An Ode to Soapers and such

With all my sincerest apologies to those who love Lush (and to my dear friend who works for them), this is me unimpressed.
I blame all you wonderful Etsy Soapers.
You have spoiled me rotten and raised my expectations.
I usually just wander into Lush to browse and smell and leave. But last time they had a great sale, buy one get two free, so I figured, what did I have to loose?
I should possibly have clued in when the girl looked at me like she thought I might have jumped off the deep end, or at the very least was scrambling for what to say or how to respond when I said I normally liked to buy from soapers. I even attempted to explain what I meant to no avail.

I have tried a few different soapers and have my favorites, for sure.

One of my all time favourite Etsy Sellers is DancingMooney. Even on her bad days she seems to plod on, determined to make the best of every situation and circumstance. She is always so kind, caring and bouncing with new life and ideas.

And, I simply LOVE her soaps!





(She also sells some darling jewelery, which I adore.)

Be sure to head on over and treat yourself to some of her lovely soap right now! (Maybe I should buy some for that poor girl-but I think then she will be convinced of her original suspicions!)

Lovely Lady

I am so excited for what I will be creating from these! They were all handpicked for a custom order. Aren't they lovely together?
These are all available from the lovely Bobbithisinthat.

Win Some Sandfibers!!

Do you love Jewelry?
Are you a fan of Sandfibers?
I sure am!
Right now, run over to her blog and tell her what you would use $100 (yes, that's right!) in her shop for your chance to win!!
Easy!

What are you waiting for?

All Ablaze

I do so wish purple and red photoed easier!
I will probably try to get a few more pictures of this, but none will be able to correctly capture the colour scheme, as with all beadweaving, it's better in person!
Available here.

Lady in Green

I never get tired of looking at beads. I don't think I ever will.
But this was one of those times I just went "wow!"
It's one of those, if you were to wear this piece everyone would comment on it and wish they were you!
They just shine and speak of class.
If you want to be the Lady in green, it's available here.

Little Vine

I'm a big fan of Time2cr8, both of the beautiful creations she puts out and the beautiful woman she is! She is always there for those of us who have not been beadweaving and/or selling our work for as long, encouraging others and just a bright spot in my days at least :).
I remember asking her a while back if she would ever write up any of her patterns. She told me that she'd like to one day. I remember feeling wistful.
WELLLLL...
She just started selling her amazing patterns (for personal use) and her is my first one!
It is my first try at two-drop peyote (come to think of it, it's only my second completed peyote bracelet and third peyote project of any kind), and being the perfectionist that I am, I can see the flaws, but know that I need more practice.
Thank you Mary Lou for sharing your beautiful work with us!!
If you would like to purchase this-or any number of other patterns-be sure to stop by her shop!!