Photo Sunday!

9.25.2011

Today's "Photo Sunday"...
come from my own back yard!












































































 As I said this weeks photo is from my own backyard. Yea! This summer we spent ALL our free time here. Even my soap production slowed down because of it. Eek! So because we are finally done I am extremely excited to share what's been stealing us away from everyone.

For those of you who haven't been in our backyard, it was once a desolate waste land where only the weeds lived. Not a single bush, tree, patch of grass, patio, or decoration started here. It use to remind me of an old western film where that one song would play as a tumble weed went by... and there actually were tumble weeds! So I hope you enjoyed sharing a piece of the woman behind the soap!

Next week I'll be sharing with you how to make some fun fall decorations as well as sharing some new and upcoming products!

Take Care & Enjoy!

Apple Placemats

9.18.2011




 
This is a fun and simple craft technique that you can use on just about anything!


 Supplies: 

- 2 Apples (Any type are fine) Sliced from stem to bottom.
- Paint (Acrylic or Fabric)
- Napkins
- Plain or very simple patterned fabric place mats
- Plate for paints
- Paint brush
- Newspaper or something to cover space

Directions:

1. Prep your space with a plastic table cloth or newspapers. Paint will go through.

2. Slice your apple in half. Blot it on a napkin well to dry it off.  Have paints ready on a plate. 

3. Stamp apple in paint generously. But blot paint off it its too much on an extra napkin.

4. Stamp mats with apple. Press firm but don't twist it. Carefully remove. 

5.  Repeat pattern with other colors. When all done you can go back with your paint brush and add a leaf to every other apple or so. 

Notes/Tips:

With every apple I did I stamped it twice to get a really thick apple image. If you continue to get a spot you want covered, use your finger with a little paint and lightly blot the spot till covered. 

I personally liked the more stamped look but alternatively you could immediately go back and use your paint brush to smooth the apples and make them more crisp.

Don't limit this to just apples, try pears too! I've done those and they are really cute. Also select apple of all sizes and shapes for variety.

This works great on clothing (use fabric paint), think baby onsies or child tees. Make a greeting card, personalized your wrapping paper, fabric napkins, etc!

Photos By: Heather Gwinn (Sorry they're a bit dark, this craft was done at night)

Take Care and Enjoy!










Deluxe Cucumber Sandwiches

9.13.2011


This is probably the tastiest and easiest vegetarian sandwich you could ever make! It has become quite the favorite around our house.


Ingredients

Veggie Toppings:

- Romaine (or lettuce)
- Tomatoes - Sliced
- Cucumbers - Sliced
- Banana Peppers (Optional)
- Clover Sprouts (they're a bit better)

Guacamole: 

- 3 Avocados (Mashed)
- 1 Packet of Guacamole Mix
- 1 Lemon Wedge (Very Small Piece, squeezed)
- 2-3 Spoon Full of Salsa ( I use homemade salsa)

- Cream Cheese - Softened
- Sliced Bread (or your choice of bread)
- Red Wine Vinegar 
- Salt and Pepper to Taste.

Directions:

1. In a med mixing bowl, peel and mash avocados. Do not discard pits! Set them aside. Add guacamole mix, lemon juice, and salsa. Mix well. Depending on your avocado size add more salsa to taste. Set aside.

2. Wash, slice, and prep your veggies. Soften cream cheese, till it's spreadable.

3. Add cream cheese to one slice of bread. Guacamole to the other. Then add your veggies in the middle. Add your vinegar last,  just before you eat your sandwich to avoid any soggy sammies.


Notes/ Tips:

The way I make my guacamole will be crowed pleasing. Especially if you use a homemade salsa... But I'll share that another time or email me. 

Remember your saved avocado pit? Did you know that lemons aren't the only thing that can help preserve your guacamole from getting brown! Strange as it might seem the pit of an avocado can help extend the life of your guac and keep that ugly brown layer away! I didn't believe it either but it works, You will go from 1 day of green guac to 3-4 days! Remember to store it well too.

Take Care & Enjoy!

Photo by: Heather Gwinn

P.S.  I know I said we were going to do a craft next but it got pushed back till next posting. Sorry



Photo Sunday!

9.11.2011

On this weeks 
"Photo Sunday..." 
I'm taking you deep into an enchanted forest...


My wonderful husband Jedidiah

We saw Elk! And if you learn anything about me, you'll discover I LOVE animals! Especially the ones I get to see in the wild!

Stunning isn't it. This was taken at Bear Lake. The water was so clear and smooth it was like glass!
See wildlife!!! Isn't he cute! It's like he was posing just for me. LOL
We saw mousse too! I prayed I'd see a mousse and no sooner did I ask then I saw not one but four! This ones a baby. Mom wasn't far away.

And lastly, me! I'm sure you'll probably hear me rant about this eventually but I don't generally like to show my teeth! But thankfully Invisalign is currently working on making me smile more LOL! I know I'm a nut.








Just recently my husband and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary! So today I would like to share a few amazing photos from our recent anniversary vacation!
And although, till now, I've only done one photo for "Photo Sunday",  I couldn't resist sharing several! LOL! We spent our vacation in Estes Park, Colorado.  It's a beautiful town. The same town the Stanley Hotel resides (You know, the hotel where Steven Kings, The Shining" was based off of). Which by the way is an incredibly large and beautiful hotel inside and out.  But most of these photos were taken in Rocky Mountain National Forest, Colorado. Isn't this state amazing!
You should move here.... I tell everyone that!

Well I hope you enjoyed seeing a bit of my life behind Blackbird Soap Company. Be sure to check back tomorrow (Monday). I will be showing you a fun craft on how to dress up your boring place mats and cloth napkins! If you like my blog, share it with other :-)

Thanks for reading, take care and enjoy

Photos were taken by me, Heather Gwinn

 



Blog Updates!

9.10.2011


Hi Friends and Followers! As many of you may know I have been working hard at updating this blog with new designs, logos, layouts, and more! Over the next week I should hopefully be wrapping up our blog redesign and then moving on to BlackbirdSoap.com! I truly hope you have been enjoying the new look of Blackbird Soap Company's blog as much as I have. Take a look around and tell me what you think! If there are suggestions or things you would like to see on this blog, please let me know. I'd be to hear your ideas. 

Also if you are interested in advertising your business on my blog or website contact me anytime. You can use your already made button or I can create one for you. For more information email me.

Take Care & Enjoy 

Photo Sunday!

9.04.2011

It's time for another 
"Photo Sunday!"

 Lavender Garden 

This weeks photo is from my own garden. This lovely lavender is one of my top five favorite flower! And these particular lavenders are especially special because these are the flowers I use to infuse into water, oils, and my soaps! So next time you try my lavender scented soap you will be enjoying something right out of my own backyard. (Organically grown and pesticide free!) Photo taken by: Heather Gwinn. Enjoy! 

P.S. Sorry the late posting... I wasn't happy with my first photos!

Raw... a milder soap

9.02.2011

More new photos on our sites as promised!

  Take a walk down natures path and enjoy a simpler way of life. Enjoy Mother Nature in her true form, pure and untouched. Let her raw beauty open your eyes to a new type of aroma that’s been left in the state nature intended.

The Aroma: Purely clean with fresh notes of slightly sweetened organic olive oil and aloe vera.

The Experience: Feel the creamy moisturizing touch of olive oil and aloe vera gel as its mild properties sooth even the most sensitive of skins while a very light lather gently washes you clean.
To see more photos or purchase this amazing handmade soap go to my website or Etsy store.  
ENJOY!
  
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