Thursday, September 3, 2015

New Soaps and Something so Exciting!

                                     
Scented with Bramble Berry's Red Apple

Inspired by My Little Pony's Twilight Sparkle
(I have a 4 year old daughter).
Scented with Nature Garden's Love Spell

Grapefruit!
As you can see, I am loving making these beautiful marbled tops. I love the look and it is relatively easy. I find that using high contrast colors always look more dramatic. So I always use white to make the other colors pop. I also don't let the soap batter get too thick. Using wooden skewer sticks has worked well for me. 

My big news is that I am going to be a part of Indie Cruise 2016. I have loved being a part of the Indie Business Network and am so inspired by Donna Maria, who I consider a mentor (she doesn't know it yet though)! I love her podcast and have learned so much from her while doing mundane chores around the house or going on a run.

Also, Bramble Berry's Anne-Marie will be attending as well. She is another personal mentor. Being surrounded by these inspirational, positive, like-minded, business leaders in paradise is a dream come true for me and a once in a life time opportunity.

So what does this mean for me? Well, I will be thinking of what I can do to prepare for this experience. I plan to soak up the sun and soak in knowledge from my mentors and other successful business owners...I have so much to learn! I try to explain to my friends here in Oregon what this means to me and no one (except my dear husband), can truly grasp the scope of this trip.

It doesn't hurt that all of this wonderful masterminding will occur in Cancun.  I plan to hit the gym hard! I also have to be away from my sweet family for a week, which will be difficult, but it will be so worth it. I can't wait!!!!

7 comments:

  1. Congratulations, Shelly! Cancun sounds like so much fun, and it's always inspiring to be around like-minded individuals who are passionate about their crafts (and businesses). I've been following your blog for a while, and I love all of the lovely soap pics. Your marbled tops are gorgeous!

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  2. Your soaps are soooo beautyful!!! The combination of the colors are amazing and your swirls are perfekt - i like it!!!!

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  3. Your soaps are soooo beautyful!!! The combination of the colors are amazing and your swirls are perfekt - i like it!!!!

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  4. I too was planning to attend but found out it wasn't a cruise but a hotel event. Have fun and enjoy it all!

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  5. I was so confused, but I am excited non the less.

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