tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35540894277811645442024-03-13T22:38:27.807-07:00Soap HoundDiscover the Soap artists on Etsy. I talk about some my favorite products that I have tried and offer giveaways from my featured artists too!
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If you want to advertise your shop on my blog please contact me for rates.ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-60468206364899764262009-07-03T15:43:00.000-07:002009-07-05T04:03:13.515-07:00DonationsWe are looking for anything u want to donate to represent your shop, we just need 12 of them with a biz card attached so u get the credit.<br /><br />Gift cards of any amount for your store would also be a great way to participate.<br /><br />If you are interested please convo me at my shop on Etsy http://www.chromasmear.etsy.com<br /><br /><br />Thanks,<br />ChromaChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-81515953138982795692009-07-03T05:49:00.000-07:002009-07-03T05:53:53.290-07:00Promo Box CollectionsHdawn, Easy123 and I decided we are going to do a collection of items from all different sellers and put up the boxes of goodies for sale with all profits going to an animal charity in Canada and one in the States.<br /><br />So far its just us three contributing, we'd love to get anyone who;s interested involved. We are keeping it small for the first one. We are doing 12 boxes, price is yet to be determined, it depends on how many join in and what is donated.<br /><br />I ended up being the one to collect the items, so if you are interested please contact me on Etsy and I will tell you what you need to do.<br /><br />Anyone can contribute, all you need to do is donate 12 items with a business card attached to each item somehow.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />ChromaChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-45253739806846542512009-03-19T13:45:00.000-07:002009-03-19T13:46:57.217-07:00Soapers the make Cold Process or Hot soapI want to make a list of all soapers that do cold process or hot soap. If this is you please leave a comment or convo me at my shop on Etsy and I will add you to the list.<br /><br />I will make a list for melt and pour later on. I want to do one thing at a time.<br /><br />ThanksChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-69989358247117524792009-03-19T13:24:00.000-07:002009-03-19T13:30:05.321-07:00Winner of the Buyers Only DrawI ran 2 give a ways for Suebeebuzz <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805</a> .<br />I announced the follow my blog give a ways already but I still need to announce the draw for people who bought from Suebeebuzz too.<br /><br /><br />The winner of the buyers only draw goes to Jupita <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5204047">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5204047</a> .<br /><br />Congratulations Jupita, please go pick out which salve you want then convo Suebeebuzz with your pick so she can send that off to you.ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-86659874274783409542009-03-17T23:02:00.000-07:002009-03-17T23:04:50.251-07:00Winner of the Follow my blog drawCongratulations Paperprincess34 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5600310"> http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5600310</a> you won a full sized salve from Suebeebuzz,<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805"> http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805</a> pick out the one you want, convo me with it and your mailing address and it will be shipping to you.ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-34427011730478850452009-02-25T17:16:00.000-08:002009-02-25T22:10:01.020-08:00Wonderful Person AlertAccesorizmecrafty is a super wonderful person and deserves to be in the spotlight. She doesn't sell soap, or anything related, but she does sell some very cute pillow huggies.<br /><br />I bought some off of her a bit ago. I got chilli pepper ones.<br /><br />I wanted to take a moment to thank Accesorizmecrafty for her friendship and generosity. I recently entered my baby girl Missy ( dog), in a contest for the SPCA where pay to vote and the money goes to helping other animals in need. <a href="http://photocontest.humanesociety.org/contest.html?page=viewInd&id=33571&contestId=1">http://photocontest.humanesociety.org/contest.html?page=viewInd&id=33571&contestId=1<br /></a><br />My baby girl had no votes, then accesorizmecrafty asked for the link and to my surprise she not only voted she donated a very generous amount towards the cause too!<br /><br />She is such a nice lady, I remember the first night I met her online. We were practically alone in a room and we started chatting and she bought a collage sheet off of me so i could buy something for my grandfather. I was so grateful for the thought I returned the favor later and and bought some pillow huggies as a gift.<br /><br />They were sewn with care and looked wonderful.<br /><br />She is a super nice lady, who takes the time to chat with you and shes always in cheery mood.<br /><br />I am fortunate to have her as a friend.<br /><br />Please, could everyone take a moment to look at her shop.<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6261570">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6261570</a><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by.,ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-91558240748956909812009-02-24T11:09:00.000-08:002009-02-24T11:13:49.070-08:00VOTEOk peeps heads up but some of my favorite soap artists have a listing in the vote for your favourite!<br /><br />I wont tell you who to vote for cause that would mean i play favs and i dont do that, but I will let you know to look for mybirch and blsoaps, whom which both have a listing up. Heres the link to go cast your vote, please take a momemt to do this for them, thanks a bunch!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&room_id=32">http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&room_id=32</a>ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-3928385765585977592009-02-19T06:32:00.000-08:002009-02-20T20:46:21.026-08:00Just to keep it interestingI decided to offer a different give away with my usual body product give away. This one is from Lil Dab Designs <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6116978">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6116978</a><br /><br />She sells all sorts of things, please stop buy and check out her shop.<br /><br />The give away is for one chocolate bracelet. When you buy anything from the clothes pin clips <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6116978&section_id=5817142"></a><br /><br />You get one entry for every item you buy, and if you by the necklace that matches the bracelet you get 5 entries. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20632042"></a><br /><br />This give away will run from Feb 19 to March 19 , lildab will be keep track of sales.<br /><br />If you have any question please drop myself or lildab a line.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-25910470393092916632009-02-17T21:47:00.000-08:002009-02-20T20:47:17.968-08:00freebie from SuebeebuzzSue said that if u mention my name in the comments box with your purchase she will throw in a lip balm free. Trust me you want a lip balm, they are yummy! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805</a>ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-41060585177101767182009-02-17T03:04:00.000-08:002009-02-20T20:48:58.475-08:00New Features Soap Artist and Give away Feb 17 to March 17<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.41170879.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 580px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.41170879.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805&section_id=5513627"></a><br />OK, so this time I got the new features artist up on time but I didn't blog her or the new give away. So I'm late again :P I've been a busy girl.<br /><br />A few posts ago I blogged about Suebeebuzz and her amazing Balm of Gilead, and what it did for my itchy elbows. After that i decided she was going to be my next featured seller. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16186050"></a><br /><br />I seriously think everyone should order at least a sample of her balm of Gilead to try out and her lip balm too because its truly wonderful.<br /><br />I love the smell of the lip balm she sent to me to try out it was a tea, mint orange scent blend, and every time i use it i want to eat it.<br /><br />I love her Balm of Gilead so much I started using it as a moisturizer too. Suebeebuzz said that people also used it for that purpose too, and me being the skin nerd that I am, had to try it out that way too. I love how soft and comfortable my skin is afterward, and a little goes along way too.<br /><br />She gave me samples of some of her other products when I purchased the 2 full sized containers of Balm of Gilead, one of them being Tamanu Scar/ Burn/ Infection Salve, which I used on my leg when I ripped the top layer of skin off and it was not healing properly. ( it was a bit itchy and I kept scratching it and ripping it open again.) The sore area healed up pretty quick after the application and the area was not sore or itchy anymore, which was a serious relief. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16186014"></a><br /><br />I have sensitive skin, so new products are a bit of a concern for me when I decide to try them out. With Suebeebuzz's salves I do not have to worry about this because they are all natural and gentle to the skin which is truly wonderful for a person with fussy skin.<br /><br />Now for the good stuff!<br /><br />I want to share her salves with a lucky winner, so my next give away will be for 1 full sized container of one of Suebeebuzz's salves. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805</a><br /><br />I am also going to do a second give away for anyone who purchases an item from Suebeebuzz's shop. When you make your purchase please type in Chroma , or convo my name to her after you pay and she will let me know, and for those who make a purchase between now then the draw date will have an opportunity to win a Salve as well. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110805&section_id=5513627"></a><br />Thanks for stopping by, please pass the word about my blog.ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-46242360867694640412009-02-17T03:00:00.000-08:002009-02-20T20:49:55.241-08:00Goats milk lavender soap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ixB2EXAb33I/SZqZZm9_9kI/AAAAAAAAAC0/6k6rsBdKiNg/s1600-h/mbell.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303720176418551362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ixB2EXAb33I/SZqZZm9_9kI/AAAAAAAAAC0/6k6rsBdKiNg/s200/mbell.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My friend Mbell34 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5389469">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5389469</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5389469"></a><br /><br />sells soap, among other things in here shop. I have not tried them yet but I do think they are so pretty I wanted to share them with people. Please take a moment to check out her shop, and if you buy one of her soaps please leave a comment here to share with the rest of us what you think of her soaps. Id love to hear from you.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-17647579140005733682009-02-15T00:12:00.001-08:002009-02-20T20:52:05.717-08:00February give away winnerCongradulations Cootiepants <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6163166">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6163166</a> you won the February give away for one body butter and lip balm from mybirch <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6019083">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6019083</a> and 1 scrubbie kit from 2kute! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5523363">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5523363</a>ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-91513883163936379562009-02-11T21:02:00.000-08:002009-02-11T21:02:07.714-08:00Heathen's Hearth: Everything But the Bathtub! February Give Away!<a href="http://heathenshearth.blogspot.com/2009/02/everything-but-bathtub-february-give.html">Heathen's Hearth: Everything But the Bathtub! February Give Away!</a>: "2 ounces of Clarifying Shampoo<br />2 ounces of Moisturizing Conditioner<br />2 sampler cubes of Soap (Goats milk, shea butter or glycerin - your choice)<br />2 sampler Scrub Cubes<br />2 sampler Bath Melts<br />2 ounces of Bath Salts <br />1 ounce of Scrumptious Sugar Scrub<br />1 ounce of Body Frosting<br />1 ounce of Massage Oil<br />1 .25 ounce jar of Lip Balm<br /><br />This is over $20 worth of fantastic handmade bath products!!"ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-16382778233224061522009-02-11T20:56:00.000-08:002009-02-11T21:00:35.323-08:00Heathen's Hearth Everything But the Bathtub" Give - Away!I would like to take a moment to promote another give-away by 2 good friends of mine. Since she sells body products and that's what shes giving away its appropriate for my blog.<br /><br />I haven't tried her items yet, but i know they sell quite a bit and people have told me that they make excellent products.<br /><br />Be sure to stop by their blog and enter their give-away.<br /><br />Here is what they are giving away.........<br /><br />2 ounces of Clarifying Shampoo<br />2 ounces of Moisturizing Conditioner<br />2 sampler cubes of Soap (Goats milk, shea butter or glycerin - your choice)<br />2 sampler Scrub Cubes<br />2 sampler Bath Melts<br />2 ounces of Bath Salts <br />1 ounce of Scrumptious Sugar Scrub<br />1 ounce of Body Frosting<br />1 ounce of Massage Oil<br />1 .25 ounce jar of Lip Balm<br /><br />This is over $20 worth of fantastic handmade bath products!!<br /><br />Click here to read more... http://heathenshearth.blogspot.com/2009/02/everything-but-bathtub-february-give.htmlChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-5155833158895851092009-02-07T02:59:00.000-08:002009-02-07T03:15:44.069-08:00Peppermint Frost Lip Balm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.50087523.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.50087523.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Well I finally ran out of the lip balm I was using by mybirch. I really liked it and I think that it is worth buying in the future. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17830459<br /><br /><br />Now I am using one by Skin Essentials Called Peppermint Frost. This one had Shea Butter in it and comes with a SPF 15. I like how it feels. It goes on smooth and makes my lips feel very soft, smooth and comfortable. There is a light cool minty feeling to it as well that I really enjoy.<br /><br />Skin Essentials make their lip balms with high quality Shea butter, avocado oil, and beeswax.<br /><br />The balm lasts a very long time, and I find I only need to apply it a few times a day. I don't really like it when I have to reapply many times in one hour, with the store brands I always feel like my lips are dry again 20 minutes later. So I find this benefit a definite plus.<br /><br />Skin Essentials offers a variety of flavor including:<br /><br />Vanilla<br />Peppermint Frost<br />Latte Cream<br />Natural<br />Coconut Lemongrass<br />Cucumber Melon<br />Lime<br />Lime - vegan (specify vegan)<br /><br />If you don't see something that tempts you, just ask Carol and if she is able to offer the flavor she will happily accommodate your request.<br /><br />The essential oil (Neo Heliopan) is what gives this lip balm a SPF 15 according to the supplier of the essential oil. Most other products I've tried that contained SPF felt mucky to me, this one felt very "clean" and I couldn't tell that there was a SPF in there at all which is wonderful. Nothing like wearing a wax pack on your mouth, right? This lip balm did not feel waxy at all!<br /><br />If your courious about this product, here is a link to listing. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18880174<br /><br />Don't for get to tell Carol I sent you please.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-81330344181236677972009-01-28T11:19:00.000-08:002009-01-28T11:20:22.602-08:00Pass The WordPlease share my blog with all your friends and family, when I have 200 followers I will be holding a HUGE give away. Thats all im telling right now though. If you want to know what its going to be your going to have to help me get my 200 followers to find out :PChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-78313335310693520312009-01-28T08:50:00.000-08:002009-01-28T09:01:16.316-08:00Balm of GileadNever in my life have I tried something so effective for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">eczema</span>. I have it on my elbow. I started having problems with it when I started working in a bar. I no longer work in a bar, but I still have the eczema.<br /><br />Never having skin issues such as this before, I was pretty upset when this started showing up. I tried everything under the sun to assist with the quick removal of the offending itch. I have a background in skin care so I should have been able to deal with it quickly.<br /><br />Nope, the nasty offending sight would not cooperate!<br /><br />I was brousing the shops in chat one night on Etsy and found a small sections of salves which looked instresting. I asked a few questions, thought what the heck and orders a few samples.<br /><br />When I got the Balm of Gilead in I smeared it on my elbow right away and the itch stopped. I was happy to just not have that annoying itch on my then ripped apart elbow. Don't tell Carol, I promised I wouldn't scratch anymore!<br /><br />The next morning I woke up and the eczema on my elbow was almost gone, just a few little bumps and that was about it. Application number 2 took care of the rest!<br /><br />My elbow is now free from my annoying itchy ugly pest!<br /><br />I have never been more impressed with a product before in my life. This stuff is wonderful and a definate must have staple for my bathroom. I had to order the full sized product right away.<br /><br />I just had share this product with everyone. You must try it out.<br /><br />Its good for other problems too, at the very least, check out the listing and ask Suebeebuzz some questions. She's super nice and easy to talk too.<br /><br />Here's the link. If you buy it post your thoughts, I would love to hear some feedback from other people. Balm of Gilead <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16186050">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16186050</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks for visiting.ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-21164556504549100202009-01-15T10:21:00.000-08:002009-01-15T10:32:31.928-08:00After Christmas Now I'm Broke Blues Give AwayOK so I'm a few days late getting my next featured seller and give away up. I've been busy with my graphics and work. Only so many hours in the day and night to get things done, and people are already convinced I don't sleep as it is , LOL.<br /><br />Well here it is, the new featured seller for one month, and my next give away too!<br /><br />The featured seller and give away will run from today till Feb. 15, just to keep it fair.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mybirch.etsy.com/">http://www.mybirch.etsy.com</a> is my next featured seller, she's been waiting her turn very quietly, and I am most happy to reward that by offering a extra special give away this time.<br /><br />This give away is for 1 Body Butter and one lip balm from MyBirch and just to make it a little nicer, one soap saver kit from 2kute. The soap saver includes one soap saver pouch and one scrubbie.<br /><br />So if you want to get in on the give away all you need to do is follow my blog.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting.ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-29197654282040129532009-01-05T11:18:00.000-08:002009-01-05T11:22:36.085-08:00Winner of the Jan 5 Soap Give away is...Otherlings from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5540608">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5540608</a> won a free bar of Cucumber Melon Soap and a lip balm from AdamsboroSundries's @ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6098677">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6098677</a><br /><br /><br />Congradulations :)ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-81738605786514347012008-12-24T06:00:00.000-08:002008-12-24T19:34:50.440-08:00Eucalyptus and Spearmint Soap with Kokum Butter<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ixB2EXAb33I/SVL_UF6QDYI/AAAAAAAAACs/_EJ-lzonz6k/s1600-h/il_fullxfull_43907081.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283566033507978626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ixB2EXAb33I/SVL_UF6QDYI/AAAAAAAAACs/_EJ-lzonz6k/s320/il_fullxfull_43907081.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Here is a link to the soap Eucalyptus and Spearmint Natural Handmade Soap with Kokum Butter <a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17018957">http://http//www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17018957</a><br /><br />I just finished this bar of soap. I love it a lot. It has a great scent that would work for both men and women. The scent isn't too strong, has a nice fresh scent to it and me skin was very soft and comfortable afterwards.<br /><br />I love all of Carol's soaps, so it would be hard for me to say this a favorite of mine since all her soaps are favorites of mine, but it is definitely one that I would order again. My hubby even liked the smell. I had to remove the bar from his hands. I don't share :) He can smell the soap but if he wants to use it he will have to buy his own!<br /><br />This bar of soap contains Eucalyptus and Spearmint essential oils, it is made by cold process . Also, avocado oil, olive, cocoa and kokum butter were used. Which makes it a great bar of soap for someone who likes a cool, refreshing wash with lots of healthy benefits to their skin. Lots of moisture, lots of lather, and smells great too.<br /><br />What more could you ask for in a bar of soap?<br /><br />Carol only uses high quality oils, butters, herbs, teas, mica's and ultramarine's in her cold process or hot process soaps, so you know that you are buying quality when you purchase from her.<br /><br />Tempted to try it out for yourself? Here's the link to get you some great soap <a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5302646">http://http//www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5302646</a> , this link will take you to her store, the link at the top will take you to the soap I was just talking about, providing it didn't sell already.<br />Thanks for stopping by, don't forget to follow my blog. Following my blog gives you an auto-entry to any give away I have.<br /><br />P.S. Tell Carol if you purchased because of my blog, she keeps track.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Chroma</div>ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-76702052541109488512008-12-13T09:39:00.000-08:002008-12-13T09:41:03.280-08:00Skin Essentials is having a SalePart of the perks of getting blogged on my site is that when you have an announcemment I will pass the word along for you.<br /><br />skinessentials's Shop Announcement<br />SALE TODAY DECEMBER 13, 2008 20% off all items!!! Refunds issued through paypal. Please contact us with any questions - we make all our products and are happy to combine shipping for multiple orders.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5302646">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5302646</a>ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-51887460006221741412008-12-11T03:13:00.000-08:002008-12-11T03:32:52.458-08:00Inferno SoapI while ago I ordered 30 soap samples from <a href="http://blsoaps.etsy.com/">http://blsoaps.etsy.com/</a> . The day they came in, my mother, the soap theif, looked over my shoulder as I was sorting through them. I went to go check on my dogs and my mom started looking through them. When I got back she had a stack over to one side and a pretty orange soap sample in her hand.<br /><br />My mother was going to take my soap! ah no! I already knew I liked the inferno soap smell and was excited to try it out first so there was no way she was walking away with my inferno soap sample. My mother was not going to give it up, I ended up having to trade her off with another soap sample I really didn't want to part with either. She took my Tobacco Flower soap sample, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18386564">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18386564</a>, well I never got to try that one, but I can tell you as odd as the name might sound, it had a very nice scent.<br /><br />After I managed to get my inferno soap back, my mother still had a stack of soap off to the side that she was guarding and wouldn't let me touch. She was determined to steal my soap from me! In the end I had to part with another soap , and this time it was Morning Mist. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17676714">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17676714</a><br /><br />Both soaps I had to trade off had a very nice scent and I really didn't want to give any up, but she's my mom and, well, she wasn't going away empty handed.<br /><br />Honeslty, there wasn't one soap in the lot that I didn't like.<br /><br />So, let's talk about Inferno soap.<br /><br />What a wonderful smelling soap! It had a citus smell, with a bit of something else to it that I couldn't quite place. I will have to order more quickly, since it's limited edition. :( I hope <a href="http://blsoaps.etsy.com/">http://blsoaps.etsy.com/</a> will be able to bring this soap back when she runs out in the future.<br /><br />This soap left my skin soap, and lathered up wonderfully. I noticed that the soap was a bit softer then some of the others I used, so when you use it, keep that in mind. The soap had a silky like feel to it when you use it too.<br /><br />I really enjoyed this soap and I am sad to say It's all gone now. But I just checked and she does have one bar in stock, which I plan on purchasing after I right this blog up. You can convo her and ask if she has anymore left to sell, if I don't get to it first!<br /><br />Even if she doesn't all the soap I bought had a great scent and I'm sure you will be able to find another one to try out.<br /><br />Please send me your blogs about any soaps you have tried from any of the soap seller I have blogged about. I would love to hear your story too. Please keep it positive, I only talk about soap I like, I do not blog about soap that I do not like, or have concerns with. If it's not here, I either haven't tried it yet or It didn't make the cut.<br /><br />Happy showers,<br />Chroma<br /><br />P.S. Please let the sellers know if you saw their soap here and was inspired to try one of their soaps. They keep track of how many people buy soap because I talked about it here.<br /><br />Thanks !ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-37946257124442922582008-12-08T05:33:00.000-08:002008-12-08T05:38:05.767-08:00January 5th Soap Give Away w/ surpriseOK peeps! it's time for my next give way. This one will run to January 5th. This give away is for a bar of Bee Balm soap in Melon Cucumber scent that I had made up esepcially for me from our featured soap artist this month, <a href="http://adamsborosundries.etsy.com/">http://AdamsboroSundries.etsy.com</a> .<br /><br />You will get one bar of soap and a surprise!<br /><br />Invite your friends and family to follow my blog for a chance to win.<br /><br />To gain an entry to every give away I have, all you need to do in follow my blog. It's that simple.<br /><br />Happy Holidays,<br />ChromaChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-71235847732963451212008-12-05T05:40:00.000-08:002008-12-05T05:44:53.739-08:00Dec 5 2008 Soap Give Away WinnerCongradulations Gretchen of <a href="http://gretchenm90.etsy.com/">http://GretchenM90.etsy.com</a>, you won the soap give away. <a href="http://skinessentials.etsy.com/">http://skinessentials.etsy.com</a> will be offering you your choice of one or her wonderful products. I hope you enjoy your prize and thanks for participating.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />ChromaChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554089427781164544.post-11782329840604886372008-11-29T20:59:00.001-08:002008-11-29T21:18:05.695-08:00Bee Balm Soap<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274315419431300130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 273px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 281px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ixB2EXAb33I/STIh7fCRbCI/AAAAAAAAACc/qDytgy7gmgI/s320/BeeBalm1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ixB2EXAb33I/STIf4NGoDmI/AAAAAAAAACU/fTJ4HALkpfM/s1600-h/bee+balm+soap.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274313164054859362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ixB2EXAb33I/STIf4NGoDmI/AAAAAAAAACU/fTJ4HALkpfM/s320/bee+balm+soap.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Talk about long lasting! I swear I thought this bar would never get used up. I love the soap too. The soap offered good lather, soft skin, zero reaction and if your scent sensitive, this bars for you.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I can't really describe the scent, its more like abscent of scent if you can imagine what they might be like. But if you want a scent, just ask, because <a href="http://adamsborosundries.etsy.com/">http://adamsborosundries.etsy.com/</a> is very accomidating.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>What I liked about this soap was that it was simple and gentle. The fact that the bar just lasts practically forever gives it extra dollar appeal for sure.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>You might also notice that the soap has a very mild exfoliating action. Don't worry if you have sensitive skin, it's a very gentle exfoliating action.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I recomend you try this soap at least once, plain and once in the scent of your choice so you can see for yourself.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So I guess I should also tell you about the benefits of bee balm right? OK, here you go, all you ever wanted to know about bee balm.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Bee Balm is a plant that was used often, both medicinally and as a beverage by American Indians and by the European settlers in America. Today, Bee Balm is still used widely for a variety of medicinal purposes, and limited testing has shown that it does have some benefits as a remedy for quite a few common medical complaints. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Bee Balm has shown some merit as an antiseptic and antibacterial, and a clean cloth can be soaked in a tea and used as a compress, or an ointment can be made to help relieve pain and speed healing for minor wounds, insect stings, and for relief of eczema, psoriasis, cold sores, and clearing up acne. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I only talk about the products I like, so If I say its a good buy, it's a good buy!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by, please come visit me again. </div><br /><br /><div></div></div>ChromaSmearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056640284594134091noreply@blogger.com3