"Handmade" business or hobby?? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

MsGrace · 11-29-2011, 03:40 PM

Let's see what you do! I've found making soap a hugely engaging, fun, creative outlet to take my mind off all the day's stresses. What do you make? Do you sell it? Just a hobby? Let's see some pictures so we can admire your work!

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soberlicious · 11-29-2011, 05:07 PM

Here are 2 of my soaps...cocoa mint and coconut...I use the cold process method. I can get lost for hours in my soaping!!!

Scolova · 11-29-2011, 05:08 PM

That's some good looking soap there. (x2)
I used to build PCs for hobby and a little profit, now I just keep messing with my own computer.

soberlicious · 11-29-2011, 05:12 PM

Here is another one of my hobbies. I love working with silver. Here are three items I've made, but I have more. The cuff bracelet and the daisy pendant are soldered, which I love doing. Fire to metal is very very cool! The swirly bracelet is just made by twisting, hammering, and linking the silver. I wish I could more of this, but the materials are so expensive. I don't sell it because I love to wear it!

soberlicious · 11-29-2011, 05:21 PM

LOL oh no....another one from soberlicious...I love to make stuff, that's for sure! I scanned my son's drawings and put background papers and captions on them and made them into notecards. He has autism and drawing has always been a huge interest/outlet for him. I sold probably 60 sets of these and donated the money to his school. He did these drawings when he was 4, so long ago (he's a teenager now) but they are still dear to me. Now his drawings are of power tools, mowers, blowers, and the like...less able to make notecards from those LOL The pic is sideways I think...couldn't get it to rotate

soberlicious · 11-29-2011, 05:24 PM

I'm also into cake decorating....hahahaaa but that's it, I'm done...can't wait to see what others are into!

**Dee74** · 11-29-2011, 05:41 PM

Great stuff MsGrace and Soberlicious

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**Impurrfect** · 11-29-2011, 05:58 PM

Wow, what a talented group of people!! Very impressive, but I still want to eat the soap that looks like candy...sigh.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

MsGrace · 11-29-2011, 06:29 PM

soberlicious....LOVE all the stuff you do! Love the jewelry and the cards....and we're going to have to do a soap swap!

Here are a few more:
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MsGrace · 11-29-2011, 06:33 PM

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soberlicious · 11-29-2011, 07:33 PM

lol yep msgrace...a soap swap would be awesome

OwlFeathers · 11-30-2011, 04:39 PM

wow I can't believe all the beautiful soaps! They all look so scrumptious!
I write poetry, and am working on a book, and I am learning to quilt. I have never sewn until a couple yrs ago I made a baby quilt, and now I am working on a lap quilt. I don't know how to post a picture. But they don't look as purty as those soaps.

OwlFeathers · 12-01-2011, 03:29 AM

hey soapers.... if you ever think about selling commercially, I have a spa that has some retail. Our logo is a mermaid. If you made some cool looking mermaid soaps, or some with something on them oceany or lslandy, would love to put some in there and see if they sold. I would pay you for them of course. Let me know. We have a lot of tourist who come through, and I think they would love to get something like that to take home or give as gifts.

**Dee74** · 12-01-2011, 04:08 AM

Just a reminder guys - we don't allow commercial activity on our boards according to our rule one. (Policies, Rules & Posting Tips)

If you want to discuss business, even at this level, please take it to PM

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MsGrace · 12-01-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by OwlSong

hey soapers.... if you ever think about selling commercially, I have a spa that has some retail. Our logo is a mermaid. If you made some cool looking mermaid soaps, or some with something on them oceany or lslandy, would love to put some in there and see if they sold. I would pay you for them of course. Let me know. We have a lot of tourist who come through, and I think they would love to get something like that to take home or give as gifts.

I have some great mermaid stuff I can show you and also do a lot of custom...let's chat!

MsGrace · 12-01-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OwlSong

wow I can't believe all the beautiful soaps! They all look so scrumptious!
I write poetry, and am working on a book, and I am learning to quilt. I have never sewn until a couple yrs ago I made a baby quilt, and now I am working on a lap quilt. I don't know how to post a picture. But they don't look as purty as those soaps.

Owl...upload pictures of your stuff to photobucket then use the link button above...they'll go right in! Let's see your great stuff!

MsGrace · 12-01-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dee74

Just a reminder guys - we don't allow commercial activity on our boards according to our rule one. (Policies, Rules & Posting Tips)

If you want to discuss business, even at this level, please take it to PM

D

oops! Sorry! I'm a newbie...didn't read all the rules carefully enough. Will do! (now to figure out how to PM)

soberlicious · 12-01-2011, 09:05 AM

Nope...I don't want to solicit any more business than I already have. People hound me for soap as it is LOL and I can't keep up.

I love hearing about creativity as an outlet, especially in sobriety. I lost so many of my creative hobbies as an active drunk, just one of the many parts of me I gave to my addiction. I also firmly believe the endorphins generated by creating are a must for me. I flooded my brain artificially for so long that it is such a great feeling to get "high" in such a real authentic way through creating things.

OwlFeathers · 12-01-2011, 10:40 AM

Sorry.... I guess I was so excited, and should have just privately messaged. Won't happen again, I promise! Sorry to everyone.

MsGrace · 12-01-2011, 06:10 PM

new custom order for a fresh lemon lover:

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11-29-2011, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
MsGrace Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland OR Posts: 207	"Handmade" business or hobby?? Let's see what you do! I've found making soap a hugely engaging, fun, creative outlet to take my mind off all the day's stresses. What do you make? Do you sell it? Just a hobby? Let's see some pictures so we can admire your work! [URL=""] http://

11-29-2011, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scolova dude in recovery Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,506 Blog Entries: 2	That's some good looking soap there. (x2) I used to build PCs for hobby and a little profit, now I just keep messing with my own computer. __________________ ScotA "I've never seen anyone drink themselves smart, successful or happy. Most end up broke, bitter and alone. <anonymous>

11-29-2011, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,238	Great stuff MsGrace and Soberlicious D __________________

11-29-2011, 05:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 25,159	Wow, what a talented group of people!! Very impressive, but I still want to eat the soap that looks like candy...sigh. Hugs and prayers, Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis [RIP], Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)

11-29-2011, 06:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
MsGrace Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland OR Posts: 207	soberlicious....LOVE all the stuff you do! Love the jewelry and the cards....and we're going to have to do a soap swap! Here are a few more: http:// [URL="http://"]

11-29-2011, 05:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
soberlicious Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "I'm not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost ..." Posts: 3,085	Here are 2 of my soaps...cocoa mint and coconut...I use the cold process method. I can get lost for hours in my soaping!!!

11-29-2011, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
soberlicious Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "I'm not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost ..." Posts: 3,085	Here is another one of my hobbies. I love working with silver. Here are three items I've made, but I have more. The cuff bracelet and the daisy pendant are soldered, which I love doing. Fire to metal is very very cool! The swirly bracelet is just made by twisting, hammering, and linking the silver. I wish I could more of this, but the materials are so expensive. I don't sell it because I love to wear it!

11-29-2011, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
soberlicious Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "I'm not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost ..." Posts: 3,085	LOL oh no....another one from soberlicious...I love to make stuff, that's for sure! I scanned my son's drawings and put background papers and captions on them and made them into notecards. He has autism and drawing has always been a huge interest/outlet for him. I sold probably 60 sets of these and donated the money to his school. He did these drawings when he was 4, so long ago (he's a teenager now) but they are still dear to me. Now his drawings are of power tools, mowers, blowers, and the like...less able to make notecards from those LOL The pic is sideways I think...couldn't get it to rotate

11-29-2011, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
soberlicious Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "I'm not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost ..." Posts: 3,085	I'm also into cake decorating....hahahaaa but that's it, I'm done...can't wait to see what others are into!

11-29-2011, 06:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
MsGrace Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland OR Posts: 207	http:// http://

11-29-2011, 07:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
soberlicious Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "I'm not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost ..." Posts: 3,085	lol yep msgrace...a soap swap would be awesome

11-30-2011, 04:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
OwlFeathers Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in the tree tops Posts: 210	wow I can't believe all the beautiful soaps! They all look so scrumptious! I write poetry, and am working on a book, and I am learning to quilt. I have never sewn until a couple yrs ago I made a baby quilt, and now I am working on a lap quilt. I don't know how to post a picture. But they don't look as purty as those soaps. __________________ "We are all just walking each other home" Ram Dass

12-01-2011, 03:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
OwlFeathers Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in the tree tops Posts: 210	hey soapers.... if you ever think about selling commercially, I have a spa that has some retail. Our logo is a mermaid. If you made some cool looking mermaid soaps, or some with something on them oceany or lslandy, would love to put some in there and see if they sold. I would pay you for them of course. Let me know. We have a lot of tourist who come through, and I think they would love to get something like that to take home or give as gifts. __________________ "We are all just walking each other home" Ram Dass

12-01-2011, 04:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,238	Just a reminder guys - we don't allow commercial activity on our boards according to our rule one. (Policies, Rules & Posting Tips) If you want to discuss business, even at this level, please take it to PM D __________________

12-01-2011, 09:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
soberlicious Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "I'm not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost ..." Posts: 3,085	Nope...I don't want to solicit any more business than I already have. People hound me for soap as it is LOL and I can't keep up. I love hearing about creativity as an outlet, especially in sobriety. I lost so many of my creative hobbies as an active drunk, just one of the many parts of me I gave to my addiction. I also firmly believe the endorphins generated by creating are a must for me. I flooded my brain artificially for so long that it is such a great feeling to get "high" in such a real authentic way through creating things.

12-01-2011, 10:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
OwlFeathers Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in the tree tops Posts: 210	Sorry.... I guess I was so excited, and should have just privately messaged. Won't happen again, I promise! Sorry to everyone. __________________ "We are all just walking each other home" Ram Dass

12-01-2011, 06:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
MsGrace Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portland OR Posts: 207	new custom order for a fresh lemon lover: http://

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