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Sweet Smelling Soap

July 25, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 47 Comments

During the school holidays, I made some soap after seeing the ones made by Day to Day. It was a simple recipe and smells really nice. After making it, I let it harden for a few days. Today I wrapped it up with tissue and some ribbon. I finished it off with a sticker I made. This is what they look like:

I would also like to thank Christy for giving my Mum and I an award this week. Check out the notice board pins she has made today!

Posted by Sarah

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  1. Handmaiden says

    July 26, 2008 at 1:46 am

    they are fab…..have u thought about making small guest soaps?
    Sharon

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  2. soo says

    July 26, 2008 at 4:11 am

    they look so pretty all wrapped up, such a nice idea!

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  3. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    July 26, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    WOW! Girls, I can smell them from here. Love the very pretty picture.

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  4. Maree says

    July 26, 2008 at 12:57 am

    oh those soaps look just lovely Sarah,very pretty, must check out the site.
    cheers
    maree

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  5. Cathy says

    July 26, 2008 at 1:39 am

    Sarah, those soaps are beautiful – you have done a wonderful job in packaging them – I love the colours – I bet they will be gorgeous to use!

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  6. Alison Boon says

    July 26, 2008 at 1:55 am

    Your previous post made me smile. What a lot of wonderful places to go and check out, not to mention all the goodies. I have the cross stitch kit. Must get some of it done. The book cover you made certainly gives the work book a lift adn gorgeous soaps. Thanks for the tips on the pencil roll.

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  7. our shabby cottage says

    July 26, 2008 at 1:59 am

    Oh, these look lovely all wrapped up and ready to be ripped open again! I would love to be able to smell them. I must go and check out the site now…
    Kathryn.

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  8. Julz says

    July 26, 2008 at 4:15 am

    I love the way you have packaged the soaps you have made Sarah. They will be lovely gifts for someone special – or to use yourself. Hope you’ve had a fun week back at school catching up with all your friends. Hugs Jx

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  9. crafty things says

    July 26, 2008 at 4:59 am

    Your soaps look just great in their packaging. Just ready for giving when you need a quick little gift. Gettting lovely soaps is one of my favourite presents.

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  10. Michelle says

    July 26, 2008 at 5:28 am

    i love the wrapping.it looks so professional.how do you to do it.two little banchees have a blog and link to soap making as well.it was really interesting.i don’t think i could bare to unwrapp something so pretty.

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  11. Kris says

    July 26, 2008 at 6:51 am

    Yes! Your soaps do look so pretty! Nice job!

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  12. Mama de Saga says

    July 26, 2008 at 8:33 am

    Sarah, those are lovely. They would make a wonderful gift. I like the personalized labels.
    Lisa

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  13. melissa s. says

    July 26, 2008 at 9:19 am

    what sweet little soaps, all wrapped up. great job!

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  14. Sarah Doyle says

    July 26, 2008 at 9:25 am

    You’ve done a GREAT job on the soaps — they look like a perfect gift anybody would appreciate! Thanks for posting them. My daughter is wanting to make some soap, so I’m gonna pass this along to her also. Thanks!

    Sarah Doyle
    http://SewingBusiness.com
    http://SarahJDoyle.com

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  15. Natasha says

    July 26, 2008 at 10:19 am

    Oh those soaps are beautifully packaged – small guest soaps would be a wonderful idea.

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  16. driftwood says

    July 26, 2008 at 12:52 pm

    ooh they look gorgeous, I bet they smell amazing!

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  17. Sweet P says

    July 26, 2008 at 12:52 pm

    The soaps look gorgeous. Great job!

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  18. Selina says

    July 26, 2008 at 3:18 pm

    Nice! I can just smell them….

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  19. ~D Spack~ says

    July 26, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    OooOoooOoo, lovely. Nice job! I want some!

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  20. Page says

    July 26, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    Wow, those soaps are super cute. I might just have to make some of these. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  21. Christy says

    July 26, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    hi sarah,

    Your soaps are so cutely packaged! Love the pastel colours, so sweet and dainty. They must smell so good too!

    Thank you for the blog mention! I’m very thrilled to pass the award to you! You guys are so creative and inspiring! 🙂

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  22. Ritch in Love says

    July 26, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    No butterscotch chips?! That’s sad! 🙁
    What cute soaps, by the way!

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  23. Ruth says

    July 26, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    They look so professional all wrapped up like that!

    Ruth xx

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  24. Catherine says

    July 26, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    So Pretty!!! Cathyxx

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  25. Melissa Goodsell says

    July 26, 2008 at 11:51 pm

    Sarah, you’re so clever wrapping the soaps like that. The tissue paper looks beautiful.
    Melx
    P.S. James and I are posting your swap package out to you early this week 🙂

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  26. Jenny says

    July 27, 2008 at 1:50 am

    They turned out so well and look lovely and very professional all presented like that-good job!

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  27. broderie says

    July 27, 2008 at 2:09 am

    Sarah, your soaps look beautiful, lovely soft colours you have chosen for the wrapping.

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  28. Linnea says

    July 27, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    I love your little labels. This is such a cute idea :o)!
    xox,
    Linnea

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  29. eileen says

    July 27, 2008 at 3:46 am

    These are absolutely beautiful. I just attended a wedding shower where the favors were little soaps just like these.. they smell wonderful! Thanks for showing us yours.

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  30. BigCat says

    July 27, 2008 at 4:33 am

    They look beautiful. Well done. It’s great to see all your different craftiness.

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  31. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    July 27, 2008 at 6:10 am

    They look great! What scents did you use?

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  32. jillytacy says

    July 27, 2008 at 10:27 am

    Wow! The soap looks great! What great gifts! I’ve never tried making soap, maybe someday.

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  33. Suzy says

    July 28, 2008 at 4:51 am

    Those soaps are gorgeous, well done.
    floatingworldviews

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  34. Jen says

    July 27, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    Suprise! I’ve tagged you guys on my blog I hope you don’t mind. Pop in to see what you need to do. Your blog never ceases to amaze me.

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  35. LizzieJane says

    July 27, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    Your soaps look so lovely, I have always wanted to try soapmaking. If I could only make a day last longer than 24 hours then I would have the time!

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  36. Rachel says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    Very cool! I love the way you wrapped them!

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  37. Suzanne says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:09 am

    Thank you for sharing your soap it looks so fresh. I used to make it ages ago but lost the receipe so thank you for the link. I like how you have photographed it on the towels.

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  38. méri says

    July 28, 2008 at 2:36 am

    It’s a pitty we can’t yet smell through the pc, Sarah:)
    Great idea you have!

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  39. upstateLisa says

    July 28, 2008 at 3:34 am

    Sarah, the packaging is so beautiful!

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  40. Kellie says

    July 28, 2008 at 4:10 am

    They look lovely Sarah. Have you settled back into school nicely? Oh and how is that corner of your crafting room going? I bet you are enjoying it!

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  41. Nanette says

    July 28, 2008 at 5:31 am

    Nice to meet you!
    x Nan

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  42. QuiltedSimple says

    July 28, 2008 at 5:47 am

    How pretty they are all wrapped up! I love homemade soap (it’s a medical necessity in our house) in any shape or form.

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  43. Jessica says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    Those soaps look great-especially all wrapped in tissue like that. I have a very weak spot for homemade soap-it is my favorite gift to give and receive!

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  44. Sandi says

    July 28, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    Your soaps look lovely. Handmade soaps are always a nice gift. The wrapping is so pretty.
    Cheers
    Sandi

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  45. Rachael Rabbit says

    July 28, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    Hello ladies – I’ve nominated you for a little bloggie award – I hope you don’t mind.

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  46. Colleen formerly of South Africa says

    July 28, 2008 at 4:31 pm

    The soaps look too pretty to use.

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  47. Thimbleanna says

    July 29, 2008 at 6:59 am

    Wow Sarah! Those are beautiful!!!

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