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The 5th Journey ~ Natalie
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Autumn Apple 🍂 🍎 #Artisan #Handcrafted #Goat Milk Soap 🫧

Are you ready for an #Autumn Harvest? Scented with a perfect warm fall blend of apple, orange, ginger, amber, caramel, cinnamon, clove & vanilla.

#eastcoastkin #blueskyart #art #homedecor #handmade #functionalart #fall
September 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Pumpkin Jack 🎃 🍂- Artisan #Handmade Soap 🫧

You cannot have an #Autumn without the fun whimsy of a Jack O'Lantern! Pumpkin Jack is a goats milk soap with conditioning cocoa butter and the perfect #pumpkin pie scent! This will give you so much joy this season!

#eastcoastkin #art #homedecor #artshow
September 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Are you ready for the Perfect #Autumn?

This #handmade soap is exactly what you need with the skin loving goodness of Goats Milk + Cocoa & Shea Butters! This scent is like the perfect fall bakery blend - #pumpkin, biscotti, hazelnut, ginger, vanilla, apple, & cinnamon!

#eastcoastkin #blueskyart
September 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Ray of Sunshine is such a burst of pure joy!

#art #handmadeart #functionalart #artshow #sunshine #handmade
I hope you all have a wonderful day full of sunshine! I had to take a pause due to challenges that pop up & the local Farmers Market is back in full swing plus regular work & life - whew!

I'm still planning to have my Spring into Summer shop update THIS weekend! Stay tuned!

#blueskymonday #artyear
August 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Bubbly Berry Boba 🫐 🫧

How fun is this? Boba Inspired Berry #Handmade #Soap is sweet & absolutely adorable - You'll love the notes of blueberry, orange, spice, marionberries, rose, gardenia, jasmine, vanilla & almond in this deliciously sweet scent.

#acoloraday #pinkmon #art #homeart #functional
August 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Golden Rose🌹

Absolutely Gorgeous #handmade #soap - sunlit swirls of pink and pale yellow with multi colored roses & hand piped leaves.

#eastcoastkin #artshow #texturetuesday #functionalart #pink #roses #flowers #homedecor #artyear
August 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Coconut Cream🥥
Artisan #Handmade #Soap🫧

Relax your cares away with this deliciously toasty, tropical experience. Extra luxurious Goat Milk soap with Coffee for gentle exfoliation. You'll love the warm notes of rich coconut, vanilla, cream, sugar & delicate peach blossoms.

#functionalart #home #art
August 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Fruity Fusion 🫧 🧼

This #handmade #soap is a delight to your senses! It reminds me of the special bowl of gummy worms in my Grandma's kitchen. The best! Super fun neon swirls to delight your inner child. Ebru inspired design!

#functionalart #artshow #homedecor #art #neon #swirl #waves #colorful
August 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Raspberry Lemonade🍋 Goat Milk #soap

This #handcrafted 🧼 is fruity, bright, and full of sunshine! Sweet and tangy with notes of citrus, raspberry, strawberry, vanilla, & cotton candy. Biodegradable eco-glitter in the soapy "ice cubes!"

#pink #goatmilk #goats #functionalart #foodie #homedecor #art
August 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Herbal Essence🌿

This #handmade #soap is made with one if my favorite surface techniques - ebru inspired! I love the swirls. Available online!

#stunday #eastcoastkin #blueskyart #art #functionalart #artshow #artyear
August 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Cotton Candy Carnival🍭 #glow

On those cool nights in summer, it is a perfect time to head to your local fair! What a great way to bring the fun nostalgia home with the sweet & airy sugary notes of Cotton Candy in this #Handcrafted Goat Milk #Soap!

#acoloraday #yellowthu #functionalart #juliarty
July 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Citrus Magnolia Rose

#handmade #soap
If you are looking for a high-end, sophisticated scent to make your day a little more luxurious, this is the blend for you! Sparkling yuzu citrus, soft white magnolia, orange blossom, mountain rose, & morning dew.

#acoloraday #pinkmon #blueskyart #blueskymonday
July 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Sunflower 🌻

This #handcrafted #soap is reminiscent of a field of flowers on the wide open prairies that I love so much. Goat Milk Soap with a warm, comforting blend. More in Alt Text!

#sunflower #floralfriday #flowersonfriday #scape #smartist #growth #artyear #blueskyart #artshow #goats
July 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This is one of my favorite designs to make! I finally got the video uploaded to my YT channel. Alice's Afternoon Tea is just stunning!

#floralfriday #flowersonfriday #artshare #flowers
#BlueSkyMonday

Alice's Afternoon Tea 💐 🫧

#Handmade #Soap is inspired by the Golden Afternoon from Alice in Wonderland. Available 3/22! I won 2nd in an international design challenge! More info in ALT text.

#ArtYear #FunctionalArt #EastCoastKin #Art #Home #Sustainable #Artist #flowers #spring
July 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Welcome to the #Jungle! Gus the #gorilla is my local university's mascot and quite the celebrity. I taught and coached dance there for 10 years.

This #handmade #soap is an ebru inspired design with a tropical fruity banana scent!

#aColoraDay #redwave #artyear #artshare #artshow #eastcoastkin #art
July 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
How It's Made - Soap Cutting Day!

Alice's Afternoon Tea #handmade #soap is inspired by the Golden Afternoon from Alice in Wonderland. One of my absolute favorite designs! Now Available.

#acoloraday #bluetue #artshare #art #flowers #blueskyart #artshow #functionalart
July 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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#acoloradAyPRIL
#yellow

Cutie Melon

I'm pretty sure I squealed when I cut into this loaf of #handmade #soap to finally discover that my whimsical plan worked! I hand shaped little watermelon smiles out of soap & just love how they all came out!

#ArtYear #EastCoastKin #ArtShow #art #functionalart
April 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
How much fun is this neon #handmade #soap top?! This week's ebru inspired project will be cut into 🫧 bars today!

#wip #wipwednesdays #workinprogress #artyear #eastcoastkin #functionalart #art
May 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I hope you all have a wonderful day full of sunshine! I had to take a pause due to challenges that pop up & the local Farmers Market is back in full swing plus regular work & life - whew!

I'm still planning to have my Spring into Summer shop update THIS weekend! Stay tuned!

#blueskymonday #artyear
May 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Reposted by The 5th Journey ~ Natalie
May 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
🌻Sunflower

This #handmade #soap is a goat milk soap representing the State Flower of Kansas! I'll be making more of these for the Spring into Summer Release on May 16.

#ArtYear #EastCoastKin #ArtShow #Art #FunctionalArt #smArtist #FloralFriday #FlowersonFriday
May 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Honeysuckle

I had to run outside between storms to snap a quick photo against the wild honeysuckle blooming right now! Definitely a favorite #flower! This #handmade #soap perfectly emulates this - bold yellow, soft pink, & piped leaves.

#ArtYear #EastCoastKin #ArtShow #Art #FunctionalArt #smArtist
May 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#acoloradAyPRIL #Charcoal

Space Invaders✨

This #handmade #soap is a no waste design utilizing scraps from my illusion soaps. I thought it looked like the space ships from the video game with stars flying by at warp speed!

#ArtYear #EastCoastKin #ArtShow #Art #FunctionalArt #Sustainable #SpaceArt
April 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#acoloradAyPRIL #Rose

Golden Rose🌹

Enjoy the cutting of this #handmade #soap that will be available on May 17 for the Spring into Summer Shop Update! Beautiful handmade roses and piped leaves with a soft and modern #floral scent.

#ArtYear #EastCoastKin #ArtShow #Art #FunctionalArt #garden #flower
April 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
#acoloradAyPRIL #Beige

Autumn Fig 🍂

While this #handmade #soap on-a-rope may have Fall vibes, it is hands down my all time favorite scent! I used a pull through #Kaleidoscope design with Emerald Green, Gold, Shimmering Crimson, and Soft Beige.

#ArtYear #EastCoastKin #ArtShow #Art #FunctionalArt
April 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM