The American Dairy Goat Association held as part of their 2009 National Conference a Goat Milk Bath and Body Care Products Competition. Entries were judged for two days by our own HSMG President, Leigh O’Donnell and Vice President, Maria Gelnett. Competition was open to all soapmakers, commercially manufactured and handmade both bar and liquid soaps. [...]
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HSMG Vendor Membership Drive
HSMG is conducting this special vendor membership drive during the month of October to benefit vendors and our members! There are many ways for both to enter to win the fabulous prize of a free attendance to our 2010 Annual Conference in Denver, CO on April 30 – May 2, 2010 and MORE*! Here is [...]
Announcing the 2010 HSMG Conference Speaker Line-Up and It’s Good!
The HSMG is excited to announce some of the 2010 Speakers for the Denver, CO Conference to be held April 30 – May 2, 2010. It will be at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center. Sherri Reehil-Welser – Indigo Creek Farm • Herbs in soap, etc Maria Arango – Selling Your Creations in Art & [...]
Happy Halloween Soap Pumpkin Template
What fun to continue your obsession with soapmaking into a creative pumpkin carving this Halloween! Trista Page, Indigo Bee, Inc., shares her original design for a template (insert pdf.) and a photo of her creation. You ask what already? Well, our Tampa, Florida HSMG member carved her Styrofoam pumpkin way ahead of schedule to add [...]
National Shrinkwrap Introduces Biolefin Biodegradable Polyolefin
Protecting Your Product, Your Customers, Your World National Shrinkwrap bring to you, Biolefin is an Oxo-biodegradable plastic. It’s a Big World, National Shrinkwrap Will Help You Shrink It! The Easiest Way to shrink wrap Soap, Candles, Baskets, CD’s, DVD’s, Artwork, Cookies and much, much more… Biolefin is formulated to be totally degradable in the environment. [...]
Join the HSMG with Social Media
September 1, 2009 We’d like to invite you to connect with the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild on Social Media. Get connected! Increase your knowledge! Improve your business! Social networking is a method of using free social websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more to connect with friends in your trade. These venues are ways to educate, [...]
You’re Invited to Participate!
Please assist all soapmakers by filling out this quick survey. Open to non-members too, this will provide valuable information to keep the HSMG on track to benefit the soapmaking industry. Your feedback will be kept anonymous and confidential and will ultimately help us serve you better. Surveys will be accepted until August 31. Click here: [...]
Social Media for the Sisters
In July 2009, Donna Maria Coles Johnson, Indie Beauty Network, HSMG Member, led a three day Training in Social Media for the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Clyde, MO. Sister Cathleen Marie Timberlake, HSMG, Programs and Service Chair for Membership, reports that it was fantastic and helpful in every way. As always, Donna Maria was [...]
HSMG New Board of Directors Commences
July 2, 2009 From the President A new term for the HSMG Board of Directors commenced yesterday and we said a bittersweet goodbye to outgoing president Marie Gale and board member La Shonda Tyree. Marie has laid a strong foundation for the association during her tenure on the board. The organization is strong, with over [...]
Fabulous HSMG Merchandise!!
You may not have known, but the HSMG has some fabulous merchandise available! In an effort to help soapmakers make themselves known as soapmakers, promote the handcrafted soap industry, and increase awareness of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild, we have apparel and accessories for sale – all with the HSMG logo to clearly communicate your affiliation [...]
