Mini Me

This is what you get when you don't brush your cat for weeks! I couldn't believe how much hair came off of this stinkin cat! I could have made another cat with all this hair. No wonder I was cleaning up so many puke balls lately. Duh!!!!

A Little Sweet Potato Swirl

I've had a whirlwind weekend. I was gettin crafty in my kitch. I made two batches of soap, Harvest Spice and Blackberry Vanilla. I cannot master the art of the swirl to save my friggin life! I just take my chances and roll with it. The Harvest Spice & Apple is quite lovely. I bought it from Candles & Supplies, and I've had it for a few months now. I swear I can't smell any apple in it which is why I dropped the "apple" from the name. It smells like a freshly-baked sweet potato pie with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It's the perfect fall fragrance, and it'll be cured just in time for fall. Here's a pic. I can't wait to try this one!

ps-I'll post the Blackberry Vanilla in a day or two.

It Kinda Looks Like Ground Beef To Me

I've always wanted to try rebatching soap, and I never wanted to be bothered with the hassle, but I've been doing some reading, as I'm constantly in search of knowledge and perfection (I've begrudgingly accepted the fact that I'll never perfect the art of soapmaking.) Rebatching soap is simply melting down CP soap that's already cured or nearly cured, adding more stuff to it (oils, scent, herbs, etc.) and re-molding it. Sounds simple right? Well, not quite. Cold processed soap does not instantly become melt and pour soap once it cures. It's actually a gooey, gloppy mess, but it can be worth it-if it turns out okay.

Well here's a pic of my first attempt at rebatching, and let's just say I don't know whether to fry it up or take a shower with it! It looks like a beef patty to me, so I'm rebatching the rebatch and starting all over. I'll keep you posted on my efforts!