New Products

Introducing Honey & Shea Sugar Scrub!

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

Introducing pralines and cream ice cream! Just kidding! It looks and smells like the ice cream because of those bits of ground almond there. This past fall I released my Yuzu Japanese Citrus, Bamboo Sugar Cane & Sandalwood Vanilla Sugar scrubs & they were warmly received, so I’ve added them to my line year-round at feto soap. I love honey and wanted to incorporate it into more of my products, so I’ve made Honey & Shea Sugar scrub for you. For those of you who already like my honey glycerin soap, you are going to LOVE my Honey & Shea Sugar Scrub! It’s an emulsified scrub.  It’s like a lotion, liquid soap, and body scrub all in one! It’s not one of those oily scrubs that leak and leave a slippery film in your tub! What is so special about this scrub? It’s full of honey, shea butter, sweet almond oil, sugar & ground almonds for skin conditioning and exfoliation! It literally turns into a lotion before your eyes when you add water and rub your hands together and will easily get rid of your dry winter skin.

If you’re in Austin, you can try it at its debut at the Cedar Park Farms to Market & Austin Nerd Cave Showcase this weekend or order online at fetosoap.com. I’ll have samples out ready for you to try!

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Austin Nerd Cave Showcase

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

Austin will be giving birth to a new comic inspired art showcase named “The Austin Nerd Cave” on Sunday, January 15th at Tribe Comics And Games! All are invited to come out and celebrate its birth into the new year by meeting some local artists of comics, games and all other things nerd. Hosted by Jen Hearts Art and Racketeer Robot to bring Austin closer to its local nerd talent for an awesome Sunday of creative art in a COMIC SHOP! (what better place??). So be there for comics, artists displaying mad visuals, vendors rocking comic and toy related merch, and live sketching! WHO are these artists joining forces to build this “The Austin Nerd Cave”, you ask? Check the list, YO!:

RSVP on FaceBook HERE

I’ll have my glycerin soaps with toys –  polyhedron dice will be making an appearance, my Kitchen Coffee Soap,  Shaving Soap in \Honey Almond & Bay Rum, Lotion Bars, Roll-on Perfumes, NEW Shea Butter Sugar Scrubs in Honey & Shea, White Tea & Ginger, Yuzu, Bamboo Sugar Cane & Sandalwood Vanilla.

 

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Chinese Coin Soap

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

These soaps start out green & transparent. I scented them with green tea. Then I paint each one by hand with bronze mica. They are here just in time for the Chinese New Year and will look great on your soap dish!  Chinese New Year is on January 23rd.

Separately each soap will cost $4, but if you buy a set of two – $6 and set of 4 will be $12. The sets are packaged in real Chinese take-out containers!

If you need them for your asian-themed event or your store, let me know how many you would like & I will get you bulk pricing information! lisa@fetosoap.com or 512.850.5472.

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Re-purposing Things & Getting Organized

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

The holiday season is over and I’m in the middle of making all the things that were depleted – like my roll-on perfumes that I sold out of during the holiday rush. Now that I’m making all the things, I need somewhere to put them!

I was shopping at my local Goodwill the other day and picked up an Iris photo organizer that had separate cases for photos. I thought that it would be perfect size to sort/safely transport out my perfumes and possibly lip balms to and from shows. I put some foam to cushion the glass roll-on perfume bottles in each case and labeled each case with the fragrance name so I can just look down and pop out whichever one I need when I am restocking my display. Prior to finding this case I was putting then in labeled ziplock bags by fragrance in a plastic shoebox. I wasn’t a big fan of that system  because the bags didn’t stand upright and it was not easy to find each fragrance.

This week I’m getting ready for the Austin Nerd Case Showcase that’s coming up on January 15th, so I’ve filled up my new case with my freshly made Jojoba Oil Roll-on Perfumes in White Tea & Ginger, Sandalwood Vanilla, Lavender Vanilla, Pink Sugar (Jen Heart’s Art‘s favorite!) & Gardenia perfumes.

With all this talk of organizing… I have a few wooden displays for my perfumes, but the guy who made them got out of the business, so I’m looking for another way to display them. Do you know of a good source for acrylic or paper box display for roll-on perfumes?

What items have you found and re-purposed to get organized? I’d love to hear your stories about the things that make your life easier & organized.

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Happy New Year!

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

I know, I know, I haven’t blogged in ages. Shame on me! I won’t bore you with excuses… I’ll just get to a-writing! I made a small batch of Champagne-scented bath bombs yesterday to celebrate NYE and used Dragon’s Blood scented soap while I was using the bath bomb. The combination of fragrances was divine, so I made up some Champagne & Dragon’s Blood bubble bath/shower gel with gold glitter today. Mmm… good! I’m on a glitter kick lately, so watch out for more sparkles coming your way! I dusted the champagne bath bomb with a little iridescent glitter. But don’t worry, my spa-line will stay glitter free unless you request.

However, my shower gel / bubble bath is always available! Let me know if you want one in champagne & dragon’s blood scent and I will make one up for you! (and if you want added bling!) I tried it today and it didn’t leave any on me after my shower. I’m also bringing back the travel size shower gels and also have them in the 7.4 ounce size. I’m full of ideas for the new year and can’t wait to share them all with you.

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The two ounce size bubble bath is great for party favors! Do you have a wedding, baby shower, baptism, or birthday party coming up? I can personalize the bubble bath with your event details like this:

Bulk pricing is available starting at 12 pieces for your event! Just contact me for details. Please let me know how many you will need and when you will need them by.  lisa (at) fetosoap.com or call me at 512.850.5472.

 

Soapmaking

World Maker Faire NYC is this weekend!

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

Feto Soap’s Make Your Own Soap Booth will be at World Maker Faire New York September 17 & 18th! Maker Faire is a newfangled outdoor fair that brings together science, art, craft, engineering, and music in a fun, energized, and exciting public forum. The family-friendly event showcases the amazing work of all kinds of makers and the DIY spirit! For more information about Maker Faire New York, visit makerfaire.com.

You can follow our live updates during the faire on Twitter and  Facebook.

Where does Maker Faire New York take place? Maker Faire New York will take place over two days: Saturday, September 17th from 10 AM – 7 PM and Sunday, September 18th from 10 AM – 6 PM. The fair is located at the New York Hall of Science (47-01 111th Street) in Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, Queens, New York. For detailed directions, visit makerfaire.com.

If you’re on twitter, EscapeMaker is giving away #free tix to the @makerfaire in Queens @NYSci @makerbot #WorldMakerFaire #kids Winners picked Fri. nt! RT to ENTER

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Make Your Own Soap Booth at Cypress Vanguard this Saturday!

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

Come to Cypress Vanguard in downtown Austin and make a custom bar of soap for just $6.00! I’ll help you choose the scent, color, glitter and toy combination. It takes just minutes to put this together. After you pour the soap, you need about 20-30 minutes for it to set. It’s a fun craft project and a great handmade gift.

Cypress Vanguard is located at 606 East Third Street at Red River right down the street from Moonshine. I will be there from Noon to 4pm!

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Studio CV Disco Pahhhtay on Friday!

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

Studio CV Disco Pahhhtay! Get Your Tickets HERE!  Friday, August 19, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Cypress Vanguard cordially invites the public and the entire fashion community to enjoy an indulgent and exciting disco-themed party, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas. With a creative and local twist, the talented independent designers at the CV co-op are recreating the magic of Studio 54 in the heart of downtown Austin! Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Soap Kits and SALE!

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day. We are back from Maker Faire Bay Area where our Make Your Own Soap Booth snagged two awards – Editor’s Choice from Craft: Magazine and an Education Award! Thank you for making soap with us at our booth! If you didn’t make it to Maker Faire and want to make a bar of soap, we now offer Make Your Own Soap Kits! This kit contains everything you need to make one bar of glycerin soap with a toy, just like at our booth!

Kit includes:

Soap Mold
Soap Base
Toy
Fragrance
Colorant
Instruction Sheet

Not included but required: Pyrex cup, microwave or double boiler & spoon.

Here are some of the soaps people made at our Make Your Own Soap Booth at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011:

If there are any events you think Feto Soap would be a good fit for, please reply to this post and let us know!

Our Make Your Own Soap Booth is kid-friendly and would love to be at your event.

We are having a spring sale! Some of the soaps on sale are: Bay Rum, Dragon’s Blood, Pepperberry, Raspberry Lemonade, Yuzu, White Tea & Ginger, Blackberry Sage, Rubber Ducky Soap, Glycerin Soaps with Toys and Honey Glycerin Soap. Quantities are limited so snap them up now!

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Maker Faire Bay Area is this weekend!

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

Maker Faire
Feto Soap will be at Maker Faire this weekend! Saturday, May 21st  from 10am- 8pm and Sunday, May 22nd from 10am – 6pm. If you are in the Bay Area, come on out! We will have our Make Your Own Soap Booth where you can create a custom bar of glycerin soap in under an hour! You select the color, fragrance & toy that will go in your soap with our help.

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Austin Fashion Trunk Show Saturday! Noon – 6pm

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

This is a one-day only event! Buy original designs and vintage finds directly from 12 local Austin Collectors & Designers at the best prices. ( Gift Bags to the first 15 attendees!)


There will be sips (Dripping Springs Vodka Cocktails), treats (Cupcakes from Lick it Bite it or Both), & Feather Hair Extensions by Electric Feather Company!

DESIGNERS & COLLECTORS: Katastrophic Design, Fat Cat Jewelry Studio, Bolsa Bonita, Dimovi/Vinca USA, Peacock People Vintage, Ocean Studio, Jasmine Turner, Dakota’s Vintage, Glint Gear, Trash ATX, Ruffled Clothing, Cinnamon Girl Shop and handmade bath & body products from Feto Soap. They have the latest Fashion trends.

RSVP here!

 Gallery Black Lagoon
4301 A. Guadalupe St.Austin, TX 78751(512) 371-8838

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Feto Soap linked in Houston Tidbits Today!

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

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Gifting, Gallery Style

November 17, 2009

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At the holiday gift exchange, you always get stuck with a Starbucks gift card the giver bought on the way to the party. And you don’t even drink coffee.

Stock up on well-priced items that will get snatched over too much syrah at this weekend’s Winter Holiday Arts Market benefiting Spacetaker. Selected young local artists congregate for a two-day event to showcase items you’ll want to give and receive – soaps shaped like cupcakes, belts and jewelry from Hello Lucky, hip silk scarves, whimsical prints, artisan jewelry from Petals & Metals, and modern stationery from A Punkin Card Company. You won’t be able to stop at just one present.

And then you can send Miss Unoriginal home with a bottle of wine. You know, since she’s pregnant.

Spacetaker’s Winter Holiday Arts Market
Friday, November 20th (5 – 10 p.m.)
Saturday, November 21st (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
FREE at Winter Street Studios
Featuring a DJ, performances, complimentary cocktails, and kid-friendly art activities
www.spacetaker.org

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Guero’s Taco Bar presents Austin Handmade Market

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard
Austin Handmade Market at Guero's

Feto Soap will have a booth here from Friday – Sunday!  11am – 6pm See you there! 1412 S Congress Ave

Depending on the weather and crowds vending may continue through the evening. Feel free to call to see if I am still at the booth. 512.850.5472

Other vendors will have Apparel, Accessories, Art, Jewelry, Mosaics & more!

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Feto Soap back in Houston Saturday

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard
T'afia

One Day Only!

Feto Soap will be back in Houston for one day at the Midtown Farmers Market – this Saturday from 8am – Noon at the local crafts spree.  I’ll be bringing as much soap as I can squeeze into my Honda Civic. If you have any special requests, please make them known now! (pre-Friday)

You will be able to make your very own custom bar of soap at the feto soap booth for just $6.00. I’ll help you choose the scent, color, glitter and toy combination. It takes just minutes to put this together. After you pour the soap, you need about 30 minutes for it to set. At $6.00 it’s reasonably-priced fun craft project to do this weekend.

Along with the fun soap-crafting that can be done, you can have breakfast at t’afia and shop the farmers market to fill your cupboard with fresh, local produce and prepared foods!

The Midtown Farmers Market is located in the front of Monica Pope’s T’afia. 3701 Travis Street @ W. Alabama, next door to the Breakfast Klub

If you are not a morning person and cannot make it to the Midtown Farmers Market this Saturday, I will be at T̩ House of Tea: 1927 Fairview from 9pm РMidnight.

Did you know that Feto Soap has a fan page on facebook? If you like us, fan us!

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Maker Faire San Mateo

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard
Maker Faire 2009
Maker Faire 2009

Feto Soap will be at Maker Faire this weekend! Saturday, May 30th from 10am- 8pm and Sunday, May 31st from 10am – 6pm. If you are in the Bay Area, please come on out! We will have our Make Your Own Soap Booth where you can create a custom bar of glycerin soap in under an hour! You can select the color, fragrance & toy that will go in your soap with our help.

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Party Crackers

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

It’s been busy in feto soap land. I am relocating to Austin, TX in April and have been wrapping up life here in Houston.

There was a fundraiser at the hospital that I work at and my colleague made the best crackers. She was generous enough to share the recipe, so I thought I’d share it with you too.

Party Crackers

1 box unsalted tops saltines (they don’t need to be salted because the ranch dressing powder mix is pretty salty. I might even decrease the amount of powder the next time I make a batch of these.)
2/3 Cup Canola Oil
2 – 4 T Crushed Red Pepper
1 package Ranch Dressing Powder

Pour crackers in a large airtight container. Mix other 3 ingredients and pour over crackers. Toss gently. Every 15 minutes, flip container for one hour.

I had a very hard time resisting eating the whole batch of crackers… that’s how tasty this recipe is. and easy to put together too! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

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Make Your Own Soap at the Midtown Farmers Market this Saturday

Posted on by Lisa Chouinard

Rosie's Horsey Soap

Come to Midtown Farmers Market this Saturday, Feb. 28th and make your very own custom bar of soap at the feto soap booth for just $6.00. I’ll help you choose the scent, color, glitter and toy combination. It takes just minutes to put this together. After you pour the soap, you need about 20 minutes for it to set. At $6.00 it’s reasonably priced fun craft project to do this weekend.

Along with the fun soap-crafting that can be done, you can have breakfast at t’afia and shop the farmers market to fill your cupboard with fresh, local produce and prepared foods!

Midtown Farmers Market

The Midtown Farmers Market is located in the front of Monica Pope’s T’afia. 3701 Travis Street @ W. Alabama directions here. We will be there from 8am – Noon.