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A Study in Polka Dots

I soap in phases.  And this, scented with black raspberry-vanilla, is another in my "soap ball" phase.

I think I'm done with this for awhile; I'm feeling the faux funnel swirl urge again.  I just have to stock up on olive oil....yet again.....
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  1. Shieh Design StudioJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Very cute! Love them! Keep it coming please! :))

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  2. Amy@10th Ave.January 26, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Thanks, Emily! :)

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  3. Carol Stolk StudioJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Nice!
    Like the pink in black soapball and ofcourse the glitter haha...

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  4. NityaJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    These look so pretty!! Love the double colored polka dots.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    Sitting here smiling - also soap in phases, and I have to admit I love soapballs, and this looks great!

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  6. TopcatJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    Gorgeous!!! <3

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  7. Amy@10th Ave.January 31, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Thanks for all your nice words, everyone!

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  8. Raige CreationsMarch 13, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    LOVE the polka dot soap!!!!!

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  9. KimMay 14, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    I love these. I wish I could master the soap ball embeds. I'm good at cutting things up and putting it in my soap.. lol

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