Hit and Miss

So I got my first feedback from, Nourish Facial Lotion, and it just didnt cut it.  I need to go back as the skin type this lotion was actually intended for everyone.  I need a little more info before I go changing anything.  It might be the oil I used, as it is slightly rich but then again my combo skin thought it was great.

So I know I keep promising stuff and I will do it, its just all of a sudden it got real busy again.  I was featured in an article and now I am riding that wave with a bunch of sales.

Besides that I need to reload for my next flea market on the 21st.  I need to get a life.

The first flea market

Ok, for serious crafters flea markets are of no significance.  But to me, this was very important.  This was my first time stepping from behind the computer and being able to promote myself to people who I didn't know.  I think I did well.  Sales weren't that grand but information was plenty.  I have people who now know my name and want to no more about what I do.  I have a couple who are moving to south FL and wanted to make sure that I shipped there.  Of course I do!

So I am very tired and I learned alot.  But there is no rest for the weary.  This was just a test.  The big crowds are coming late Aug and September.  I might even do October.  Then we will see. 

Apple Beer shampoo

Lavender and Chamoile Kids Soap

Lip Balm

When I started preparing for this flea market I am doing in August, I decided to start marketing my lip balms.  I had been giving lip balms as a free gift when people ordered items but never put it on the market.  I have created my own shea butter lip balm base.  Very creamy texture, no film left on the lips.  I started with just few "flavors"  I will probably add more.  Raspberry Lime, Peach Juice, and Bare Naked.  I want to add an orange flavor using eos and even a rosemary one.  Time is running out and I am getting very lazy.

Another note, with all the hair balms and pomades I make I decided to make one more:  Amla.  I love this Ayurvedic herb and this is something I have yet to see on the market, so I want to be the first.  I have not decided my oil base, but it definitely have a heavy infusion of alma, maybe some coconut oil and some lime eo.  Thinking about maka as well but we will see.

Lavender Lite

so I just had a thought, a new leave in conditioner.  One of my customers said that the Lavender Milk leave in  conditioner was way too heavy for her hair.  Say what?  Then I thought about it, Lavender Milk was originally intended for my dry hair.  So what if your hair isn't that dry, you just want a get up a go condish?  So here come Lavender Lite.  Haven't quite decided what I will put in it yet, but it definitely won't be as heavy as the Lavender Milk.

So I have chatting up a storm lately, made some great new Etsy friends and picked up a lot of information.  Getting ready to do my first flea market in 2 weeks.  Problem is I have been kinda lazy, but this weekend I will get things rolling.  I thought of a new toner that I want to have ready for market by then.  I also need to create labels.  I hate doing labels but I haven't been able to reliably outsource them.  Sucks.

I'm back again

I have been gone for a while, been very busy.  I have several new items on the market and just finished being a wedding.  So here are a couple of vids with the new items





I also have been busy formulating that beer shampoo and the results are coming in:  it is a success.  It gives great body to fine hair.  I want to see if it keeps that lift during the summer heat before I put it on the market, but it looks like it is a go. 

Oh I finally repackaged a couple of my vinegar rinses:



I am still working on a few more items including a few face toners and face lotions, so stay tuned.