Showing posts with label SoGa Soap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SoGa Soap. Show all posts

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Spring W.E.S.T Etsy Market - Seller Preview: Round 10

Winnipeg Etsy Street Team is having their annual spring sale and there will be lots of great Etsy sellers at the event. Here is a sample of some of the talent you can expect.





It's My Nature Pottery sells wall art and vases to trinket bowls and clay jerwelry that celebrate nature and spirit with artist Teresa Carey.

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media:






Riley Grae Designs creates a variety of up-cycled and re-purposed products that include bags, purses, stuffies, jewelry, pins, magnets, planters, pillows and paintings.


For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media:





SoGa Artisan Soaperie is your local vegan bath and body bakery which provides hand crafted soaps, lotions and other skincare products. We are proud to be certified cruelty free by the Leaping Bunny program!


For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media:



To add this event to your calender and for more details on what to expect at the Spring W.E.S.T Etsy Market head over to our Facebook Event.



Stay tuned for more seller previews! To see more sellers you can see our last preview HERE!


Monday, June 29, 2015

Midsummer Night Garden Party

Looking to get out and enjoy the summer while uncovering some stunning local artisan treasures?



Stop by the Midsummer Night Garden Party on Wednesday, July 8 and visit some fabulous local artists including a few of your favourite WESTies:

NancyBloklandPottery - pottery & gifts
Tawny Bee - handmade dolls, crochet & sewn items
Cloverleaf Art and Fibre - fibre creations
Oakhorn Shop - knitted maps, live music
Soga Artisan Soaperie - handcrafted soaps

Details:
Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30pm
Rain date is Wednesday, July 15th
273 Enfield Crescent

For more information make sure you check out the Event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/132478047083674/


Sunday, April 28, 2013

Who will be at the WEST Sale III? pt.3

Who will be at the WEST Sale III? Look forward to meeting the following WESTies with their fantastic handmade & vintage items, come May 4th!




From top left, you may find..

VintageBettyClothing - Skirt
Smash Knits - Headband
Monkeybusinesscardco - Mega Monkey
PeriwinkleDzyns - Necklace
EmmsGems - Recycled Glass Bracelet
Oneplusonedesign - Art Print
Secret Jewelry - Ear Cuff Earrings
SogaSoap - Laundry Stain Stick
HeidiandseekBoutique - Lace Infinity Scarf
ladylikeness - Vintage Boots
weareboundtogether - Duct Tape Journal
marathon1981 - Mini Sloth
Real Swanky - Polka Dot Skirt



Stay tuned for Part 4 of our vendor features in upcoming posts!

RSVP to the WEST Handmade & Vintage Sale III here!

Friday, April 19, 2013

WEST April Design Challenge Results

The theme for the WEST Design Challenge for April was "April Showers bring May Flowers." I think WEST members were thinking it really was "Will snow in April bring flowers in May?" as we braved the endless snow and continued to wait for spring. I guess all the snow kept members creative juices flowing while we stayed warm inside!
Here are all of this month's entries, in order of submission. This month we are doing something different--we're adding a poll at the end of this post for you to VOTE for your favourite submission! The poll will be open for one week, and the winner will receive a special spot of recognition on the blog for one month!

Puzzle Piece Flower Pendant - Rainbow - Chainmaille Inspired Jewelry by DragonNerd


Shaunna of DragonNerd notes: This is a collaboration between Mike and I - I saw some chainmaille flowers and thought - hey that would be cool with puzzle pieces! Also - chainmaille is hard. I have a new admiration for people who make it! :)

Adjustable Chainmaille Necklace 

(Japanese Lace with Austrian Crystal accent) 

18k Gold Plated Nickel Free by DarlingRing


Jamie Lee of DarlingRing shares: I chose an adjustable collar length or princess length Japanese lace chain maille necklace using mobius clusters. That was the easy decision, since Japanese lace if done properly can look like a series of flowers and mobius clusters themselves resemble little roses.

Then, to make the showers I added 2-2 chains and accented with light and dark blue AB Austrian crystals and added tiny jingle chains to the bottom to add a "tinkle-y" noise when you move. As a center focal I added an anodized aluminum mirror finish scale with a bright blue anodized aluminum scale that rests gently in the center of the collar bone.
 

Lilac artisan soap by SoGaSoap


Of her process, Louise of SoGaSoap notes: Very simple, really - sick of the snow snow snow!!! and want Spring to come  ♥

Spring Yarn Wreath. Charcoal Grey, Raspberry Pink, Purple, Aqua Blue, 

and Yellow Felt Flowers. Spring home decor, May Flowers by HeartfeltYarnWreaths


Katie of HeartfeltYarnWreaths says: I wanted something to represent both the pretty greys of Winter and early Spring, and also the rich, vibrant colours of Spring. This Spring Yarn Wreath has a rich, charcoal grey neutral base. It then comes to life with rich, vibrant coloured flowers in lemon yellow, raspberry pink, grape purple and aqua blue. A lush assortment of flowers blooms across nearly half of the 12 inch wreath. Say hello to Spring!

Floral Toffee or Biscuit Tin With Plastic Handle Robin's Egg Blue 

or Aqua With Pink Roses White Fleur De Lis by BitchinKitschKitchen


Lisa of BitchinKitschKitchen thought of Spring when she saw this tin and figured it would be a good entry in the challenge. Here's hoping Spring comes soon! 

Tibetan Silver Flower Necklace with Pink Agate Onyx and Double Chain by KristasJewellery


Krista of KristasJewellery notes: Once I read the theme I immediately thought of this Tibetan silver flower charm. I love its design! I paired it with a matching chain and pink agate onyx stones. Pink always reminds me of spring and summer. I thought this fun necklace would be perfect for a warm spring day!

12 Month Pretty Pink Knitted Skirt for Baby by Magination


Marlene of Magination shares: The variegated yarn makes the little green and pink bits look like little flowers. Hoping that spring will soon arrive!

Rose Gold Tear Drop Shaped Bangles- Three bangles made with Red Brass by aeliosdesign

Kat from aeliosdesign notes: I took the theme quite literally. "April showers bring May flowers" - each individual bangle is a rain drop; when you stack them together on your wrist they form a flower.

Aren't these fabulous entries? Now here's your chance to vote for your favourite:

The poll will close in one week, on Friday, April 26, at 7:00pm. The winner will receive the honour of a little feature spot on the blog sidebar for one month.


Poll is closed. The winner is HeartfeltYarnWreaths' Spring Yarn Wreath with 42% of the votes!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Canada Day Weekend - WEST Handmade Village - Osborne Street Festival


10 WESTies banded together to create our own hand made village on Osborne Street in Winnipeg over the Canada Day week end. We set up 4 tents of awesome handmade Etsy artisan items!


Amidst a sea of mass produced items we stood out loud and proud!


Marie from YamasMaries table - sorry, I some how didn't get a picture of the lovely Marie! In the back ground is Louise of SoGaSoap, who was my next over neighbour and I somehow seemed to have also missed in my photo taking! Bad bad captain!


Here's some of her subject appropriate soap in lieu of apology!


Jennifer of ToxieDesigns,one or our fabulous leaders!


Sarah of FlatLandersSoapCo


Angie of ByBlackBirdDesigns and Steam Punk Trunk.


Deb of HoshiiDesigns 


Christa of SecretJewelry and Kat of AeliosDesign


Angie's sign - it sure drew a lot of attention!


Jackie of BranchesandFeathers 


And finally,my table Periwinkle Designs.

Many thanks to the group for all the great organization, support and just plain laughs we had all weekend--couldn't have survived it with out you! ~Ruth

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

WEST Summer Promotion: SoGa Soap and Cupfakery


Today we feature a luxury item from SoGa Soap and Cupfakery.

SoGa Soap and Cupfakery specializes in Simply Delicious creations.

From the SoGa Soap and Cupfakery profile:

I make everything using only vegan ingredients. Even our packaging, although using plastic, is totally recyclable. We have accreditation through the International Vegetarian Union. None of our products are tested on animals, although when I emerge from my lab space in the basement, my dog and cat always greet me!

Our bubble bath ingredients are composed of both natural and naturally derived ingredients. They are SLS free. Our soaps are made using organic and sustainable oils. Our scrubs and creams are paraben free.

We've been selling retail through the local markets here in Winnipeg, and online. I love meeting my customers face to face and getting the direct feedback, but now I think it's time to try and reach out a little more. That's when I saw Etsy, and most of my facebook friends joining your collective. I thought, what a fabulous idea, and I'd love to be a part of that!

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Check out this item:


We decided to make our own (vegan) version of Oatmeal, Milk and Honey soap, a favorite of many due to its gentle cleansing. Our version contains oatmeal, coconut milk and agave nectar for a similar experience without compromising our commitment to remain animal free.

This bar lathers beautifully! (We tested it on ourselves!) and without scent, a great choice for those with sensitivities.

SoGa bars are handmade in small batches, with only organic and sustainable oils used in their creation.

Wetting the hard bar exudes natural fragrance into the air, slightly scenting your skin. The balance of creamy moisturizing bubbles with the cleansing action of the larger rainbow coloured ones will leave your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated as well as clean!

Each handmade SoGa bar retains its own natural glycerin, keeping your skin smooth and soothed. SoGa bars are made with vegan ingredients, with custom blends of essential and fragrant oils to add the wonderful scent that you will not find anywhere else.

Our bars will last many weeks when cared for properly, so keep out of the flow or pool of water to extend its life! SoGa soap is perfect for baby, new mom, or anyone that suffers from ultra-sensitive skin. You simply won't find a more gentle soap.

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If you'd like to keep up with SoGa Soap and Cupfakery please visit the following links:
SoGa Soap and Cupfakery on Etsy
SoGa Soap and Cupfakery on  Facebook
SoGa Soap and Cupfakery Website
SoGa Soap and Cupfakery on Twitter
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And if you'd like a chance to win the item featured above along with 15 other fabulous WEST creations, please visit this treasury link and leave a thoughtful comment on the treasury page.  Simple!


*** Only comments on the treasury itself count for entry into the giveaway.  But you're more than welcome to introduce yourself, ask questions or talk about delicious creations with Louise in the comments below****

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Crafty Minions VIII May 26

The next installment of Crafty Minions is around the corner!
May 26
11am to 5pm
274 Garry Street at Aqua Books
One more time before they move to 123 Princess!

Crafty Minons VII was supposed to be the last one on Garry Street, but construction delays mean that for a final time, we'll be minioning our craft on Garry Street!

So, come on down to 274 Garry Street, between Portage and Graham (just north of the post office), between 11am-5pm. There's free street parking for 2 hours on Saturdays, too! And Aqua Books is doing a final clear out on everything they don't want to take with them to the new address, another excuse to go!
WESTies' that will be there:
PrairiePeasant/PrairieThreads,
Sogasoap
Hoshiidesigns
WeAreBoundTogether
DragonNerd
PeriwinkleDzyns