As you may know by now, our beloved soap shop is transitioning to new ownership and relocating to a new location. While today marks the last day at our current location in Great Bend, KS, we are excited for the future at our new location at the old Kimble Furniture location, 113 N. Main St, in Ellinwood, KS. The baton is being passed to the wonderful family-owned business, Last Stop Acres, known for their farm-to-shower goat milk soaps. Founded by Kelli, Mark, and their three boys in 2021, Last Stop Acres is based in Rice County, Kansas. They are a blended family that has a passion for goats ..read more

After 10 incredible years of creating and serving our beloved customers, both online and in person from our location in Great Bend, KS, we must bid a heartfelt farewell. ?? It is with mixed emotions that we share this news, as we reminisce on the wonderful memories and connections we've made over the years. We are eternally grateful for your unwavering support and loyalty to our artisan soaps, which have brought joy and self-care to countless individuals. ?❤️ As we embark on this bittersweet journey, we want to express our deepest gratitude by offering you a final opportunity to stock up on ..read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and while candy and flowers may be a popular choice for gifts, why not switch things up this year and give the gift of pampering and relaxation? At The Artisan Soap Shop, we're celebrating Valentine's Day by offering a sale of 20% off select handmade soaps and bath bombs from January 21st to February 14th. Handmade soaps and bath bombs are not only a unique and thoughtful gift, but they're also an indulgence for the senses. Our soaps are made with nourishing oils and delicious fragrances, making them gentle on the skin while providing ..read more

Preserving Your Handcrafted Soap I sent some soap to my mom for Christmas last month. It's the first time that I have sent her any of my soap since I started making it this past year. We talked as usual throughout the holidays--sharing stories and enjoying conversation. About a week later, it hit me that I really needed to call her again: "Mom, what did you do with your soap?" For as long as I can remember, I've known mom to tuck soap bars in clothes drawers, and other unsuspecting places, "to make the drawers smell better, and the soap last longer." These weren't homemade soap bars, and I thi ..read more

For some, handcrafted soap is fun, beneficial, and there is no need to justify its purchase. For others, handcrafted soap may be a new thing, and not all that reasonable compared to the less expensive, and more readily available bars in the local store. Here are a few things to consider if you have never thought about buying and using handcrafted soap before.  1. Handcrafted soap is made with natural, wholesome ingredients that cleanse without stripping skin of its natural oils. In contrast, commercially-made bars are made with chemical additives, or synthetic detergents. These ..read more

As the title suggests, this is an update about my soap shop hours. First of all, the soap shop is NOT going away; several of you have told me that this soap is all that you use. I appreciate that and I am NOT going to let you down! Mail orders, delivery, pickup and by appointment will continue as normal. Effectively immediately, however, and beginning on September 3rd, the soap shop will only be open on the first Saturday of the month. Here's why: (1) Most immediately, I broke my foot yesterday. The soap kitchen is downstairs, and I just need to give myself a chance to heal. (2) The soap bu ..read more

No doubt you've heard: the biggest shopping days of the year are just a few days away. As a new small business owner, these days take on new significance for me, like never before. This year, Artisan Soaps is excited to participate with: An Open House and the kick-off of our new Saturday hours on Small Business Saturday. Free Delivery on Cyber Monday. A donation of proceeds to Catholic Social Service on #GivingTuesday. Small Business Saturday is a relatively recent, and phenomenally successful movement! Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday---the Saturday after Thanksg ..read more

This coming weekend is the Dominican Sisters' Annual Mission Bazaar in Great Bend KS. The line starts at 6:30 am the doors open at 7:00 am; the homemade soup and pies come out around noon; winners of the raffle and silent auction are announced around 2:00 pm, and everything is cleaned up and put away before the end of the day! But none of that does justice to the year of preparation that happens before the event, or the festive atmosphere and homecoming that happens during the event as friends, customers, volunteers and Sisters come together to share hugs, stories, laughter and good times. If ..read more

Over the last several weeks, and even during the Farmers Market this past summer, several people picked up business cards while mentioning that they wanted to get back in touch with me for soap for the friends and family on their Christmas list. With that in mind, I wanted to let you know that I will have an Open House and Holiday Shopping Hours for all of the local folks. Here is what you can plan on: Four Saturdays from Thanksgiving to Christmas 12:00 to 5:00 PM 2914 Broadway, Great Bend KS featuring: Coffee, Cocoa, Cider & Cookies Christmas Music and Christmas Cheer & Handcrafted ..read more

It's official!  Artisan Soaps is going to have a debut-booth in Great Bend KS on June 1st, from 10 am to 8 pm at the 2013 June Jaunt! What is the June Jaunt? It is a three-day celebration of authentic western rural Kansas arts, antiques, crafts, cuisine, music and more that takes place on the first weekend of June. Seven counties, and eight communities along a 136-mile stretch on K-96, eastward from Colorado, plan events for both visitors and locals to experience authentic rural Kansas at its best. Some of the events include craft & antique shows, car shows, concerts, barbeques, mov ..read more