It's Been Too Long, Sporny Sporn ~ An Etsy Extraction

Sporn = Soap Porn

Allow me to Spoon Feed you now...

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No. 204 Impetus Natural Wheatgrass Soap by Hart and Hawthorn

Dragon's Blood by mybeautye

Coconut Milk Lemongrass by Bubble Luxe

Rosemary Soap by The Little Ragamuffin

Vegan Lavender Soap by Westford Soaps

Hazelnut Cappuccino Coffee Soap by KM Elegant Creations

Just a few soapy images for all of you who have been patiently waiting while I have been so busy with my life stuffs.....

More coming soon, alog with an announcement of sorts coming this May!


xxoo 
jo

Soap Porn January 2014

I love handmade soap.  I make it myself, but I love to see and use soaps from around the world as well.  I have not been too good about posting Soap Porn on here for a while so here is a little eye candy I know I NEEDED.....maybe a little sexy.....  watch out.  ;)

Monica Vickers

Mianra Soaps

Gayle Butler

Gordana Micic

Amouri Amof

Stefanie Alsup

That's it for today.....

Get dirty..... Get clean.  Be good.

xo Jo

Scrumptious Samplers That Are Heavenly

What is better when you can't decide what to pick and hate the idea of dropping dough when you aren't sure if you're going to like a scent or not? Soap samplers are the perfect solution! These are some very beautiful ones that I found today. (this was no easy feat!) I will start offering this as well. Everyone should. It is brilliant.

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noncommittal by Dirty Sanchez
I love the ingredients she lists: Soap, sarcasm, love, awesome.
Nuff said. =)

The Soap Sampler by Hartley Soap on Artfire

Extra large goats milk sampler by Lily Pond Soap
I like the tower and wrap


Soap Sample Pack by Fresh Cut Soap Co. in Australia
I just discovered their soap this evening and I really love the looks of them!

Want a gorgeous crinkled french fry? ;) These are so cute in a bowl! Misty, of Burnt Mill Soap has made her soap available in cute sample sizes. 10 oz. of soap for only $7.00. Deal of a lifetime. Her soap is great and is also some of the most colorful soap I've ever seen.

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sample 4 stack. You can choose from any of these scented soaps:

1. Satyr - Blood Orange - Black Vanilla
2. Lavender Sugar - Sweet Sugar - Lavender
3. Depravity - Golden Amber - Wine - Sandalwood - Coconut
4. Envy - Red Sandalwood - Basil - Bamboo
5. Absinthe! Soft Mint - Sugar Lump - Touch of Moss
6. Elevenses - Orange - Sugared Almond - Black Tea
7. Imp - Passion Fruit - Pink Grapefruit - Mimosa
8. Apothecary - Cedarwood - Rosemary - Lemongrass
9. Honey Tree - Honey - Black vanilla - Rare Woods
10. Madcap Garden - Black Tea - Honey - Sweet Green Peppermint
11. Aduwa - Ginger - Hot Cream - Coffee Grounds

I have some deep respect for this young soap artist. I don't know much about her, but I am ready to talk to her, pick her brain, check out her soap. She is going to be known, folks. If I lived in Portland, I'd ask her to meet me for coffee.

So what do you think? Shouldn't we all get one? Offer one? They are all so pretty pretty!!

Ode To Le Noggin

Halloween is so much fun. Not a big fan of death, but I love skulls, always have. OF course, it was really pretty easy to find Halloween appropriate soaps being that you can't go anywhere nowadays without seeing spiders and webs and orange and black in every window already. What IS THAT!?

I am just not with it like the rest of you. I am barely out of summer mode. I still have sand in my toes. Is the Halloween decor hot the minute Labor Day is over? Is that the retail way? I am not up to the rules. Actually, I've never been one to follow the rules because I DON'T KNOW THEM. Like....never wear a seersucker suit, when? After Labor Day? Is THAT a rule? Don't where linen to a poker game? None of that nonsense makes sense to me, frankly. I say, wear what you want to wear. Who gives a flying faHOOT whether or not it's fashionable. Right? In any case, Halloween, doesn't bother me so much, because I love costumes, spiders, witches, skulls, and CANDY. Yummm.

So, I've got skull eye candy.

Found these cute mini soaps on Skull A Day which, if you have not checked out, you absolutely should.
I have his book, and I have spent hours just perusing the endless creations.

Black Skull Soap at Night Moth in the UK

Voodoo Jill Soap by Dancing Zebra
Blend of peach schnapps, apricots, oranges, and a hint of exotic flowers.

Skull and Crossbones Wretched Woolies Felted Soap by Persnickety Pelican
Honey + oatmeal scent



Absinthium Skull Soap by Bathtub Bling
A touch of fresh mint and a bit of sugar


Skull and Bones 5 lb loaf $70 by Primal Elements or by the bar for $8.50
Vanilla with caramel

Halloween (La Nuit) Shea Butter Soap by Sweet Petula
Amber combined with myrrh, vanilla and Egyptian musk.

Swashbuckler by Arcana Soaps

West Indies bay rum, scurvy-preventing limes and a dark blend of spices.

This soap can be purchased here

My work is done here. For now. ;)

Pass The Mojito, It's Summer, Baby!

photo courtesy of http://drinkhealthydrinks.com

Mmm. I don't think I've had a mojito in months and months. I almost forget what one tastes like. I wonder if any of these actually smell close to the real thing or if they are just visions of beauty that's easy on the eyes.

Ah, I have missed the searching for beauty. Good thing it's always out there to gaze upon you all. =)

Essential MOJITO soap (vegan), by bunny butt apothecary

Caribbean Handmade Natural Spa Soap by Alchemic Muse

Mint Mojito and Hawaiian Sugar Soap by Nature's Edge Farm

Mojito Cold Process soap with shea butter - Lime + Mint united perfectly
by Crowley's Manor bath. body.

Lime Mojito Salt Bar by Inaru Bath and Body

mojito.
lime mint sugar rum scent. soap. vegan. cold process. 4-5 oz.

from our friends at DIRTY LOVES CLEAN

Yes, soap porn, soap dope....it was due!

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Going Bananas

With a name like Joanna it's hard not to get tagged with a nickname like Joanna Banana while you are growing up. I still get the occasional, "banana!" when my Dad calls or comes off a plane. Being that I just ate a yummy banana, I thought it would be a perfect time to feature banana soap. It is one of my favorite smelling baked goods and I love banana anything, really.

I found these lovelies so you can see them too. :O)

Banana Brulee soap by Naiad


Banana soap by live laugh love



Banana Chips- mini guest soaps by soapopotamus



Beastie Bar by kzsox :: choc. banana soap :: (Kim of Stella Marie Soap)
oh I think this one is a favorite of mine this month



Ana's Banana Buddy Bar with collectible coin inside. Available at circle of friends.

If you've made banana soap, send me a picture! Maybe we'll share!

Cameo - My Brain Is Just Playing Games With Me!

Do you remember that awful song in the 80's (if you weren't BORN in the 80's), called "Word Up" sung by Cameo (fun fact: originally the New York City Players)? Oh, yeah, that song has been stuck in my head for some weird reason. I never ever liked that song AND I don't think I've even heard it in the supermarket or from a passing car, or anything. So where did it come from? My big, old, bad brain. Yeah, the MRI is scheduled for Thursday, so we'll see if Cameo shows up in the imaging.

So naturally cameo soaps came to mind (aren't I so smart?), and I found some really pretty ones. I never think of cameo soaps, but I'm glad that song brought me to them.

Sunny Day Creations made this cute dolphin reef scene



Skinsations makes a number of cameo style soaps

These three soaps (above) are intricately designed and made by Soapy Chica in the UK


I like Daisy Cake Soap's interpretation of a cameo soap. Definitely. :)



These gorgeous cameo soaps are made by Debbie, of Soapy Love, but aren't actually on sale in her Etsy shop. This photo is representing a tutorial she is offering for sale on how to make these. These are stunning and needed to be included in this listing of cameos.


Dug Shop
Dugshop is a collective of artists. Love their stuff.

Fun Soap
Let's just say Barbie made a cameo appearance.

I'm curious, what song has been stuck in your head and what decade is it from?