March 2025 SMF Challenge: Fruit-Inspired Soap

[artemis]

For clarification:

The soap doesn't have to have actual fruit in it-- just look/smell/be inspired by fruit?

 

[Mobjack Bay]

Thanks Artemis, and yes, as noted in the top post, line 2:

"The bottom line - Entry soap may look like fruit and/or smell like fruit and/or be made with fruit as an ingredient."

I added the bold for emphasis.

 

[bookworm42]

Started getting excited and made an attempt. We'll see how it goes for the cutting tomorrow .

Edit to add. Too soft to cut 24hrs later. It didn't gel it so I'll wait another 8-12hrs.

 

[artemis]

To enter the March 2025 SMF Challenge, copy and paste these instructions and the entire list into a new post, adding your name and the next number at the bottom.

Sign-up list:
1. Justsomeguy - it's gonna be smells like for me
2. ScentimentallyYours - a challenging challenge for me.
3. dmcgee5034 - I’m in for some fruity fun
4. akseattle - I have a cider barrel FO that I really love. Since I have used it before, I'll try to be less lame than just making ANY soap with an FO that is already familiar to me. To challenge myself and not just make embeds from M&P, I may have to get guidance on soap dough!
5. Vicki C. you glad it’s challenge sign up time? Yes glad.
6. The_Emerald_Chicken - Fruity is one of my favorite scent families
7. phantasy - I am so excited to try out this challenge.
8. HumbleDaisyMae - a first using fruit in a soap, got some ?? I’ll put in another post!
9. Bookworm42 - we'll see if I have time. March is full of birthday activities here
10. Artemis - it's time for a soapy restock at my house this weekend anyway, might as well make a fruity one?

 

[Gothtink4151]

To enter the March 2025 SMF Challenge, copy and paste these instructions and the entire list into a new post, adding your name and the next number at the bottom.

Sign-up list:
1. Justsomeguy - it's gonna be smells like for me
2. ScentimentallyYours - a challenging challenge for me.
3. dmcgee5034 - I’m in for some fruity fun
4. akseattle - I have a cider barrel FO that I really love. Since I have used it before, I'll try to be less lame than just making ANY soap with an FO that is already familiar to me. To challenge myself and not just make embeds from M&P, I may have to get guidance on soap dough!
5. Vicki C. you glad it’s challenge sign up time? Yes glad.
6. The_Emerald_Chicken - Fruity is one of my favorite scent families
7. phantasy - I am so excited to try out this challenge.
8. HumbleDaisyMae - a first using fruit in a soap, got some ?? I’ll put in another post!
9. Bookworm42 - we'll see if I have time. March is full of birthday activities here
10.Gothtink4151 I’ll be using a lemon fo and lemon zest for scrubbies

 

[Mobjack Bay]

To enter the March 2025 SMF Challenge, copy and paste these instructions and the entire list into a new post, adding your name and the next number at the bottom.

Sign-up list:
1. Justsomeguy - it's gonna be smells like for me
2. ScentimentallyYours - a challenging challenge for me.
3. dmcgee5034 - I’m in for some fruity fun
4. akseattle - I have a cider barrel FO that I really love. Since I have used it before, I'll try to be less lame than just making ANY soap with an FO that is already familiar to me. To challenge myself and not just make embeds from M&P, I may have to get guidance on soap dough!
5. Vicki C. you glad it’s challenge sign up time? Yes glad.
6. The_Emerald_Chicken - Fruity is one of my favorite scent families
7. phantasy - I am so excited to try out this challenge.
8. HumbleDaisyMae - a first using fruit in a soap, got some ?? I’ll put in another post!
9. Bookworm42 - we'll see if I have time. March is full of birthday activities here
10. Artemis - it's time for a soapy restock at my house this weekend anyway, might as well make a fruity one?
11. Gothtink4151 I’ll be using a lemon fo and lemon zest for scrubbies
12.

 

[Tammyfarms]

To enter the March 2025 SMF Challenge, copy and paste these instructions and the entire list into a new post, adding your name and the next number at the bottom.

Sign-up list:
1. Justsomeguy - it's gonna be smells like for me
2. ScentimentallyYours - a challenging challenge for me.
3. dmcgee5034 - I’m in for some fruity fun
4. akseattle - I have a cider barrel FO that I really love. Since I have used it before, I'll try to be less lame than just making ANY soap with an FO that is already familiar to me. To challenge myself and not just make embeds from M&P, I may have to get guidance on soap dough!
5. Vicki C. you glad it’s challenge sign up time? Yes glad.
6. The_Emerald_Chicken - Fruity is one of my favorite scent families
7. phantasy - I am so excited to try out this challenge.
8. HumbleDaisyMae - a first using fruit in a soap, got some ?? I’ll put in another post!
9. Bookworm42 - we'll see if I have time. March is full of birthday activities here
10. Artemis - it's time for a soapy restock at my house this weekend anyway, might as well make a fruity one?
11. Gothtink4151 I’ll be using a lemon fo and lemon zest for scrubbies
12. Tammyfarms- sounds like a fun challenge. It’s great to see so many people participating.
13.

 

[Mobjack Bay]

It’s great to see so many people participating.

Yes, it is!

 

[Gothtink4151]

Does cranberry butter count as being from a fruit?

 

[dmcgee5034]

I made something - it’s in the mold with the fan on it now. I used a technique I’ve never tried before so I’m hoping it comes out well. Smells super fruity over here

 

[mobe_45]

To enter the March 2025 SMF Challenge, copy and paste these instructions and the entire list into a new post, adding your name and the next number at the bottom.

Sign-up list:
1. Justsomeguy - it's gonna be smells like for me
2. ScentimentallyYours - a challenging challenge for me.
3. dmcgee5034 - I’m in for some fruity fun
4. akseattle - I have a cider barrel FO that I really love. Since I have used it before, I'll try to be less lame than just making ANY soap with an FO that is already familiar to me. To challenge myself and not just make embeds from M&P, I may have to get guidance on soap dough!
5. Vicki C. you glad it’s challenge sign up time? Yes glad.
6. The_Emerald_Chicken - Fruity is one of my favorite scent families
7. phantasy - I am so excited to try out this challenge.
8. HumbleDaisyMae - a first using fruit in a soap, got some ?? I’ll put in another post!
9. Bookworm42 - we'll see if I have time. March is full of birthday activities here
10. Artemis - it's time for a soapy restock at my house this weekend anyway, might as well make a fruity one?
11. Gothtink4151 I’ll be using a lemon fo and lemon zest for scrubbies
12. Tammyfarms- sounds like a fun challenge. It’s great to see so many people participating.
13.Mobe_45. Got a bunch going on this month, but I’ll try to get one in.
14.

 

[Mobjack Bay]

Does cranberry butter count as being from a fruit?

Yes because cranberries are fruit.

 

[Barefoot Farm Girl]

To enter the March 2025 SMF Challenge, copy and paste these instructions and the entire list into a new post, adding your name and the next number at the bottom.

Sign-up list:
1. Justsomeguy - it's gonna be smells like for me
2. ScentimentallyYours - a challenging challenge for me.
3. dmcgee5034 - I’m in for some fruity fun
4. akseattle - I have a cider barrel FO that I really love. Since I have used it before, I'll try to be less lame than just making ANY soap with an FO that is already familiar to me. To challenge myself and not just make embeds from M&P, I may have to get guidance on soap dough!
5. Vicki C. you glad it’s challenge sign up time? Yes glad.
6. The_Emerald_Chicken - Fruity is one of my favorite scent families
7. phantasy - I am so excited to try out this challenge.
8. HumbleDaisyMae - a first using fruit in a soap, got some ?? I’ll put in another post!
9. Bookworm42 - we'll see if I have time. March is full of birthday activities here
10. Artemis - it's time for a soapy restock at my house this weekend anyway, might as well make a fruity one?
11. Gothtink4151 I’ll be using a lemon fo and lemon zest for scrubbies
12. Tammyfarms- sounds like a fun challenge. It’s great to see so many people participating.
13.Mobe_45. Got a bunch going on this month, but I’ll try to get one in.
14. Barefoot Farmgirl - definitely a smells like for me too….hmmm, lemon scented, or play with my new neon micas and try layers, decisions decisions…..

 

[Gothtink4151]

Yes because cranberries are fruit.

That’s what I thought but wanted to be sure. I’ll have my entry posted probably sometime tomorrow or the next day

 

[Mobjack Bay]

That’s what I thought but wanted to be sure. I’ll have my entry posted probably sometime tomorrow or the next day

Hold on to that entry photo until the entry thread opens!

From the General Challenge Rules in post #3
“A separate Entry thread will be created towards the end of the month. Please do not post photos of your entry until the Entry thread is opened. Breaking this rule will disqualify that soap from this Challenge.”

 

[dibbles]

That’s what I thought but wanted to be sure. I’ll have my entry posted probably sometime tomorrow or the next day

There will be a separate thread for the entries. Wait for that to open - don't post photos of your entry soap anywhere other than in the entry thread.

ETA: It looks like Movhack answered while I was typing.

 

[Gothtink4151]

Oh I know not to post them anywhere I will wait for the thread to open

 

[ackosel]

Finally came up with a fruity idea involving soap dough, but I don't think I'll have time to make soap before our baby arrives. Too much regular stuff to get ready before induction in 8 days. I am looking forward to seeing everyone's fruit soaps!

 

[Mobjack Bay]

@ackosel I’m in awe that you were even considering making soap at this point in your pregnancy.