Bee's Bombs

Cher-Y Blossoms

2012-02-24T09:26:00.003-08:00

A new bomb is in the works called Cher-Y Blossoms. It is named for a lady who paid Bee's Bombs a very nice compliment the other day.

It will be scented with coconut, Japanese Cherry Blossom and a touch of Pineapple and of course will be coloured pink!

They will sell for $2.00 each Canadian with 50% of the proceeds being donated to Breast Cancer Research.

Cancer affects everyone in some way - and it's time that we kick Cancer to the curb.

If you are interested in purchasing Cher-Y Blossoms and helping with the cause - leave a comment and I'll get back to you!

Business is Booming!

2012-02-21T14:22:00.002-08:00

Who would have ever thought that a retirement hobby could have become the business that it is now becoming! I am thrilled - but, need more hands...LOL!

I have a catologue in the works, and a brochure - a kiosk on a website that we're working on. I have a devoted and steady group of wonderful customers and above all...more ideas than I can handle sometimes - but, this is most definitely the best cure for whatever was ailing me after I retired.

It's been a fantastic journey so far and lots of things are happening in the next couple of months. A show in Renfrew in March, and May has me in Kirkland Lake, Sudbury and here in North Bay! It's going to be a great time!

Bev and I just did a show a few weeks ago, and I had several before Christmas.

Since I last wrote I've developed an all natural line called Baby Bumble Bee's and it's getting great reviews from new customers!


Little Baby Feet Soap $3.00 a pair - in pink and blue and scented with lavender and Baby Powder


Mandarin Scented Duckie soaps with cotton crochet baby facecloth $5.00

Miss Gigi the Giraffe $6.00

Cuddly Teddy Beary $20.00

Two Little Lambs who have lost their way $20.00 for pair

Knitted Hooded Towel for baby with matching facecloth $20.00 for set

Organic Baby Balms (for the entire family)

crochet facecloths for baby

more facecloths all $2.50 each and made with 100 percent cotton

I am just so happy with everything that is happening of late - and I just love what I do.

Busy Bee

2011-11-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

It's been forever since I've posted on here - but, I've been a "Busy Bee"...

I love my new Business and am enjoying all my experimenting and discovering. I found some wonderful recipes for soaps and bombs and have been trying all these new things for my customers.

Debbie talked me into doing some Craft Shows to get some exposure so, that's a biggee right now - getting ready for those and keeping up with the orders that I have already. So, Debbie and I will do two shows - and right now is especially busy for me. But, it's all good - I like this kind of busy.

Al is in at the Hunt Camp this week for the Deer Hunt and it's a good time to get a lot of stuff done. I'm grateful to my friends who have offered to come over and help. That means so much to me to have such wonderful support.


Alien Adventure Soaps for Boys!


Kids Bath mitts with Rubber Ducky Soaps


Atlantic Spa Bath Bombs - Special formula for these babies...you're going to love them!


Crayon Soaps for the Kids - Red (Watermelon), Green (peppermint) Yellow (Pineapple) Blue (Blueberry) Orange (Creamsicle)


Gingerbread Bath Bombs


Angel Wings - scent - ....Angel Wings!


Lips - Soaps for the younger set - front to back strawberry, bubble gum and Red Hot Cinnamon!


Bath soaps for the ladies in favourite floral scents - left to right - Lily of the Valley, Peonie, Lavender and Lilac

Where has the summer gone!

2011-08-14T15:46:00.000-07:00

Sitting here in the Great White, the seasons change very quickly. Although our days are still quite warm and comfortable the day cools off quickly once the sun starts to set. You can see the changing colours on the trees and just know that fall is around the corner.

We've had a great summer with lots of friends and family visiting, but, I've been especially busy with Bee's Bombs. I'm now officially a registered business, and have orders coming from everywhere and I'm so very excited about it all.

Tomorrow I will start with my sewing projects - witches, and scarecrows for the fall along with some lovely lavender sachets. Soaps - lots of soaps - they've become a popular seller and I've even started making Baby Spa Baskets.

Lots to do and lots to keep me hopping...I love every minute of it!

What a Wonderful Week

2011-07-08T21:42:00.000-07:00

I am still whirling from all the excitement here this week and today we had a visit from our Friend, Fascinatin' Debbie. Always a good time - we both love her and hers so very much.


Octopus hunting for dinner??


Fishies have lizards in their gizzards

I did manage to get some "bombs" made and packaged and received a big order from up home, so, I'm thrilled to say the least. While I was "bombing" I decided to do up a few soap recipes and did a few bars for Debbie to take home to her Grandson Sebastien (aged 3)...they were fun to make and I'm going to see what else I can come up with.

These will be fun for Sebastien as he will probably want to get at the embedded toys inside of the soap...gotta see what I can come up with for little girls. I scented these with Peppermint essential oils - just enough for a hint of a smell.

Last night I did some Raspberry scented bombs and in line with that today made some soap with pureed raspberries and oatmeal...it smells divine!

Tomorrow I'm on the road with White Water Rafting Debb - heading up to Temagami to catch a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater - should be fun! TaTa

Well I was so excited.....

2011-07-08T07:03:00.000-07:00

When I was up home the other day, I dropped some of my bombs off to a friend in Haileybury. Lo and Behold - yesterday she messaged me and told me that she had some orders.....so, despite my lazy hazy crazy days of summer...I got back to the bombs and made a few batches.

I made some "champagne" glass "bombs" which I thought would be really neat party favours. I made my own "scent" and called it White Lace and Promises and it is amazing - it smells so nice. Then, I went to work and came up with my Champagne bombs...I'll change them a bit if I make them again...but, I thought the were really neat!

Now, the ideas are just running through my head - I'm just so excited....

Not much getting done these days

2011-07-07T07:27:00.000-07:00

It is gorgeous out! I think I'm going to take my bomb makings outside on the deck today and enjoy this beautiful weather we are having.


Marian's spot on the earth - lovely!

Yesterday found Chrissy and I up in my home town of New Liskeard visiting with our dear friends Linda and Marian at Marian's home out on Fairy Lake. Linda was here from Oregon and we last saw her 3 years ago. Unfortunately we lost her sister Marilyn earlier this year in a tragic car accident at Temagami and she was so missed yesterday in our visit. However, we know she surrounds us with her love and that she's only "away".


Chris Marian and Linda at Marian's. We have all been friends for 40 years (or more in the case of Chrissy)!

It was a day of Love, Living and Laughter - my three very favourite things!

Summer Time Summer Time fun, sun, Summer Time

2011-07-05T11:57:00.000-07:00

We have been having the most glorious weather and the best company in a long time. A busy Canada Day weekend with so many people coming by - I loved it! We got down to the waterfront with my cousin Mike and his wife Karen on Sunday and I ran into so many folks that I hadn't seen since I retired.

Little Bird taking in the view


We love our waterfront!


Beauty...nothing but Beauty!


It's just the end of the shads and you can see them on these posts


Lots of boats in the Lake this year!


Baboo and Mike holding up the rear!

We had so many people drop by and have a couple of cool ones with us - it's been a great great summer so far.

My Friend Chris and I are heading up home tomorrow to visit with our friend Linda who is here from Oregon. We'll be picking her up at her Mom's and then, we'll be off to our other friend Marian's for lunch and girl talk. I can't wait. Will have lots of pics from that.

Been so busy that the Crafty things have been on hold for a bit....

This weekend promises more excitement with a visit from Fascinatin' Debbie and on Saturday I'll be heading up to Temagami with White Water Rafting Debb for a Murder Mystery Evening...

Life is good! Stay Tuned!

Busy Busy Bee

2011-07-01T10:54:00.000-07:00

I don't know about your neck of the woods - but, here, knitted or crochet dishcloths are so popular and highly coveted so it seems. I have a bazillion patterns and have been working on some new ones lately (knitted) for a friend out in the Soo...

Dishcloths are $2.00 a piece and made of 100 percent cotton!

Canada Day

2011-06-30T13:19:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is Canada Day and we have lots of friends coming over to enjoy the festivities and the fireworks tomorrow night which we can view right from our deck in the back. And, on Monday one of my favourite people, my cousin Mike and his wife Karen will be here. They're on their way to my Cousin's Marilyn home in Alberta for Marilyn's 50th. We were hoping to go but, it's a crazy time out there right now with the stampede, and we wanted to visit friends there also who live not too far from Marilyn but, this proved to be the wrong time for them as they're vacationing. But, we will still get out this summer.

In the meantime I'm busy, busy, busy, Like a .... BEE with orders and things and trying to get a Christmas in July gig going - I've ordered new scents for the Bath Bombs and lots of glamour glitter and new colours!

Happy Canada Day to everyone and keep watching for new items! Cheers BEE!

Angels....

2011-06-24T20:49:00.000-07:00

I so.. do believe in Angels - ask my husband...I have been collecting them for years and when I was doing crafts before my business was called ....Fallin' Angels (as opposed to Fallen Angels as my partner didn't want people to get the wrong impression - well...). In any event Angels, Angels, Angels...all sizes - all shapes, all colours. I love them.

I have a curio in our living room filled with Angel Gifts that I have received over the years. Sometimes Baboo thinks he has to genuflect to walk across the floor in there. But, I love them, and love making them.

Now, I'm getting back to spending more of my energy being creative - so, between the moose and the Angels and the baskets and the Snowmen...oh yeah, I love them too...and the Santas..Yep...lots yet to come folks and I hope you'll stay with me.

I found these darlings in a magazine years ago, and I can't tell you how many I have made - but, I will be making a bunch again this year. They are made with quilted material (fronts) and muslin backs and I do the faces differently than shown here - well you'll see - All are adorned with ribbons, lace, buttons and hair, and I think they're absolutely adorable. $5.00 a piece or 3 for $14.00.

Today is the Day of the Moose!

2011-06-23T05:39:00.000-07:00


Well, not quite what we see in the bush..

It has been so terribly gloomy here this week...yesterday was horrid and it looks like more crappy days ahead.

I've brought a cold home from our White Water Rafting weekend. I didn't ride the rapids this year and in a way I was kinda glad I didn't. Unfortunately the gals that did ride had some major problems and the boats over turned. My one friend came home with a black eye! The water was really high this year and a lot of boats over turned. What a horrible experience for them - my one friend's boat went over twice and she was in tears when she came back to camp and talked about it.


A Couple of Moose

We're all middle aged women here and still playing like kids...but, that was too scary for me listening to them talk about what had happened.

Any hoo - I was glad that we got away for our annual "what are we crazy weekend" and as I look out my office window and see another gloomy day on the horizon, I've decided that today is the day of the moose and I will be sewing some cute moose couples to enhance the upcoming Christmas season. All I have to do is wait for Baboo to get out of bed to start up the sewing machine. Stay tuned!

Big Order!

2011-06-22T07:21:00.000-07:00

I have a friend Mary who lives in the United States. She is partners with a fellow in the U.K., and Al (my Husband aka my Sweet Baboo), had the opportunity of hooking up with both of them last year in Niagara Falls. It was so good to spend time with them...they're such a lovely couple and it is sad that distance separates them right now. But, in time things will work out their way.

Mary has always supported all of my efforts and has ordered some spa baskets to go over seas to the UK - I'm so excited...Three (3)...And, another friend of mine has a spa and she would like to take some for the Christmas Season for and idea for Hubbies popping into her spa.

Things are looking good!

Christmas?

2011-06-22T07:17:00.000-07:00

I know just the mere thought put people into a head spin, but, we have to own up to the fact that it is just 6 months away.

For years I have held on to patterns that I've wanted to make and just never got around to...so, to that end, starting this week, I'll be sewing Christmas things - whimsical moose, Angels and Santas.

In addition, I will be making some other types of "dolls" including a wonderful witch and scarecrows for fall.

Please stay tuned...I promise you so much more!

Hugs, Bee

Contact Me

2011-06-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

All Baskets can be made to order. In time I will post pictures of the different basket types that I make.

Spa Baskets will include (basic) ALONG with the basket; one hand towel and one face cloth and 3 bath bombs (or soap). Other baskets can include all of the above (in multiples) and can also include bath mitts or slippers.

I will also be making my own line of bath salts.

If you have any questions or wish to contact me mailto:brenda.dobbs83@gmail.com

Thanks, Bee

Payment Terms

2011-06-17T07:26:00.000-07:00

PayPal is my preferred method of payment - however, I will accept Money Orders or Certified Cheques.

Shipping is by Canada Post (well not now cause of the strike). All Shipping costs will be charged to you on any orders UNDER $50.00. Orders over $50.00 I will pay the shipping.

If you would like to order any products - leave a comment and I'll get back to you!

Slippers

2011-06-17T07:25:00.000-07:00

I'll try any pattern these are just a few that I've made and they come in Adult, small,medium, large and x-large. Most are made with acrylic yarn, but, I've made some with organic cotton (which would be more expensive). Slippers are $20.00 a pair unless otherwise specified.

Bath Bombs

2011-06-17T07:22:00.000-07:00

Currently I have a variety of shapes and sizes and 11 scents, but, keep adding. Prices for Bath Bombs are:
Large $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00
Small $1.50 each or 3 for $4.00

Mini's are 3 for $2.50
Cupcake Bath Bombs - $2.50 each unless otherwise specified.

Kitchen Sets

2011-06-17T07:14:00.000-07:00

Standard Terry Cloth Dish Towel however, the holder is added to match the Dishcloth made with 100 percent cotton
$15.00

Add a stash Basket $20.00

Sunflower Set with a bar of Bee's Special Blend Kitchen Soap $20.00

Kitchen Basket includes Dishcloth, Tea Towel and a bar of Bee's Special Blend Kitchen Soap $25.00

Another pattern with a different Basket

Knitted Basket basket alone $7.00

Knitted Tea Towel and Dishcloth - $15.00

Green, Green - includes a tea towel with topper matching dishcloth and a bar of Bee's Special Blend Kitchen Soap $25.00

This is a beautiful pattern that I knitted - includes dishcloth and Huge Dish Towel and a bar of bee's Special Blend -$30.00 for this set

Spa Baskets

2011-06-17T06:47:00.000-07:00

Pretty in Peach contains 2 very large facecloths and 3 bath bombs all tucked in a stash basket

Another shot of the Peach Set

Pink Set

Hand Towel and Facecloth

How I Began

2011-06-17T06:40:00.000-07:00

After I retired last year, I discovered I needed to do something "creative". Years ago I did crafts, so decided to try something new.

A friend in my Town has a Green Spa and she wanted slippers for her spa made with Organic Cotton, so, I offered to help. That's how things begun. I got the idea that I could create spa baskets that are all hand made either crochet or knitted and to each one, I would add a pair of slippers, a hand made hand towel and face cloth.

THEN, I thought I could do this for the kitchen too - so, that began with a basket, dish towel and dishcloth.

A good friend of mine told me about Bath Bombs that she buys in the UK - so another light bulb came on - The beginning of Bee's Bombs. So, that's where we are now.

My Bombs are made with all natural ingredients and all kinds of scents - some I've "invented" but, it's been fun and has solved my need to create.

Sewing is another passion - so I will be making my Angels and Dolls and all kinds of things that will come along in time.

I hope you enjoy this blog and my products!

Thanks - bee