Etsy Update- Casa Campbell Soaps

There are a lot of changes headed to our Etsy shops. Here's what's going on and why.

I'm selling off the current inventory of glycerin soaps. I will be switching to a pure vegetable base glycerin in the near future. I will continue to offer the goat's milk and hope to add some other more natural soaps. This is a change that we are making as a family and I felt it only right that I make this change in the shop.

I will also be switching to cloth bags instead of the plastic ones. Once again this is a change we are making as a family as we are trying to lower our use of plastics. These changes will likely bring about a price increase but I believe it will be worth it as I feel I will be bringing a better quality product.

I am also toying with the idea of offering other types of soap or related products that will also go along with a more sustainable lifestyle. I'm not too sure yet if I want to go down this road here or perhaps through another venue.

I am wanting to meet the needs of my current customers while also gaining ground. Currently the shop helps to support my love of soap making, but I am striving to make it a more substantial source of income. I thank you all for your support and patience as I make these changes!

Oatmeal Goat's Milk Soap- A fav that will be around for a long time.
Also, it's the soap I use daily on my face!

Etsy Update

It's been awhile since I posted an Etsy update, but I've been busy working on both shops. That's right, we now have TWO Etsy shops. I even have a third in the works! Eek! As you tell, I've been busy. Here's a quick look at what's new and coming in each shop.

Casa Campbell Soaps
While I'm not changing the shop name on Etsy, Casa Campbell Crafts is now focusing on soaps only. There are just a few non-soap items in the "Sale" section, but they're soon to be gone. I've also rearranged the sections to now sort the soaps by shape. Let me know what you think about this change-- I'm not quite sold on it just yet.

What's New:

• Three new scents have been added: Plumeria, Honey Almond, and Coconut. Honey Almond and Coconut are great mild scents that remind me of summer. Plumeria is a lovely floral scent.
• New Soap shapes have been added as well! Castles and baby bottles!

Castle Soap

What's Coming:

In the next few months I'm focusing on adding more variety to the shop including different scents, colors, shapes, and styles. I hope to get some petal soap listed again and perhaps some more soaps with insets.

Mog's Cave Creations

This is our new shop! This is a joint project with my husband and this shop focuses on all this fun and geeky! Some items from Casa Campbell have made their way over like the book scarves and some paintings. However, the shop features new pearler bead sprites. This unique craft is popular in the geeky world for it's ability to capture 8-bit and 16-bit art. Here are some of the favorite items:

Locke Sprite

Terra in Esper Form Sprite

There are separate Facebook pages for each shop, but they are linked with the same Pinterest and Twitter.

Facebook for Casa Campbell: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-Campbell-Crafts/144467648913539

Facebook for Mog's Cave: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mogs-Cave-Creations/336719926345450

Twitter: @casacampbell

Use the button to the right to follow my Pinterest boards!

Thanks for your support everyone! I've been so blessed by the outpouring of love of encouragement! Casa Campbell's Facebook has over 100 fans now and the shop has over 50 sales! We even had our first Mog's Cave sale recently! 

Etsy Update

I started my full-time job as a service coordinator this week. It's been crazy busy, but I love it so far. However, that doesn't mean I've neglected the shop. I did have to miss Art Walk due to my back hurting, but I plan to be at Hickory Street's Open House this weekend!

First on the list of what's happening: I have a Tumblr account now! You can find me here: http://casacampbell.tumblr.com/. I've just barely gotten it started, but I hope to build it up in the coming weeks. Don't forget, you can find me on Facebook, Twitter, and Pintrest, too!


Blog Features:


I'm honored to be featured in this awesome blog post. If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas and stocking stuffers, check it out: http://ohthehandmadelife.blogspot.com/2011/11/looking-for-cool-stocking-stuffer.html

New Listings:
I've added larger listings for custom orders as well as a bunch of new soap shapes, colors, and introducing new Lemon Verbena scent. The Lemon Verbena reminds me of Lemon Head candies and is incredibly fresh smelling.

Owl Soap

• First on the list of new: I've put up listings for orders of twelve to twenty-four favors for various soap shapes. When you purchase one of these listings, you get to choose your color and scent(s). This is an easy way to plan for any upcoming parties! (Link)
• Tree Frogs: A great impulse buy or stocking-stuffer! (Link)
• Pair of Owls: Two adorable owls for your washing needs! These guys are in the new Lemon Verbena Scent and would be a great way to get a little sniff of this fresh scent. (Link)
• There are two sizes of ladybugs for all you ladies out there! (Trio of Mini-Ladybugs) (Single Larger Ladybug)
• I'm also proud to introduce you to Tulip Soap. This soap has real tulip petals within the bar. (Link)
• Also, a bright blue, Sandalwood bar is now up in the shop. This color just brings a smile to my face. (Link)

Coming Soon:

I'm thinking of focusing the shop on just the soaps and letting the scarf listings expire if they don't sell this holiday season. This means that there will be many more soaps going up in the shop in the coming weeks. I've got many shapes, colors, and scents you haven't seen yet and hope to create more listings for larger party orders as these soaps make such awesome favors and gifts!

Featured Treasuries:

I've been blessed by the number of curators who have chosen to include my items in these awesome treasuries. I encourage you to check them out for some great gift ideas!

• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjU4MzQ2MXwxMDI5MzAxMDEx/read-any-good-books-lately
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8MTA4MzcyNjg3Ng/gifts-for-a-warm-and-cozy-christmas
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQ4OTQyNDl8MTA5MzEzNTUyNQ/how-deep-is-your-love
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI5ODkxNzh8MTA5OTAwNTk4MA/funny-yellow-christmas
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA0MjA5NzZ8MTA5NzM0NDg2MQ/gifts-for-her-25-under
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTczNjEwOTd8MTA5OTI1NDk1MQ/shades-of-brown
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQzNTkxNTV8MTA5ODk0MDc5MQ/meet-me-under-the-mistletoe
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTY1MTk1N3wxMTAwMjYzNzAy/shes-like-a-rainbow
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODI2OTM0OHwxMDc5MDYxNTc3/bright-white-christmas
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODE4MzY5MXwxMDMzOTk2NDY5/gifts-for-a-cougar
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Njk4ODM1NXwxMDM0NzIxNTY3/gift-ideas-for-under-30
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MDYwNzd8MTAzOTU1NzcwMg/for-the-tree
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8MTAzODM3NDE2Mw/the-lady-loves-red
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjU4MzQ2MXwxMDQyMzU3MTAx/a-ball-of-yarn-and-you
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Njk4ODM1NXwxMDQ1ODk5MTU0/lavender-smoke
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTc0MDkxNDR8MTA1MTg2MTc1OQ/yellow-and-bright-christmas-ornaments
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8MTA1Nzc5MDczNQ/have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQwODMxNjR8MTA1ODQ1NDUxMQ/christmas-wish

Curated Treasury:

Here are some amazing animal photos for you to ponder.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA2MDg5ODZ8MTA2MTk2NDY4NQ/created-beings

Thanks so much for your support everyone! I reached 101 items today! I really appreciate all your support and encouraging comments. 

Etsy Update

It's been another busy week getting ready for the holiday season. The shop's getting a lot more traffic (four days over 100 views, and one over 200!) and more publicity including two blog articles! I've been busy in the treasuries as well as listing new items and remaking the current listings. One thing you may have noticed is that all the listings now begin with a quote! This was something I thought would help the listings to stand out as well as put a little more "Amie" into each piece. 


Well, here's the run down of what's gone on this week:


Blog Features:

• http://www.prettymuchdana.com/2011/10/shop-spotlight-casa-campbell-crafts.html
• http://enchantedjewels-depjewe.blogspot.com/2011/10/holiday-crafting-interview-amie.html

New Listings:

• Orange Bumble Bee Soap- Another little bumble to buzz his way into your heart. (link)
• A Purple cat rope toy- Simon loves these so much, it's hard to keep him away while I make them. (link)
• A new cross shape soap. This one is also green and vanilla scented, but a more delicate design. (link)

Cross Soap

• Green bar soap in sweet pea. (link)
• Wedding cake soap in Yellow and Japanese Lotus Blossom. These are great favors for wedding showers or receptions! They are also wonderful for welcome baskets for out-of-town guests. Discounts are available for large orders. (link)

Wedding Cake Soap

• Angel soap. These are great for Christmas gifts and appreciation gifts for Sunday School teachers. (link)
• Pair of Roses soap set in light purple with invigorating scent blend. For someone else, or as a gift to yourself, these roses pack a wonderful luxurious scent. (link) 

Rose Blossom and Rose Bud Soap Set

• Mini-presents soap set. These little soaps are shaped like gift boxes with bows. They are great for use in a guest bathroom this holiday season! (link)
• Stripped bar soap. Three shades of blue soap packed together for a unique look. Great for the eccentric or teenaged bathroom! (link)
• Aloe Vera soap disks. I'm really excited for these new soaps. They have aloe vera extract infused within the soap to help heal and restore. Two colors are available and unscented for you to try this awesome new soap. (Cranberry) (Blue)
• Happy Hippo! This little guy just brings a smile to my face. He's so fun and cute. Blue and sandalwood scented this makes a great gift for any new mom or mom-to-be! (link)

Coming Soon:

• A combo of the cranberry and blue aloe vera soaps.
• A jar of bath salts made with real sea salt.
• More Christmas ornaments.
• Many more novelty soap shapes, colors, and scents.

Featured Treasuries:

• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU3OTk0Mjl8OTUyNTI5NjM4/must-haves-for-the-holidays
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8OTc2NzA4ODk1/yellow-mellow
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8OTUyNjM1NjY0/the-reds-and-oranges-of-autumn
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTUwNTg3NDl8OTU3NTA5NDM1/evergreen
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8OTU1NTI5NjQx/fairytale-impressions
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU1MDk5MzN8OTYxNTYyMTg3/i-only-have-eyes
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTA5NTY3OXw5NjMyMTA5Njc/fall-challenge-october-treasury
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8OTY3MzUxNTQ2/november-colours
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8OTcxNjIyMzA1/the-girl-with-kaleidoscope-eyes
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjU4MzQ2MXw5ODU0ODExNzM/sugar-and-spice-and-everything-nice

Made Treasuries:

• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA2MDg5ODZ8OTQ2MTA4NjM3/ballad-for-ballet
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA2MDg5ODZ8OTU0Nzk5NDE1/pumpkin-patch
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA2MDg5ODZ8OTc1Nzc2NDMz/the-very-hungry-caterpillar
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA2MDg5ODZ8OTU3NzMxOTMz/simply-stated
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA2MDg5ODZ8OTc4NjcyMDYw/soulful-sunflowers
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA2MDg5ODZ8OTc1NzA3NDg5/top-it-all-off

Can't Wait Until Next Week?

To keep up with the shop, you can follow me at these places:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-Campbell-Crafts/144467648913539

Twitter: @casacampbell

Pintrest: http://pinterest.com/casacampbell/

Stumbleupon.com: http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/amiecampbell86/

Etsy Update!

It's been quite the busy week! Here's a rundown of what's going on with the store.

What's New:

• A Purple and White loom-knit scarf! Thick and comfy, these scarves are some of my favorites! (link)
• Extra-long and so cheerful, this nursery yellow scarf was a long time coming. (link)
• Bouncing, beautiful, blue butterflies! Fresh rain scent, and the perfect little pick-me-up. (link)
• Robin: The Joker's Wild Part II Upcycled ornament! This comic features an old school style Joker with guest appearances from Batman, Edward Nigma, Alfred, and Harvey Dent! Can you find them all? (link)
• Book scarves! Hand-knit mini-scarvf bookmarks! Solid in pairs and available in three color combinations. (Green) (Black) (White)

Coming Soon:

• Fleece plush cat toys in geometric shapes.
• A purple fleece cat rope like the orange one already in the shop.
• A navy blue loom-knit scarf in a pattern not seen before!
• iPad and iPhone knit cases!

Featured:

I have been really honored with the number of treasuries my items have been in this week! I really appreciate the positive feedback from my fellow etsians.

• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8OTQzMTE0ODM5/i-see-triangles-everywhere
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTY3MjI5MzR8OTEzNDEwNDc1/if-i-were-red
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTAwOTI0OTB8OTE1NjMyNzMz/colorful-critters
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTgzMjAxMnw4ODk1NzA2MjQ/you-never-know-what-youll-find-outdoors
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8ODk3MjgwOTg4/a-christmas-in-wintry-colours
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8OTIzOTI2MDY1/bambi-the-deer
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzAxMzAzN3w4OTc2Njk3NzM/just-clowning-around
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0MTY4NTV8OTAzODQzODUy/black-red-and-a-bit-creepy?index=0
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzY1NDkxNnw5MTc4NTk3NTk/seeing-red
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTIzNjM1MDh8OTIzNzkxODU1/kiss-my-echo

Keep an eye on the shop for new items being posted every week. There are plenty of items with free shipping to help you cross off your Christmas list without breaking the bank. And for those who are local, there is free delivery within the Abilene city limits for purchases of $10 or more. I also plan to be at November's Art Walk. 

Etsy Update

Here's your weekly Casa Campbell Crafts update!

I had a great time at Art Walk with my friend Sarah last night. We got to meet a ton of people and made a little money at the same time! I also heard a very interesting spoken-word gospel message that had something to do with an octopus.

Our lovely table, and a hint of Philip sitting against the wall.

What's New:

• Large green cross in vanilla scent. A favorite of craft fairs past. (link)
• A pair of unscented green stars. These are great for holiday party favors! (link)
• A sweet little purple bunny in sweet pea. Makes a great hospital gift for new Mommies! (link)
• Butterfly mini-soaps. These are great for wedding favors, or just to brighten up your bathroom. (link)

I've also decided to offer some of the tuna treat balls that I recently made. These will only be offered for a limited time. (link)

Last but not least, Kuroneko-sama! He's finally finished! (link)

Coming Soon:

• Light purple and white scarf made by loom. This will look similar to the red and pink one in the shop already.
• Painted Christmas/wall ornaments. These letter ornaments are great for Christmas trees, but can also be used in nurseries and offices through out the year!
• Hand-painted wooden puzzles are also on the horizon.

Featured:

• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTY0MDYyNDR8ODU4NjMwMDI0/celebrate
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Njk4ODM1NXw4NjAyNzgyMTg/the-days-of-wine-and-roses
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzAxMzAzN3w4NjI4MDUyNzc/falling-for-fall
  http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTAzMTI3NTl8ODY1ODkwMDEx/welcome-wagon
• http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjI0MDAzNHw4ODA3MzczMjI/you-are-loved

Keep an eye on the shop for new items being posted every week. There are plenty of items with free shipping to help you cross off your Christmas list without breaking the bank. And for those who are local, there is free delivery within the Abilene city limits for purchases of $10 or more. I also plan to be at November's Art Walk. 

Treasury!

My bear soap was featured in a treasury on Etsy formed on the concept of animals and Noah's Ark! Check it out:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjIxNzY2Nnw3NDI3NDI5NzU/so-much-to-find-in-the-love-animals-ark

New Etsy Items!

I just posted a bunch of new soaps into the etsy shop! One is an unique piece with a fabric flower embedded in the soap. There are also some that make great favors for baby showers and birthdays! I've made many batches of the bumble bee soap for friends baby showers in the recent months and everyone loves it! A great and unique way to thank your guests.

You can see the new items here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/casacampbell?section_id=7232818