Monday, September 2, 2013

The Crab Challenge - Soap Inspiration

What a crazy month it has been!  I recently moved my home (just a few miles away) and had a Crohn's flare-up....both no fun at all.  I was MIA for quite a bit dealing with it all, but I am feeling fantastic now and slowly getting back into a routine.

Before I went missing, though, we had a soaping challenge on the Facebook Soaper's Retreat group.  I shared a photo from Bing of a gorgeous crab and asked everyone to capture the beauty in a batch of their own soaps. 

Here is Crabby, Mr. Inspiration:



We had some amazing results and I am so proud of everyone who attempted this challenge. Here are some of my favorites...



Charlene Simon of Bathhouse Soaps



 


Sarah Withnell



 


Amy Warden of Great Cakes



 
Tanya Rasley of Baby Duck Soaps




 
Michelle Rhoades of Mossy Creek







 
Mary Ann Forehand






 
Shelly Cleveland Morris





 
Tanya Chappell


New challenge coming soon!  So get over to the retreat and think outside the box!  ;)

xoxoxJOJO

12 comments:

Andee @ TheSage.com said...

I'm glad you are feeling better! These are some gorgeous soaps! I can't wait to see your next challenge because I'll want to try!

SoapJam said...

What gorgeous soaps!

Tierra Verde Handmade Soap said...

What a FUN and original challenge. Loving them all!

Landa said...

These soaps are so gorgeous! I always find out about soaping groups and challenges way too late. <3

Anonymous said...

It's easy to see why these were your favorites. Some were absolutely stunning in approach, technique, colour, and their overall style shines through! These challenges are always fun for everyone.

Unknown said...

Thanks so much for sharing these! I had a great time looking at al of them as they were coming up on soapers retreat. Everyone variation of the crab challenge is just gorgeous!

Shelly Morris said...

Thanks for sharing. This challenge was so much fun. It is great to get out of my comfort zone!

Topcat said...

I am so glad you are on the mend Joanna and thank you so much for including my soap photo here. All the entries were fantastic and the challenge really pushed my creative side xx

Erica P. said...

All of the soaps are so beautiful.

Mossy Creek Soap said...

This was a FUN challenge and look at all the results?! Fantastic group of talented Soapmakers! Thank you =)Can't wait till the next one!

Charlene Simon said...

This was my favorite challenge to date!!

Liz said...

What adorable soaps! The colors are stunning. What a creative group you have on the Soaper's Retreat!!! Really inspiring.