FROM WRITING TO CRAFTING: The Story of Stardust and Suds
Once upon a time (all good stories start like that, right? 😉). Thirty years ago, I started on a journey in wordsmithing. I had no idea where it would take me, from published books and consulting to blogs and articles; it seems my fingers barely leave the keyboard. ⌨️
The standing joke is that I will die at my work desk, having typed, "and the secret to life is......." 😂
Recently, my children reminded me that there is life beyond the monitor. But what hobby should I choose? My eyes are terrible (eliminating cross-stitch, knitting, crocheting, and macramé 👀), and I don't drive, so no joining a choir or hitting antique stores. I am most definitely NOT athletic LOL!
Finally, soap and curios won the day. 🧼🔮
✨ And So the Work Began
I set up a little work area in my room for the basics of soap molding, including fine glitter that now resides on everything I own (I think even the cat 🐈). Never take me shopping for soap supplies if I have a credit card. The variety is not only overwhelming but tempting. 🛍️ But as any creative soul knows, once those wheels are turning, more ideas come forward. 💫
Soft soaps, bath salts 🛁, soap sculpture, finishing sugar, portable barbecue spices 🌶️s. A nice, giftable line 🎁 or something people can get for self-pampering. 💕
My entire goal is not to make knock-off items you can find anywhere. Some of the molds will be the same, but I paint each by hand differently 🎨, and use different additives: scents, cocoa butter, olive oil, coffee, honey powder, sesame powder, rosehips & pomegranate oil, and different soap bases. You'll never get bored scrolling through my site (or so I hope)
I would love to hear your feedback and ideas. This is my first time making a webpage and trying a whole new adventure. I can use all the help people are willing to share.
💫💰 REFERRAL PROGRAM 💫💰
If you refer someone to Stardust and Suds, and they make a purchase, you get a 5% discount on your next order. You can get this advantage up to 3 times a year
Make Sure they "name drop," and we will send you a discount code directly.
I appreciate your support.
Trish 🌙
By the way... this is my mascot, Hermes. You will see him here and there around the site:
Title: Chief Mischief Officer
Specialties: Quality Control,
Glitter Distribution,
Unauthorized Napping
Salary: Catnip 😼
