Amare Luna Scents

Shamless Plug

2005-06-06T17:30:56Z

For those of you still watching this, you HAVE to check out this site (if you haven't already!)

Changes..

2005-05-30T16:48:04Z

Over the next month there will be major changes for Amare Luna Scents.

Amare Luna Scents is changing names! While we are away for the summer, we will be finishing up the transformation to become Natural Magic Soaps.

If you would like to add the new journal to your friends list, please feel free.

The new online storefront is scheduled to open in late June. We will be unveiling a variety of new soaps at that time, including some great new scents like Tuscan Herb, Chocolate Mint, Clean, Sweet Pea, Vanilla Latte, Banana Bubblegum, Jeweled Citrus and Crystal Sunshine. We will also be featuring a new line of all natural soaps made with vegetable oils, essential oils, silk proteins, prime pressed cocoa butter and filtered natural unrefined shea butter.

What's special about the filtered natural unrefined shea butter?

Although it has been filtered to remove sediments, shell, rock and other foreign matter which might have gotten incorporated into the butter, this type of shea has not been heated with high temperatures and retains all of the natural oils and vitamins.

The soaps produced with this combination are amazingly moisturizing and leave you feeling like you've just applied lotion!

During our down time, we will be attenting ICE Atlanta on June 18th! We'd love to see you out there.

What is ICE?

~> A craft sale of indie designers and crafters throughout the evening beginning at 8 p.m.

~> A fashion show of indie designers at 11:30 p.m. MC Little Jen promises a good time!

~> Music: dp3 will play before the fashion show. Hope for a Golden Summer will play right after the fashion show followed by Part Time Weekends. DJ KYSA will spin throughout the evening.

~> Art: Art show featuring several local artist including Tracy Wagner, Kelly Teasley and others will be on display throughout the event.

For more information, visit the ICE Atlanta website.

Have a wonderful summer everyone!

PR for CR

2005-05-19T23:08:35Z

The newspapers that had us (Craft Revolution) listed on their websites put a blurb about us in the Sunday papers last weekend!

Today I got a copy of one of the papers (none of the 100 on that list are close to me! grr!) and I just am so excited I have to share!!!

Happy Mother's Day

2005-05-07T15:02:19Z

I will be taking the entire weekend off from soapmaking. No soap, no labels, nothing!

Of course, I have a ton of soap to make, with ICE coming up so soon...so I feel like I'll be behind; but it'll be worth it in the long run.

Yesterday Ken sent me flowers. He loves me. :o)

Happy Mother's Day to everyone.

Customer feedback that just

2005-05-05T02:19:49Z

makes you feel good.

When I commented that I hoped this customer was enjoying the soaps, I got this reply:

"enjoy them just isnt quite the right word, I'm in love with them LOL Dont think i will ever beable to go back to that store bought crap again, Toasted Vanilla is the bomb"

WOoHOo!

2005-05-04T22:12:45Z

Craft Revolution was picked up by Gannett Newspapers.

Here's a sample of how the blurb looks.

Alabama
The Montgomery Advertiser

Arizona
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix
Tucson Citizen

Arkansas
The Baxter Bulletin

California
The Desert Sun, Palm Springs
The Salinas Californian
Tulare Advance-Register
Visalia Times-Delta

Colorado
Fort Collins Coloradoan

Connecticut
Norwich Bulletin

Delaware
The News Journal, Wilmington

Florida
FLORIDA TODAY, Brevard County
The News-Press, Fort Myers
Pensacola News Journal

Guam
Pacific Daily News, Hagatna

Hawaii
The Honolulu Advertiser

Idaho
The Idaho Statesman, Boise

Illinois
Rockford Register Star

Indiana
The Indianapolis Star
Journal and Courier, Lafayette
Chronicle-Tribune, Marion
The Star Press, Muncie
Palladium-Item, Richmond

Iowa
The Des Moines Register
Iowa City Press-Citizen

Kentucky
The Courier-Journal, Louisville

Louisiana
The Town Talk, Alexandria
The Daily Advertiser, Lafayette
The News-Star, Monroe
Daily World, Opelousas
The Times, Shreveport

Maryland
The Daily Times, Salisbury

Michigan
Battle Creek Enquirer
The Detroit News
Lansing State Journal
Daily Press & Argus, Livingston County
Times Herald, Port Huron

Minnesota
St. Cloud Times

Mississippi
Hattiesburg American
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson

Missouri
Springfield News-Leader

Montana
Great Falls Tribune

Nevada
Reno Gazette-Journal

New Jersey
Asbury Park Press
Courier News, Bridgewater
Courier-Post, Cherry Hill
Home News Tribune, East Brunswick
Daily Record, Morristown
The Daily Journal, Vineland

New York
Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton
Star-Gazette, Elmira
The Ithaca Journal
Poughkeepsie Journal
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Observer-Dispatch, Utica
The Journal News, Westchester County

North Carolina
Asheville Citizen-Times

Ohio
Newspaper Network of Central Ohio
Telegraph-Forum, Bucyrus
Chillicothe Gazette
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Coshocton Tribune
The News-Messenger, Fremont
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
News Journal, Mansfield
The Marion Star
The Advocate, Newark
News Herald, Port Clinton
Times Recorder, Zanesville

Oklahoma
Muskogee Daily Phoenix and Times-Democrat

Oregon
Statesman Journal, Salem

Pennsylvania
Public Opinion, Chambersburg

South Carolina
The Greenville News

South Dakota
Argus Leader, Sioux Falls

Tennessee
The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville
The Jackson Sun
The Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro
The Tennessean, Nashville

Utah
The Spectrum, St. George

Vermont
The Burlington Free Press

Virginia
The Daily News Leader, Staunton

Washington
The Bellingham Herald
The Olympian, Olympia

West Virginia
The Herald-Dispatch, Huntington

Wisconsin
The Post-Crescent, Appleton
The Reporter, Fond du Lac
The Green Bay News-Chronicle
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc
Marshfield News-Herald
Oshkosh Northwestern
The Sheboygan Press
Stevens Point Journal
Wausau Daily Herald
The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids

new soap :o)

2005-04-28T13:20:36Z

Why is it that new soap is always so exciting? I have so many soaps in the works for the summer line, but I went ahead and made a special soap that I've been thinking about for awhile.

It's made with Grapeseed Oil, Soybean Oil, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil, Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter. The water portion is made up of chamomile tea. Cocoa Butter infused with Chamomile, Vit. E, Lavender EO, Tea Tree Oil, Witchhazel, Aloe and additional glycerin are added after the cook. No color, no fragrance oil. Topped with dried Chamomile buds.

This one is a favorite with me already.

amareluna @ 2005-04-27T21:46:00

2005-04-28T01:55:31Z

I've been neglecting my journal of late, but I've been really busy. Today I took care of Zach, worked on two people's websites, updated CR, sent out the CR news, worked with Georgia and the other ladies to craft our next press release, designed a logo for someone, swapped out the advertising on Phinzmania for the updated account and worked out two new recipes.

Whew. I need a vacation just after typing that!

It's all paying off though! Want to see the reward?

Celebrate!

2005-04-18T18:34:55Z

I'm so excited! CraftRevolution was featured on the USA TODAY's Tech Section under Hot Sites!

Help me find some ribbon!

2005-04-17T05:54:30Z

http://www.artchixstudio.com/mall/x916.asp

I want this ribbon but it's been 'temp. out of stock' and I need to order it asap.

Anyone have any suggestions on something similar? I need something ocean-y; blues and green.

Needs to be rather thin, as it's going to be used on cards to hold a charm on them.

I'd prefer hand dyed, something from one of the "Indie" girls or guys out there...something UNIQUE!!!

Help!!

Look what I got!

2005-04-16T16:39:58Z

Lori (DH's mom's best friend, a super sweet lady, the one I made the patchouli soap for) bought me a thank you gift and it's probably the sweetest thing I have gotten in a very long time.

I'm not hiding this one behind a LJCut 'cause it's just too cute!!

Eeep! I love it!!!

It's Here!

2005-04-15T21:33:58Z

The April Issue of CR that is! Tons of great new articles and even more great products! Check it out today!

:: drumroll please ::

2005-04-14T16:41:17Z

Here's the updated Toasted Vanilla:

I love the way it came out.

Today's soap...

2005-04-14T03:25:40Z

Revamped the Apricot Craze...got rid of the Tumeric and added the carrots at various stages (trace, middle of cook, end of cook) in small amounts. Love the color & consistancy- it's a great soap.

Also finished the Toasted Vanilla. Upped the amount of cocoa for color and did a more drastic swirl this time. Will post pictures probably tomorrow when it's cut.

soap soap soap

2005-04-12T15:44:59Z

Thank goodness for sleep. I slept in until about noon yesterday and boy do I feel better!!!

Weekend soaping adventures:

Lemongrass & Sage (picture does NOT do it justice) which I left uncolored. It smells...heavenly. Specks are lemongrass, rose hips, orange peel, lemon peel and chickory root.

Caffeinated Orange Utility Soap. Smells of oranges, kicks the butt of blackheads or kitchen odors.

The Santa Lucia Spa Bar. Ocean water, shea, cocoa, sunflower, aloe. Yum. Light, airy fragrance.

Tons of soaps shipping today. I've printed out some of the e-promos from the ladies on The Switchboards and added them to the orders; hey look great and I know the customers will love the coupons!

Off to make a new batch of toasted vanilla and another of rosemary spice!

Hippy Hippy Shake

2005-04-11T07:07:42Z

Made soap today with Joanne and Lori. It was fun being able to share the process with someone who is interested.

Did a batch of patchuli in a 'martha mold' and then a lemongrass & sage (standard for order filling). Here's the patchuli:

Not one of my favorite scents, but Lori loves it, which makes me think it's great!

The swirly bit doesn't show as well in the photo; it's a really pretty marbled swirl effect.

When good soap goes bad..

2005-04-05T15:46:42Z

Not every soap is a joy to make. Some of them kick and scream and fight the entire way to saponification, and then rebel in the mold when you're done.

Here's today's example of good soap gone bad. It's what I'm lovingly calling Votre Cerveau, Avec Du Sel or..'Your brain, With Salt."

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~heavy sigh~ What a waste of Shea and Cocoa butter, not to mention the FO.

amareluna @ 2005-04-04T00:45:00

2005-04-04T15:48:24Z

Please take a moment to vote for Amare Luna Scents in the Gifts/Home Products section of the Style Bakery "On the Rise" Awards. Click on the image below to be taken to the ballot.

Illustration Friday and feature..

2005-04-04T06:47:06Z

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Illustration Topic: Travel

I felt the need to be creative after being out of commish for so long.

Check this out! I'm Featured! http://www.wahmhangout.com

:o)

amareluna @ 2005-03-29T20:06:00

2005-03-30T13:07:23Z

I got a couple belated birthday gifts for myself and I'm them!

I bought myself a tshirt with my new logo on it:

and a tote bag with my logo on it:

They look REALLY good.

Boxes...

2005-03-28T20:04:29Z

Since I haven't been able to make anything other than MP soap (still sick :( have another dr apt. on tues) I went ahead and spent some time making my custom soap boxes. I think they came out nice!

Busy Busy Busy

2005-03-18T06:43:32Z

I have a ton of orders going out tomorrow! Yay for almost being over the wisdom tooth extraction!

I don't post pictures of most of my MP soaps as 'for sale' on the site so I thought I would share some more here. This is a nice assortment of soaps, some packaged and ready to label. There's a Sweet Cream Butter Bar, some Race Car soaps, a Seahorse Sparkle, a couple Glitter Girl flower ring soaps (they have a ring embedded in them), the Little Green Friends turtles and froggies (which are much greener in person!), a Lux Loofah bar, a bar of Apricot Craze in it's box and a Midnight Rendezvous wrapped up nicely, both awaiting their labels.

Off to finish packing boxes!

This just in...

2005-03-18T01:08:36Z

Mud puddles and pink peeps, green grass and blue skies. All these things remind me of spring. You know what else reminds me of Spring? Duckies!

Duckies aren't just for kids anymore! This little guy comes packed with buttery goodness- shea butter, cocoa butter and buttermilk too! He's topped off with a Buttercream Frosting FO and sports a hand painted duckie bill and eye.

Weighing in at about an ounce, when you order this little quacker you'll get a pack of four!

Viva La Crafty Revolution!

2005-03-15T19:19:34Z

The Revolution is here!

Illustration Friday

2005-03-11T23:07:43Z

Today's theme: Ancient.

My thoughts were of Ancient Greece....

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