tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430212399498933832024-03-04T21:38:07.426-08:00Whimsy Lane CreationsCrafts and gifts just for you!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-40491452513504084702012-09-01T20:40:00.001-07:002012-12-28T09:58:04.090-08:00photo gallery of previous crafts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
When I had two Etsy stores, Whimsy Lane Creations and Sugar Sweet Bath Shoppe, I made a variety of crafts to sell. This represents only a small portion of what I learned to make. I also made some profit hosting craft classes and teaching crafts at Community centers and with 4-H Line and Design Camp. Crafting was relaxing for me and teaching was twice the fun!</div>
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I hope to one day again find time to craft. I still have a lot of supplies, including about 100 soap scents.</div>
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Snow Creme Soap</div>
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Keepsake Memory can</div>
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Altered tin box</div>
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Altered brag book</div>
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glass autism pendant necklaces</div>
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baby girl boutique bracelet</div>
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personalized pendant necklace</div>
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blinged shoes</div>
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boutique bracelet</div>
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boutique necklace with glass pendant</div>
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camo initial plaque</div>
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cherry soap tarts with whipped soap icing</div>
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min cinnamon bundt cake soap</div>
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decoupaged hat boxes</div>
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decoupaged wedding anniversary candle</div>
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candy jar</div>
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interchangeable magnetic necklace set</div>
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bottlecap bracelet</div>
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closeup fairy kisses soap loaf (pink sugar scent) </div>
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fall soap collection</div>
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family pendant (just add a small photo)</div>
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soap with cut outs (with a light behind it)</div>
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glass keychain</div>
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glass keychain</div>
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glass magnets</div>
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glass quote pendant</div>
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misc. soap party favors</div>
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holiday soaps</div>
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rosebud lollipops (kids helped me make these and sell them)</div>
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lemon parfait soap</div>
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zebra initial plaque</div>
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personalized name plaques</div>
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whipped foaming bath butter in mango mandarin</div>
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altered art memory can</div>
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personalized new baby plaque</div>
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oatmeal, milk, and honey soap</div>
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parfait sugar scrub in wildberry zinger tea scent</div>
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custom photo pendant on glass</div>
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stick figure pendant</div>
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various bottlecaps</div>
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altered cigar box purse, sassy-frass design</div>
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personalized teacher plaque</div>
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school-themed/Pioneer spirit necklaces</div>
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seniors rock bracelet</div>
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shimmer and sparkle bubbling fairy bath</div>
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one of my first soapsicles</div>
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star cut out soap</div>
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blessed mom necklace</div>
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one of my favorite creations, a strawberry shortcake soap loaf</div>
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more cake soaps</div>
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sugar scrub</div>
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teacher bag</div>
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teacher bracelet</div>
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various glass pendants</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-24572409860203098362011-12-24T07:14:00.000-08:002012-09-01T20:29:42.665-07:00well, it's sadly officialI have had to suspend my Etsy stores due to too many things on my plate at this point in life. Its really distressing to me because I love to craft, but I am working almost full-time in a wonderful daycare, getting active in a new church, supporting my husband's new job as a self-employed man, and finishing up my Early Childhood Education degree with Western Governors University. <br />
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Therefor, I won't be posting much to my craft store blogs. Be sure though, to keep up with my main blog, www.noplacelikehome-lynn.blogspot.com as I attempt to update it more regularly. :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-4747457871920833702010-12-25T21:38:00.000-08:002010-12-26T07:35:44.724-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love making bottlecaps!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I now use resin circles to seal them so there is virtually no drying time and no bleeding. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have loads of graphics from initials to sports. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I also make custom caps with photos/names/etc. so ask me. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I sell these, in finished form with a necklace, </div><div style="text-align: center;">on Etsy for only $3 each.</div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7c7A0FXw3J9MQ63IPZ1wkSNX0U1omkubjtQuU0At-cuNEr7ZzU-Ikyy5E7HfHfEivsTPLwcMqqS9hIkw19DBLUP4ZLdfKCbx5BOIdJd1ObJjAEVHAG2vEBKp7nLjyUeinFWXNcjNPpnxZ/s400/may14+001.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555013606840009842" /><div style="text-align: center; ">And if a graphic can fit onto a cap, it can usually fit onto a 1-inch glass circle as well.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">My glass circle necklaces start at only $6 on Etsy.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rLG0HyFbeeI149xHyufqFJ6lr_846Z9ySy16keBuVG-V2GlCwTJPto_jj9G1MpUjWPtK3yHHOu4caHi2_NHZ-MrNwXnK9-CjCkASTwSH9RLrSoRBvgB_hj7XVNHBj-AToqD-5WQrFnjm/s400/March16+006.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555014542928442658" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Visit me online at</div><div style="text-align: center;">www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com</div><div style="text-align: center;">or in beautiful middle TN at Etc. on Main Street, historic downtown McMinnville<br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-27745335982255361402010-06-24T14:07:00.000-07:002010-06-24T14:14:24.362-07:00New product line coming soon: Kids Love Mail character letters<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(41, 48, 59); font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><h2 class="date-header" style="font-weight: normal; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(27, 4, 49); letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; "><a href="http://noplacelikehome-lynn.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-product-line-coming-soon-kids-love.html" style="color: rgb(27, 4, 49); text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kids Love Mail character letters</span></a></span></h2><div class="date-posts"><div class="post-outer"><div class="post hentry uncustomized-post-template" style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; "><div class="post-header"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Children love to get mail. My 5 -year old enjoys checking the mail every day, always hoping there will be something in it for her. To actually receive a piece of mail addressed to her is a true joy and really makes her day. It's such a simple thing to send a letter but in our world of text messages, emails, and </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Face Book</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, it is quickly becoming a lost art. Yet children can learn so much from reading or composing a simple letter. It is an activity that boosts creativity, penmanship, proper grammar, and can be downright enjoyable. That is especially so if the letter the child is reading comes from a friend or pen-pal.</span></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Thus an idea was born.<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As a homeschooling mom of three, I appreciate any chance to squeeze in some educational activities into my children's day. I know the few times my children had pen-pals they were excited about it. Unfortunately pen pals don't always write back faithfully and before long, we find that all correspondence has stopped.<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As a small business owner specializing in hand-crafted products, I am constantly aware that a hot selling craft may become tomorrow's least desired object once the general population learns how to copy the product for themselves. I have two </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Etsy</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> crafts stores and most of my sales come from the same two items: lip balms and bottle cap jewelry. Most everyone I know in the teen/tween realm has learned to make caps already, so I anticipate that in a few years, this current fad will die out. I am always on the lookout for a new product, a new idea. Because we </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">homeschool</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and live on one income, I try to find ways to be able to stay home in my God-given role and still be a little bit of a financial help-meet to my sweet husband.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As a Christian mom, I long for good role models for my children. Especially for my daughter who is growing up too fast in an age of often less-than-ideal Hollywood women to model herself after.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When all these ideas merged (and with some help and ideas from fellow </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">WAHMs</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> over on the www.bizymoms.com network), I decided I could try to meet all these goals with one new simple idea: a character letter writing service for children.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You've probably seen ads where you can send x amount of money and get a letter from Santa at the North Pole or a letter from the Tooth Fairy. This is a similar idea but so much more. I have spent a few sleepless nights developing a series of characters to interact with your children by mail through one-time letter sales or via a yearly subscription service.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Just to give you an overview of what is to come, I'll have two services geared towards different ages.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The first and most basic service will be seasonal monthly letters to children ages 4-8 or so. These will be from characters such as Santa and the Tooth Fairy, but also Patty the Leprechaun, Hug-a-Bug, Sally Sunshine, Lady Liberty, Bubbles the Clown, </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Frostina</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> the Snow Princess, </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hoppy</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> the Bunny, and more. Each letter packet will include some sort of coloring sheet or activity page, the personalized letter to the child, and fillers such as a simple craft kit, stickers, balloons, notepads, pencils, etc. On the child's birthday there will be a special letter with a small gift enclosed. Children will be encouraged to write back or draw pictures to send to me (the character) which will be acknowledged in the next reply letter. This is an early start to reading and writing letters and hopefully will plant some seeds in young minds. When my children were little I bought a subscription to a company that sent an educational packet by mail. They so looked forward to getting that little packet in the mail. I would be delighted to find out my character letters were sparking the same kind of interest in another child.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As excited as I am about the younger letter service, my heart is thrilled over the idea I have for my older character letter service.</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> At present I will only be marketing it towards tween and elementary girls. It will not only plant the seeds of letter writing but will also be a way I can encourage girls to be godly and be their best. I am calling it the </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">BFF</span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Club</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and I am looking into getting a graphic artist to draw out the 6 characters I have floating in my head.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Meet the characters:</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chloe-fun-loving, friendly, popular, a true friend who throws the best parties</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lily-a dreamer, artsy, crafty, creative, always has a vision and sees it through</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Laurel-loves to read and is an excellent student but also makes time for hanging out and having fun</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Star- a naturalist and animal lover, she likes to take care of God's world and all the living creatures in it</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Adrienne-a </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">fashionista</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and shop-a-</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">holic</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, wants to be a fashion designer and live in Milan or Paris; she teaches girls how to be cute and trendy while dressing modestly</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Alex-fitness and sports are where its at; she teaches girls to be healthy and fit and to glorify God with their bodies</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">My newsletter software will allow me to produce a nice letter from a different girl each month. The characters will share all sorts of things from tips on doing well in school to themed-party ideas to recipes and volunteer opportunities. There will also be a Bible verse to memorize each month and a section called "Hear it, Learn it, Live it" where girls learn to apply the memory verse to their lives. Another regular feature will be the "Be a Better Me" section where each character learns to work on an aspect of her life to be more godly. For example, Chloe is </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">everyone's</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> best friend, but sometimes she feels caught up in the other girl's squabbles. What does God's word say about being a friend? About being a peacemaker? As Chloe examines her own life and its problems, she will be able to give practical advice to other real girls like her who might be going through a similar experience. Short articles and graphics will hold girl's attention. </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">There will</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> also be links to safe websites where girls can learn and grow and receive free items.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">On top of all this, each letter will include something fun--a small trinket or gift, a craft kit, a homemade beauty product safe for young skin, a jewelry item, etc. And on the child's birthday, parents can request a custom letter from the character of their choice written to the child, along with a birthday gift. The </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">BFF</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Club is part character letter service, part pen pal service, part craft club, all rolled into a fun, Christian theme. It will available soon at</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> so be sure to check it out.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I welcome your feedback and comments on this endeavor.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Blessings,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lynn</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-61473343582474735112010-05-11T11:47:00.000-07:002010-05-11T11:54:22.742-07:00great items on etsyCheck out these two Etsy stores. They both have super-friendly ladies running them. Favor8Favors donated items to a burned-out family she didn't know, even went to far as to mail them a package with clothing. She has some cute sewn items and engraved items.<div>And SoBeBotanicals offered to trade items with me on Etsy, something I had never done before. She has some neat makeup items and mineral makeup.</div><div><br /></div><div>www.SoBeBotanicals.etsy.com</div><div>www.Favor8favors.etsy.com<br /><div><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-63746227372707891692010-04-07T11:56:00.000-07:002010-04-07T12:08:21.528-07:00Items to be sold in Etc! on Main StreetSo excited to be approved to have my crafts and b&b goods sold in Etc! on Main Street in McMinnville. I am currently crafting, bagging, and tagging about 40 items to put in, from glass necklaces to soaps to lip balms. Hope to have all items in by the end of this week. Go by and visit if you get a chance. They are located across from the fire hall and have a lot of pretty things to sell. The painted plaques are adorable! Tell them Lynn sent you.<div><br /></div><div>I also was invited to join my first Etsy team. I am still learning what it involves but hopefully it'll mean even more exposure.</div><div><br /></div><div>Held a two-day promo at www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com and racked up about 40 sales. One sale was for 20 caps! That's what I'm talking about. Thank the Lord for the blessings.</div><div><br /></div><div>Nick is away at church camp in Florida while the littles and I pet-sit for the youth pastor and his wife (who are also on the trip to Florida). While on the trip Nick spent the first 24 hours with ice pick headaches and bad nose bleeds. Day two he thought he broke his toe. I wonder what today holds? Hopefully safe fun! Back home here it's been an experience taking care of the two tiny bundles of energy on top of my dog and her six pups, crabs, fish, frog, and two cats. Is this a zoo or what? I am thinking of charging admission. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>In between all that and recent Easter fun, my new shop at www.whimsylanecreations.com is in the works. It will feature a drop-down menu that will make it much easier to order personalized items and give discounts than it is on Etsy. Plus it will be ultra-girly! </div><div><br /></div><div>Take care until next post,</div><div>Lynn</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-60360593482896487612010-03-19T07:49:00.000-07:002010-03-19T07:55:41.837-07:00give away!Celebrate spring with me at my new blog. :) Lots of hand made b&b goodies just for YOU! Details here:<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://sugarsweetbathshoppe.blogspot.com/2010/03/bath-body-give-away.html">http://sugarsweetbathshoppe.blogspot.com/2010/03/bath-body-give-away.html</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-17986675597184136202010-03-09T07:19:00.001-08:002010-03-09T07:21:49.430-08:00Give away, hurry!<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">GIVE A WAY!!</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></i></b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6p8ejIzTGc-ry9WKwEKI4oQjMxAvlBCWgtfqpWZXciskhOe1BKtcj87Zs5dSDPtrQ997pNrJQIqLnadw5-eMFlhiKFIBpw-CGc2SBhA05L6T-ATtgUthOD7zlEXJTdijMetTfCad2NG-O/s1600-h/daisy+chain+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6p8ejIzTGc-ry9WKwEKI4oQjMxAvlBCWgtfqpWZXciskhOe1BKtcj87Zs5dSDPtrQ997pNrJQIqLnadw5-eMFlhiKFIBpw-CGc2SBhA05L6T-ATtgUthOD7zlEXJTdijMetTfCad2NG-O/s400/daisy+chain+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446654335244586706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhOGYHoVGi22yfuVM4reriTUM_zGnGcride8xYHQhoH5ynYu6Yc7iAiXwiMgn7D-HcB55gq3K5lUn3N_gS7p8EmTnxp6yF_RRs_77AsmWoha1uW00_4b3J86NUCi6gcBK8453acNn8XMB/s1600-h/baby+girls21212.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhOGYHoVGi22yfuVM4reriTUM_zGnGcride8xYHQhoH5ynYu6Yc7iAiXwiMgn7D-HcB55gq3K5lUn3N_gS7p8EmTnxp6yF_RRs_77AsmWoha1uW00_4b3J86NUCi6gcBK8453acNn8XMB/s400/baby+girls21212.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446654229186532642" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(41, 48, 59); font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You don't want to miss this! Jennifer, over at The Trendy Spot</span></span><div><a href="http://www.thetrendyspot.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(149, 104, 57); text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://www.thetrendyspot.blogspot.com/</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.thetrendyspot.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(149, 104, 57); text-decoration: underline; "></a>is hosting a give-away this month for this adorable, hand-made cloth baby doll and a super-fab new key chain/mini change purse she just invented. Gotta get one of these ladies! If you are on-the- go but don't want to mess with lugging a purse, this is for you. This is Jennifer's take on her own creation:</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;font-size:11px;"><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; font-size:15px;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"A fabulous new item! The other week we went to a concert at the Sommet Center. I didn't want to carry my purse for obvious reasons but since I was the driver, I needed my license, insurance card and of course I needed my cell and money. So, I drug my purse along with me. When I got home, I had an idea in my head and se</span></span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">t out to create it. So, this is what I came up with... A small keychain/ID holder that has plenty of room for your debit/credit cards and money and a roomy pocket on the back for your cell phone!"</span></span></span></span></span></h3><div><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Go check her out and tell her Lynn sent ya. ;)</span></span></span></div></span></div></div></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-15406304975194242572010-02-26T08:46:00.000-08:002010-02-26T08:47:36.713-08:00Sampler Village<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXJNjHQJJicUuc6RqWrF5RXPySrIrIEhlq02IARKndMCRSs-N0E50GP1tkhrFVS_TZSX-e_vtTLS9NzeSghLJHldedecGTvijl9v4B69Gcsi8_E__44uLWxVWaU-ifs9iygu9IOcejrnP/s1600-h/bannerfans_36857125.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXJNjHQJJicUuc6RqWrF5RXPySrIrIEhlq02IARKndMCRSs-N0E50GP1tkhrFVS_TZSX-e_vtTLS9NzeSghLJHldedecGTvijl9v4B69Gcsi8_E__44uLWxVWaU-ifs9iygu9IOcejrnP/s400/bannerfans_36857125.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442594755654296594" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; ">Both my shops will have samples in the March and April Sampler Village boxes. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">So go check it out and order your awesome sample box today!</div><div style="text-align: center; ">www.SamplerVillage.com</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-68312598473031195142010-02-04T08:55:00.000-08:002010-02-04T09:44:06.857-08:00starting new blog for my bath and body products<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XErh3P-fjFq3ECE_hOYtq4PB2bkpDZ7VuM-ufO8VP4EdIHfTXHN3UQntb3nlnu95m7doOOTOxBAj3OeOiQj7j70pweUf5rEzIZTb_FcQ5ou5Wve1j-EQHCKUc6TA4ySr1JrXAGT0cUcR/s1600-h/Jan+2010+050.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XErh3P-fjFq3ECE_hOYtq4PB2bkpDZ7VuM-ufO8VP4EdIHfTXHN3UQntb3nlnu95m7doOOTOxBAj3OeOiQj7j70pweUf5rEzIZTb_FcQ5ou5Wve1j-EQHCKUc6TA4ySr1JrXAGT0cUcR/s400/Jan+2010+050.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434439785429062114" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Magnetic bottlecap necklace set</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMTB8U9Bo0IcGohhUr_xMYjYHgYVxnr3ATm6g1UPjHKLqQbRvnSPPhrNB2rmIgZEHSvFGRnP2KUY0TminDuxO-DFlRr2iejVeMgn1MdcVo4VLDFTix5DWQZaiKS_3_Ula0T9l2YEOxt7E/s1600-h/chiyogami+paper+necklaces+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMTB8U9Bo0IcGohhUr_xMYjYHgYVxnr3ATm6g1UPjHKLqQbRvnSPPhrNB2rmIgZEHSvFGRnP2KUY0TminDuxO-DFlRr2iejVeMgn1MdcVo4VLDFTix5DWQZaiKS_3_Ula0T9l2YEOxt7E/s400/chiyogami+paper+necklaces+007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434435869233990258" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Round glass pendant made with beautiful Chiyogami paper</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IoEWerxCOWS6C4zmCtSbqhy7_Co4jY2cUaA8ZRO7N2X22x1ttUZjWRZiQ-N2tysjNVipmFrHDh1ifs3aopUyCVJ1pJPZreR8Vs3jWqoYSPLKDb0oIjQa9gDJDxw4wj2aVV9pi0ocfRh7/s1600-h/chiyogami+paper+necklaces+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IoEWerxCOWS6C4zmCtSbqhy7_Co4jY2cUaA8ZRO7N2X22x1ttUZjWRZiQ-N2tysjNVipmFrHDh1ifs3aopUyCVJ1pJPZreR8Vs3jWqoYSPLKDb0oIjQa9gDJDxw4wj2aVV9pi0ocfRh7/s400/chiyogami+paper+necklaces+001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434435451286949810" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Letter "S" pendant in "Tres Chic" style</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I have two Etsy stores. One is Whimsy Lane Creations and the other is Sugar Sweet Bath Shoppe. I am still in that stage where I am trying to find my crafting niche. I love to make many things and trying to narrow it down to a particular market and craft is kind of tricky. I intend to keep working with many mediums for another year or so, and test the waters to see where my best sales fall. At that point, it may be time to eliminate one shop.<div><br /></div><div>In the meantime, I hope to get back into blogging more frequently. I also intend to start a totally separate blog for SugarSweet. I would like to find the time to add some recipes, how-to, and hold some contests. We'll see how reality goes!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for reading and watch for the new blog soon!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And don't forget: to see all the graphics I currently have available for necklaces, please visit my Shutterfly site at:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lynnsphotosandprojects.shutterfly.com/">http://lynnsphotosandprojects.shutterfly.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">***NEW*** I also bought some adorable stick family graphics so I can make personalized stick family pendants and necklaces for YOU!</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can see the sample graphics here:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countryclipart.com/NewestCollection.htm">http://www.countryclipart.com/NewestCollection.htm</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Blessings!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lynn</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-55753837511003745822009-11-13T07:41:00.000-08:002009-11-13T08:40:26.536-08:00bottlecap, glass tile, and scrabble tile necklaces<div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoOUctxFClVTYXBNYi1HasabFgpZXuzrxU6G_tM7QLtR2qu-b9aPYeJ0Vgf5k-pAbGEsPp1R2JeAYe_M0dQr6wo2dN1DcXDGV8pPlFudgiEHVTwuYyf5oVljG922lloZ-TAAz5WUqm5qz/s1600-h/1inchlovebugbycc.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403618026288911490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoOUctxFClVTYXBNYi1HasabFgpZXuzrxU6G_tM7QLtR2qu-b9aPYeJ0Vgf5k-pAbGEsPp1R2JeAYe_M0dQr6wo2dN1DcXDGV8pPlFudgiEHVTwuYyf5oVljG922lloZ-TAAz5WUqm5qz/s400/1inchlovebugbycc.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I love to make bottlecap and tile necklaces.</div><br /><div>Visit me on Facebook (Lynn Foster) to see all my graphics choices. The ones shown here are just a few of the graphics I've purchased.</div><br /><div>The necklace can have your favorite photo added, no extra charge.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Glass tile necklaces come in three sizes:</strong><br /></div><div>1 inch $6</div><br /><div>1 and 3/8 inch $8</div><br /><div>and 2 inch square $12</div><br /><div>I will put the glass pendant on my choice of necklace: ribbon-cording, ball chain, or three strands of matching ribbon tied together.</div><br /><div><strong>Bottlecaps:</strong><br />If you see one you like I can make you a bottlecap necklace, my choice of flattened/unflattened cap, my choice of ribbon-cording necklace/ball chain necklace/or three strands of ribbon tied necklaces (depedning on available stock) for $3 each.</div><br /><div>Or just the pendant itself or a bottlecap magnet for only $1.</div><div> </div><br /><div><strong>Wood scrabble tile necklaces:</strong></div><div>Cost is $4 each and I will put them on the choices of necklaces available in above descriptions.</div><br /><div>You can pay me via paypal. Just email me at <a href="mailto:mid_tn_homeschool_connection@yahoo.com">mid_tn_homeschool_connection@yahoo.com</a> for more info. and I will invoice you. </div><br /><div>Don't forget to visit me online at <a href="http://www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com/">http://www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com/</a> and <a href="http://www.sugarsweetbathshoppe.etsy.com/">http://www.sugarsweetbathshoppe.etsy.com/</a> to see samples and current listings.</div><br /><div><br /></div><div>And remember me the next time you need a party activity for birthdays, scouts, sleepovers, community clubs, etc. I love to work with children and adults, and have a list of <strong>Craft and Create Parties</strong> from which to choose.</div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Lynn</div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-19414145639218979642009-11-13T07:31:00.000-08:002009-11-13T07:41:01.414-08:00Pearables class at co-op<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbY4EGxmZwQlpFDnTpmKyFscTsirK1jjS7n6iqwYTcT-1TZ2QPre-61oMY-WcM0n266AjbTZDZB1kQy-f8qWpXj3r6a5Euir3HgM5MtVotK296BWyqyzJtUamF58ZouoXdEgSUG0TyiO5/s1600-h/october+9+127.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403613290801535266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbY4EGxmZwQlpFDnTpmKyFscTsirK1jjS7n6iqwYTcT-1TZ2QPre-61oMY-WcM0n266AjbTZDZB1kQy-f8qWpXj3r6a5Euir3HgM5MtVotK296BWyqyzJtUamF58ZouoXdEgSUG0TyiO5/s400/october+9+127.jpg" border="0" /></a> These energetic sweeties are in Mrs. Kim's first period "Pearables" class at our homschool co-op. It is like a little home economics class for little girls.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403613103506062034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZHSWXSODrn5OygT3AJAdda-DrcbQwM9DOjVw0JRDTvZno7dfpfru5YJ0_v2pbOB1R2hppbnvSojUO4okEp30ll4zK0ks54Hy85LTPSQCJpNttwMyaKi7QQducz2GvhDhh_Qbk0TcnUeg/s400/october+9+126.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div></div><div>They have cooked, learn to tack a quilt, sweep and mop, make their beds, and even wash dishes. How precious!</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-47948422984794514612009-11-04T10:26:00.000-08:002009-11-04T10:36:55.564-08:00personalized glass tile photo necklaces<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KVXh-gW80n2O1B2aWVgv43tGJQxOaUIcORTggx9Jhxsdf7aeZ4Xy4uz9X0ZTkuYGAVcXSdJwJSdjMMM97AOtnVFNUmg8qajo6VwgQ1dSITjFtOeZhEuhVahbjOxOqSA6xCpDi_VAO8ZK/s1600-h/october+9+092.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400318882990711714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 321px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KVXh-gW80n2O1B2aWVgv43tGJQxOaUIcORTggx9Jhxsdf7aeZ4Xy4uz9X0ZTkuYGAVcXSdJwJSdjMMM97AOtnVFNUmg8qajo6VwgQ1dSITjFtOeZhEuhVahbjOxOqSA6xCpDi_VAO8ZK/s400/october+9+092.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div>Adding new necklaces and pendants to my Etsy shop all the time. Now offering two sizes of glass tile pendants that can showcase your favorite photo, available in 1 inch square and 1 and 3/8 inch square tiles.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>2 inch square tiles will be available soon for making photo ornaments.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400318219209096658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjUcEfI5LvqHEFX9JYsjHReYyJzXtNOJbQOaQdqjtj1BFeWiPVuulO0vKYXrSpYL9cmum173cpEoh-uMeU6zR0n2-rI6roqpK4Uxl2r34ONeOHezS49MasUnVEDaxKlNkQurQ0TWPq6na/s400/october+9+087.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com/">http://www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com/</a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Soap Making 101: Cornerstone Baptist fellowship hall. Saturday Nov. 7 @ 10 am. $5 each payable at time of class. All ages welcome.</strong></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-32789282476017866492009-07-29T15:28:00.001-07:002009-07-29T15:46:23.023-07:00Crafting classes beginning in SeptemberFor the last two years I've held kid's crafting classes at my home on and off. This year I am planning on beginning them again. They'll be held Monday nights from 7-8:15 PM (barring nothing changes in my son's schedules, such as sports practices). Whether they will be weekly or bi-weekly classes, I am not yet sure. For children grades k and up in the Warren county area.<br /><br /> Cost will <em>usually</em> be $5 per child per class. Payment is needed at time of drop-off but number of children attending will always be needed in advance so I can have time to order supplies.<br /><br />Boys are welcome to attend any classes. Some classes can easily become very unisex in the end result.<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">My plans for fall classes as loosely as follows:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><strong>September:</strong><br /><br />bath tub fun: make bath paint and bath jelly<br />altered clip board: alter a plain clip board into a beautiful note/photo display<br /><br /><strong>October:</strong><br /><br />Bottlecap bling: make 2 necklaces from bottlecaps<br />Decoupaged desk/vanity tray<br />Sassy initial tote bag<br />cotton paper casting (use for cards, crafts, etc.)<br /><br /><strong>November:</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Mosaic picture frame<br />alter a brag book/photo album<br />make a girly wall plaque with hook for hanging items<br />make "sweet shoppe" clay beads<br /><br /><strong>December:</strong><br /><br />whipped layered bath butter<br />"flirty purse" paper album<br />"Pixie Dust" bath fizz and glitter gel for hair/body<br /><br /><br /><br />More details to come!<br />-LynnAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-19998773452233489012009-07-17T21:28:00.000-07:002009-07-17T22:37:40.489-07:00Craft & Create PartiesChildcare is not exploding as I had thought it would, so back to one of my first loves, teaching crafts.<br /><br />I am now offering a service to birthday parties, mother-daughter days, ladies days, church events, community clubs, scouts, homeschool groups, etc. called<strong><em> Craft & Create Parties</em></strong>. I will come to your location in Warren county and stay for 1-2 hours, teaching your group a simple but enjoyable craft. This is especially great for birthdays/sleepovers as it frees up mom and dad a bit to just enjoy the party, and lets the kids not only be entertained and busy, but allows them to take home a nice favor to keep.<br /><br /><em>Please book your party TWO WEEKS in advance to give me time to clear my schedule and order supplies.</em><br /><br /><em>All fees must be paid up front and are non-refundable unless in the unlikely event that I have to cancel. If an individual must cancel fees will not be returned but event can be rescheduled OR I will gladly deliver crafts and instructions to your door.</em><br /><br /><em>Don't need me to teach for you but you still want to make the crafts? For the same price I will deliver your kits to you with complete instructions (this option may not be available on ALL parties).</em><br /><br /><strong>I will add new crafts choices over time, but for now I have a list of about 8 group activities from which to choose</strong>:<br /><br /><strong>Spa Day</strong> (ages 8-adult; we will be pouring HOT liquids) Make at least 2 glycerin soaps, a sugar scrub, and a lip balm--2 and 1/2 hours cost: $10<br /><br /><strong>Soap Making 101</strong> (ages 8-adult; pouring HOT liquids) Learn the basics of making glycerin soaps. Color, scent, and mold your own soaps to take home. 2 hours cost:$8<br /><br /><strong>Blending Bar Party</strong> (ages 4-adult) You will take pre-made 2 oz. lotion, perfume, body wash, bath crystal and/or other bases and scent and color them to make your very own unique bath and body products. 1 and 1/2 hours. Cost: $10<br /><br /><strong>Bottlecap Bling party</strong> (ages 5+) Turn bottlecaps into pretty pendants and necklaces. Each guest makes 2 and gets a ribbon "necklace". Cost: $5 (silver plated ball chain necklaces or ribbon-cording necklaces an additional $1 per guest)<br /><br /><strong>Scrabble Tile Pendants Party</strong> (ages 5+). Each guest will turn 2 scrabble tiles into trendy wearable art. Comes with a length of ribbon to tie into a "necklace". Cost: $5 (silver-plated ball chain necklaces or premade ribbon-cording necklaces an additional $1 per guest).<br /><br /><strong>Glass Pendant party</strong> (ages 5+) Guests will make one glass scrabble tile pendant necklace. 1 hour. Cost:$5 each. Ribbon for tying will be provided or for $1 extra per guest your choice of silver-plated ball -chain necklaces or ribbon-cording necklaces will be provided.<br /><br /><strong>Altered Brag Book Party</strong> (ages 8+) Guests will be given a brag book type photo album and choices of scrapbooking embellishments to "alter" their album covers with. You'll get papers, stickers, fibers, rub-ons, ribbons, etc. 1 and 1/2 hours. Cost:$5 each<br /><br /><strong>Memory Can Party</strong> (ages 8+) Guests will "alter" a new paint can using scrapbooking materials, to be used as a keepsake holder. 1 hour. Cost: $7 each<br /><br /><strong>Brown Bag Album party</strong> (ages 8+) Guests will turn a stack of paper bags into a simple album and then embellish it with scrapbooking supplies. 1 hour to 1 and 1/2 hours. Cost: $5<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>As noted above we'll be working often with hot liquids. I will not be held responsible for accidents or spills. Likewise, I am not responsible for damage done due to misuse of products. You will need to provide adequate space to seat your guests and a good, well-lit work area. I have one folding table (which seats about 4) that I will bring upon request. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><em>In the future watch for paper quilling classes, decoupaged wooden initials classes, and soda can tab jewelry classes.</em>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-12369295076040022212009-07-10T14:08:00.000-07:002009-07-10T14:29:43.865-07:00Party SpiritI have held crafting classes in my home and at churches. I have attended camps where I was involved in crafts. I have always enjoyed working with crafts in our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">homeschooling</span> and with our group. In <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">VBS</span>, I have become one of the craft station leaders. Does it sound like I like crafting a bit <em>too </em>much?<br /><br />A lady at a soap-making class I taught for an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">FCE</span> club gave me an idea months ago when she suggested how well it would go over at children's parties if I came in and taught a one-hour crafts class. It would free mom up a bit. Take some pressure off the parents to entertain. Give the children a creative outlet while ensuring they each have a nice party favor to take home (how many of those tiny yo-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">yo's</span> and bouncy balls end up in the bottom of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">toy box</span> after only minutes of bringing the goody bags home?).<br /><br /> I liked the idea a lot, rolled it around in my head for a bit, and then promptly forgot it. I was needing to bring in some additional cash flow and had been trying to find some children to keep. I have experience in that arena too, and figured it was a sure-fire job. All of my energy was invested into this, from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">rearranging</span> the house to passing out <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">flyers</span>. I even had a schedule and handbook ready and conducted a few interviews. For months I've had nibbles but nothing solid. In hard economic times when many have lost jobs already, I am finding more and more that parents who once used daycare services are getting creative when it comes to their childcare options. I have noticed a few <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">daycares</span> who always stayed full suddenly have openings.<br /><br />I became temporarily distressed. I had a few custom orders coming in from my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Etsy</span> stores but nothing huge. Then I went to 4-H camp where another teacher there pointed out that I was the "crafting party lady" to some of the children. I had forgotten all about doing parties! I so enjoy crafting, but even more so I enjoy teaching others to craft. I am no expert mind you, but my love and passion for my hobby spill over <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">enthusiastically</span> to others.<br /><br />With this in mind (and considering most of my life I have spent with children in some capacity), I am going to try this route as a side-line job. I could offer to come over to a local party and teach a craft from a list of kid-friendly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">possibilities</span> for as little as $5 per child plus gas. I really think this would go over well, considering the crafts would be higher-quality than your typical camp or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">VBS</span> type crafts.<br /><br />Once I think on which activities would be best I'll post them here.<br /><br />I still have plans to do my weekly craft classes for ages 8-adult (see previous blog entries for list of potential classes). So watch for all this action soon!<br /><br />-Lynn<br /><a href="http://www.sugarsweetbathshoppe.etsy.com/">www.SugarSweetBathShoppe.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com/">www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-3593598669237997622009-07-10T07:19:00.000-07:002009-07-10T14:06:11.252-07:004-H Line and Design Camp 2nd year<div align="center">I had the priviledge of teaching at 4-H Line and Design camp again this year. Last year I taught about 60 girls how to make lip balms, soaps, and sugar scrubs (MESSY!). </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This year the committee chose to have me teach bottlecap jewelry.</div><div align="center">I had 4 classes with a total of 80 young ladies who all <em>love</em> crafting!</div><div align="center">I couldn't have asked for a better group. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">They were polite, attentive, and overall VERY creative.</div><div align="center">It is a always a great experience for me.</div><div align="center">Can't wait 'til next year.</div><div align="center">-Lynn</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9aDYBhtloRjppBvS4WklS0XOSIzgdBpXp9Wpku_EPTy6tHPjo40szIPxWQBtV_kjMWP8QsbTyv5dqfIHvzXHlt4Efd-PasM8thy-OYSNmLk5TLi4tiYwvfhdgsJ6xQPIY2dUcaGu82L9/s1600-h/4-h+bottlecap+class+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356939841802224754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9aDYBhtloRjppBvS4WklS0XOSIzgdBpXp9Wpku_EPTy6tHPjo40szIPxWQBtV_kjMWP8QsbTyv5dqfIHvzXHlt4Efd-PasM8thy-OYSNmLk5TLi4tiYwvfhdgsJ6xQPIY2dUcaGu82L9/s400/4-h+bottlecap+class+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUENHiDx3yCZ_Hg-amq4vYyB9oM_J8bOH9VGAcUGbhoBMnGYbE5pnICcsJpagJ0Q_dC4ZLiOJtobo0es2-_qYojprUCaYdGSUQfPKiAGf2ihhxaePCjpGDWi4IjkaO2rxFP_sYe7YuvgSS/s1600-h/4-h+bottlecap+class+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356939589653989314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUENHiDx3yCZ_Hg-amq4vYyB9oM_J8bOH9VGAcUGbhoBMnGYbE5pnICcsJpagJ0Q_dC4ZLiOJtobo0es2-_qYojprUCaYdGSUQfPKiAGf2ihhxaePCjpGDWi4IjkaO2rxFP_sYe7YuvgSS/s400/4-h+bottlecap+class+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCAohFlhyphenhyphenpLH9HJfjM9guI3pTBg_T9w2uL2q6Gi4I0fRfpGapmzPE6-jozjTUbrvMEvwfNNqE8VDxiOi3eFA2V3XoR5KtGVlww2gOHl2_B0LKua0-vPKJ0QMOSRosDPf6D04Fl0OtBtT6/s1600-h/4-h+bottlecap+class+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356939332604344754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCAohFlhyphenhyphenpLH9HJfjM9guI3pTBg_T9w2uL2q6Gi4I0fRfpGapmzPE6-jozjTUbrvMEvwfNNqE8VDxiOi3eFA2V3XoR5KtGVlww2gOHl2_B0LKua0-vPKJ0QMOSRosDPf6D04Fl0OtBtT6/s400/4-h+bottlecap+class+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7sKMmYx4EZAOomVenfXM8sAWcdrJ7CFmc4I78tdnTbfISF7JzXvVcFktZ2saoCxnk0oCV8CKZoW3-Xs3hYXN9w9NbqxQFbbh6XL2683mp9eLhrXoxk6ZMIMM73V3dCimTiVX4Rb6UP8G/s1600-h/4-h+bottlecap+class+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356939129078054258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7sKMmYx4EZAOomVenfXM8sAWcdrJ7CFmc4I78tdnTbfISF7JzXvVcFktZ2saoCxnk0oCV8CKZoW3-Xs3hYXN9w9NbqxQFbbh6XL2683mp9eLhrXoxk6ZMIMM73V3dCimTiVX4Rb6UP8G/s400/4-h+bottlecap+class+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNobkJbDxrQQlOY4dw6oxcv0rATjOXC_ZsB_eOcFN7RHWi6j8S9baRUhx2ZbEWxHtidmJJLOhrw3eplaWrVZzqn4Z8UcLkUBcKtDzvagt93kgMoe3Ycfz80IMhJCjPxvzd68t7eVrrSYS/s1600-h/4-h+bottlecap+class+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356938867097007794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNobkJbDxrQQlOY4dw6oxcv0rATjOXC_ZsB_eOcFN7RHWi6j8S9baRUhx2ZbEWxHtidmJJLOhrw3eplaWrVZzqn4Z8UcLkUBcKtDzvagt93kgMoe3Ycfz80IMhJCjPxvzd68t7eVrrSYS/s400/4-h+bottlecap+class+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-62511606045474088352009-04-02T22:29:00.000-07:002009-04-02T22:35:14.679-07:00wholesaling of lip balm and new party favors optionsI have a new option available--discounts on bulk purchases of lip balm pots and tubes.<br /><br />Also, I am branching into making party favor bags that will contain lip balms or soaps.<br /><br />To my product line I am please to introduce a new "dry" spray perfume and foaming whipped body parfaits. Those should be ready in about a week.<br /><br />Be sure to keep up with these latest happenings at<br /><a href="http://www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com/">www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com</a><br />and<br /><a href="http://www.sugarsweetbathshoppe.etsy.com/">www.SugarSweetBathShoppe.etsy.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-15584333678879921442009-04-02T22:27:00.000-07:002009-04-02T22:38:19.809-07:00<a href="http://noplacelikehome-lynn.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-crafting-classes-coming-soon.html">new crafting classes coming soon</a><br />I can't help it: crafting is in my blood and I want to share my passion with anyone and everyone!<br /><br />Its been a few months since I have held any sort of classes, and I am eager to start them again.<br />These will be available mainly for children but I also enjoy holding occasional classes for adults and community clubs.<br /><br />Dates and costs are being finalized and will be updated ASAP.<br /><br />basic soap making<br />whipped,layered, and embedded soaps<br />Spa Day-sugar scrub, soap, lip balm, bath salts<br />painted pet place mats (to hold food dishes)<br />Mug 'Ems jar gifts<br />altered notebook<br />altered clipboard<br />altered frame<br />altered vanity tray<br />hard candy<br />Bath Fun Bucket (with tub jelly, soap paints, etc)<br />wall plaques<br />altered memory can<br />scrabble tile pendant necklaces<br />bottle cap pendant necklaces<br />duct tape no-sew recycled t-shirt purse<br />Painted whimsical initial tote bag<br />80's retro vintage suit coat<br />Painted canvas shoes with ribbon laces<br />recycled magnetic memo board<br />padded fabric brag book<br />brown bag scrapbook album<br /><br />I'll keep you posted. :)-LynnAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-50427244170994877592009-03-28T17:07:00.000-07:002009-03-28T17:33:05.216-07:00new items in both Etsy stores<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilb_cp_qtiEc2c8XNy0Fdns-0DSVcuns1nzvadzPYMyTzqcI0b-MyxM_dLXrHjS44o7pEzO5wr5Nqste80V7Og4bVgYUFW8dMeUHhJXao0Le1fM0Gqmkc83yNg6W1h35Nalys2zW7OHbRK/s1600-h/MVC-543S.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318400592554453218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilb_cp_qtiEc2c8XNy0Fdns-0DSVcuns1nzvadzPYMyTzqcI0b-MyxM_dLXrHjS44o7pEzO5wr5Nqste80V7Og4bVgYUFW8dMeUHhJXao0Le1fM0Gqmkc83yNg6W1h35Nalys2zW7OHbRK/s400/MVC-543S.JPG" border="0" /></a> I wanted to let you all know I have new items in both my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> stores this week:<br /><br />At Whimsy Lane Creations, I am adding new initial <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">bottle cap</span> and scrabble tile pendant necklaces. I also have a new Twilight saga necklace with charms to represent each of the four books' major highlights. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318399500165713122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnE-MxMAvfARmtT0B7fwVABeD2-nyIB9n5mOGS1RzgG_hq5PvcmtC2CEPsOZtqgCiRy5pr1fq9lQCxDSafMrKfAm9ISqMs_s7wNJhq8H6Ks0yAdgt4BP3bjPQc60b4giqxKR2gKzHmPwc/s400/letter+j.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318399825838835250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzFNMurxgSVdsOYwGMB53zikIRcdIKFsPjOf3K94HHZjdnGbWrPEM2PdO52NSx7ygkgIWSsKjFyUccE3PB-YI6v8wVqZ_PNrJNzd9RseZDtKYfrLqNk4aq_WrSDzc3JSpYSsllNz-IYPw/s400/initial+scrabble+tiles.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Over at my new shop, Sugar Sweet Bath Shoppe, I have added party favors and a wholesale lip balm listing.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318398439989376306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 157px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAyXZ1DqZFnMNDNRmO5RMLahJHhTyeinJzkj-bAHEeyqS2mFN0oI3NA0FnS3hKAUqucQHUbWQvDf_-dpbWxAB5_Lid3ZesfTi_ycZ3eoWueK8EppaVJPKs0yw4_u_sA9OfSTW6nXiRJKT/s400/MVC-598S.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318398832826363618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 184px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjuxJTvD8vLeM4GcFFntIr9cy7TJElpczSFOyCoavbk6IHUBQupIb_W9ItEUNkZDqm3QxYH4M-vVald0hPo4N9_uFZ5DVkOOjxZbi878akwbs-O_evkBVcbTm3qae9aWtcVi8kYivbCra0/s400/MVC-619S.JPG" border="0" /><br />Be sure to check it all out.<br /><br />I ordered some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Derma</span> Doctor Picture <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Porefect</span> from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Sephora</span>, which was a real splurge for me. So far though, i am not at all impressed. This product had rave reviews online but is doing very little in the way of either cleaning or shrinking my t-zone pores. Anyone out there using this and care to comment?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-75879631366304433352009-03-17T21:40:00.000-07:002009-03-17T21:49:50.346-07:00new Etsy storeI make way too many crafts! I am opening a second Etsy store called Sugar Sweet Bath Shoppe. I will eventually move all my bath and body products there, while keeping my "misc" crafts at Whimsy Lane Creations.<br /><br /> I hope to be moved into my new shop by April. I plan to eventaslly fill it with glycerin soaps, soy soaps, whipped bath butter and whipped foaming sugar scrub, lip balms, soap and balm party flavors/private labeling, and more.<br /><br />Please visit me at either <a href="http://www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com/">www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com</a> for kid's jewelry, Twilight products, scrapbooking supplies, painted items, etc.<br /><br />or <a href="http://www.sugarsweetbathshoppe.etsy.com/">www.SugarSweetBathShoppe.etsy.com</a> for bath and body treats.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-42129145891011916472009-03-09T16:04:00.000-07:002009-03-09T17:19:22.856-07:00new store on EtsyAnnouncing my new Etsy store, Sugar Sweet Bath Shoppe. I have decided to move all my bath & body products to one store and keep Whimsy Lane Creations open for all my misc. crafting joy! It will take awhile to move things over but I think it will make it easier for customers to find what they are looking for rather than sifting through 90 very different, unrelated items.<br /><br /> My speciality will be scent-your-own products and bakery scents. You''ll begin to see items like Coconut Marshmallow Fluff Whipped Sugar Scrub, many new scents, and more soy products. I am hoping the whole shop will have a very girly, sweet look and my items should reflect that.<br /><br />Keep in touch!<br />-Lynn<br /><br /><a href="http://www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com/">www.whimsylanecreations.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarsweetbathshoppe.etsy.com....coming/">www.SugarSweetBathShoppe.etsy.com....coming</a> soon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-39005839351285983142009-01-25T11:46:00.000-08:002009-01-25T12:10:48.102-08:00back to the drawing board<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hmmm</span>....I sit here today pondering two things: what to do (again) about those large pores and why my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">rebatched</span> lye soap never comes out the way I want it to.<br /><br />I am still using the olive oil cleanse with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">combination</span> pore scrubber at least 3-4 days a week. I am at a standstill with the shrinkage of my pores, but I still use the cleanse because I like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">eway</span> my face feels when I'm done and I like the way it seems to keep my oily spots cleaner, longer, under my makeup. I also feel good using natural products and am hoping that if nothing else, my skin will have less wrinkles as i age because of the olive oil cleanse.<br /><br />As for the stand-still pores, I have my hands on a sample pack of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">DermaDoctor's</span> Picture <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Porefect</span> on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ebay</span>. This stuff gets rave reviews but is pricey, so I am trying to win a little bit to try without killing the budget.<br /><br />Now, onto my lye soap <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">dilemna's</span>. When I make my olive/coconut oil lye blender soap, it produces a lovely smooth, hard bar of soap with great lather. Problem there is that as the lye changes as the soap cures, it often ruins my beautiful creations, changing their colors, swirls, and even fading the yummy scents I added. So a few weeks ago when a friend ordered one of my lye soap logs so she could try the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">rebatching</span> process, I decided to make myself a few extra logs to play with. I keep hearing that if you do a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">rebatch</span> instead, your pretty colors and scents will stay true and you can add additives then without the worry of the lye altering them. Sounds great in theory. I knew from previous experience that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">rebatched</span> soap is not as smooth and creamy (or pourable) like melt and pour soap, but I was determined to make mine become that way. I grated it, melted it, and this time not only added additional oils but also fresh coconut milk and regular milk. I then mixed it all with a hand-held mixer. It looked so good! I added my scent and whipped it more. Gone was the lump mashed potato lye soap I had always gotten and in its place with a whipped cream delight! I poured it into my log molds (old <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Velveeta</span> cheese keeper lids) and even piled some on top for extra "pretties". I threw in a few colored sugar crystals just because I could. Then I waited for it to harden.<br /><br />Next morning my soap had separated into a watery layer and a foaming layer. back to dumping and remixing with the blender. Again, it foamed up nicely and appeared like a thick meringue. I bet I whipped it on high speed for 5 minutes!<br /><br />This time the top layer hardened but one week layer, the under layer was still mush.<br />Dumped it out again, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">reblended</span> it, added more oils and coconut milk plus some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">vit</span>. E for preserving it, gave it up and poured it into squeeze bottles for the shower and sink. Now it is an ugly gray-green, runny, creamy liquid soap. It smells great and works well, so I guess I accidentally made some sort of hand soap/bubble bath. Its not pretty but if it works, at least its not a complete waste of time and resources.<br /><br />What I want to know is, does anyone have the key to making <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">beautiful</span>, SMOOTH and pourable, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">rebatched</span> lye soap?<br />Throw me a bone people. If you blend it it makes it creamy but you must have extra oils or waters or milks to do so, thus making it impossible to harden. *sigh*<br /><br />Still looking for answers!<br />LynnAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-18790830845298243312009-01-05T17:32:00.000-08:002009-01-05T17:41:29.788-08:00LUSH orderWell, its been about a month on my olive oil cleanse and I am not as excited as I was. My pores are most <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> at a stand-still, major. Not only that but mineral makeup brands really are vastly different. I had to buy some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Maybelline</span> mineral foundation and powder and I am back to the shiny nose after 1 hour. *sigh*<br /><br /> I continue on with the cleanse at least once daily though as I figure it'll ward off any more wrinkles.<br /><br />Dear Sis has dropped out of the cleanse experiment as it is <em>making</em> her break out if she skips a day using it.<br /><br />She is getting together a LUSH order with me and we will be trying the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Coalface</span> soap for large pores. I'll keep you posted.<br /><br />Meanwhile, check out my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Etsy</span> store as I venture into <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">bottlecap</span> jewelry and glass pendant necklaces; a change from my usual soap.<br /><br />As soon as I get caught up on reading the 3rd and 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span> books in the Twilight series, I hope to offer bath products and jewelry to match the main characters. We'll see how that goes! Always short on time I am.<br /><br />Happy New Year,<br />LynnAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243021239949893383.post-49617475777114239552008-12-16T23:19:00.000-08:002008-12-16T23:59:46.399-08:00Olive oil cleanse update and whipped soap<div><div><div>Well, its week 3 of the olive oil cleanse I've been using to try to reduce large, clogged pores. I feel as though I am at a stand-still. The first week I was seeing a very noticeable difference. Happily, the pores beside my nose are completely clear and much smaller in appearance, but the pores<em> in</em> my t-zone seem to have stopped shrinking and lightening up. I am not sure if this area will just take longer to heal since it has been a problem area for so long or if this is truly the end of my success.<br /><br />I do plan to keep using the cleanse anyway, as I love my softened, less oily skin, and the benefits of the healing tea tree oil I added to my cleanse. It dries up fever blisters overnight if left on them, and seems to clear blemishes faster as well. I have only had one blemish since using this cleanse daily, and it was small and healed quickly. Whether it is the olive oil, the tea tree oil, or the combination of both, I don't care; it's an inexpensive, healthy system and it works for me. I read online about another lady who used it for a year and it eventually cleared all her pores completely, so check back in one year I guess! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfBHVUC0-cHtWZuOb_TLMWO9HNeZmcW5ChUDEx_KCwnoHVABrDflDsM7IOrcK1pQ6cMEf4NvpciHOLLVQSR8xKcmw-6jDcWLmSGCr7-aoQ2n8oPT_9n2EZ9IYAlK0EgGiLulue_LfVepUO/s1600-h/MVC-313S.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280663072946280098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfBHVUC0-cHtWZuOb_TLMWO9HNeZmcW5ChUDEx_KCwnoHVABrDflDsM7IOrcK1pQ6cMEf4NvpciHOLLVQSR8xKcmw-6jDcWLmSGCr7-aoQ2n8oPT_9n2EZ9IYAlK0EgGiLulue_LfVepUO/s200/MVC-313S.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I tried some more whipped soap making this week. Its so easy to do. Take your melt and pour soap base. Melt it and pour into a large mixing bowl. Add a few teaspoons of water and begin to whip it on low speed using an electric mixer (remember, once the bowl and the mixer's beaters have been exposed to soap-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">making</span> fragrance oils, its best not to use them in food products again; I have extra supplies such as bowls and spoons used <em>only</em> for soap-making). Whip the soap until it is the consistency of frosting, adding a bit more water if needed. I find this is the trickiest part as once whipped, the soap cools fast and then you have a firm lump of whipped soap in your bowl. If that happens, start again by re-melting the bowl of soap in the microwave and whipping it...again. I had to do this quite a few times to get the consistency thick and frothy but easy to work with. I made one batch in coconut cream and another in lemon pucker. I dyed the lemon batch yellow and then layered the frothy whipped soap into my trusty Velveeta cheese keeper's lid, spraying a light layer of rubbing alcohol between each layer as I went. This dissolves any bubbles that have formed and helps adhere the layers together. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAlzjsyqp8lVkKDsxFYCf4IULZplfKb4_7pzpxq1IlQ1F2GcpMZgAkM6SHWAgGKmqhMc3EU3LoeUXDnzaGTy3gbGO9pZWQtm0oi-8WYEvr8qViMCrMjsoaVnzvj1kwxJZMcgfiDQKGOQPU/s1600-h/MVC-314S.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280663293448216066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAlzjsyqp8lVkKDsxFYCf4IULZplfKb4_7pzpxq1IlQ1F2GcpMZgAkM6SHWAgGKmqhMc3EU3LoeUXDnzaGTy3gbGO9pZWQtm0oi-8WYEvr8qViMCrMjsoaVnzvj1kwxJZMcgfiDQKGOQPU/s200/MVC-314S.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I placed a layer of the white soap on top and then used a spoon to shape it into drifts and mounds as it firmed up. I also added real sugar sprinkles to the top of the loaf. Some soap artisans spoon their soap "frosting" into icing bags and pipe it onto their creations, just as you would ice a cupcake. I am not that fast, yet. :)<br /><br />This morning I realized I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">should've</span> sprayed my mold with a light layer of cooking oil. No matter what I did the loaf didn't want to release easily. I even put <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">the</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">mold</span> in the fridge for about 30 minutes to no avail. The soap log was stuck in the corners of the mold. I finally forced it out, willing to lose the ends if I had to. I did lose the corners and ended up having to chop a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">slice</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">off</span> each end to make the log look uniform. <em>Oh cruel world, how I surely hate to take an end slice to try for myself... the agony, the torture, of trying out a delicious bar of handmade soap....however shall I stand it? *swoon*</em><br /><br />Anyhoo, the resulting soap was cut into 2- inch thick slices that float like Ivory soap, smell very strongly of lemon with a hint of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">coconut,</span> and look like a pastel parfait or mousse dessert.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoHWY_QE50q4bbEZ9uuu7bzNxF9OK3Fnz7CB4CTRLvNs3VGLfvfxjxhclk8mnA7ajNBbpnYFfcsPohzEejn1mD9hztgNaLbdJ9UQR1RQWcRlPNazTzbI5A2C3bvHnSdxFZYC8KK12m4w-/s1600-h/MVC-320S.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280663474695546114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoHWY_QE50q4bbEZ9uuu7bzNxF9OK3Fnz7CB4CTRLvNs3VGLfvfxjxhclk8mnA7ajNBbpnYFfcsPohzEejn1mD9hztgNaLbdJ9UQR1RQWcRlPNazTzbI5A2C3bvHnSdxFZYC8KK12m4w-/s200/MVC-320S.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Have fun with your crafting, and let me see what YOU like to do in your spare time,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH96HIbUr3QISHVULwB5XHx-lLIdPW3A5CXr5KcB2vlqjP05QZfIunX09oLLGXvo07GzGf_dGy47-abx1qaP5dGuwh0lMTjr2y5so4c7SYEq3Naq7syedSGjvosy9mSh1dSr-v5bu-tY-r/s1600-h/MVC-321S.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280663946186325506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH96HIbUr3QISHVULwB5XHx-lLIdPW3A5CXr5KcB2vlqjP05QZfIunX09oLLGXvo07GzGf_dGy47-abx1qaP5dGuwh0lMTjr2y5so4c7SYEq3Naq7syedSGjvosy9mSh1dSr-v5bu-tY-r/s200/MVC-321S.JPG" border="0" /></a>Lynn</div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165466043050558679noreply@blogger.com0