical approach to match that adorable little froggie.  Very fun!  Love the colors, so rich and beautiful.  I selected the silk and cord so I could get the fun movement I was looking for.  Love the look and the effect.  What do you think?  



So now that you've viewed my piece please make sure you go and check out what Nadya made using this selection of beads and goodies that I sent her:


And of course all the other beautiful creations that have been created for this AWESOME Bead Soup!!!  A total of 362 wonderful artisans participated - you don't want to miss a single one!!!
These are the partner pairs.

The Hostess, Lori Anderson and her partner, Manuela Wutschke



19. Anna Sabina­­­­ and Erin Siegel




































Want to join in on the fun?  You will have to wait just a bit the next Bead Soup Blog Party will take place around February, 2012.  Make sure you add The Blog Soup Party Blog to your blog reader so you get the updates!!  Lori is truly a WONDERFUL hostess!  You won't be sorry you joined!

9.16.2011

Mandarin Neroli = Delicious!

Guess what's coming?????


Over 7 ounces of fragrance delight in this Mandarin Neroli Bath Bomb!!

Coming soon to Star Hitched Wagon!

9.15.2011

Meet the.....

.....The Greens!  Aren't they beautiful?


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