Welcome to iFind Handmade! First picks: Soaps.

Hey there, and welcome to iFind Handmade! This is a brand spankin' new blog, and I will be updating every few days with fantastic finds from handmade shops all over the 'net. Featured items will not only be stunning and high quality, but also priced affordably!

So, on with the show. First pick of this blog: Handmade soaps! I'm a huge believer in handmade soaps, especially instead of store bought liquids. They're so much more customizable for scent and skin type, and are eco-friendly.

First pick:

This soap is titled "Lemon Bar Soap" and is vegan. The lemony-yellow part of this soap has a tart lemon scent, and the tan part has a sweet pastry scent, making for a bar of soap you'll almost want to eat. And yes, that's real sugar on top! This ~4.2 ounce bar of soap will run you $5.75 plus shipping, and the seller offers a multi-bar discount. View this item in all it's Etsy glory here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17458235

Pick Numero Dos:

This soap, titled "Garden Mint Gardener's Shea Butter Soap" is both pretty to look at, and will make you prettier to look at too. (Psh, like you need it. ;) ) This soap is also vegan, and contains fine ground pumice, poppy seeds, and apricot kernel meal, good for scrubbing off caked on dirt, paints, or whatever other goo you get yourself into, as well as exfoliating away old skin! It smells like mint, rain, and greens. Mmm. This ~4-4.5oz bar will run you $5.00 plus shipping, and can be found on Artfire here: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=267164

Pick #3:

"Pick number 3! Pick number 3, mah lord!" If you're into Shrek and taking advice, maybe this is the soap for you. Or, if you're looking for a nice calming bar of soap, this is for you too. This soap, called "Chamomile Goat Milk Soap" has chamomile and lavendar essential oils; good for both the skin and the mind. It's made with natural oils and farm fresh goats milk, sure to treat the skin right. At $4.00 +shipping for ~5.5oz, this soap is a steal! Purchase it on Etsy here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27442046

Enjoy! The next blog will feature some awesome handcrafted jewelry with a neat theme; stay tuned.