June 15, 2013

Doesn't Everyone Make Soap On Friday Night?



Ambrosia



Sometimes I get an idea in my head and well, I have to see it through?  So, last night at 9:00 I was digging out the soaping paraphernalia so that I could make a batch I had a vision for. My husband just rolled his eyes wondering why it was so urgent at 9:00p.m. on Friday evening-gee, you'd think he'd be used to it by now. lol!


Ambrosia-noun: something extremely pleasing to taste or smell 

Ambrosia-a blend of exotic Blood Orange with a gentle lashing of Dark Patchouli to help it stick- a beautiful exotic yet mellow blend.

April 25, 2013

2013 Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference or BUST!!!

I'm so very happy and honored to announce that I will be a "guest blogger" blogging from the 2013 Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference that will be taking place in beautiful Raleigh, North Carolina. The HSG Conference is an annual event that draws attendees from all over the country. I'm so looking forward to the great information, meeting new friends (most that I've only known from blogging for years),  and learning new techniques. 

Myself and Jean Horn of SoapArt will be going in the stead of Anne-Marie due to the impending Bramble Girl's arrival. We wish Anne-Marie the loveliest and speediest of "special deliveries" and "Thank You" so much for an amazing opportunity!

2013 Speakers

Michelle Rhoades
Jerell & Elissa Klaver

 This year's topics

Natural Shampoo Market: Trends, Opportunities and Formulating
Make Your Own Single Cavity Silicone Molds
Private Label: Making the Leap From Home Formulating to Outside Manufacturing
Production Solutions For Your Handcrafted Business: Build It or Buy It?
The Chemistry and Properties of Fatty Acids and Oils
Soap Cupcakes and More: Decorative Piping with Cold Process Soap
Design, Formulate, Organize Using the Soapmaker Program
Trademark Strategies for Small Businesses
Search Engine Optimization: Tips and Tricks to Get Your Website Found
Retail Realities: What it Really Takes to Open a Store

March 26, 2013

It Seemed Like A Good Idea...

Honeyed Ginger- a blend of Citrus Honey, May Chang and Ginger-they look like Gingery goodness, but don't let it fool you...:-)

I always want Ginger to have it's day in the sun even though it's a wonky eo to say the least. Ginger does not smell like one would think (a harsh reality for sure.) My  mind regularly plays tricks on me-I so want it to smell like the stuff of Gingerbread and Gingersnaps,but alas it never really does. I keep thinking there has to be a blend out there that will make the most of this very earthy "rooty" smelling base note-surely there is? I've been pondering on possibilities for something "summery" and came up with Honeyed Ginger- a blend of delicious citrus honey, lemony May Chang and a drop or two of Ginger.. It's the day after cutting the soap, and well I can only say that "it seemed like a good idea." The blend smells predominately like wonky smelling Ginger- instead of delicious citrus honey melded with the lemon drop goodness of May Chang and a hint of Ginger-Oh well, I tried. Hmmmmm, maybe I'll try one more time and literally add only a drop or two of Ginger....hmmmmm????

March 5, 2013

New! Black Walnut Shave Brush with Abalone Inlay




Dark chocolaty Black Walnut is perfectly complimented with a shimmering rainbow of Abalone inlay. Each shave brush is carefully created at the time it is ordered-no two are exactly alike. Each piece is truly turned by hand, not a duplicator- this means that each piece is unique, slightly different in shape and size-each one an individual. Hop on over to Etsy to order...

January 11, 2013

Warmth

'W A R M T H' by leeluandpiggy

explore... enjoy... and share!!


Cinnamon Sticks 5 x 7 fine a...
$9.00

Handspun merino knitting yar...
$9.99

Felt laying deer figure
$3.00

spicy hot dress
$175.00

PUMPKIN SOUFFLE - Eyeshadow ...
$4.99

Horse watercolor painting Th...
$20.00

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin and S...
$13.95

orange bow ponytail
$6.00

Hexagon shirt - BAÏSAP
$40.00

Variations on a Theme Series...
$100.00

Vintage 1970s men's came...
$75.00

Vanilla Caramels
$15.00

Orange Honey Drizzle with Oa...
$5.50

Seamless Shiny Finish Copper...
$24.00

33% OFF, Beach photo rocks g...
$20.00

SALE - Spicy, Smoky and Swee...
$5.95

December 21, 2012

A Little Winter Getaway Anyone?

Loving this fun "Winter Getaway" Treasury that includes our custom Black Walnut shave brush.

'A Winter Getaway' by bmarylou



Winter-Gift-Unisex-Check-Gin...
$24.00

Found Feathers Archival Prin...
$20.00

Antique Style Brook Trout - ...
$15.00

Vintage Snowshoes Rustic Cab...
$220.00

Warm Bedroom and Books - 5x5...
$15.00

Personalized Christmas Stock...
$40.00

Animal photography, Black be...
$30.00

Reversible Red Plaid Tote ba...
$45.00

9 Easy to Use Lodge/Cabin Bl...
$9.95

Last Day...2 For 1 Sale - Mo...
$20.00

Paper Dahlia Wedding Flower ...
$13.00

Rustic, Recycled Metal Ski S...
$4.15

Wool capelet with appliqué ...
$40.00

Fabric Table Runner: Colorfu...
$26.00

Handcrafted Black Walnut Sha...
$65.00

Christmas, Green, Winter, Wi...
$25.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

December 12, 2012

New! Build Your Own Gift Set

Just listed this "Build Your Own" Gift Set $72


Give the man in your life a beautiful handcrafted shave brush made just for him. Select from these beautiful hardwoods-

Black Walnut - an American Hardwood-chocolaty brown with striking gold highlights.
Maple "Quilted" - a light colored wood with a "rumpled quilt" pattern effect in the grain.
Bubinga-red with purple to black streaks
Purple Heart-purple medium texture with small pores
Zebra-dark stripes on a light golden background


Each custom handcrafted brush will be topped with a 25mm Silvertip Badger Knot- (very well packed fan shaped with extra hair.)

Each shave brush handle is hand turned with great care by us here at Tierra Verde Handmade Soaps- most often it’s my husband, but on occasion I get in on the action too. No two shave brush handles are exactly alike-we do not use a duplicator and this means that each brush has slightly unique dimensions and traits.

We opted to turn our own shave handles, so that we could put together a truly artisan gift set for our customers. We are learning so much about wood and the different qualities, as well as what a truly beautiful media it is to work with. We’ve quickly come to love and appreciate the beauty and unique nature of each turned piece.

We purchase shaving knots that are made of high quality Silvertip Badger hair. Silvertip comes from the neck hair of the badger, and is very soft and suitable for men with sensitive skin. Badger hair has been used for 100’s of years to make the very finest shaving brushes. The bristles are hand sorted and filled-each one is a bit idiosyncratic due to its handmade nature. Badger hair absorbs water and is the standard for applying the most comfortable, moist and penetrating lather.

This beautiful handcrafted shaving brush is finished with Boiled Linseed Oil and CA(Cyanoacrylate) and polished to a natural sheen.

Each custom brush will measure approx-
Overall Height-4.5"
Knot Size-25mm

Select a shave soap

Olive Oil with Goat's Milk
Lavender
Vanilla Patchouli
Clove-sold out

More options coming soon......

October 19, 2012

Fine Soaps and Fall


  
Fine Artisan Soaps and Fall-they go together-naturally.