Our members are all over Instagram like hot syrup on a fluffy pancake! Since part of my job is to hang out on Instagram and take in all their wonderfulness (lucky me), I thought I'd share some of their latest handmade goodness so you don't miss out.
A few days ago, I told you that handmade is the new American Manufacturing. If you didn't believe me then, maybe you'll believe me now. Check out the awesome below.
Dirty Beauty Skin
Samantha Dickerson leads Dirty Beauty in Woodstock, Georgia. Bling Balm is a shimmery creamy moisturizing body bronzer for all complexions.
Follow Samantha and Dirty Beauty on Instagram.
CT River Candles
Brenda Hunter leads CT River Candles in Haddam, Connecticut. All of her candles bear photos of scenery from the Connecticut River.
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Astrida Naturals
Maia Singletary leads Astrida Naturals in Chicago, Illinois. She can customize lotions, masks and other skin care products to your specific requirements.
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Wonderland Organics
Alice Lin leads Wonderland Organics in San Jose, California. This week, she styled all of her packages with sweet little pumpkins for the season.
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Lantern Light Candles
Lisa McCague leads Lantern Light Candles in Escondido, California. She can customize these lovely candles for you, using photographs from your personal collection!
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KleanSpa
Jennifer Hardaway leads KleanSpa in Burbank, California. Jennifer can customize perfumers for you, and make delicious sugar scrubs, including … of course … pumpkin for the season.
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Standard Wax
Samantha Irwin leads Standard Wax in Chandler, Arizona. Not only are the candles handmade by Samantha, but her business partner designs and makes all of the reusable containers. This image features “Fireside” and “Forest Floor,” from their new fall collection.
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Henna Sooq
Khadija Dawn Carryl leads Henna Sooq in Elkridge, Maryland. Just look at the intricacy of the designs she creates. I have had the pleasure of getting a henna from Khadija. It's an unforgettable experience and you need to add it to your bucket list.
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Cold Spring Apothecary
Stacey Dugliss leads Cold Spring Apothecary in Cold Spring, New York. This is Treatment Room #1 at the Wellness House where you can enjoy incredible spa.
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Back Porch Soap
Marla Bosworth leads Back Porch Soap in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Here is the big stainless steel pot she uses to make large batches of soap. This batch contains shea, coconut, olive and argan oils.
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Aren't these images gorgeous!? I love how they show the power of a picture, and how the Instagram filters add extra color and pizzazz. I hope you enjoy them this weekend as much as I enjoyed sharing them with you.
Best and success,
