Soap Bar Contest Winner!

Winning from the Soap Bar blog!

Joanna from The Soap Bar blog, and owner of Product Body had a terrific giveaway- and I was the lucky winner! Being a soap maker this was a great win too!

My package included: 2 loaf molds, 3 Brambleberry fragrance oils i.e., Honey Ale, Raspberry Porter, and Pumpkin Lager--

AND two of Joanna's decadent perfumes oils: Sexy Laundry Day & Iniquity. Oh my-- I LOVE both- my fav is the Sexy Laundry Day--it's rich- almost sweet- clean- yet earthy. The Iniquity- dark chocolate, sandalwood and almonds!

Give away winner is...

I hate waiting, so I decided to do this bright & early Valentine's Day... The winner was chosen in a very scientific way :)...The 14th commentator- from the day I began the give away.... And the winner is Jackie from In the Land of the Living Sky!

Jackie if you send me your address at (info@underthewillowgifts.com) I'll send off your little handmade soap goodie of Bennington Maple Sugar !

Thank you everyone who left a comment. I enjoy reading each & every one of them. Another give away will be in the near future.

Give Away!!!

Bennington Maple Sugar Round Handmade Soap

A Valentine's Day gift to the winner... Now I know it's not hearts, roses or a box of candy--I'll leave that gift giving to your sweetie...Just leave any comment on this blog between now & Valentine's Day, & you will be entered to win this round handmade soap bar of Bennington Maple Sugar. This creamy soap is made with olive oil, shea butter, real Vermont Maple Sugar...
& drizzled with Maple Cream Sugar Whipped soap glaze.
The soap is tucked inside a Bennington Pottery soap dish---that I can't part with, but the creamy soap could be yours. Good luck!

The winner is...

To choose the winner I simply used the number "50". I had seven commentators, so I just started counting 1-7, repeating until the number "50" was hit...And the winner is Anne-Marie from Soap and the Finer Things in Life...http://soap-queen.blogspot.com/.

Anne-Marie has commented on being passionate about anything cupcakes, so I am thrilled this Sweet Maple Crumb Cupcake will be sent her way!

A little somethin' for the holidays...

Free giveaway! Want a sweet somethin' for the holidays, but without the calories? Some things in life are simple...

Just leave a comment on any of my postings & you are entered to win a Sweet Maple Crumb Cupcake~ an excluslive from Under the Willow... valued at 9.99.

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This is a creamy rich handmade soap! Go here.

Post Script: The winner will be announced on Sunday December 16, 2007.

Fall Swap!

Look at the goodies I received! Recently I participated in my 1st swap with handmade bath & body products, & candles on a Soap forum I like to visit. This is how it worked: One person was assigned to receive all the "swap items", along with a check for 8.95 (mailing). Once all the items were received, then this person put of each items in a box for a the "swappers" to receive. Well, it was like Christmas! I don't make candles soooooo I was very excited to see these handmade votives. Everything smelled so good, I almost hate to use anything! And although I love to make handmade soaps, lotions, etc....it was a treat to have someone else make them. Also included were some crafty incense-that I had not seen for years!

Also~ If anyone is interested in visiting a soap forum~ a new one is just launching called Pixie Lee's Forum at: http://pixieleesoaps.com/soapforum/, this forum is more than just "soap chat" it's about everyday converstions, cardmaking, etc... the creator Michelle is working hard to "tweak" this wonderful project to open the door wider for all us who love to create handmade items!

It's Monday!

Well friends~ it's Monday & just as good as anyday to call an end for people to respond to my 1st giveaway. First, thank-you for everyone who took the time to comment, & to respond. I feel blessed because I am getting to know some really great people...I hope everyone who received some goodies are enjoying them~ & I plan to do another "give~away" in the near future...

Several posts ago, I received the Nice Matters Award~ from Jenn over at Thrift Shop Romantic, & it's time to pass it along to some special bloggin' gals...Of course I would give it to everyone I have been chatting with~but several are my special "stand-outs" & to be nominated it is stated:

"This award will be given to those that are just nice people, good blog friends and those that inspire good feelings and inspiration! Those that care about others that are there to lend support or those that are just a positive influence in our blogging world!"

So on that note they are (it could be each & everyone of one!)... Michelle from Blissful Creativity~ Ginger from Enchanting Cottage, & SusieQ (Very cute name!) from Greendreams...you can easily check out their blogs from my comment pages. I have enjoyed "'chatting" with each of them, & I know you will to. They have helped me travel without even leaving home!

It's been super nice getting to know soooo many of you!

Looking for a Certain Someone...

Just an update...no word from Dixie yet. I hope to hear from her soon! And I hope everyone has a wonderful week~ for most a short- work- week with the holiday on Monday. Yipee!

And the winner is of the Lavender Grace Linen Spray...

Dixie! After putting the names of the people who kindly submitted a comment in a jar, Dixie's name was pulled out. So Dixie when you get a chance~ just email me your address & your goodies will be on its way!

And since there were just under ten people who left a comment (9), I would love to send everyone a sample of something (undecided yet) from Under the Willow~ So along with Dixie, if you email me your address~ a special goodie will be on its way for everyone! To make it easier for everyone/email at: info@underthewillowgifts.com

Give Away~ Something Just for You!

To help celebrate the new seasons coming soon, an eight ounce bottle of delicate Lavender Grace linen spray will be given away...All you have to do is leave a comment anywhere on this blog from today until September 1st. That's it! And if your comment is chosen, your gift will be on its way! And don't be surprise if more goodies are added to your package!

~A proven scientific method of placing all comments in a jar & pulling one out to choose the winner will be used~

This Lavender Grace linen spray has many purposes from ironing, to freshening pillows, bed covers, pet pillows, line-dried clothes, linen closets, room freshener, etc... This linen spray is water based, & should not stain anything. But, if something is very gently aged-please test on a small area. Best of luck to you~ you will LOVE this linen spray!

Post Script: A bottle of this Lavender Grace linen spray was tucked in the basket of handmade soap goodies to Martha & her staff. Perhaps Martha will leave a comment...now that would be a very "good thing"!