Trying Something New.

I've always wanted to try making my own soap. Today I did, and it's surprisingly simple! Check out some fabulous ideas and recipes here.

I cheated a little, and started with a "Melt and Pour" coco palm oil soap base. I thought that I would try a more technical recipe once I have the knack! (Watch this space)

My Mother-in-Law sadly had to cull one of her huge Lavender bushes, so I made use of the sun-dried flowers. The scent was gorgeous.

Mix soap powder, lavender bits. a couple of drops of lavender oil, and hot water, to make a squishy kind of paste. Squeeze the mixture until it is smooth, then roll into balls, and press into shape. Leave overnight to harden.

I then decided to be a little bit creative, so I made coconut, honey, oat and cinnamon soaps too! A couple of stocking fillers perhaps?

Midweek; A few things...

A long legged pink lovebird to go into the shop...

A purple castle for my nieces' birthday (Happy Birthday Lily!)

Another van, for another new baby (welcome to the world little man!)

I love to see everything wrapped up and ready to be posted to new homes!

And some other things rattling around in my head...

Christmas. Is anyone else thinking about/excited about Christmas? I cannot wait! Especially as this year, Isla is old enough to really be involved in the preparations and understand what it's all about. Plus I'm not pregnant, so can enjoy a glass of wine or two! I'm planning on making some embroidered and beaded stockings, and maybe a reindeer or two...

This site, where people contribute their ideas/tutuorials/recepies etc, in the spirit of sharing and community. What a fantastic idea! Craftspeople of the world unite!

And these kneepads for crawling babies. Another fantastic idea. We have polished wooden floors throughout our house and Kyan is just starting to push himself around, so I'll have to purchase some soonish methinks!

Hope everyone is having a lovely week.