Omshanti

Tell me about your shop. What will I find there?

I have an ever-expanding line of all-natural herbal bath and body products. My newest products include body sprays.

Good Smellin Bug Stuff -- Smells good, works, and no DEET! What more could you want?

Minty Footy Spray -- Peppermint, spearmint, tea tree, relaxes tired feet and smells. So. Good.

Leanna's Favourite -- Lavender and chamomile for those stressful days when you don't have time for a bath or even a cup of tea.

Ease the Burn Sunburn Spray -- Thoroughly tested (never go camping without sunscreen), and it works.

My herbal products also include salves, soap, bath salts, lip balms, herbal teas, and milk baths.

I also make beaded jewelry. My current favourite piece (it changes a lot!) is called I Won't Be Your Yoko Ono. It's tigereseye discs with two different colours of coral, separated by tiny silver seed beads. I do my clasps myself, and this necklace has one of my better efforts.

How long have you been in business?

I played around with starting a business last summer, but it's only been about six months since I started getting serious. Call it February 2008 if you want an attempt at precision.

Where do you sell your creations?

I sell on Etsy: http://omshanti.etsy.com/ and also in the Creative Cafe Salesrooms: http://www.creativecafesalesrooms.com/storecatalog.asp?userid=31

Do you have a blog or web-site?

My blog is at http://omshantihandcrafts.wordpress.com/ and it's simply named after my shop. I talk about new products, things I'm working on, and my kitten. These days, mostly my kitten.

Who is your favorite crafts person/artisan or favorite web resource ?

I have learned a lot from TeachSoap -- http://www.teachsoap.com/. They have recipes and ideas and lots of great references, not only for soap but for lotions and bath bombs and all kinds of herbal things.

Are there any upcoming craft fairs/art shows that you'll be participating in this year?

I'm selling at Rhythm on the Rails -- a weekly free concert series in Niwot, CO. It's every Thursday night until September 11, from 6-9, and
so far the music has been great! Their web site is: http://www.bceproductions.com/rhythm-on-the-rails/