***6/17***

What kinds of crafts does everyone either enjoy making or enjoy getting? Do you have a certain type of handmade item that you love to collect? Socks, boxes, jewelry, dolls etc? I’m a knitter, and have made soy candles in the past and would like to do so again. I have never received a pair of hand-knit socks and I think I would love them. I have a great box for my BPAL bottles but would love one for my imps, and/or my jewelry. Love handmade jewelry! Dolls, on the other hand, are not my thing.

Clearly, vegans are not into soaps with honey or milk, etc. But, if you're NOT a vegan how would you feel about soaps made with emu oil? Squicked out/concerned about animal cruelty, or willing to try them? I really appreciate the effort to use all of an animal, rather than just the meat or just the skin or what have you. I confess that I think I might be a bit squicked out by the soap-with-emu-oil at first, but I would nevertheless be game to try it.

***6/18***

Are there any of the BPTP bath oils you adore (particularly ones that you cannot get anymore). What about the room sprays? I’ve got L’Estate and The Winter Maiden, and while I adore them both, I’ve managed to make them stretch pretty far, so I don’t think I need more at present. I would, however, love to try Holiday Stress Relief, L’Autunno, any of the Warrior Queens, and Luxuria. I’m okay on room sprays at the moment.

How would you feel about an ultra-girlie shawl or wrap in summer-weight (lace)? Lurve! Especially in jewel tones, and/or in a variegated/hand-painted yarn ala Koigu (not saying I demand Koigu, of course; I just like some of the funky color combinations they come up with).

What would you think of hand-dyed items? Also lurve! The low-water immersion dying looks really pretty, and honestly, I think traditional tie-dying is pretty neat, too. I have this purple and teal tie-dye t-shirt that I love, and we took the kitties to the vet yesterday for a check-up and the Professor ripped a hole in it, right at the right breast. It’s not like I used it for more than wearing around the house or to the gym, but it’s still a bummer.

So, I hear you don't like lacy wraps! How do you feel about hand-knit socks? Further lurve!