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A Must Try method





Oh my goodness - I saw this idea over the weekend and made the soap last night.  I couldn't wait to get home and cut it - and it turned out better than I had hoped!  Sincere thanks and a grateful shout out to Tatania's Dreamy Delights all the way Down Under (sorry, I couldn't resist) for sharing this method on her blog.  LOVE the look of these!  Give it a try, if you haven't already, and you'll love it, too.  

Left - Beautiful Day, WSP
Right - Lettuce, Bramble Berry

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  1. pureblissApril 24, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    So pretty! I have been toying with the idea of using impression mats. Glad to see that it works beautifully so I can stop fretting about ruining a batch:) Thanks for the post!

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    1. Angie T.April 26, 2014 at 11:10 PM

      Thank you - I surprised myself on this one! I think as long as you stay away from softer recipes, you will turn out a great batch. I hope you try it, and post some pics if you do!

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