I came across this  via Organized Christmas. This inexpensive holiday gag gift is easy to make for office gifts, Secret Santa exchanges or stocking stuffers. To make Snowman Poop simply follow the easy  Snowman Soap Suprise Balls recipe I posted about earlier this week, be sure to make them smaller  to resemble snowman poop. Once they are done simply fill  a small zipper food storage bag or decorated cellophane treat bag with the desired number of poop balls, tie it and attach a gift tag with the following poem.

I hear you’ve been naughty,
So listen, here’s the scoop…
I’m running short on coal this year,
So you get “Snowman Poop”
Love, Santa

You can either have a handwritten tag or Print a free printable Snowman Poop Gift Tag.

It’s National Craft Month.

Today I thought I would share with you a list of Melbournes Best Craft & Design Markets for 2011 compiled by The Craft Revival click here to check it out

Magdalena is  constantly in awe of so many talented Melbourne designers, so you’re bound to find something that you absolutely adore at one of these markets.  And you’ll also be supporting handmade, not mass-made!

WHAT: The Funky Finds Experience

WHEN: Saturday, November 6, 9am-5pm and Sunday, November 7, 10am-4pm

WHERE: Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Bldg. at Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3400 Burnett Tandy Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Over 130 talented artists, crafters & designers will be selling their unique handmade items, including the following Bath & Body vendors. Preview all participating vendors here.

1. Sunrise Soaps 2. Soap Addict 3. Lil Anniebell’s Soap Company

Here’s just a sampling:

NATURAL SKIN & BODY CARE PRODUCT MAKING COURSE
JULY 23, 24, 25, 2009 Last one for 2009!
Thurs, Fri, & Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm
Courtyard Marriott, Fairfield, CA

Learn how to make body lotion, anti-oxidant facial cream, anti-wrinkle eye balm, purifying facial toner, facial cleansing milk, and more.

NATURAL SOAP MAKING COURSE
AUGUST 9 & 10, 2009
Sun & Mon 9:30am-5:30pm
Courtyard Marriott, Fairfield, CA

Learn how to make cold process soap, goats milk soap, marbled soap, honey, oats, herbal tea soap, shea butter soap, moisturzing complexion soap, hand milled, rebatched soap, shampoo bar, and even a pet shampoo bar and more!

NATURAL SKIN & BODY CARE PRODUCT MAKING COURSE -intermediate level
OCTOBER 16, 17 & 18, 2009
Fri, Sat, & Sun, 9:30am-4:30pm
Courtyard Marriott, Fairfield, CA

This course is for those who have taken the beginner level course and will teach more advanced techniques to lotion maing and aromatherapy, as well as perfumes, body oil, massage oil, and deoderants.

Glow: Create Your Own Aromatherapeutic Skin Care Products and Candles
OCTOBER 25, 26, & 27, 2009
Kripalu Center for yoga & health
Stockbridge, Massachussetts

Please visit her website for more detailed class descriptions and registration info.

Conference attendance is open to members and non-members of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Inc. The registration fee includes attendance to all classes, demonstrations and workshops, participation in door prizes, drawings and prize awards and optional participation in the Soapers Showcase. Meals and snacks are provided as part of the conference fee.

Registration starts on the evening of Thursday, April 29th and continues on the morning of Friday, April 30th. Conference classes and activities run all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday, culminating in the Annual Awards Dinner on Sunday evening.

For more information, visit their website.  Register now for early bird rates!

Class description:
How would you like to learn how to make some of your favorite products in a solid form? In this demonstration class you will learn how to make a solid version of a lotion stick/massage bar, body scrub and bath oil. The class will cover packaging and other topics. Students will take home an extensive handout with recipes, resources and more, a two ounce lotion stick, massage bar, body scrub and bath melts. A materials fee of $20.00 (cash) will be collected on the day of class. Bring sack lunch.

Standard charge: $33.00 Senior, 60 and over: $26.00
Materials fee: $20.00

Saturday, May 30, 2009
11am to 2pm

Red Morton Community Center
1120 Roosevelt Avenue
Little Learners Room
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 780-7311

To register online go to https://www.redwoodcity.org/registrationmain.sdi. For other information go to the Parks and Rec’s website at https://www.redwoodcity.org/.