heartsong
Well-Known Member
some months ago i bought a couple stamps on a whim-something to play with-and boy was i suprised what a nice "finished" and professional look this gave to my soap and samples! i got a lot of great feedback from old customers, but i got a much more positive reaction from new customers.
in every purse i own i have samples of my stamped soaps. i use a ziploc bag and print a label including ingredients, a brief outline of the time and effort it takes to make the soap, and my name and phone number.
when i "tip" my waitress or stylist, etc, i also leave a sample. i give them out to anyone who does me a favor or kindness, and chances are, if we are standing in line long enough, i will give you a sample.
they make a great simple office gift-maybe placed in a pretty tea or coffee cup to welcome a new co-worker. i leave samples for my new post lady, because she does such a good job, and the list goes on and on!
my 2 top favorites are the heart (obviously!) and the frog which is darling! i find that i'm getting quite a collection. i also have the dragon, cat, nubian style goat and hand made stamps.
this is a easy, simple and inexpensive way to add character and polish to your soaps.
i get mine from www.suppliesbystar.com
she has great prices and 49 different stamps.
oh, i should mention, i do rtcp, so i don't know if this works with m/p. maybe you m/p's could comment?
i have also seen mention using scrapbooking stamps and micas? i'd like to hear more about that! how do you keep that from smearing?
it would be nice if we could keep this thread alive for decorating c/p and m/p soap tips!
happy soaping!
in every purse i own i have samples of my stamped soaps. i use a ziploc bag and print a label including ingredients, a brief outline of the time and effort it takes to make the soap, and my name and phone number.
when i "tip" my waitress or stylist, etc, i also leave a sample. i give them out to anyone who does me a favor or kindness, and chances are, if we are standing in line long enough, i will give you a sample.
they make a great simple office gift-maybe placed in a pretty tea or coffee cup to welcome a new co-worker. i leave samples for my new post lady, because she does such a good job, and the list goes on and on!
my 2 top favorites are the heart (obviously!) and the frog which is darling! i find that i'm getting quite a collection. i also have the dragon, cat, nubian style goat and hand made stamps.
this is a easy, simple and inexpensive way to add character and polish to your soaps.
i get mine from www.suppliesbystar.com
she has great prices and 49 different stamps.
oh, i should mention, i do rtcp, so i don't know if this works with m/p. maybe you m/p's could comment?
i have also seen mention using scrapbooking stamps and micas? i'd like to hear more about that! how do you keep that from smearing?
it would be nice if we could keep this thread alive for decorating c/p and m/p soap tips!
happy soaping!
I'll do that tomorrow.
