Pine Tree Road Soap Shop

Soap, soap and more soap

2013-01-15T17:19:00.002-08:00

Soap, soap and more soap...

All of these soaps and more are now available on our Etsy site.

xo

Jackie

NEW Facial Bar Line!

2013-01-14T11:58:00.001-08:00

We are happy to announce the launch of our NEW Facial Bar Line!

Everyone is always asking me about which soaps or body products are best for use on the face. So, with the demand so high, I decided to create a new facial bar line.

These smaller soaps are approximately 3oz and fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. To date, I have created bars that do not have any added scent, so they are gentle on your face. Here are some of the soaps in stock:

Carrot + Shea: made with organic pureed carrots and loads of shea butter. These are great for brightening and moisturizing your skin.

Moroccan Red Clay: made with rhassoul (or red) clay and tons of shea butter. This bar is made for people with very oily skin. The red clay has extraordinary absorption properties.

Oats + Honey: made with ground oats and natural honey. This bar is wonderful for those people with sensitive skin. Oatmeal helps to gently exfoliate and cleanse the skin, while the honey nourishes. And, as always, this bar is loaded with shea butter for extra moisturizing.

Jackie

Happy Friday!

2013-01-11T16:27:00.002-08:00

Here's a pic of my just-poured Crackling Firewood soaps. These smell like a cozy campfire...ahhhh....

Happy Friday Everyone!

xo

Jackie

Pretty in Pink Soapy Cupcakes

2013-01-10T12:17:00.000-08:00

So I've just been in LOVE with the fact that I can now make pretty soapy cupcakes. Check out my new Pretty in Pink Soapy Cupcake display:

If you'd like to order a fun soapy gift for yourself or someone special, please feel free to email me at: pinetreeroadshop@gmail.com or visit my Etsy site for these and other soapy goodies!

Also, if you're a small business owner, you may be interested in a great new blog that I found. Sooo much information to help grow your business or take it to the next level.

xo
Jackie

I Love Etsy!

2013-01-03T11:19:00.002-08:00

I just love Etsy!

I've been selling on Etsy for a few years now and am always amazed by the new, fun ways they help to increase sales. Check out this fun badge:)

Lemongrass + Calendula Soap (finished!)

2012-12-06T12:00:00.001-08:00

As promised, here are a few pics of my Lemongrass + Calendula soaps after they gelled overnight:

The shop smells soooooo good right now!

xo

Jackie

Soap Making--Lemongrass + Calendula

2012-12-05T16:19:00.000-08:00

As promised, here are some pictures from today's soaping of the Lemongrass + Calendula

Lye & Water Solution

Oils & Butters

Lemongrass Essential Oil & Calendula Petals

Poured soap in gel phase

The soap will gel overnight and I'll take some pics for you tomorrow after it has hardened up.

Good night~

Jackie

Lemongrass + Calendula (my favorite!)

2012-12-05T11:14:00.002-08:00

Ok, so today is my day to make a double batch of my ALL TIME FAVORITE soap, Lemongrass + Calendula.

I think the thing I love the most about this soap is how fresh and uplifting it smells. Just one sniff can make me so, so happy!

Calendula is also great for people with sensitive skin and the beautiful golden petals look amazing when mixed with the natural yellow coloring of the Lemongrass essential oil.

Lemongrass plant

Be sure to follow my next post for pics of my lemongrass soaping...

Have a beautiful day!

xo

Jackie

Stocking Stuffers!

2012-11-28T16:33:00.000-08:00

We're busy little elves, making lots of fun stocking stuffers just for you!

Check out our Gingersnap (um...um...good) Whipped Body Butters or our super Spearmint Whipped Body Butters.

xo
Jackie

Easy, Cold Process Soap Making Instructions

2012-11-27T13:27:00.001-08:00

Moo.com

2012-09-18T12:57:00.003-07:00

I recently happened upon a Facebook posting about a company I had never heard of called, moo.com. They specialize on printing super cute mini cards (see below), business cards, stickers, labels and mooore...haha..

I got a 50-pack of mini cards that I'm using for my shop business cards. I love that they're small, compact and unique.

Getting Ready for Fall!

2012-09-18T12:48:00.000-07:00

We're getting ready for Fall here at Pine Tree Road. Check out some of our new soapy goodies...

Stop in now and stock up for the holidays!!!

xo
Jackie

NEW labels have arrived!

2012-06-02T15:20:00.003-07:00

Check out my NEW labels!

I LOVE them!! Just need to get a new sharpie and some clear labels so I can specify the soap scent on the right-hand side. Can't wait to play around with these!

Have an amazing weekend!

xo
Jackie

New Soap Shop Photos

2012-05-15T15:18:00.000-07:00

The soap shop is going through some changes and here are a few photos of the "transition" period.

"Naked" soaps and new placecards with new Pine Tree Road logo

Natural handmade, handcut soaps

Soap Bar!

Soaps and body treats

New labels for soaps, body butters, lotions & scrubs coming soon!

Jackie

Soap Beginnings

2012-05-10T12:52:00.000-07:00

This is the beginnings of my favorite soap, Lemongrass & Calendula! I just love, love, love the fresh citrusy scent of lemongrass and the pure beauty of Calendula petals floating around in it.

While we're waiting for the oils and lye/water solution to get to the correct temperatures, I'd like to share a few things with you...

I just bought a light box so I'll be adding new, improved product photos to my Etsy page and my Facebook Payvment page.

Pine Tree Road's products will also be listed in a children's fundraising catalog over the next few months and hopefully be debuting in 2 local boutiques. This is all so very exciting for me.

Reni, over at Bliss and Tell Branding Co. has just sent my new labels off to the printers, as well. These will pull everything together and give PTR a more cohesive branding look. Check out her lovely creations!

Ok...back to the soap....

And here it is...Lemongrass & Calendula!

Have a beautiful day~

Jackie

Friday Soap Porn

2012-05-04T12:16:00.000-07:00

Here's some Friday Soap porn for ya!

Have a wonderful weekend~

Jackie

Wake Up Soap!

2012-05-03T12:25:00.001-07:00

Ok...here are the hot process soaps from yesterday. They smell absolutely fabulous!!

I'm calling it Wake Up Soap! Made with lemongrass, rosemary, lavender and a blend of eucalyptus, peppermint, ginger & lavandin essential oils.

Happy Thursday~

xo
Jackie

Making Crock Pot Hot Process Soap

2012-05-02T16:50:00.001-07:00

Today I decided to make some hot process soap. I've always been a cold process girl but, recently, the appeal of being able to use my soaps within a few days instead of a few weeks has been quite appealing.

Here are a few pictures of the process:

Stainless steel pot with all of my oils and butters {coconut oil, palm oil, canola oil & hemp seed butter}

Lye & Water Solution

Essential oils {lemongrass, rosemary, lavender and a blend of eucalyptus, peppermint, ginger, lavandin}

Crock pot

I'm just waiting for the oils and lye & water mixture to each reach approximately 115 degrees. Then I'll combine the two with my stick blender and pour into the crock pot.

It's starting to gel. This is about a half hour after I poured it into the crock pot.

Ooooo.....more gelling....I'll let it go for a little bit longer then pour (or should I say "scoop") it into the mold, cover and that's it! Tomorrow I'll cut it and let it cure for a few days or longer, depending on how soft it is. The essential oils are VERY strong right now. I might call this one "Wake Up Soap".

And here it is in the mold. Good night, soap!

xo
Jackie

New Soaps from the Curing Rack!

2012-05-01T15:34:00.001-07:00

Here are a few of the new soaps fresh off the curing rack...

Orange x 2 {made with blood orange & sweet orange essential oils and ground orange peel}

Rosemary & Calendula {made with rosemary essential oil and Calendula petals}

Cucumber Melon

All of these are currently available on our Etsy site for $6/ea.

Wednesday Soapy Lovin...

2012-04-25T17:00:00.003-07:00

Here's a little soapy lovin to get you through your work week...

Orange x 2 {made with Sweet Orange and Blood Orange Essential Oils, Litsea and ground orange peel}

Honey + Oats {made with honey, ground oats and just a smidge of cinnamon}

Mango Papaya {made with Mango Papaya fragrance and a hint of pink colorant}

Enjoy your weekend~ I'll see you in a few days.

xo
Jackie

Big Changes at the Soap Shop!

2012-04-25T13:44:00.000-07:00

Big changes are coming to the soap shop!

Thanks to the lovely creativity of Reni at Bliss And Tell Branding Co., my labels and overall branding is getting a facelift.

We're in the final stages of revisions and will hopefully have the look nailed down by next week. Stay tuned for product updates, too!

I've had soooo many tourists come through my shop and ask for TSA-approved body products. Well, you know what...I was listening. And as soon as the branding is complete I'll be adding cute travel-size packs to the PTR line-up!

I'm thinking a small 3oz soap in a cute muslin, hand-stamped bag, 2-3oz whipped body butter for moisturizing that sun drenched skin, 2-3oz whipped sugar scrub for exfoliating, 2oz travel/purse size hemp lotion and a luscious hemp lip balm.

Do you have anything that you'd particularly like to see in these packs? Tell me and if I incorporate your idea into my new travel packs, you'll earn yourself a FREE pack! So throw all of your best ideas at me.

xo
Jackie

Doggie Shampoo Bars

2011-03-30T11:47:00.000-07:00

If you have furry family members like I do, you need to wash them up regularly to keep them healthy and smelling good. So, I decided to try my hand at doggie shampoo bars. I added tansy flowers for a bug repellent, lavender buds to repel pests and as an anti bacterial, oatmeal to soothe the skin and citronella, cedarwood and lemongrass essential oils for a fresh, clean scent.

Dante

Maddie

These should be ready in about 4 weeks!

Don't forget to visit us on our Facebook page and our Etsy site for easy shopping!

NOVEMBER SALE!

2010-11-03T15:43:00.000-07:00

To get everyone into the holiday season, we are having a November Sale in the soap shop!

Take advantage and stock up....4 Soaps for $20! Mix and Match!

Candy Cane Soap

2010-10-27T13:37:00.000-07:00

Ok, this picture doesn't even do this soap justice. But I had to share....this is my new Candy Cane soap that I cut this morning. It smells just like, well, candy canes!!! I used Moroccan red clay for the coloring and it turned out nice and creamy.

Now, I just have to wait for it to cure...(sigh)....

Star Anise

2010-10-06T15:58:00.000-07:00

I just received 1 lb. of star anise from Monterey Spice Co. and was dying to make something with it. So....I made Star Anise soap (but unknowingly...ugh...forgot my dividers at home). Oh well, I'll just have to handcut these. But check out the morphing!

Can't wait to unmold this one and see what I end up with!

Til tomorrow...happy soaping!