Name That Soap Color

Hey I need your help. I recently formulated this soap for a custom order client with a specific color in mind, but I didn't exactly hit the mark. I'm not going to tell you what that was...because I don't want to sway your answers. So what color do YOU think this soap is? There are no right or wrong answers, just your honest perceptions and creative ideas. Thanks for your help!

"Stuck in the 60's" Spring Fling Sale on ArtFire

OK, I admit it. Sometimes I seem to be stuck in the 60's. Well why not? I mean who doesn't love to reminisce about the magical era of peace, love, and understanding?

So I joined the Stuck in the 60's Guild on Artfire, where I'm having loads of fun with my new maggmania studio. Plus I found some like minded hippies there too (both young and old)!

5 members of our Stuck in the 60's Guild are having Spring Fling Sales Mar. 20th - 22nd. Everything in my studio is already marked 10% off. So head on over and grab some bargains and don't forget to visit these other fine artist's studios to see what they've got on sale Mar. 20-22: Java723, tiedyejudy (her shirt is pictured here), 2Dye4DistinctiveTieDye, and michiganhemp. Peace.

The Virtues of Honey & Honey Oat Balm

Honey has been used as a medicinal agent for thousands of years, but modern research is finding new uses for this ancient remedy. Honey covered dressings are being used to cover open wounds to prevent infection and speed healing. Honey shows great promise in combating MRSA, a super strain of staph bacteria that resists antibiotics. And honey & lemon has been shown to soothe sore throats and suppress coughs. (Add a little whiskey and you'll sleep like a baby!)

Our new fragrance free Honey Oat Body Balm possesses all those qualities and more! (well maybe not so much for sore throats...) But you will want to slather it all over after your bath or shower to hydrate and soften dry skin. Rough heels, elbows, knees, lips and hands absolutely LOVE it! The soothing oat infused sunflower oil and ever so light natural honey scent is an added bonus. People with super sensitive skin can use it freely too. It's even safe for tiny little babies. So baby your skin with our new Honey Oat Body Balm!

Favorite New Bumper Sticker

This would be really funny if it didn't make me so ANGRY!

New ArtFire Shop

Remember I was telling you about the cool new handmade marketplace online called ArtFire? Well in addition to my soapRISING studio, I just opened a new one called maggmania. This is where I'll be showing off my one of a kind bead crochet jewelry. Believe me ... it's not like granny's crochet! The earrings in this photo are wire bead crochet. I taught myself to do this many years ago, and am now trying to make time to get back to it because it's what I dearly love to do. Don't worry, I won't be quitting the soap business any time soon. I like doing that too. It puts food on the table and pays the bills, thank goodness.

Desert Sage Soap

Sorry for my absence here but February turned out to be a very busy month! Sales have been incredibly brisk (in spite of the economic crisis) and for that we are eternally grateful. Anyway, I've been formulating some brand new soaps and I wanted to introduce you to one of them. Desert Sage Natural Soap instantly became a staff favorite and it's now being sold in stores nationwide. If you haven't tried it yet, you really should. The crisp sweet rosemary/sage essential oil blend is UNbelievable!