Raspberry Cream – Not new, but improved

Lately, I’ve been traveling in a soap rut. Getting bored with the old soaps. The ones that have been with me from the start. They’re not bad, just…. the same.

Time to shake things up and get excited about the new!

Presenting, “Raspberry Cream – The Next Generation”. (Ah, geek alert!)

I didn’t honestly realize how bored I was with the old version until I unmolded this one. Much better.

Wondering what inspired me? This tutorial by Emily Shieh of Soap & Restless Blog. She makes it amazingly simple.

These will be ready in about 3 more weeks. And then I’ll take new photos of them and try to get them up on the Sirona Springs shop ASAP.

I’m pleased with the new design. How about you?

16 thoughts on “Raspberry Cream – Not new, but improved”

That soap is beautiful! 🙂

Ruth Esteves

August 31, 2012 at 12:33 pm Reply

Thanks, Jenny! I’m happy with it, too. 🙂

Something new and elegant in the gradient layer….. beautiful.

Ruth Esteves

August 31, 2012 at 12:34 pm Reply

Thanks, Jessie! I’m excited about redesigning several bars and adding some new stuff, too.

Beautiful, Ruth! I love the gradient layers. The pencil line is a nice touch, too.

Ruth Esteves

August 31, 2012 at 12:35 pm Reply

Thanks, Jenny! I love the layers, too. And I’m already thinking about ways to use this technique. 🙂

Love this one! And the pencil line makes it just perfect. 🙂

Ruth Esteves

August 31, 2012 at 12:36 pm Reply

Thanks, Anne-Marie! The pencil line is a hold-over from the old design, but in a different color. I really like the contrast.

Very pretty! Shaking it up a little always helps to beat boredom but your soaps are always just beautiful!!

Ruth Esteves

September 2, 2012 at 10:03 am Reply

Aw, you’re so sweet to say so. Thanks!

Lovely bars, Ruth. Thank you, as always, for sharing your ideas with our soapy community and thank you for crediting the source of your inspiration. I hadn’t discovered Emily but delighted in viewing her tutorial and looking over her work. You’re both inspiring! Brett

Ruth Esteves

September 3, 2012 at 5:23 pm Reply

Thanks so much, Brett! And I agree: Emily does some amazing soapmaking!

Ruth, Your work is gorgeous and I love all you have done with your blog. If I ever finish growing up, I hope I can get closer to your level 🙂 I nominated your blog for the Beautiful Blogger Award. Congrats!