The crafters thread

[ella]

First topic message reminder :

I love these types of threads on forum, seeing what other crafty people make or do, either hobbies or professionally.

So come on peeps show us some photos of your little projects or what you have planned?

just a few of my things

Most recent project was


In no particular order

paracord dog collars


halloween pumpkin dog cookies


summerberry bath melts


pink sugar soap loaf


bath melts


cayenne and arnica balm

[ella]

Mmmmm a Musta-soap, a happy, black pepper scented mustache soap

[tracyp]

Thats excellent! My OH LOVES the smell of pepper!!! Send me one... my address is......

[Caroline]

Love the soap Ella

The sampler is beautiful Tracy. I love x-stitch but I haven't done any for ages. I used to work in the local art & craft shop (it's closed now ) I loved it there, one of those jobs that's not like a job. We could do things like x-stitch while we were at work because it was like a sample to show customers

[tracyp]

Now that would be my dream job.

[tracyp]

I also make my own doggie/human bickies. They would only last a week but, no problem here.I have to hide them or my puppies wont get any before my OH eats them.

Sorry, they never last long enough to take a pic.

They are egg dough with cheese, crunchy little bits of near burnt bacon, & parsley for fresh breath.

If you roll them really thin, they are lovely with a dip at parties. But the dogs like them thick & hearty so....
Yes, he steals the food from the mouths of babes!

Did you make dog biscuits? Hmmmm, yummy!    

Get your filthy fingers off!!! They are for Jess & Tyson. I don't care of you're hungry....get out!!!!

[Caroline]

 
They sound yummy

[ella]

Sorry if you're not interested but i took photos during my last make, as a couple of people did ask out of interest    so thought i'd share with you guys!

But this is a soap loaf i've made for the faire i'm doing next week. I've called it 'Memory Lane' which is a glycerin soap made to smell like strawberry laces To say i'm over the moon with how it's come is an understatement, i did a little dance when i cut it

So made loads of soap curls for the embeds

Final pour and glitter added

unmoulded this afternoon

Shot of the bottom

all cut up

all unique slices


Enjoy!

[LyndaW]

Brilliant! I don't know how you think up these delicious treats!

[ella]

Thanks I don't know really it's just a hobby i really enjoy doing!

[Caryll]

It looked good as a 'loaf', but once cut it looks superb!  

[ella]

Thanks

[Eleanor]

It all looks amazing, but the final cut soap looks incredible!

It's so good that you have something you enjoy doing like that. It definitely shows through!

[ella]

Thank you

[ella]

Been busy this afternoon making cold process soap So i took a couple of photos again

This is Shea butter, Coconut oil and Sunflower oil


Lye water cooling (Lye is Sodium Hydroxide for those who don't know)


All mixed and whizzed up, to make Lavender and Lemongrass soap


It's all wrapped, insulated and will unmould and slice tomorrow night all being well!

[LyndaW]

I can smell it from here Ella!

[ella]

I can too Lynda

[Eleanor]

Ooh, looks lovely!

[Caryll]

You're so clever!!

[tracyp]

That does look wonderful! Well done.

[ella]

Thanks   

[Shisa]

Astounding!

[ella]

I am OVER the moon, I've written a cold process soap recipe which is mine from scratch, I've practised simple recipes as is recommended when learning CP soaping but i just hope this turns out like i think it should, so fingers crossed.

So this is 'Magic Potion' silk CP soap - made with Rice bran oil, Coconut oil, Organic palm oil (sustainable), Cocoa butter, Shea butter, Caster oil and Tussah silk.

All ready to start


All done with a couple of cupcakes for us with leftovers

[LyndaW]

Well done! As with all your inventions, it looks thoroughly edible - yum yum.

[ella]

Thanks i'm hoping the swirl inside came out well!

[Eleanor]

Looks amazing!

What's the pink thingie next to the jug?

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