This is for those of you who live in or near St. Louis. I've got 2 events coming up in the next week!
Wednesday, December 2, 5p to 9p
The Melting Pot, 294 Lamp & Lantern Village, Town & Country
The Melting Pot has teamed up with artists from Show Me ETSY to offer this one-of-a-kind eating and shopping opportunity. Enjoy a 4-course fondue meal for only $27 per person (regularly $54 per person) and shop locally made, handcrafted arts and crafts. If you wish to take advantage of the great price on the fondue meal, reservations are required and can be made by calling (636) 207-6358.
Only want to shop, not eat? No reservations required, just stop in and say HI!
Saturday, December 5, 10a to 4 p
Artropy at Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118
A holiday shopping extravaganza hosted by the artists of Show Me Etsy. Start and finish your holiday shopping in one place!
I hope to see you at one (or both) of these great events!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Holiday Shopping
It's "Black Friday". Are you really going to fight the insanity at the malls? Why not support local, small business instead? Buy local or buy handmade.
Visit my Etsy shop for awesome handmade bath and body products and deliciously scented candles. (click HERE to visit)
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Visit my Etsy shop for awesome handmade bath and body products and deliciously scented candles. (click HERE to visit)
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Liquid Soap!
It's been awhile since I tried a totally new soaping technique, and I've been getting so many requests for shower gel, hand soap and the like, so I decided to go ahead and try my hand at making liquid soap.
It would be nice if I had pictures to post of my project. You know, ingredients being added to the pot, things getting stirred together, the progress as the soap cooked. Yeah, that would have been nice. I think I was a little too excited to get the project started and a little uncertain of myself once it was underway to think about taking photos.
Anyway, it was a great experience! I'm so happy to share my wonderful results:
Look at how translucent it is!! It turned out even better than I expected. I left it its natural amber color and scented it with rosemary, peppermint and spearmint essential oils. It's super bubbly and so much gentler on your skin than the commercial products you buy in the stores.
Check out my Etsy shop, http://www.BellaLunaCrafts.etsy.com , for more info!
It would be nice if I had pictures to post of my project. You know, ingredients being added to the pot, things getting stirred together, the progress as the soap cooked. Yeah, that would have been nice. I think I was a little too excited to get the project started and a little uncertain of myself once it was underway to think about taking photos.
Anyway, it was a great experience! I'm so happy to share my wonderful results:
Look at how translucent it is!! It turned out even better than I expected. I left it its natural amber color and scented it with rosemary, peppermint and spearmint essential oils. It's super bubbly and so much gentler on your skin than the commercial products you buy in the stores.
Check out my Etsy shop, http://www.BellaLunaCrafts.etsy.com , for more info!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sock monkeys
The boys were completely enthralled when I brought home these slippers:
And they couldn't get their little brains around the idea of monkeys made from socks. They call them my monkey socks every time I wear them (which is a lot now that it's Fall).
So, I started shopping around Etsy to see what Sock Monkey goodies I could find.
I found this adorable hat from Sock Monkey Kook on Etsy:
And this awesome crochet rug from PeanutButterDynamite on Etsy
Even a DIY Socktopus kit (how cute!) from Blackbirdfashion on Etsy:
After spending a crazy amount of time looking at all the Sock Monkey cuteness, the search was on for the perfect "traditional" Rockford Red sock monkey for my 2 little monkeys.
Not a "traditional" sock monkey, but super cute from SunsetGirl on Etsy:
I kept looking and looking for just the right sock monkey. I wanted that brownish grey color that had bits of white mixed in. The legs couldn't be short. Or too long. Or too fat. It had to be just like the sock monkey that I pictured from long ago.
I FOUND IT!
At long last I found the perfect sock monkey from BrightsIdea's Etsy shop. I think there are two little boys who just may find sock monkeys under the Christmas Tree.
And they couldn't get their little brains around the idea of monkeys made from socks. They call them my monkey socks every time I wear them (which is a lot now that it's Fall).
So, I started shopping around Etsy to see what Sock Monkey goodies I could find.
I found this adorable hat from Sock Monkey Kook on Etsy:
And this awesome crochet rug from PeanutButterDynamite on Etsy
Even a DIY Socktopus kit (how cute!) from Blackbirdfashion on Etsy:
After spending a crazy amount of time looking at all the Sock Monkey cuteness, the search was on for the perfect "traditional" Rockford Red sock monkey for my 2 little monkeys.
Not a "traditional" sock monkey, but super cute from SunsetGirl on Etsy:
I kept looking and looking for just the right sock monkey. I wanted that brownish grey color that had bits of white mixed in. The legs couldn't be short. Or too long. Or too fat. It had to be just like the sock monkey that I pictured from long ago.I FOUND IT!
At long last I found the perfect sock monkey from BrightsIdea's Etsy shop. I think there are two little boys who just may find sock monkeys under the Christmas Tree.
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