Holiday.... Celebrate!

Hello

Well it has been a while, but I thought I would fire a wee update this way. I am about to go on my first ever proper holiday abroad, and I am very excited about it! Which means I am running about like a nutter trying get myself organised for leaving on Saturday morning.

So in between buying a ton of suncream and worrying about volcanic ash, I have been very busy lately!

I recently completed and delivered my first wedding favour order. The order was placed by a lovely lady called Jean, who I met at the Morningside Makers Market back in March. She liked my products and was looking for something a bit different for wedding favours for her daughter Lucy (!)s wedding.

So I have been working away, creating mini Parma Violet Soap Cubes, and Rose Botanical bath Bombs. I took a wee piccy of some of them. Jean will be putting them into organiza bags, but here are some naked favours!




Jean has said she will try to send me over some piccies after the big day, and let me know how the guests liked the favours. Which I will be sure to blog about!

I also got a rather large order from Gordon's Auntie Irene. His mum had asked me to make some things up for her birthday in March, and she liked them so much that she has asked me to make a gift basket for her friends birthday later in the month

AND then, our own Pepe Prawnstar placed an order for some hen night favours!

So it seems that the ladies out there are loving Lucy loves…


Which bring me onto my new ranges…

As I finally have the internet at home now, I can get some pictures uploaded and get some new items into my Folksy Shop!

So my first new range, was inspired by my impending travels! I was terrified of the idea of having shampoo explode all over my case and came up with a solution!

So, Lucy loves… shampoo bars were created! Apart from the non-bursting factor, they are also a great wee space saver whether you’re having an overnight or a fortnight away from home.
(Gordon likes it so much that he uses it every morning!)

And that got me onto thinking ‘well if my shampoo cant burst, perhaps soap is better than showergel for holidays too?’
And so I have packed away a few soaps for the trip away. I am taking PdD Pepper soap bar as its nice and refreshing. Gordon is taking a Diamond in the Rough, he loves how clean his skin feels, as do I, however I would avoid this one if you have sore sunburn! Though when your at the flaky stage, go for it! All the exfoliation you need in a really gentle way!

And lastly, I am always going on about the Foot Soak Fizzies, I just love them after a really long day at work running about.
So I created a new range, which are peppermint scented, for that truly refreshing feel after a long day walking on beaches / walking around on flip flops that hurt / cooling down from a beer garden.

So tonight I will be listing the holiday packs on Folksy. These will have a peppermint shampoo bar, a choice of soap and your choice of vanilla or peppermint Foot Soak Fizzies.
All you need to keep you pampered and travelling light! All of this for only £6.50! Bargain!


Soon after that, there will be the summer goodies! Including gift packs for considerate men to gift to their World Cup Widows. And some new 'Hardman' packs. Perfect for any hard man, or hard dad! They are so cool they deserve a post of their own though!

So keep your eyes peeled for the holiday packs, appearing on Folksy this evening!
Pop along and follow me on twitter to find out exactly when they go on sale!
@lucylovessoaps


Lucy xxx

Folksy Friday - a British Tradition

Hello!

Its that time of the week again, where I have been eyeing up all the goodies on Folksy and making mental notes of what to hint at people to buy me! (I can try!)

So with everything that is going on this week, and especially overnight into today, I decided to have a British themed Folksy Friday!

So my first item is this fab canvas by Art by Adorra. I especially like the Red colour!


The next item is the cute wee necklace from Nelli D. I just think its so cute!



Next is a wee bit of home furnishings, with this gorgeous Welsh Dragon cushion by HELKATDESIGN.
I actually really fancy one of these on my couch!


I spied this amazing print from Love Penny Lane, and I am in love! I want one with a tiny wee heart on Glasgow! (and again I am liking the colour!)


And lastly, these wee earrings made by Fluffs Stuffs are just so lovely! And they make me want a cup of tea!




Now remember... VOTE FOLKSY!

Lucy x x x

Folksy Friday

Howdy!

I just love the Folsky Friday group Konnie Kapow has set up over on Facebook.
So having only ever done one Folsky Friday before, now seems like the perfect time to join in on all the action.

I struggled for a while with the theme, then I though why not have a Folksy Wedding Theme! As I am getting married next year it does seem kind of appropriate!

So my first item is the gorgeous guest book by Jupiter Rocks.



I also love these personalised wedding cards by Konnie Kapow!. I would love to receive something similar when i get married (hint hint!)


Next there is this little lovebird bowl by Prince Design UK. Its just so sweet, I love it!


The next item I am liking are these Bridesmaid bouquets by Pink Tree Studios. I love the colour, and although i will more than likely go for fresh flowers for my own wedding, what a fantastic alternative. And something you can actually keep after the big day!



And One last wee item to add in. I have added this Lake District Collage Print by Jen Owen Images. However, not for this image, beautiful as it is. I just can't imagine a nicer wedding gift than one of these collages made of the place you got married. I can imagine Konnie and Mr Kapows would have been completely fantastic as they got married in such a beautiful place.
Just magic!




Well I feel rather inspired after my second ever Folksy Friday! I feel like doing lots of wedding type stuff over the weekend!

Hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by!

Lucy loves...

Lucy loves... product testing!

So things have been a bit of a lull at Lucy loves… HQ over the last wee while.

I have been busy moving house, trying to unpack, working lots and being ill. It hasn’t been a great combination!

In between times, I did share a stall with Konnie Kapow! at the Hillhead craft market. This was a great day, with thanks to everyone who came along to see us, and a wee special thank you to Mummy loves… for picking both us ladies (and Mr.Kapow!) up and dropping us off at Hillhead.
I really enjoyed myself, despite the start of the sniffles coming on!
And my new Rhubarb and Custard soaps went down a storm! These wee lovelies just smell good enough to eat! They will be making an appearance onto the Folksy shop soon!

I am finding it hard to keep everything up to date as I don’t have the internet in my new flat yet, I have been promised it will happen soon though! So all new products will be on there as soon possible! It’s a pain trying to run an internet business with no internet!!

So despite all of the distractions, I have been working on and perfecting a few new items. I am currently working on the Kapow-boy range of items. These have been mentioned before, but I really want to spend the time on these that they deserve! They will be every bit as fabulous as their namesake!

I have also been product testing a lot of the new products, which is just fabulous! Pouring a nice hot bath, throwing in some of the new bath bombs and lying back. Its hard work, but someone has got to do it!



I have also been extensively testing the footsoak fizzies! (Well I say testing, these products are now ready to go!) but I have been wearing high heels to work a lot recently and I have to say the fizzies have been a godsend! I am really very pleased with myself about them! If nobody else buys them, they will still be one of my best creations in my opinion as they are fast becoming an essential item in my evening routine!

Enough of blowing my own trumpet and moaning about internet! It’s now time to get back to the daily grind.
Nice to see you and thanks for stopping by!

Lucy loves…

Birthdays and Bath Bombs

Well what a fabulous birthday I ended up having.
All down to having such fabulous friends! Thank you to everyone for helping me celebrate, and also to laugh with me during the horrific dinner groping experience!!!

So as I had some time of from the day job, I have been very busy getting to work on some new products before the house moving next weekend!

One of my favourite new products are the new Gummy Bear Soaps. A certain Konnie Kapow! gave me the moulds for these soaps, and they are just lovely. The perfect companion to keep the Rubber Duckies company


My new favourite product are these new rose shaped bath bombs, with dried rose petals through them, I just love them!



My next wee creation, are the new Foot Soak Fizzies. These are great to chuck into a basin of hot water for a foot soak after a long day on your feet. An essential for craft fair sellers!!!



And last, but by no means least, I had Easter thoughts in my mind! I made some lovely wee egg shaped bath bombs, smelling of chocolate. Chocolate Easter Eggs, geddit?
Completely yummy!




With two weddings coming up at work in the next week, I think I will be keeping some Foot Soak Fizzies by for myself!!

And, now as I am back at my normal work tomorrow, I feel its time for bed.

Night all!

My First Ever Folksy Friday

Hello

So I always read other peoples blogs with the Folksy Friday on it, and I decided to get in on the action today!

As its soon to be my birthday, my theme is 'All things Lucy loves...'

So the first wee gem I came across was these finger puppets made by MuNGBEANS! As anyone who knows me will testify, I am a bit of a Dr.Who fanatic!
I love the wee TARDIS!!!



The next thing I seen was this completely fantastic necklace by Too Much Fun.
I have actually asked my dearest mother for this necklace as a rather fabulous birthday present, so I will keep my fingers crossed!
I'd make a great sailor!



And of course since its my birthday, I am hoping to receive one of the famous 'And you thought you were special' birthday cards by Konnie Kapow!
As you may have realised, I am intimately acquainted with the rather fabulous Kapows! and no occasion is complete anymore without one of their cards on the mantle piece!



And of course, after all of that over indulgence perhaps a nice long bath (and bit of self promotion!) are in order. From my own Lucy loves... Folksy Shop!
This Sunday night I plan to be slipping into a nice warm bath with on of these wee bad boys fizzy away. Yumm rose bath bombs, the perfect end the weekend i think?




Now off to see what everyone else wants for their Folksy Friday!!!

Lucy loves...
xxx

Craft fairs, moving house and general busyness!

So I am feeling a bit tired at the moment. Hence the near radio silence out of the Lucy loves… camp.

I have been very buys in the day job recently, and even managed to get a wee trip to Stirling for a meeting. Met some really lovely people, including someone who works at the Glasgow Science Centre. Yay, I love it there!

So besides having a million and one things to do, including listing some of new products on Folksy, I am about to take a weekend off to celebrate getting a year older by eating lots of food and drinking lots of nice things.
And did I mention I am moving house in two weeks? Eeek! So once I am moved and settled, it’ll be all hands to the pumps to get prepared for the next craft fair!

Setting up shop once again with my beloved partner in crime, Konnie Kapow!

We shall be at the craft fair at Hillhead Library, on Saturday 10th April 2010.
10.30am – 4.30pm
Free entry, so pop and along and say hi to us!

Working on some new ways to display my products, as it was a bit of a mish-mash last time! So hopefully a new improved looking display from Lucy loves…

Now, back to those million and one things to be getting done…