Monday was the deadline for the Fair Ivy 2013 Contest and we are energized by all of the creative bath and body products that came in. I’ve had so much fun opening up the packages and being able to smell, feel and try out all the fabulous handmade items. We’re in the middle of choosing which items we’ll be sending along to Fair Ivy (and we’re announcing them next week!) but we didn’t think it was fair to keep all of this eye candy to ourselves.
As you can see below, the task of choosing finalists is NOT going to be easy. I know, I know, my job is so hard… =)
First Row: Calise Soapworks & Such, Soapy Confections & More, Love Soaps, Medieval Soap
Second Row: Royalty Soaps, Sudsie Q Soaps, Tea Time Creations, Recherche Organics
Third Row: Do Me a Favor Designs, Bubblina’s Soap Boutique , KiyiKiyi, Salud Soap
Fourth Row: Southern Hospitality, A Wing & A Prayer Farm, Village Soapsmith, Next to Godliness
First Row: Everything So Pretty, Twin Ridge Naturals, Hatch Blossom Soap Co., Handmade By Cladar
Second Row: Jennifer’s Handmade Soap, Villainess Soaps, blissbain , Shamrock Soaps
Third Row: Faire Ivy Soap, Homestyle Bath and Body, Sweet Soap Bakery, Floppy Ear Farm
Fourth Row: Alive Soap, Sudsy Chick, AvieMarie Body Care Products, Gingerleaf Creative
Not pictured: Brown Bag Soap Company and Soap & Enzyme Lover
Thank you to everyone who participated. It was so much fun to come into work every day and see all the packages that had arrived the night before. You guys really outdid yourselves! Don’t forget to stop by next week to see the winners that we’ll be passing along to Fair Ivy to make their wholesale account(s) choices from.
Caitlin says
So excited to see Alive Soap featured here! Their packaging is always so fun and colorful. Good luck to everyone!
Becky with Bramble Berry says
Weren’t they just so much fun? The colors were so bright and colorful. =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Katie @ Royalty Soaps says
I’m a bit late in the commenting but I must say I just love the Sudsie Q and Sweet Soap Bakery soaps/packaging! But of course, I have never seen so many unique and gorgeous packaging styles all in one place! Mind blown!
Becky with Bramble Berry says
I’m totally with you, Katie! All of the entries that we received gave me so much soapy inspiration that I know I’ll be coming back to this post time and time again to check them out. =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Monica says
Such talented soapers. Good luck to them all.
Becky with Bramble Berry says
We were so lucky to have so many people participate in the contest, and are excited to see who Fair Ivy eventually picks. 🙂
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Kelly says
Everything is so GORGEOUS!!!! I am absolutely in awe and so excited! 🙂
Becky with Bramble Berry says
That’s what I thought too! All the soaps and bath & body products that were entered were just amazing and I know it was so hard for Anne-Marie to pick the finalists. Keep your eyes peeled on the blog today when we announce them. =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Sonja Lovas says
I like the simplicity of the flower by Calise Soap. Looks pure, sweet, and natural.
Becky with Bramble Berry says
They were all just fabulous, and we were so happy to get each and every one of them in. =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Leilani of Gingerleaf says
So many beautiful entries…how will you ever decide. Wish I could smell them!
Becky with Bramble Berry says
Thank you so much for your entry, Leilani! I think smelling all the fabulous entries was my favorite part. Keep your eyes peeled on the blog this next week when we announce the finalists. =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Heather Carroll says
Fun to see all the nice soaps. I love to see what people do and how soaps are packaged. The creativity is endless.
Becky with Bramble Berry says
Isn’t it! Seeing them in person was a blast and I loved all the creativity and fun ideas that our customers came up with. =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Darlye for Handmade By Cladar says
So excited to see our creation. We wanted to send some warm love from the Caribbean!! All the creations are absolutely gorgeous!Best of luck to eveybody!
From Puerto Rico,
Claribel and Darlye = Cladar
Becky with Bramble Berry says
We loved your soaps, Darlye. Thank you so much for participating in the contest. =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Nikki says
So many lovelies!
Becky with Bramble Berry says
That was exactly my thought! It was so much fun seeing them come in and opening them up. =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
KeMira says
Wow! These packaging designs are so pretty and creative!
I havent perfected my packaging technique but these pictures and artists definitely give me someting to strive for!
Becky with Bramble Berry says
We just adored them too! Lots of soapy inspiration for everyone. =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Carol says
Wow! These are all so nice! So hard to choose. Even the packaging is fantastic. Makes me want to go into soap making but I guess I’d rather leave that to the experts who have the flair for creativity as well 🙂
Becky with Bramble Berry says
You should totally try it out as a hobby, I know you’d be great at it! If you want to try it out, here are a few simple beginner recipes for both melt & pour and cold process.
Free Beginner’s Guide To Soapmaking: Cold Process: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-cold-process/
Free Beginner’s Guide To Soapmaking: Melt and Pour: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/melt-and-pour-soap/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-melt-and-pour/
-Becky with Bramble Berry