I had decided to enter the "Holly Swirl" technique challenge that Amy Warden from Great Cake's Soapwork is featuring. I missed the last one, "Mantra Swirl", so I was pretty excited to take part this time around.
Now I had my soap all ready to go but unfortunately I missed the cut off time to upload my link. I have been so busy running around. My son just recently started Kindergarten and he has been having a hard time adjusting. It has been some challenging three weeks, working with teachers, counselors and directors. Pushing for them to finally offer him the help he needs. So I have been pretty busy, pushing, emailing and making some noise! I am happy to report that starting next week he will be transferred to a more structure class and he will be getting additional help in his class as well. =)
By the time I sat down to check email I noticed that I missed the deadline to upload my link. I was sad. But I knew there were some pretty important things that were taking care of - so that made me happy again.
In the meantime I do want to share with you my attempt at the "Holly Swirl".
This time my soap behaved really well and my fragrance did not accelerate. I was able to do some nice fluid swirls =)
I also discovered a new fragrance from Natures Garden : Ice Shine
The vendor has the following description on their site and it is really yummy!!!
A vibrant fragrance with juicy melon and sweet raspberries pooled with a bountiful bouquet of muguet, peonies and magnolias softened with white musk.
I added some poppy seeds to the top and used Activated Charcoal for the black and Electric Bubble Gum from Bramble Berry for the pink. I love the colors! I am pretty happy with my soap.
I have also been playing around with wax as well. I have caught an additional addiction and I am loving my new wax hobby! Here are a couple of pics from some of the latest one's I have done.
This one is Pumpkin Apple and it is really yummy!!! It has me thinking of the change of seasons when the days are shorter and you come home to your cozy place, hot cocoa and rich pumpkin bread. It has a nice touch of spice. (I did get a little carried away with the caramel wax topping!)
Next one up is Cotton Candy Brittle! This one makes me think of Summer Fairs and Carnivals. Not too sweet but certainly yummy!
Last but not least we have Mango Papaya Cupcakes! This one pulls me back to the present and reminds me that we still have a couple of more days of summer and I should enjoy them!
ps: I am loving my little cupcake molds!
If you want to see some beautiful wax melts check out Holly's Blog from Missouri River Soap. Her melts are beautiful and she is kind enough to show a recent video on her Channel on You Tube.
Thanks for checking out my blog!!!
HAPPY SOAPING!!!
Roxana!
Oh my Roxana, your soap turned out beautifully! I love how you have a matching swirl on top of the soap too, a perfect touch! The wax melts are so cute too, I bet they smell fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cee! I was debating what to do with the tops and ended up tossing it in at the end :)
DeleteAww, poor kid! Hopefully this new class will do him a world of good Roxana.
ReplyDeleteI really love how you made the tops different from your swirls, so creative. The colours are so great and really make quite the statement.
We have the annual summer fair going on right now, and your wax melts reminds me of that; lots of yummy goodness but they won't last long. :)
Thanks Monica! Alex is doing much better =)
DeleteI really wanted to do something with pink and black and white were the only two other colors that I thought may pop =)
Sorry to hear that you missed the deadline, but, wow, your soap looks amazing! I am not that familiar with wax melts but I've seen it in some blogs. Yours look very cute and sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteThank you SoapJam! Wax melts are all the rage right now and so fun to do!
DeleteAll my favorite colors and I love melon, rasberry and musk. I can almost smell the soap :D And you got a beautiful Holly Swirl.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen wax melst in Finland but it would be a nice gift during the winter.
Thanks Marika! I am actually stocking up to give some out for the holidays this year :)
DeleteRoxanan your soap turned out amazing! Hot pink and black are some of my favorite color combos. Your wax melts are so cute. I make them for myself and the kids but I've never tried the brittle....off to check out Holly's blog, thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gloria! Making the wax melts are so much fun! my only problem with the brittle was that I did not split the wax in the same amount. The top ended up having more wax than the bottom layer! oops!
DeleteI think your wax melts turned out fantastic! I also love the swirl you got in the soap - very talented!
ReplyDeleteThank you Chrissy!
DeleteOh you had a really busy days there! So sorry you misses the deadline,because this soap is fantastic! I love the colours!
ReplyDeleteAnd can you tell me,please, what are those wax melts. I mean, I know that they are made of wax,but how do you use them? Anyway,they look so cool!
Hi Maja! Wax melts are the rage around here. You melt them on wax warmers and they filled your room with the wonderful fragrance. Some people are starting to prefer them instead of candles since you avoid having an open flame, especially if you have little ones. They are so fun to make =)
DeleteWow! Super duper cute soap! I love it! One of my favorite color combinations. Sorry you missed the deadline. Looks like a winner to me!
ReplyDeleteThank you Milla!
DeleteOh my gosh! Your soap looks about as perfect as can be and the wax melts are too cute! I fell ya 100% when it comes to the busy days that throw off the soap rhythm - if only we didn't need to sleep right? THEN everything would get done on schedule :P Congrats again on a beautiful Holly Swirl there!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you very much! =)
DeleteThis is one the most beautiful soaps I have seen, Roxana!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you missed the deadline,this would have certainly been the most voted soap!
Thank you Natalia! I am very honored of your compliment =)
DeleteWow, what a gorgeous soap, Roxana! Your Holly Swirl turned out great. I love the pink and black together. BB's neon colorants are lots of fun! That sounds like a lovely FO, too - it's good to know that you didn't have any trouble with acceleration with the floral notes. And your waxes are so cute! I've been experimenting with candles myself. I hope that your son gets settled in at school soon, and that he enjoys his new class.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny! I have not tried the candles, but figured I would start small with the wax melts
DeleteOh what a shame you missed the deadline - this is sooooo gorgeous - just stunning!!
ReplyDeleteI do so understand your lack of time though - it's difficult to prioritise soaping sometimes. I too have a little one starting pre-school next month and I'm already anxious ;D I hope your son is feeling more settled by now.
Thank you Soap Mine. Alex is settling in really well right now...Good luck to you and your little one! it sure is nerve wrecking but beautiful to experience
DeleteI've been wanting to try wax melts too, yours are lovely Roxana!
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