There are two ways to look at this showcase. You can either use these ideas for next Christmas, or you can use the premise of an idea for another holiday or event coming up soon. Hint: You should be getting things together for Valentine’s Day now.

So without further ado, here are highlights from this years’ holiday season.

Shape It Up

There are many holiday molds on the market, as well as cookie cutters that can be used to give your soaps a festive feel. From gingerbread men to snowflakes and trees, here are a few lovely holiday shaped soaps.

Gingy by Chattahoochee SW

Christmas Trees by Fig Leaf Soaps

Snowflakes by Colette Paperie

Reindeer by Sudzy Soap

Snowflakes by Twin Dream Creations

Think Color and Scent

You can’t go wrong creating soaps with the scents and colors of the holiday season. There is a great variety of designs that soapmakers have created for the season. Here are just a few artisans that thought of color and scent.

Ultimate Christmas by Catherine Filippelli

Cranberry Fig by Simply Suds

Snowdrift by A Slice of Delight

Candy Cane by Sherri’s Scents and Soys

Cranberry by SV Soaps

Look for Inspiration

These soapmakers took a common place item from the holidays and used it as inspiration for their soaps. This is not hard to do. Just keep your eyes peeled for some inspiration.

Naughty Coal Bar by AJ Sweet Soap

Christmas Plaid by The Bonnie Bath Co.

Charlie Brown by Dug Shop

Ribbon Candy by Fairy Apothecary

Go For Unique

Some soaps fall into a category all their own – unique. Sometimes an idea crosses a soapmakers mind to create something different. While everyone’s soap truly is unique, these soapmakers created bars that are more unusual and stand out in a crowd.

Felted Soaps by Eclectic Garden

Owl Soap with Crocheted Scarf by Eternal Sunshine

Rocky Mountain by Body and Spirit

Holiday Wrappings

Don’t forget that packaging is important, too. Some soapmakers wrap their soaps in holiday themed packaging and others make special seasonal labels.

Peppermint Candy by Mel Mar Soap Hut

Soap Sets by Bella Fresca

Soap Sets by Pea Pod Crafts

Article by Erica Pence, owner and handcrafted soap maker at Bonnie Bath, and author of the Bonnie Bath Blog.

Bio: Owner of The Bonnie Bath Co. and maker of handcrafted soaps, bath and body products and candles. Column Editor for the Saponifier Magazine and Forum Moderator and volunteer for the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild as well as the Scottish American Society of South Florida. Regional webmaster for FUSTA. Happily married with one beautiful child.

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In the short time that I’ve been learning about soap, I’ve seen some absolutely amazing creations. Many people are making layered soaps with swirls, some are making layered soaps with top layers that are clear and glittery. Some soaps are made for specifically for the eco-conscious. Others just leave me amazed and hungry, due to their striking resemblance to food.

I’ve seen some of the photos that you all post online that show your extensive shelves of soap making supplies and materials, and it’s truly baffling! Most of you gals (and guys!) have a LOT of stuff! I never knew soapmaking was such an ‘extreme’ craft, but apparently it’s overtaken many kitchens, spare rooms, and even garages.

This leads me to the question of the day: What Soap Supplies can you NOT live without?

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Wishing you and your families a happy, healthy and joyful Thanksgiving!

- Cibaria Soap Supply

PS: Cibaria Soap Supply be closed November 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th. We will reopen on Monday November 30th at 7:30AM!

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Our main website (www.CibariaSoapSupply.Com) is currently undergoing design maintence. Our site currently features many great options that allow you to create Wishlists, and even add comments to certain products that you can use as reminders for various soaps you may be thinking of making. You can also create your very own account with our website to gain access to your past orders, current order status’s, and even check for a tracking number once your order ships. You can now securely make purchases on our main website, so do feel free to browse our product line for your carrier and base soap oil needs.

Thank you for stopping by – We’re looking forward to serving you well on our new blog, social networks, and of course on our e-commerce site.

-Cibaria Soap Supply

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