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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Want to Smell Like Croquembouche?

I've been looking for a natural, aluminum-free deodorant, and found ZAJA Natural Handmade Confections. There you can find not only a nice variety of deodorants, but body wash, lotion, and solid perfume in croquembouche scent. Are you more of a chocolate person? No problem, it's there. Lemon curd? Yep. Almond cheesecake. Spiced pumpkin. Even Flaming Black Russian. I can't decide whether to shower or have dessert. Maybe I should have dessert first....

http://aromaticbodyoils.etsy.com
http://www.zaidat.com

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Friday, January 25, 2008

Spring Has Not Sprung

I'm ready for winter to end and spring to warm and brighten the days. That's not gonna happen soon enough, so to help get me through the cold, gray days I've found these lovely cards and prints from Chalk Hill Studio.

This Pink Rose Notecard is a beautiful way to send a note to someone special.

This Red Poppies card is so pretty I'm tempted to frame it.

I'd love to look at this Peony print as I wake up each day!

Visit Chalk Hill Studio at:
http://kala.etsy.com
http://www.chalkhillstudio.co.uk
http://chalkhillstudio.blogspot.com/

Thursday, January 24, 2008

New in my Etsy shop Jan 24, 2008

I've had several requests to make fused glass cabachons for people to wrap with wire or use in their PMC work, and I've been wanting to try pot melt glass, so today I was thrilled to list an item that takes care of both! Pot melt glass is putting chunks of glass in a clay pot, firing the kiln until the glass melts, and letting it drip into a tray below. It creates beautiful swirled colors and each melt is unique. It's difficult to do in my tiny kiln, but still very much worth it.

Kitschy with a Mexican Twist

The Creative Sundries shop on Etsy is packed with items you didn't know you needed until you saw them. Come on, who can pass up a five-pack of pink sugar skull glycerin soaps? Or a 1.5-inch-tall hand-felted purse? But my favorite things there are made with Mexican Loteria cards.