FEATURED ETSY SHOP - Amy's Soaps N Things

Mandarin Tiki Soap

by AMY'S SOAPS 'N' THINGS

Amy's Soaps 'N' Things is my first featured shop for the new year!  When you pay a visit to Amy's shop, you will find soaps, body wash, and lip balms all with wonderful sounding names like...China Rain, Hawaiian Breeze, Spiced Lavender and more!  Great prices also!

Large Spiced Lavender Bar - $4.00

Lavender flowers mixed with an array of other wonderful aromas makes for this sweet and spicy fragrance.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I needed the money, I've always loved fragrances and I can't seem to get hired at Bath and Body Works.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

Well actually soap isn't my first choice, fashion design is, but I haven't had the money to start up my fashion shop yet.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

Definitely the fragrances. I love finding new ones.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable to describe your art/craft, what would you choose and why?

Hmm, I'd say Strawberries, because they are super fragrant, sweet and really good for you.

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your "creativity", what would that be and why?

Well I already mentioned fashion up above so I'll say making beaded jewelry. I like making earrings.

What message, if any do you want to convey with your art/craft?

ALL PROCEEDS ARE GOING TOWARDS MY COLLEGE FUND!!

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

 Have patience. Starting a business takes a ton of time and money to get it established. I'm still working on that myself.

Thanks, Amy, for taking the time to share your thoughts and your products with everyone!  Wishing you a lot of sales in 2010, to build up that college fund!! 

To see more of Amy's products, visit her Etsy shop, by clicking on the links below.

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FEATURED ETSY SHOP - ANITA CRAFTY CREATIONS - Sweet Treat Your Body

Now doesn't that look "yummy"...! Can you believe it is soap? Now you can enjoy your "sweet tooth" without worrying about whether it is good for you or not! Just visit ANITA CRAFTY CREATIONS on Etsy, and indulge yourself and your body with all the delightful creations that Anita has to offer. There you will find bath bombs, scrubs, soaps, lip balms and more! You'll LOVE her creativity!

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I've always been a crafter! But back in 03 my son's skin wasn't reacting right to commercial products and I had to either buy it or make it! So here we are!

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

I'm a sweet head! I love cakes and candies and anything that can give me a cavity. So I figured I would do my crafts surrounding that. Give the illusion of products that are so sinful to eat and make it so, that you can use them and not worry about calories!

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

That I can be creative as I want to be. When I first started I thought I would get dozens of messages a day on how someone wanted a particular item to look, due to the way I describe it, but I don't! People see and respect that I have a creative flow and they love it! I love getting orders and someone say's "do what you do best because I know it's going to look great", I faint, lol. Having that creative feeling is what I enjoy the most.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

Hmmm, wow! I would have to choose a Honeydew Melon! Once you get to the inside of it, it's bright, it's flavorful, it's fun, cute and sassy. You can make it into so many shapes and creations and that's me! I love that I can be that versatile.

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

I would say Photography. I love the different feelings you can get from different photo's and they way you can capture any emotion. I think I was one in my former life.

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

Have fun in life! Life is not always promised, so enjoy it!!! If you wanna eat that piece of cake and your on a diet, go for it! If you want that extra cookie, go for it!! My products are all about fun, using your imagination and stepping away from the "same ole, same ole". So go out and live, live to the fullest!

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

DO what you do because you love it. Yes it may pay a bill or two and buy you that new outfit, but never loose your passion just because of money. There are some people who would give anything to be able to have a creative bone and we being those creators, have to keep that love and passion in our products all the time. Anything else, it's extra.

Anita, thanks for sharing your colorful, delightful bath and beauty products with everyone! What fun! Treat yourself and pay a visit to ANITA CRAFTY CREATIONS by clicking on the links below.

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ANITA'S SWEET TREAT CRAFTS