It's been a long time since I have posted anything so figured I better get moving! With the soaps and lotions, Memory Bears and now the little girls clothing it is very very busy! Here are the links to all 3 sites. Luvy Bear Soaps and Scentsations
Memorial Teddy Bears and More By Ruth
and last but not least: Dolly and Me Fashions
By the way "Memorial Teddy Bears and more by Ruth" was one of the feature artist in "Teddy Bear & Friends" magazine the June 2012 issue - article is "Beyond Mohair". They were featuring artists who work in mediums other than fur such as leather, cottons etc and since I have used leather, sleeping bags and other "odd" materials I was chosen to be in the article. This is a very big honor for me and I pinched myself to make sure it's real! LOL

I have been busy with the bears and all. I have even come up with a larger bear (approx 28 inches). Many people asked for larger Memory Bears and now I have one.

A note of Luvy Bear Soaps and Scentsations: I will be offering products in larger sizes (no longer going to be doing the small retail bottles) everything that will stay in the line is being put in larger containers to sell at wholesale prices to retail customers! Just think you can now buy lotions, soaps, scrubs etc in larger quantities and not have to be a wholesale customer! I am aiming to have the website all changed over by the end of September 2012. Please bear with me as I have to make these changes in between customer orders and while designing a few extra special dresses for the Dolly and Me Fashions site. Thanks and check back again for more updates!

Awareness Ribbon Soaps Debut at Luvy Bear Soaps and Scentsations!

Everyone I know has someone in their life that has had to fight Cancer if not themselves. To help raise funds to kick Cancer's butt I have come up with an exclusive handmade Awareness Ribbon Soap Loaves a portion of every sale will be given to the American Cancer Society. All of the Awareness Ribbon Colors are available in these loaves and you even have your choice of body safe fragrances. Awareness Ribbon Soap Loaves are a generous 28 ozs. in weight and 3 inches across - Cost $28.95 and includes FREE SHIPPING to the US. (I cut my loaves into 12 bars weight is 2.33 oz. each and I priced them at $3.50 each.)

Your loaf will be uncut (you can easily cut the loaf with a kitchen knife) and comes wrapped in cellophane topped with pink curling ribbon and a Hope Ribbon Sticker in the same color as the ribbon insert. Awareness Ribbon Loaf is made from vegetable formula natural glycerin soap. If you find this loaf anywhere else you can be assured it was made by Luvy Bear Soaps and Scentsations as this particular loaf was designed and totally handmade by me. There is no mold available for purchase for the ribbon insert I had to design it myself. Please note that due to the handmade nature of the Awareness Ribbon Soap Loaves the insert may be slightly off center but that is what makes it so unique. ORDER YOURS EARLY! Remember that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Flower Petals for Dipping and / or decorating for a Wedding

Luvy Bear Soaps & SCENTsations has purchased Rose Petals for dipping from one company for many years and now it seems that they are no longer interested in keeping my business - I have tried several phone calls - emails and even posting to their blog to no avail - they removed the negative comment and still didn't get in touch with me to try to fix the problem!
They have taken the money for the petals but I have not received the merchandise nor have they issued a refund for non receipt of the petals. I am now in the process of doing a chargeback to get my money back.
If you are a soap maker (or doing a Wedding) and are purchasing petals on your own for dipping or decorating your tables and would like to know who this company is so that you can avoid being ripped off please Contact Me I will not post the name here so that I can not be held liable for slander (even though it should be out there for everyone to read). I have heard from other people that they have had problems with this company as well - which is a shame as they used to reliable. So it is not just me having an issue. If you are one of my customers who orders dipped petals please be assured that I am in the process of finding a new source for petals. I have several colors still in stock but if you need several bags of one color I suggest you contact me before ordering at (740)852-3090 if it's only 1 bag of a color then you are safe to place your order without contacting me first as I am working to remove the colors that are temporarily not available from the website: ORDER DIPPED ROSE PETALS Hopefully I will have all my usual colors back in stock soon. I will try to repost to this blog as soon as it is completed. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Ruth Blackwell, owner

The case of the messed up Studio 1737 - I hope no one else gets one of these!

I purchased a Studio 1737 in February (actually 2 of them - one for myself and one for our College Bound daughter). Well Needless to say it has been a royal pain to deal with. They have switched out drives etc several times an then the whole computer and now switching out drives etc again. This message here is to say "Buyer beware - DON'T buy a Studio 1737. I've been very patient but my patience is gone. We used Dell for years now I wouldn't have another one if you gave it to me! Before you buy a new computer read, read, and read again. You may be sorry if you don't!

Make every dollar count BUY Soap in Loaves - SAVE $$$$'s!

In today's economy we have to make every dollar we spend count. Why buy a name brand product when you can get a high quality handmade product for a lot less. At Luvy Bear Soaps & SCENTsations you don't have to be a vendor to purchase my loaves of soap saving you BIG $$$$'s. Looking for Glycerin Soaps and not Cold Processed Soaps by the loaf then check out these:
Glycerin Soaps by the Loaf

Think you can get those favorite scents you get at other places like BBW and VS in the mall - think again! I have them! Here's my fragrance and essential oils list:

Fragrance and E.O. Descriptions

Don't see something you like - ask as I do custom work too - try getting that done at the big guys - it don't happen.

Today we Americans need to stand together and BUY American. Check out those big guys and see where their products are made - you might be surprised at that too. At Luvy Bear Soaps I strive to make sure that each and every product I make is the way you want it and as individual as you are. I always have FREE SHIPPING in the 50 US States and I don't charge you an arm and a leg to custom make your product your way.

Whether you are a Retail customer or a Wholesale customer you can find bargains and great prices and HAVE IT YOUR WAY with FREE Shipping (most places make you spend $100's of dollars before they'll ship to you free.)

So when you're in the market for a great product at a great price - Don't go to the malls go to
Luvy Bear Soaps & SCENTsations for all your bath and body products as well as Soy Candles, Custom Teddy Bears and Memory Bears.

While you're in the neighborhood don't forget to check out my other company:
Memorial Bears and More by Ruth for handmade Memory and Memorial Gifts.

I look forward to seeing you!
Ruth Blackwell, owner and artist

Happy New Year and Thank you from Luvy

Well it's 2008! Wow did time fly by. It seems like Christmas was a blur. Thank you to all my loyal customers 2007 was a fantastic year and I'm looking forward to 2008 being even better!
There's going to be a lot happening at Luvy Bear's this Year. I now have an assistant to help with some of the day to day operations.
Look for the debute of new Teddy Bears as well as a 2nd Website that will be strictly for Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals or critters.
I will also be adding new fragrances and essential oil blends to the site so be sure and check out the Fragrance List for the updates as they come in.
Also remember to bookmark Luvy's General Store as I will be adding more handmade items from other artists there in the near future.

Luvy Bears Handmade Soaps and Teddy Bears

Welcome! this is my blog to introduce you to my home based business - Luvy Bear Soaps and Handmade Unique Teddy Bears (AKA: Luvy Bear Soaps & SCENTsations). I have been in business since 2001 home based in London Ohio, bringing quality handmade Bath and Body Products and unique Teddy Bears such as my Phantom of the Opera Series and Memory Teddy Bears.

Each and every product that is on my website has been proudly made by me in the USA

All of my Bath and Body Products are made in small batches to ensure you that you get a High Quality fresh product each and everytime.
I offer a complete line of Bath and Body as well as 100% Soy Candles

My Phantom of the Opera series bears are musical bears depicting different costumes worn by the Phantom and Christine (What would the Phantom be without his Lady Love?)

Check back often to see what's new at Luvy Bears Soaps & SCENTsations!