tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23157642657241738212011-12-07T09:28:50.868-06:00I believe we all have a place, and a purpose. Mine is to create something anything with my hands.Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16428004757502218000noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315764265724173821.post-4105096363581512702011-11-26T23:49:00.000-06:002011-11-26T23:49:16.319-06:00

I don't even know where to start, time sure does fly and keeping up a blog is kinda tough for me. I really don't like putting myself out there on the big world wide web and since I don't travel as much as I would like, there really is not much going on. I have been working on new packaging and I am liking the new look, the feedback has been great so far . I really thought it through and I am

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December was a busy month, it also gave me time to re-evaluate just how things are going at Hartley Soap, I was gearing up for the new year and shopping/restocking supplies I will need for the year. I was amazed at how much the price of oils have gone up, close to 30% in the last 4 weeks and wonder just how high they will continue rise? Retail soap pricing for years stayed around $1.00 per

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Our Last  Market will be on 12/4/2010, please be sure to come out and visit us at - http://www.chambleefarmersmarket.com/ Though the produce isn't quite as varied in late fall as it is in the peak of summer, vendors will be peddling fresh produce, baked goods, soap, crafts and Jams. Hartley Soap will be giving away free gift Baskets with every twenty dollars spent. while supplies lasthttp://

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I have been busy playing in the studio and working on a limited edition of soaps -I just love being creative and making soaps that are a little outside of the box!

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Our brain develops memories with the aid of our five senses. When you relive a memory, you are remembering the things that you have seen, touched, heard, tasted and smelled. In this way, memories can be triggered by scent. Aromatherapy can distract a person from their stress, induce positive memories or emotions or treat an emotional state. When aromatherapy is used in conjunction with massage,

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I have been trying out some new fragrance oils and some new essential oil oil blends to see where I would like to take the next step in my small soap biz. There may be a whole new luxury line of soaps in the works real soon, so be sure to check back soon. Tuscan Herb will be available soon in sample and the 3 oz bar size Lime Soap will be available soon in sample and the 3 oz bar size

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Well once again, my son asked for my assistance in creating a costume for a party, a friend of his is throwing in Athens GA,  he told me he thought a mad hatter costume would be fun, so the game begans. Every thing is recycled or reused, the only purchase was the dye to color the clothes. Everything else I had in my studio of eclectic gatherings... Off to work we went, dying the clothes green

Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16428004757502218000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315764265724173821.post-8570804352584133442010-03-17T01:52:00.001-05:002010-03-17T01:54:04.010-05:00

I wish I could have gotten a better screen shot! My soap Bamboo Zen made it!http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/inspirational-palettes-spectrums-of-green-7373/

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Please be sure to leave your comments and thoughts. This was a special request for a baby shower, The cake is cold process soap made from scratch, it has a swirl on the inside in yellow and green......Oh how I wish I could have cut it before shipping out! All of the decorations are made from m&p soap and the baby in the center is from a mold I made myself of a vintage piano baby,

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Solitude does not equal loneliness. Although, for many of you, the two words mean the same. Your modern world generally shuns solitude. If you're not a social butterfly, there must be something wrong with you. It's quite the other way around -- a society, a world who do not understand or value solitude do not understand themselves. We know many of you reading this often crave solitude, some "

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I found this great artical written by Kristie.Leong.M.D and wanted to share it with you!If you have your own soap making business, you know it can be a challenge to find new markets for your handmade soap. It may surprise you to learn there are a variety of low cost and even free ways for you to market your soaps. Here are some ideas:1. Design a business card that really plays up your soap

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I would like like to say thank you to all my new followers for hanging out on my blog, Now I have more of a reason to post......so stay tuned there is more to come.

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Practical as soap is, it can also be a real luxury. For many of us today, life seems to move at an often hectic pace. While the stress of everyday life increases, personal time is at minimum. A fragrant, handmade bar of soap is a simple indulgence that fosters a feeling of relaxation and being pampered. Treat yourself or someone you love to the benefits of handmade soap. Evidence abounds of the

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Shea Butter is only found in the tropics of Africa. It is extracted from the nuts of the Shea-Karite tree which begins to bear fruit after about 15 years; and can take up to 30 years to bear a quality crop of nuts with a high content of irremovable fatty acid. It is this irremovable fatty acid that gives Shea Butter its unique healing properties and makes it far superior to cocoa butter and

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Please check out what I do when not making soap. I had a great time putting this together to share!

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The other night at about dusk I was walking our beagle and I almost stepped on a copperhead so I went inside and got my husband, of course he came out and killed it. Whew I thought how lucky I was and glad I was wearing my boots! We out a few night later and saw some more and were able to kill another one, we thought wow 2 copperheads in a week.A few nights later we went out and killed 6 more

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I love vintage, antique and old things, I have most of my life and it started in my tweens and continues today!So I decided to make some soap along those lines, like these Kewpie doll soaps! I call them "Tub Tot's" I think they are just adorable!.I have a few other things in mind as well. Check back often to see what I come up with and if you have any suggestions please let know !

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I have a customer that wanted some novelty soap for her shop and I thought I would share what I have been up to! these soaps are available for a limited time in my shop as well . I will say these are adorable and the kids just love them! so check it out at Hartley Soap Co. So if your looking for some fresh cut grass soap or maybe some candy corn look no further!

Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16428004757502218000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315764265724173821.post-47023789127986130842009-06-19T17:13:00.005-05:002009-06-19T17:22:21.070-05:00

While cruising artfire today looking for some flower jewelry I found these lovely earrings ! This artist has beautiful jewelry in her shop so please be sure to check it out! she only has a few of these one of a kind pieces so don't miss out!

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Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16428004757502218000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315764265724173821.post-13983193201953351592009-06-02T12:31:00.005-05:002009-06-02T12:56:56.523-05:00

Here it is a screen shot of my fusion studio, The possibilities are endless what you can do with it! you can put any banner you want to! you can even add one to the bottom, sell add space the list goes on and on! Click on it for a larger view.

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Extremely friendly dogs Known to be good pets for children due to their good dispositions (they are on the Readers Digest Top 10 Breeds for Families with Children) Fairly minimal shedders (they do shed more in the spring) Crave human relationships - She can never get enough of yaHardy, and can live indoors or out in all seasons. Even in cold climates, beagles do not require insulated or heated

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Here are a few of my “Personal Tips” for increasing your craft show sales.Show up early and leave late!1) Have an organized display that is not too crowded with product.2) Do display all of the different types of items you are selling. If you have 6 different items display all of them. Don’t wait for someone to ask and don’t have them listed on a sheet of paper. People want to see what they

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I have been busy getting ready for the Hatch Market I almost forgot to promote it. I have finished up the last few batches of soap and have been busy packaging and labeling things and getting my swags ready as well, I didn't realize just how much work it is getting ready.On a lighter note today I went and had new tires put on my motorcycle, yep I am motorcycle soaping kinda girl and now that my

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I have found a the most wonderful mechanic here in Atlanta.......Way Motor WorksBut first let me say: I saved and saved to buy my Mini and I paid cash for it in 2006 that was a first for me ! 85,000 miles later and I still love it and it runs like a champ.But I will say the worst experience in owning a mini has to be dealing with the dealerships that service Mini Cooper and there are only (2) in

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Well I am trying to get back in the swing of things, I went to Florida last week for my Grandfathers funeral and stayed a few extra days to hang out with my family. Over all it was a nice little break but the drive always sucks 500 miles one way alone makes for a long tiring drive.On a high note a local boutique "Social Graces" wants to carry my soaps in their boutique it is one of the neatest

Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16428004757502218000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315764265724173821.post-80084060120653163862009-03-10T22:33:00.002-05:002009-03-10T22:36:29.804-05:00

COBRA delays have left many shouldering their own medical costsPosted by Olivera Perkins/Plain Dealer Reporter March 10, 2009 17:13PMCategories: Real Time News, RecessionWhat is COBRA?COBRA, or the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, is a federal program that allows terminated workers to continue their group health insurance if they pay the monthly cost, usually several hundred

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Well I have been playing in the kitchen again and this is my attempt at a chocolate cake! this is cold process soap and I have to say other then my drizzle attempt it turned out pretty well, my my next one will be angel food cake.... what do you think?This cake is loaded with yummy skin loving stuff: Sweet almond oil, avocado oil, coco butter, coconut oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil sunflower oil

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I think I'm gonna make myself a little something to eat,Get a can down off the shelf, maybe a little something sweet.Haven't spoke to no one, haven't been in the mood,Pour some soup, get a spoon, stir it up real good.Go out with a friend, they know the music might help,But I can't pretend - I wish I was somewhere else.I wanna watch the ocean bend,The edges of the sun,thenI wanna get swallowed

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A while back I played with some melt and pour soap and made several things with it and put it up....and forgot about it.So I decided to treat myself in the shower this morning (get your mind out of the gutter) perv! and try one of the cupcake soaps .....OMG it was awesome talk about a rich creamy lather it was amazing, the bottom half was made out of M&P and the top half was made out of whipped

Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16428004757502218000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315764265724173821.post-79662081801017776712009-02-25T19:08:00.003-06:002009-02-25T19:27:44.620-06:00

Buy any FOUR soaps now and I'll ship them for free within the US. Just make your purchase at Hartley Soap Company by March 4th, 2009 and I'll refund your shipping fees when your order ships. (You are also welcome to request a revised invoice.) No coupon code necessary.

Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16428004757502218000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315764265724173821.post-59656543177717652122009-02-23T23:39:00.004-06:002009-02-23T23:48:04.788-06:00

New shoppers at ArtFire no longer have to worry about setting up an account just to make a purchase. Now they can make a purchase by entering their shipping information and email address during checkout to proceed with their order.Shoppers now only need to click the Buy button to be taken directly to their shopping cart regardless of if they have an account or not.This is a great new feature and

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Let me start by saying I make Cold Process Soap from scratch and have been for some time. I love it and every thing about it, but I was dying to know what the roar was about M&P, so I thought I would give it a try, it was something new to me.So I ordered 4 lbs of Shea Butter Melt & Pour Base and 4 pounds of Low Sweat Melt & Pour Base. I got what is considered quality M&P...... and when it

Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16428004757502218000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315764265724173821.post-77859609962885817052009-02-10T23:56:00.006-06:002009-02-11T00:12:03.048-06:00

That is always a question in the back of my mind and after all my life is not that exciting and lately, although I am sure that will change soon the weather has been really nice lately and I am getting some new shoes on my motorcycle soon.....and the riding will begin again.Can you say road trip..... The new challenge will be the dog we adopted she is a beagle and we just love her and what a ham

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I feel like it’s my duty, now more than ever, to shop at local and indie online stores. Hey, everybody loves a deal—I’m certainly no exception. But small stores don’t keep their prices higher because they’re greedy. In the case of an indie boutique, the small markup on gifts and apparel, combined with the fact that they aren’t able to purchase in the same kind of bulk as a larger store, make it

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I just wanted to share the love today and show some HEARTS that I just fell in love with, theses are made buy some of the wonderful artist on Artfire.com . http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=45730http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68937http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=54204

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Myth Buster: Some people (including myself not too long ago) believed that tallow will clog pores and cause negative skin conditions. This, however, is not really the case! Unfortunately, many consumers associate tallow soap with low-quality. I think that some consumers unfortunately associate lard and other animal fats with store bought commercial soaps that incorporate skin damaging chemicals.

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