Wednesday, March 30, 2011

COVER your soap!!!

Sometimes you just have to STOP what you’re doing....

and COVER your SOAP!

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This is not what I had planned to do today

but you probably know how we can get into a small project...

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and get carried away!

I saw the idea on Funky Time and downloaded

the Heavenly Soap image HERE!

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Then I used a pretty watercolor background from my friend Karen at a Scrapbook of Inspiration !

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Looked on the Graphic’s Fairy blog to get the Swan image

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and my whole day has been spent having FUN!

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I was wondering what I would do with this old candy tin!

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PERFECT!

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Now it’s perfect! I tucked a seashell in the box!!!

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Wait a minute! be back in a bit...hubby needs me...

“Honey!!! Where’s the SOAP!?!”

‘Just use this lovely bath gel, sweetie!

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We’re all OUT of soap!’

heeheehee!

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I’m joining Suzanne for Vintage Thingy Thursday !

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and Brambleberry Cottage for Time Travel Thursday !

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I’ve also found Cherry Street Cottage and it’s her FIRST linky party so I’m linking with her! Let’s encourage her ladies!

I’m at Thrifty Thursday today, too!

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She has posts about her trip to Florida that I am enjoying! Some of them in ‘MY’ part of Florida! OH JOY!!!  island

I’m linking with the VERY first Thrifty Things Friday!

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ENJOY YOUR DAY! rose

52 comments:

Donnie said...

You are too cute. I love the soap idea and saved the post to use the links later and make some Easter soaps for the daughters-in-law. Thanks for the great idea it does look like fun.

Vee said...

You make me grin. It does look very pretty.

Debbiedoos said...

That is so cute Diane. I love the special touches.

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

Why not? It looks beautiful! And such a nice gift to give!

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Really cute, love the swan graphic!

Rondell

nancy huggins said...

Thank you soooo much for the soap images..I couldn't find the swan one but got the rest and will use them the next time I make some soap. I do use the melt and pour soap (I am kind of lazy) and I did try and shave and melt Dial soap but couldn't get it to melt...have you ever tried it?

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Sweet idea...makes soaps so special!

Unknown said...

What a compliment that you used one of my images. I just adore what you did. I wish I had been there too. I just love getting lost in a project that requires assembling papers and treasures. I just love what you did. Thank you for mentioning my image. Please feel free to take any image that you like from my blog. If there is one you cannot download just e-mail me.

I bet you feel so satisfied with the results.
Karen

P.S. Now don't let anyone use that soap tee hee.

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Oh how darn cute! I just love the labels. Everyone around here knows not to unwrap a pretty soap! LOL! Poor hubs.

hugs
Sissie

Stacy'Sweets said...

I love it!! So fun. I love details like this :)

Della said...

Very creative and pretty labels! I had to smile at "we're OUT of soap" haha!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

What a pretty idea! I have a basket full of pretty soaps I've acumulated and now I'll know how to recover them when their paper gets shabby. Love your swan holders!

Sherry@Back2Vintage said...

What a wonderful idea! Love how you displayed the soaps in the vintage tin!!!

Funkytime said...

oh they look beautiful! its nice to look at them in a different environment!!! I will put a link;-)

Coloradolady said...

That is too cute!! I love this idea and it sure makes the soap look so cute!!! Love that vintage tin you used to display them with...so cute. Happy VTT!

Susan Freeman said...

Your soaps and your vignette are just as cute as can be! It's obvious you had a very fun day. Happy VTT!!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh, it looks great, Diane!!! I made those last year and they make the prettiest gifts!!!
XO

Judi said...

Hi Diane
Your soaps look beautiful in those vintage wraps. What fun you had! I wish I could have played around like that today too.
Have a lovely evening
Judi

Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook said...

What a great idea, they look great! Very pretty! So funny, your husband has to use the liquid soap, LOL!

Vintage Gal said...

What a cute idea and you are so cute ~ hopefully Hubby can take a shower Tee Hee ;-)

The Polka Dot Closet said...

I love it and I bookmarked it, the best compliment a blogger can get! I also see on the site there is some links to soap making, I would love to give that a try!!

Carol

Donna said...

Don't let hubby use that pretty soap, LOL!

Unknown said...

How fun. I love these adorable soaps. I would love to try this for m guest bathroom. Thank you for linking up!

A Hint of Home said...

They are very pretty and a cute idea!
Enjoyed my visit to your blog.
Thanks for visiting mine!

Diane Mars said...

Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment on my puzzle and looking for the answer to a Million Dollar Question... I really think you are right we are all feeling the strain of this sluggish economy and our pocketbooks are very tight. Gas prices alone are enough to make us feel the pain ouch! I sure do think your project today is just darling what a great idea! oxox, Diane

M.L. @ The House of Whimsy said...

Oh, these turned out just WONDERFUL!! I love the way you displayed them in the candy tin. Thank you for sharing the links, too! : )

Anonymous said...

LOL, you are naughty, but your soaps look wonderful! xxx

LindyLouMac said...

You display everything so prettily.

Diane said...

Love this!!

Blue Ridge Altered Art said...

Oh how cute. I always get carried away with a new project too!! ~~Sherry~~

JG said...

That added an extra touch! Nice idea to remember, thanks for sharing it.
~Judy

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Hi Diane,
You most clever girl you! what a fun thing to do. This would make great gifts..I love it.
have a sweet day, Elizabeth

Twyla and Lindsey said...

Diane, you have the prettiest soap! I love this idea! Thanks for sharing the links. Have a nice day! Twyla

Lallee said...

Very cute, Diane! LOL that they are off limits ;-)

Pam Kessler said...

Very cute idea. You've given me an idea for an Easter gift.

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

What fun! I wish I could spend an afternoon doing this... someday I will be back in crafty mode and not Mommy Mode!

Thank you for visiting my blog today...

Jillian
Bella Rosa Antiques

LV said...

What a neat an interesting post on soap. I really like it and the vintage box as well. Thanks for your visit.

marian said...

what a FUN post..love it! i collect tins too :))

Susan said...

Love your soaps!! Your vignette is very cute!

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

Wow! What a great project. I could so easily get involved in this and just keep going with it. These would make such nice gifts, wouldn't they? You did such a good job with the display, too pretty to use now:)

Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said...

Oh your wrapped soaps are so pretty and fun. That would have been such a fun way to spend an afternoon. I love pretty little touches like this. And they look beautiful in your old candy tin! thank you for joining me at my first TTF party!!

Stacey said...

Hi Diane! Thanks for leaving me the sweet note yesterday. I have been so busy at school there just hasn't been time to post. Must confess that I've been stalking everyone and not leaving notes. bad...bad...bad.

Your soap project is adorable. Little touches like that make such a difference in the look of a room. The tin is beautiful the way you fixed it up. Great idea!

Anonymous said...

Fun post, Diane. Your tin is the perfect holder for everything, it looks great.

Lynn said...

It turned out great, what a nice touch:@)

Blondie's Journal said...

I think this is a wonderful idea! Why can't all soaps look this pretty?!! I wouldn't want them opened either. Very cute!!

I am your newest follower...love your blog!

XO,
Janie

Francie...The Scented Cottage Studio said...

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Francie

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Those soaps are so charming! You DO look like you were having fun!

Delete said...

Love your work :) Come check out my blog? :D

Ruth Welter said...

Ld, I love the soap covers you have made, these make for a beautiful display. Keep creating and have a great weekend.

Ruth

Marsha Young said...

Wow!!! Your pictures are fabulous and so are your handcrafts.

I am so ... well, I would say jealous, but I really am not "crafty" - so I will just say, I surely do admire your talent.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Really cute idea!

Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage said...

Well, look at you! Who would have imagined that "soap" could look so lovely. And you displayed your handicraft beautifully! ;)

Thanks so much for joining the party fun again.

Blessings,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/