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Dusting off the ol' blog

As many of you have noticed, I disappeared from the blogging world for awhile.  I've experienced some complications on my Wordpress blog, so until further notice, I'm back on my Blogger site.  But it's nice to be back blogging again!  I've missed it.

So what have I been up to lately?  Hoo, boy, a lot!  These Christmas season has been especially busy for me with frequent craft shows.  And just when I think I'm caught up and organized, I get a special order.  But I'm not complaining!  I love being busy doing something I enjoy.  One thing I've learned is that the most popular fragrances are always the ones that I just sold out of or didn't order this season at all!  It's all coming together, though.
I thought I'd share a picture of a batch of soap I made just to try out a new mold.  I didn't want to wait until next winter!  I think they're just the most exquisite looking snowflakes, scented with Christmas Wreath, an evergreen scent.  So elegantly festive!
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  1. Jennifer YoungDecember 2, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    These are beautiful!! xo Jen

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  2. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    These are lovely!
    I am in the southern hemisphere, so at this time of year it is hot. Our climate in the winter is also mild, so the closest we get to snow is taking a 2 hour trip to higher ground! Maybe I should invest in a snowflake mold and bring it a bit closer.
    xx

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  3. Amy@10th Ave.December 5, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Thank you! Where in the southern hemisphere are you, Cynthia-Rose? I don't think I would like living without snow, but snowflake soaps would definitely help! ;-)

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  4. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I am in Cape Town, South Africa. Going to try and get some snowflake molds for this coming winter.
    xx

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  5. Two Blooms Design StudioDecember 9, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Oh this soap is so pretty.

    Michelle

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