The latest creations from the Crazy Soapy World

I just thought I'd take a moment to share the pictures of what's coming up in the next couple of weeks. Heavenessence on the left is curing happily and will available soon, so keep an eye on the website! It smells great.

On the right is yesterday's Cucumber & Melon. It turned out just like I had envisioned, yay! Its smelling up my entire dining room right now, I can't believe its so sweet and fruity. It'll be ready in about 3 weeks.

Tomorrow, watch for pictures of the new Toddler Soap. Its very cute! My toddler likes a lot of bling so you can imagine that it'll be very vibrant, giving the little kiddies some fun in the tub!

Updated pricing - better for everyone!

For those of you who watch the site regularly you may have noticed that I've been reworking the inventory a bit. Some fragrances have disappeared, new ones are showing up every week. This is my effort to comply with my fragrance listing that I posted a couple of weeks ago. The Heavenessence soap is curing, look for it around the end of the month along with lotions and body spray to match! Slated to make this week is a sweet and fruity cucumber & melon bar soap, as well as getting a jump on my toddler line - lotion, bubble bath and a bar soap. Look for the toddler goodies around the middle to end of February!

My 8oz lotions will soon be coming in a pretty tabletop pump bottle that should look fantastic on your kitchen counter, beside the bed or on your bathroom counter. I hope to be able to get photos posted fairly quickly, but don't be put off by the lack of pictures on the website for the new items. I'm not moving as quickly as I used to these days it seems!

Also keep an eye out for other candle fragrances - you know I'll make just about anything in any fragrance, just ask! I hope you enjoy what I have planned for this spring and summer as much as I enjoy making it for you!

Oh yeah, this was supposed to be about the pricing. I've dropped prices on several items. Some due to using a better formula or recipe, and some because I just love you all so much. You'll notice that the bar soaps are now $4 each or 3 for $10. I also still have a pile of stuff in the clearance section. Its not old or bad, its just winter fragrances and this warm weather makes me crave spring and summer things!

Spring and Summer Fragrances

I've decided to split my fragrances up a bit - I want to offer 2 "seasons" worth of fragrances since I'm amassing quite a collection. Here's what I've got in store for you this spring and summer:

<--This is Heavenessence - it'll be ready in 3 weeks

Year Round Bath & Body-

• Creamy Vanilla
• Oakmoss Sandalwood
• Sensual Pomegranate
• Love Always
• Moonlight Walk

Year Round Soaps-

• Oakmoss Sandalwood
• Oatmeal, Milk & Honey
• Sensual Pomegranate
• Clean Rain
• Celtic Water
  

Spring/Summer Bath & Body-

• Tropical Coconut
• Mango & Papaya
• Lilac Breeze
• Fruit Fantasia
• Heavenessence (Our version of Angel by Thierry Mugler)
• Cucumber & Melon
• Day Spa (a fresh and invigorating blend of green tea and aloe)

Spring/Summer Soaps-

• Lilac Breeze
• Cucumber & Melon
• Heavenessence
• Day Spa

Watch for these fragrances coming soon in the store - and as always, custom orders for things you don't see here are always welcomed! These plans are subject to change, much like the weather around here, but this is what I'm planning as of right now :)

Introducing Soy Spa Candles

Bodyluxe by Shawna is now creating hand poured Soy Spa Candles. These adorable candles are made in silver tins with a clear window lid on top. They will be sold in all of the favorite fragrances, a perfect item for your "me time" whether it be in the bath or shower, or relaxing in bed with your honey after a long day at work.

These candles are made from soy wax, a USA grown renewable resource. Soy wax burns cleaner than paraffin and lasts just as long, if not longer. Because it has a lower melting point, a larger burn pool is created with these candles - releasing more of those great fragrances you love into the air.

Each candle weighs about 5 ozs, and comes in a silver metal tin with a pretty bow on top. It should burn between 20 and 30 hours, for your olfactory enjoyment.

If you have any favorite fragrances, don't be afraid to ask - I'll gladly pour a candle for you! Candles make great Valentine's Day gifts along with a bottle of her favorite wine and a box of chocolate!

Who doesn't love a great sale?

You guessed it, its sale time at Bodyluxe by Shawna! This is great news for those who are pinching their Christmas pennies. I really don't want to inventory things for the tax man, and you'll end up with first class products at a great price!

Come on by and check it out - I'd bet there's something you'll just love there!

Someone loves me!

Check out this awesome writeup from Emily at Art-n-sewl! Not only does she make some of the most awesome crafty goodness I've ever seen, she's a very eloquent writer as well!

I haven't done any new projects lately, I'm still working with the cream soap so I'll have more information about that in the not too distant future. Until then, keep up with Emily - she does such great stuff. I'd love to be an owner of her paintings!

Where in the World is Bodyluxe by Shawna?

I had the theme song to Carmen Sandiego in my mind when I was typing the title. I loved that show, Rockapella was awesome... aaaanyway.. where am I going to be this week?

Firstly, I'm participating in the Bellaire Baptist Church Arts & Crafts Show (34th & Chicago) on Saturday, December 6th. I'll be set up from 8am till about 6pm and I encourage everyone to drop on by. I'll have samples set up and as much fun stuff as I can manage to fit onto one table. There is a $2 entrance admission, but this goes to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, so its all a good cause anyway. Come visit, sniff things, try out the lotions and lip balm. I'll have stocking stuffers as well as the ability to make gift sets for you - and I'll also be taking custom orders at the time.

Also - I'm in December's Out of the Box Sampler. Michelle has done a great job making me feel like a welcome addition. If you're in the market for a box of wonderful, handmade things to try out - give it a shot. I also have a 15% off coupon on my items that have been included to help stretch your gift giving dollar just a little bit farther! Remember - go Indie or go home!

So that's me out and about in December - come visit me if you're local! I'd love to talk to ya :)