Designer Christmas Soaps Using JustRite
Posted by Becca Feeken on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Oh gosh, I know you are going to think this bizarre, but I’ve had this on my idea list for almost a year and I’m tickled that I could finally put it to the test. What I’m showing today are custom soaps that I’ve stamped on with my JustRite Stamps – in a sense. In my stash I had the neatest product that I finally was able to test out. The product is Graphix Rub-onz and what it allows you to do is to make a rub-on of things you stamp (or print) so that you you can actually apply the rub on to the surface of your choice.
I made my own soaps because I wanted the round and square shapes to match with the newly released 2" Square Decorative Frames and Decorative 2" Round Wide Borders from JustRite. Then I sat down and stamped out four round borders and four square borders and used images from JustRite’s A Merry Little Christmas Borders and Centers to fill the centers. For each border I used a Tombow marker and huffed before stamping. For each center I used Memento Tuxedo Black Ink then colored with Copic Markers. To wrap them up, I used a tall cellophane bag (about 10" tall) and cut the end off. I twisted both ends, like on a piece of hard candy and tied ribbons on each end. That wrapping still lets you see the face of the soap and makes a really balanced presentation with the ribbon on both ends.
Now really these soaps are more for decoration than anything but they can be used. Once wet, the decal that is left from the rub on will peel off. Here is the packaging for the rub-ons. The instructions on the package are excellent and very easy to navigate.
ETA: This type of soap was simple to make. The stock that you purchase at Michaels is premade and you only need to add fragrance if you want. It get heated in the microwave for about a minute then poured into a mold. :-) This was an activity we did every year when our kids were younger – it’s tons of fun. My bars were ready to go in an hour.
| Project Recipe: Stamps: JustRite 2" Square Decorative Frames, Decorative JustRite 2" Round Wide Borders, JustRite A Merry Little Christmas Borders and Centers Paper: None Ink: Memento Black Tuxedo Accessories: LIfe of the Party Soap Molds (Michaels), LIfe of the Party Shea Butter Soap (Michaels), Grafix Rub-onz (Hobby Lobby), Tombow Markers, Copic Markers, Cellophane Bags, Ribbon, Wire Mesh Basket. |
My gratitude for your sweet words and for stopping by today!
Filed in 3-D Items, JustRite Stampers | 35 responses so far
These are just too darn cute! They would make great hostess gifts!
What a wonderful idea Becca, I love it! Thanks so much for sharing, these are so adorable and will look awesome in a guest bathroom during the holidays!
I’ve had some of this stuff for MONTHS and have yet to try it out! You’ve given me the incentive!! Thanks, Becca!
What a great idea and so beautifully done! Is it hard to make soap?
Becca – your projects are just amazing! You have such a creative brain!! LOL. TFS all your talent with us!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea with us!! Merry Christmas, Becca!!
This is exciting Becca, I would never have thought of doing something like this with stamps. You are definitely blessed and sharing your talents must be your calling. Thanks so much! Have a blessed Christmas and may the Lord bless and keep you and yours.
“Hugs” Granny
Awesome as always. What a fabulous idea. These little soaps would make a great gift anytime of year. Thanks for sharing.
It’s very easy to make soap. I purchase premade stock from Michaels. You throw it in the microwave for about a minute then pour it into your mold. Mine bars were ready in about an hours.
Becca
Wonderful idea to make the soap look like candy! I make my own soap, and everyone hints around this time of year for more soap. I’m going to use your idea with the neighbors this year. Really cute. Happy Holidays!
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Becca, your soaps are absolutey GORGEOUS!!!!What a fun little gift this will be. Have a wonderful Christmas and may God bless you beyond your expectations. Hugs, Sabrina
Picking myself up off the floor … what a beautiful gift, Becca, and fabulous idea!!!
Fabulous idea!! I had never seen the Grafix Rub-onz . If you ever stop designing for JustRite or Spellbinders I am going to sit down and cry
How clever and beautiful Becca!! What a wonderful gift idea!
These are beautiful!
Becca – these are adorable!!!! These would make perfect gifts for my sister-in-law. She entertains several “high profile” guests so her guest bathroom is queen ready. These would look amazing on her vanity.
Thanks for an amazing idea
Angela
How fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get out of town!!!
What will you think of next…dang girl. I am overwhelmed.
Seriously, you inspire me every day. Thanks for using your gift to share with all of us craftlings.
Thank you Becca for the stamp idea and the soap idea. You are so kind and sweet……….
FABULOUS ideas. You are like an endless encyclopedia of crafty knowledge GF!!! :)
These are awesome – just too much fun!
Those are beautiful! Your work is always inspiring! Where do you find the time to accomplish all these amazing creations?
Becca,
What a wonderful project. And I love the story behind it.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
~~Diane~~
Becca,
You never cease to amaze me. Your blog name is sooo you. AMAZING!
Thanks so much for all the time you spend to bring us your beautiful creations and talent.
You are a real jewel in the world of life!
take care and have a great Christmas!
Debbie Reaves
You really and truly are amazing! Glad you’re back, we’ve missed you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
R/
These soaps Are absoulately beautiful.
Beautiful, Becca. What a great idea…I just worry that my soap really would leave color – my luck!!!
Oh Becca you come up with some pretty amazing ideas!! This project is awesome. Beautiful. Must look out for that rub-on package.
Hugs
HW(UK)
x
wow Becca, what an awesome gift idea! I must say you have the patience of Job!
Beautiful soaps. I would tell people these are just for looking at don’t touch. These would make wonderful gifts for everyone. TFS!!! Becca.
Becca – you never fail to blow me away!!! How cool are these!!!!
I’m so with everyone else… this is fantastic! Great idea and job with them. … and I’m one who never comments so you have to know it good if I do! :)
Okay – you clever girl you….he,he,he….I totally love this!!! Fabulous looking soaps…I’m so gonna hunt this rub-on thingy down…!!! You rock – Becca!!!
Happy holidays!!! Hugs ~S~
good grief these are clever and adorable. thanks for sharing. Have a very Merry Christmas.
Oh . . . my . . . goodness!!! I wish I had found this before Christmas, but I will be prepared for next Christmas!!! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful project!!!