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		<title>You Have To Be In It To Win It &#8211; Spread The Word</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nellie Lee Luhrmann</dc:creator>
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<h1 style="text-align: center"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Just wanting to share again all the exciting giveaways I have this month</span></h1>
<p style="text-align: center">* <a title="soapylove" href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/soapylove-boxed-gift-set-giveaway/2011/02/12/">Soapylove</a> Boxed Gift Set Of Your Choice</p>
<p style="text-align: center">* <a title="bamboo" href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/giveaway/pure-bamboo-moso-collection-giveawayreview/">Pure Bamboo</a> 1 Entire set from the Moso Collection</p>
<p style="text-align: center">* <a title="pure " href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/giveaway/pure-green-organics-reviewgiveaway/">Pure &#38; Green</a> 4 pamper packs to be </p>&#8230;</div>]]></description>
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<h1 style="text-align: center"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Just wanting to share again all the exciting giveaways I have this month</span></h1>
<p style="text-align: center">* <a title="soapylove" href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/soapylove-boxed-gift-set-giveaway/2011/02/12/">Soapylove</a> Boxed Gift Set Of Your Choice</p>
<p style="text-align: center">* <a title="bamboo" href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/giveaway/pure-bamboo-moso-collection-giveawayreview/">Pure Bamboo</a> 1 Entire set from the Moso Collection</p>
<p style="text-align: center">* <a title="pure " href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/giveaway/pure-green-organics-reviewgiveaway/">Pure &amp; Green</a> 4 pamper packs to be one valued at $49.95 each<br />
* <a title="franc" href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/giveaway/franc-essential-giveaway/">Franc Essentials</a>. 250gr Body Glow and 100gr Body Melt valued at $55.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">*<a title="purestuf" href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/giveaway/purestuf-natural-skincare-reviewgiveaway/">Purestuf</a> Natural Skincare Gift Pack Valued @ $230</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="text-decoration: underline">You have to be in it to win it, tell ALL your friends</span></h2>
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		<title>Soapylove Boxed Gift Set Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nellie Lee Luhrmann</dc:creator>
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<p style="text-align: center"><strong><em>Soapylove</em></strong> was started in 2006  by  <em>Debbie Chialtas</em>. Debbie discovered glycerin soap crafting whilst pregnant with her son. The beautiful colors, designs, and shapes that are possible with &#8220;melt and pour&#8221; sparked her creative passion. She loved being &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center"><strong><em>Soapylove</em></strong> was started in 2006  by  <em>Debbie Chialtas</em>. Debbie discovered glycerin soap crafting whilst pregnant with her son. The beautiful colors, designs, and shapes that are possible with &#8220;melt and pour&#8221; sparked her creative passion. She loved being able to create something super special, completely usable, and totally adorable! ( And she has )</p>
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<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2011/02/birthday-pop-group-533x800.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4732" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2011/02/birthday-pop-group-533x800.jpg" alt="" width="115" height="173" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Opening a shop on Etsy to offload some of the heaps of soaps she was making. To her delight, <strong><em>Soapylove </em></strong>was a hit!  <strong><em>Soapyloves</em></strong> <a title="soapypops" href="http://www.soapylove.com/category/our-famous-soapy-pops">Soapy Pops </a>were featured on the Etsy homepage quite a few times resulting in  wholesale inquiries.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><em>Soapylove</em></strong> has since grown quite a bit  You can now find <a title="Soapypops" href="http://www.soapylove.com/category/our-famous-soapy-pops">Soapy Pops</a> in stores all over the world and they are still made completely by hand in San Diego, with the best ingredients.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In addition to offering her collection of <em> Soapy Pops</em>, Debbie also <strong>LOVES</strong> to teach others how to make glycerin soaps. Check out the Soapmakers page  <a title="here" href="http://www.soapylove.com/category/our-books-and-ezines">here</a> and you&#8217;ll find  <a title="eZines" href="http://www.soapylove.com/category/our-books-and-ezines">eZines</a>, The Soapylove Book, a line of fabulous supplies produced by Bramble Berry, as well as her current class schedule. Pop over to Debbies <a title="blog" href="http://soapylove.blogspot.com/">blog </a> to read her latest soapy endeavors, or join the <a title="Soapylove Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/soapylove">Soapylove Facebook</a> fan page to get daily updates!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Whether you&#8217;re a Soapy Pop fan or a glycerin soap crafter (or both!) you&#8217;re bound to find something  to tickle your fancy</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Help us celebrate  <strong><em>SOAPYLOVES</em></strong><em> </em><strong><em>5TH  ANNIVERSARY</em></strong> coinciding with  the launch of her new  &#8221;Cupcake Bath Bombs&#8221;,  &#8221;Super Fizzie Mini Bath Bombs&#8221; and &#8220;Boxed Gift Sets&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><em>SOAPY LOVE</em></strong> is giving<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline"> ONE LUCKY READER</span></strong> a chance to win a free  Gift Box Set  of there choice . For your chance to be win all you have to do is comment below and tell me in 25 words or less which of the gift boxes you like most &amp; why.  For up to date info on <strong><em>Soapylove</em></strong> be sure to join <a title="SoapyClub" href="http://soapylove.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d1678e3aba11253a4ecfb4abb&amp;id=8797ee9502">SoapyClub</a> or just <a title="click here" href="http://soapylove.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d1678e3aba11253a4ecfb4abb&amp;id=8797ee9502">click here</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Winner to be announced </strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">MONDAY 14TH MARCH</span></strong></p>
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		<title>DIY: Fortune Cookie Soaps</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica Dougherty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2010/11/IMG_6346.jpg" alt="" />Denise&#8217;s Yada Yada blog recently featured a soap making recipe for <a href="http://goplanetearth.blogspot.com/2010/11/soap-making-recipe-fortune-cookie-soaps.html" target="_blank">Fortune Cookie Soaps</a>. For an extra dose of cleverness, print your own <a href="http://www.chinese-fortune-cookie.com/fortune-cookie-sayings.html" target="_blank">fortunes</a> to include inside the soaps! These make wonderful gifts, as well as treats for yourself.&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2010/11/IMG_6346.jpg" alt="" />Denise&#8217;s Yada Yada blog recently featured a soap making recipe for <a href="http://goplanetearth.blogspot.com/2010/11/soap-making-recipe-fortune-cookie-soaps.html" target="_blank">Fortune Cookie Soaps</a>. For an extra dose of cleverness, print your own <a href="http://www.chinese-fortune-cookie.com/fortune-cookie-sayings.html" target="_blank">fortunes</a> to include inside the soaps! These make wonderful gifts, as well as treats for yourself.</p>
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		<title>Win a $75 Voucher From Elements Bath And Body</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shellie</dc:creator>
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<p>Enjoy making your own bath &#38; body products?</p>
<p>Thanks to our sponsor <a href="http://www.elementsbathandbody.com" target="_blank">Elements Bath and Body Supply</a> you have the chance to win a $75 gift certificate for absolutely anything on their site!</p>
<p>Elements offers wholesale supplies for soap, candles &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p>Enjoy making your own bath &amp; body products?</p>
<p>Thanks to our sponsor <a href="http://www.elementsbathandbody.com" target="_blank">Elements Bath and Body Supply</a> you have the chance to win a $75 gift certificate for absolutely anything on their site!</p>
<p>Elements offers wholesale supplies for soap, candles &amp; cosmetics including fragrance, flavor &amp; essential oils, soap bases, raw ingredients, containers, &amp; more + new additions monthly.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.elementsbathandbody.com/Newsletter-p-42.html" target="_blank">Their weekly newsletter</a> keeps customers posted on the latest products, sales &amp; recipes.</p>
<p>For your chance to win simply enter <a href="http://craftgossip.com/giveaway-elements-bath-and-body/" target="_self">HERE</a></p>
<p>Competition Open &#8211; Worldwide</p>
<p>Competition Closes &#8211; December 1st</p>
<p>Gift certificate valid for product only &amp; excludes shipping.</p>
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		<title>If you were a bar of soap</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica neaves</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1518" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2009/08/gourment-300x139.jpg" alt="gourment" width="268" height="124" />Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy is hosting a contest and giveaway!  The challenge is to describe yourself with soap colors, layers, scents, etc.   Visit <a href="http://etsysafeteam.blogspot.com/2009/08/think-about-it.html" target="_blank">here</a> and leave a comment voting for your favorite entry and you just may win &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1518" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2009/08/gourment-300x139.jpg" alt="gourment" width="268" height="124" />Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy is hosting a contest and giveaway!  The challenge is to describe yourself with soap colors, layers, scents, etc.   Visit <a href="http://etsysafeteam.blogspot.com/2009/08/think-about-it.html" target="_blank">here</a> and leave a comment voting for your favorite entry and you just may win a bar of the winning soap!</p>
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		<title>Cast your vote for Supplier of the Year!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica neaves</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Saponifier Magazine is hosting their 3rd annual reader survey find your favorite bath &#38; body product supplier!  The companies included in the survey consist of last year&#8217;s winners, but there are also write in sections if you&#8217;d like to nominate &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saponifier Magazine is hosting their 3rd annual reader survey find your favorite bath &amp; body product supplier!  The companies included in the survey consist of last year&#8217;s winners, but there are also write in sections if you&#8217;d like to nominate a supplier not listed.</p>
<p>Find the survey <a href="http://saponifier.com/?p=1035" target="_blank" class="broken_link">here</a> and don&#8217;t delay &#8211; voting ends August 27th!</p>
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		<title>Haydria Perfumery</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica neaves</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2009/02/peacock.gif"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-626" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2009/02/peacock.gif" alt="" width="135" height="180" /></a><a href="http://www.haydriaperfumery.com/index.html" target="_blank">Haydria Perfumery</a> makes beautiful vintage perfumes inspired by the 1930s-1960s.   Haydria offers eight fragrances in solid perfume compacts, brass perfume lockets, and atomizers that are sure to add beauty to your vanity table.  The solid perfume comes in such lovely &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2009/02/peacock.gif"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-626" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2009/02/peacock.gif" alt="" width="135" height="180" /></a><a href="http://www.haydriaperfumery.com/index.html" target="_blank">Haydria Perfumery</a> makes beautiful vintage perfumes inspired by the 1930s-1960s.   Haydria offers eight fragrances in solid perfume compacts, brass perfume lockets, and atomizers that are sure to add beauty to your vanity table.  The solid perfume comes in such lovely shapes as a jeweled peacock and a Yorkie!</p>
<p>Haydria learned perfumery in France under the instruction of master perfumer Jacques Maurel of Galimard Perfumery.</p>
<p>A complete sample set can be purchased to try out perfumes before buying a full sized item.  Custom blends are also available!</p>
<p>Enter to win a set of samples on the <a href="http://bobbypinblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/contest-for-haydria-perfume.html" target="_blank">Bobby Pin blog!</a> Just read the directions and enter by February 27th.</p>
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		<title>HMSG certification scholarships</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica neaves</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath And Body - General]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[handcrafted soapmakers guild]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/?p=357</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/12/headerlogo1.gif"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-359" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/12/headerlogo1.gif" alt="" width="300" height="62" /></a>Southern Soapers is offering four  Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Certification Scholarships for 2009. Each Scholarship will cover the registration costs associated with taking the three tests for one Certification track. There are two testing tracks: Cold Process/Hot Process (CP/HP) and Melt &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/12/headerlogo1.gif"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-359" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/12/headerlogo1.gif" alt="" width="300" height="62" /></a>Southern Soapers is offering four  Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Certification Scholarships for 2009. Each Scholarship will cover the registration costs associated with taking the three tests for one Certification track. There are two testing tracks: Cold Process/Hot Process (CP/HP) and Melt and Pour (MP). Each track has three levels of testing: Basic, Advanced, and Master. The exams are offered only to HSMG members and are voluntary. Full details on the Certification Program, how to access study materials, and where to test are located at the following website: <a href="http://www.soapguild.org/member/certification-overview.php" target="_blank">http://www.soapguild.org/member/certification-overview.php</a>.</p>
<p>Any Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild member can apply for one of the four (4) Certification Scholarships by contacting the HSMG for an application. Applications will be available online shortly by Dec 31, 2008.  Deadline for applying is Feb 15, 2009.  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.soapguild.org/certification-scholarship.php" target="_blank" class="broken_link">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Soap paint set contest</title>
 		 		 			<link>http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/soap-paint-set-contest/2008/11/17/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica neaves</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath And Body - General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Craft Competitions]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/?p=250</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/11/paintsneon2ndedsm.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-252" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/11/paintsneon2ndedsm.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="112" /></a>Soapylove is holding a contest on her blog for a set of soap paints.  All you have to do to enter is click <a href="http://soapylove.blogspot.com/2008/11/soapy-contest-win-awesome-neon-soap.html" target="_blank">here</a> and let her know what you love and hate about melt and pour soap crafting!  Enter &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/11/paintsneon2ndedsm.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-252" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/11/paintsneon2ndedsm.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="112" /></a>Soapylove is holding a contest on her blog for a set of soap paints.  All you have to do to enter is click <a href="http://soapylove.blogspot.com/2008/11/soapy-contest-win-awesome-neon-soap.html" target="_blank">here</a> and let her know what you love and hate about melt and pour soap crafting!  Enter by November 20th.</p>
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		<title>Soap Expressions project idea contest</title>
 		 		 			<link>http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/soap-expressions-project-idea-contest/2008/10/02/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica neaves</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath And Body - General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Craft Competitions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soap contest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soap expressions]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/?p=168</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/soap-logo1.gif"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-170" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/soap-logo1.gif" alt="" width="146" height="77" /></a>Soap Expressions has an ongoing monthly contest for project ideas.   Visit here and send a description of a project that you created using their products.  Winners receive a $25 gift certificate to our online store which stocks soap making supplies &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/soap-logo1.gif"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-170" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/soap-logo1.gif" alt="" width="146" height="77" /></a>Soap Expressions has an ongoing monthly contest for project ideas.   Visit here and send a description of a project that you created using their products.  Winners receive a $25 gift certificate to our online store which stocks soap making supplies and books, as well as candle making supplies.</p>
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		<title>Aromatherapy Thymes contests</title>
 		 		 			<link>http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/aromatherapy-thymes-contests/2008/10/01/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica neaves</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath And Body - General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Craft Competitions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Essential Oils]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aromatherapy companion]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[aromatherapy thymes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/?p=165</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/tac1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-167" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/tac1.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="159" /></a> Aromatherapy Thymes Magazine is currently running three contests on its website.</p>
<p>In the first, you just tell them what your favorite essential oil is and why for a chance to win an essential oils kit.</p>
<p>The second sweepstakes is for &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/tac1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-167" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/tac1.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="159" /></a> Aromatherapy Thymes Magazine is currently running three contests on its website.</p>
<p>In the first, you just tell them what your favorite essential oil is and why for a chance to win an essential oils kit.</p>
<p>The second sweepstakes is for a chance to win a 1 year subscription to Aromatherapy Thymes Magazine and an aromatherapy wheel.</p>
<p>And last but not least, the magazine and Storey Publishing are giving away a copy of  the Aromatherapy Companion by Victoria H. Edward, filled with beauty and health recipes.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://aromatherapythymes.com/sweepstakes.htm" target="_blank" class="broken_link">here</a> to enter any or all of the contests!</p>
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		<title>Soap recipe contest</title>
 		 		 			<link>http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/soap-recipe-contest/2008/09/12/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessica neaves</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath And Body - General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Craft Competitions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honey hive handcrafts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soap contest]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/?p=142</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/webapplejack.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-143" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/webapplejack.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="144" /></a>Honey Hive Handcrafts is having a contest to help them develop new soaps for their product line.  If you have always wanted to design a soap in your favorite scents, here&#8217;s is your chance!  A winner is chosen once a &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/webapplejack.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-143" src="http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/files/2008/09/webapplejack.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="144" /></a>Honey Hive Handcrafts is having a contest to help them develop new soaps for their product line.  If you have always wanted to design a soap in your favorite scents, here&#8217;s is your chance!  A winner is chosen once a quarter, so there is time to get your entry in.  Winners get a free bar of their creation, plus are fully credited.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.honeyhivehandcrafts.com/soap_contest.html" target="_blank">here</a> for all the details.</p>
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		<title>Bonghi Natura</title>
 		 		 			<link>http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/bonghi-natura/2008/06/10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shellie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Craft Competitions]]></category>

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<p><a href="http://bonghinatura.blogspot.com/2008/04/its-giveaway-time-again.html" target="_blank">Bonghi Natura</a> is giving away some soap, ok it&#8217;s not a lot just a $10 voucher and some runner up prizes but it&#8217;s still FREE and we all love FREE, Right?&#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://bonghinatura.blogspot.com/2008/04/its-giveaway-time-again.html" target="_blank">Bonghi Natura</a> is giving away some soap, ok it&#8217;s not a lot just a $10 voucher and some runner up prizes but it&#8217;s still FREE and we all love FREE, Right?</p>
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		<title>~LPR December Give-A-Way~</title>
 		 		 			<link>http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/lpr-december-give-a-way/2007/12/08/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly Ayers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Head on over to Le Parfumeur Rebelle and enter the December give-a-way contest!  This month you can win a 1/4 oz  bottle of <a href="http://queensobsession.com/ppp.html" target="_blank">Belladonna</a> perfume, sponsored by <a href="http://queensobsession.com/" target="_blank">The Queen&#8217;s Obsession</a></p>
<p>Enter the contest <a href="http://www.leparfumeurrebelle.com/contest_page.html" title="Enter the contest!" class="broken_link">HERE.</a>&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Head on over to Le Parfumeur Rebelle and enter the December give-a-way contest!  This month you can win a 1/4 oz  bottle of <a href="http://queensobsession.com/ppp.html" target="_blank">Belladonna</a> perfume, sponsored by <a href="http://queensobsession.com/" target="_blank">The Queen&#8217;s Obsession</a></p>
<p>Enter the contest <a href="http://www.leparfumeurrebelle.com/contest_page.html" title="Enter the contest!" class="broken_link">HERE.</a></p>
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		<title>LPR Monthly Giveaway!</title>
 		 		 			<link>http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/lpr-monthly-giveaway/2007/09/19/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly Ayers</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath And Body - General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x300/bath-n-body/people221.jpg" align="left" height="159" width="105" />Le Parfumeur Rebelle is hosting a contest for a <em><strong>free</strong></em> monthly giveaway!  Each month the prize is different ~ but always relating to perfumery or scrumptious bath and body care.  Prizes are donated by members of Le Parfumeur Rebelle and &#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x300/bath-n-body/people221.jpg" align="left" height="159" width="105" />Le Parfumeur Rebelle is hosting a contest for a <em><strong>free</strong></em> monthly giveaway!  Each month the prize is different ~ but always relating to perfumery or scrumptious bath and body care.  Prizes are donated by members of Le Parfumeur Rebelle and dahlings&#8230;.let me tell you that the members of LPR are some of the most innovative and talented femmes in the alternative perfumery world.</p>
<p>Who knows&#8230;&#8230;one month you could even win one of my perfumes!  To enter the monthly contest, please click <a href="http://www.leparfumeurrebelle.com/contest_page.html" title="Contest entry form" target="_blank" class="broken_link"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p>
<p>[tags]perfumery, natural perfumery, perfumistas[/tags]</p>
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