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One of my favorite soap dishes is located in my guest bathroom. It is a creamy white bowl filled with clear, colored marbles. It is fun, simple and just a tiny bit sassy. There are tons of soap dishes out there and they are made out of a variety of […]

Favorite Soap Dish Challenge!

January 28, 2016 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests / Soap / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

It’s time for another Soap Challenge Club over at Great Cake Soapworks! Amy is sharing her tutorial for Elaine Wright’s version of the Circling Taiwan Swirl. These challenges are lots of fun, a great way to learn a few new techniques, a chance for meeting soapmakers from around the world […]

January 2016 Soap Challenge Club at Great Cakes Soapworks!

January 8, 2016 in Challenges and Q&A / Classes & Events / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

I loved every single entry in the Mosaic Soap Challenge. Each entry was a challenge in of itself and I had my breath taken away by each entry. How were we supposed to choose two winners with all of these wonderful entries? Join me this afternoon to review our two […]

Mosaic Soap Challenge – Winners!

September 29, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Andee

Welcome back! I’m excited to share two more mosaic inspired soaps with you today. Allow me to introduce you to Svetlana, who will be sharing the soaps she made. I like the jewelry made by the famous jewel manufactory “FreyWille”. I like them for their originality and individuality. I like […]

Mosaic Soap Challenge – Svetlana

September 25, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Andee

Welcome back! I’m excited to share another mosaic inspired soap with you today. Allow me to introduce you to Christine, who will be sharing the soap she made. Looking at the beautiful mosaic pictures in the blog post had my brain working overtime. I have been on a journey this […]

Mosaic Soap Challenge – Christine

September 24, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Andee

Welcome back! I’m excited to share another mosaic inspired soap with you today. Allow me to introduce you to April, who will be sharing the soap she made. When I saw this soap challenge, I admit, I was intimidated. Not being terribly creative in the drawing department as even stick-men […]

Mosaic Soap Challenge – April

September 23, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Andee

I sent out a challenge calling all soapmakers to submit their mosaic inspired soaps! I must say I have gotten some amazing responses. Allow me to introduce you to Shelly, who will be sharing the soap she made. Hello, Artisan Shelly Here! For this Majestic Mountain Sage Soap Challenge of […]

Mosaic Soap Challenge – Shelly

September 22, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Andee

Attention all soap makers! It is time for another challenge and we want to see your soaps! The theme of this challenge is Mosaics. To get your imagination going, I am going to share several photos taken of a tile mosaic at the local university, Utah State University. We want […]

Mosaics Soap Challenge

August 7, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Andee

One of my favorite things about sponsoring Amy Warden’s Soap Challenge Club is to see all the amazing soaps that are made! Each soapmaker has their own unique perspective and ideas. Today, I would like you to “meet” one of the winners of the recent Ebru Soap Challenge! Tatsiana made […]

Ebru Soap Challenge: Tatsiana’s Crazy Owl

July 13, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Featured Crafters by Andee

Ebru Soap Challenge: Svetlana’s Legend of the Pomegranate Tree

July 8, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Featured Crafters by Andee

We get to work with some of the world’s most amazing natural products. Think things like Shea Butter, Argan Oil, Lavender Essential Oil and even Cranberry Seed Oil. I find it just amazing. However, as all of these are natural products, there are some years when the supply is leaner […]

Global Shortages – What do you do?

April 10, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Taylor

I love my job but as much as I am loathe to admit, sometimes I run around here like a chicken with its head cut off. Okay, that is it. It is time for less coffee and more tea. Whew! As I take a minute to sit down and take […]

Winter Soap Challenge Winners!

March 25, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Taylor