~~~ NEWEST editions to the BEE ~~~

~~~ Essential Oil Reed Diffusers ~~~

~~~ Pure Essential Lavender Oil ~~~


~~~ Lavender Travel Kit ~~~

~~~ Herbal Artisan Soaps~~~

~~~ Herbal Doggie Bath Bars ~~~

~~~ Laveneder Dryer Sachet Bags ~~~

~~~ NOW available: BEE Kits ~~~

Shown here with Lavender ~Rosemary Bath Salts

& Lavender Spray Lotion

~~~ Solid Essential Oil Perfumes ~~~

See these new items & more at my on-line shoppe:

TheBumbleBeeStudio.Etsy.com

~~~ Mens Herbal Shave Soap~~~

Ralph Hutchinson: "TESTIMONY---TheBumblebeeStudio Herbal Shave Soap---I swear I was just touched by an angel!! I used my Herbal Shave Soap for the first time and I will say every man should be so lucky. The shea butter made the lather thick but the razor glide smooth. ......The Hemp Oil (and I swear must be some laven...der and eucalyptus perhaps) is still lingering providing soothing aroma therapy for that commute to work. Julie...I've used foams, gels, soaps, powders and never had the shave I just had. THANK YOU!! You really have something special. (thebumblebeestudio.etsy.com)"

THE BEE as seen in 'for women FIRST' magazine ~~!!

Find my Floral Bath Salts on page 87
of October's issue~~!!

:: What the buzzzz is about ::

~ luscious milk baths ~

~soothing lotion bars~

~natural soy candles~

~rejuvinating herbal bath salts~

~light luscious spray lotions~

:: TheBumbleBeeStudio.com ::

The Bumble Bee Studio Hits Newstands Nationwide

You can now see my Floral Bath Salts in the beautiful pages of BEDROOMS & BATHS (from the Editors of ROMANTIC HOMES magazine) .... found at all major news stands & book stores across the Nation. Buzzzzz ~~!!

:: Upcoming Show Saturday, August 15 ::

During the warm summer, Baltimore, Maryland enjoys a day filled with incredible musicians at the Hot August Blues Festival.Taking place out of Oregon Ridge Park just a few minutes north of Baltimore in Cockeysville, this annual celebration of the blues draws musicians from the country.

http://hotaugustblues.com

:: The Bee's Next Great Show ::

Tarara Winery's Big Chill Wine Fest
:: August 1, 11-6 & August 2, 12-5 ::
Leesburg, Virginia
:: www.tarara.com ::

It's time to twist open a bottle of Tarara wine and celebrate Tarara's 20th at the hottest event of the summer. Enjoy a weekend of wine tastings, blackberry picking and dancing lakeside to the sounds of live local bands. Peruse the wares of The Bumble Bee Studio & other craft vendors from the surrounding area and soak in the scenery while floating on Shadow Lake. mmmmm.

~~ I was just invited to participate in GREAT GRAPES Wine, Arts & Food Festival :: Reston, Virginia :: September 12 & 13 noon to 6 pm :: Join The Bumble Bee Studio at this beautiful outdoor festival complete with thousands of wine & food lovers sampling all the exciting new wines and all the great foods being offered. Hear the sounds of regional bands playing while chefs host cooking demos and I and many fellow artisans share our creations ~ ~ Uncork the fun ~~!!

:: www.uncorkthefun.com::

:: UPCOMING EVENTS for THE BUMBLE BEE STUDIO ::

Vienna 4th of July Celebration :: Vienna, Virginia

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Reston, Virginia :: July 11 & 12

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:: Artscape 2009 ::

The 28th Annual Summer Festival :: Artscape :: Baltimore, Maryland :: July 17-19::

Artscape, the regions premier event & America’s largest free celebration of the arts, showcases the visual & the performing arts. It features continuous musical performances by local, regional & national talent on four outdoor stages. This year, it returns on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 from noon to 10pm and Sunday, July 19 from noon to 8pm centered on the 1200 block of Mount Royal Avenue and the 600 block of North Charles Street. Artscape is free and open to the public. The festival is presented by Mayor Sheila Dixon and produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts.

Artscape celebrates 28 years with some of the nation’s best arts and craftspeople; visual art exhibits both on and off-site; incredible live concerts on outdoor stages; a full schedule of performing arts including dance, opera, theater, fashion, film, music, interactive family fun projects, and children’s entertainers; and a delicious international menu of food and beverages available throughout the site.

~~~ www.artscape.org ~~~

Join The Bumble Bee Studio at this amazing summer event !!!

:: upcoming shows for THE BUMBLE BEE STUDIO ::

June 6-7 :: Occoquan Spring Art & Craft Show :: Historic Occoquan, Virginia ::

:: THIS WEEKENDS SHOW ::

Saturday, May 16 join and The Bumble Bee Studio and Linens of Provence at the 19th Annual Strawberry Festival in Potomac Maryland :: Potomac United Methodist Church :: 9908 S Glen Rd :: Potomac, Maryland 20854

...this is a charity event.

:: Tomorrow's BALTIMORE Show ::

On may 9 join over 50 of the best local and regional artists & crafters as they

display their handcrafted wares in the most beautiful park in the city !!

~~~~~~ Hope to see you there ~~~~~~~

:: My Next Show... Flower Mart 2009 :: National Cathedral :: Wahsington DC ::

All Hallows Guild has sponsored this popular two-day festival since 1939. Plants, herbs, foods, puppet shows, carousel rides, boutiques and entertainment are offered on the Cathedral close on Friday and Saturday, the first full weekend in May. Each year one of Washington’s embassies is honored. Flower Mart 2009 is scheduled for Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2.

Flower Mart is recognized throughout the metropolitan area as Washington’s premier spring outdoor event. Join the fun—Flower Mart is a very special event.

My Show Schedule to Date....to be filled in soon !!


april3-5: southern womens show::expo center::chantilly, virginia
may 2-3: flower mart:: washington national catherdral::washington dc
may 9: squid fire spring art mart::mt. vernon square::baltimore, maryland
may 30-31: volunteer alexandria old town art & craft festival::alexandria, va
june 6-7: the occoquan spring arts & crafts show::occoquan, virginia
july 4: vinenna virgina fourth of july celebration:vienna virginia
July 17-19: artscape::baltimore, mearyland
august 1-2: tarara big chill wine fest::leesburg, maryland
august 13: hot august blues fest, cockysville (near baltimore), maryland
september 20: bel air festival of the arts::bel air, maryland
october 4: takoma park street festival::takoma park, maryland
october 10: fairfax fall arts & crafts fair::fairfax, virginia
october 11: clifton day::clifton, virginia
october 17: lake braddock arts & crafts showcase::virginia

:: click here to enter shop ::
The Bumble Bee Studio

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:: Upcoming Spring Show ::

southern women's show ~ northern virginia
april 3-5 :: expo center :: chantilly virginia

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To purchase my products, you may also visit:

The Artful Gift Shop
Vienna, Virgina
ArtfulGiftShop.com

:: Upcoming Shows ::

:: Maryland Home and Garden Show & Spring Craft Show ::
March 6-8 & 13-15
Maryland State Fairgrounds :: Timonium, Maryland

:: my next show ::

My latest handcrafted creations....

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fragrant Floral Bath Salts ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
relax & rejuvenate

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lavender Lotion Bars ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
soothe & soften

Lavender Linen Water

Enjoy the lovely scent of fresh lavender by spritzing my natural flower water on linens & on clothes when ironing. Use as an all natural air freshener or even a soft, light perfume.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME !!!

~~~~~ NEW LISTING ~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~ Lavender Bath Salts ~~~~~~~~~


Relaxing & Healing. This Lavender Salt Bath is a great way of helping to detoxify the body. With Sea & Epsom salts, it softens, tones & exfoliates the skin. It will help to relax your mind & body while quietly helping to rid it of impurities, leaving soft and clear skin. As you relax, the soft scent of pure Essential Lavender Oil will permeate the air, easing tension & soothing the spirit.

Available NOW !!

My Natural Artisan Lavender Bath & Body Products to date:

Lavender Whipped Body Butter
Lavender-Rosemary Lip Balm
Lavender Bath Salts
Rosemary Lavender Bath Salts
Lavender-Rose Oatmeal Milk Bath
Floral Bath Salts
Handcrafted Artisan Soap
Lavender Lotion Bars
Lavender Linen Water
Lavender Bath & Body Oil
Rosemary Bath & Body Oil
Lavender Goats Milk Body Lotion
Rosemary Goats Milk Body Lotion
Herbal Shave Soap - with shaving brush
Lemon, Lavender & Thyme Bath Salts

Many more to follow .. including Body Scrubs, Spray Lotion
& even a Doggie Bath Bar!!

please note: all items are available...some made fresh to order ... also available are kits with any number of your your favorites !! please contact me with any questions !!

~~~~~~ HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~~~~~~~

Sunday's Art Fair

i just got back from participating in a great show with some wonderful artisans ... held in a very cool venue: SquidFire’s 2008 Winter Art Mart at the beautiful Lyric Opera House in Baltimore, MD. GOOD TIME !!!

COMING SOON ....

Floral Bath Salts

relax & rejuvenate body & spirit with this lovely combination of sea salts, essential oils, flowers & herbs !!!

:: My daddy's kitty with HER large wheat grass can ::

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-OR-
Mention my DAD'S CAT in the message to seller box upon
checkout from my ETSY shop and get 2 tins for $20 !!!
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:: My Latest ::

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My Fabulous NEW terra cotta pots !! This guy is all tied together with beautiful soft blue grosgrain ribbon ..... packaged with choice of herbs OR wheat grass !!!
$16.00
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:: Wheat Grass Testimonials ::

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"I can't get over how friggin happy my cat is!! I had a screaming cat that was trying to escape ever time the door would open! What a difference! With 2 dogs the door opens a lot!! We were always playing fetch the cat! OMG! You are you kitty grass have really made brought harmony to a unhappy house kitty :) She is tiny... too tiny to be an outdoor kitty!! She was injured when she was out before... she is just not meant to be outside :( So your grass has brought the outside to her :)" xxoo

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"BTW!!! My cat is really really really loving your grass!! She has calmed down soooooooooooooooooooo much!! She is not screaming to get out, she is not trying to escape all the time!! I know it sounds nuts but it is true!! I am totally shocked!! She is like a totally different cat! Skip was the one that thought the grass would help, I thought he was NUTS! WOW! I am really amazed!!! She is chomping on that grass like a flipping cow!! She shoves her whole head in the middle and goes to town!! What a friggin RIOT!! It is nice and sunny today... I am hoping to get a shot of her for your site!! The grass is so full and green!! It looks great!! xxoo"

"Smooches!! You and your grass ROCK!!!"

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"OMG!! My cat is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo loving her grass!!!!!!!!! She LOVES it!!!!!!!!!!! WOWOWOWOWWO!!! Is is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! When I have better light I will take another shot and leave slamming feedback with a photo and send you a copy so you can show how much it grew!!!!!

It has curbed her desire to get out!! Really!! I am not kidding you.... it has really helped her sooooooooooo much!!!! She just loves it!!!! ((((((((((((((((((((((( Hugs ))))))))))))))))))))))))"

Shea enjoying her wheat grass !!!

"Now you tell me if that is not a kitty that looks like she is getting into her grass!!
LOL! You can't even see her flipping head!! hee hee!!"

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:: LIFE is short ... GIVE that which you wish to be given to you. LOVE is precious ... HEARTS are fragile . Be GENTLE with others. Be gentle with yourself :: xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

::: MY NEWEST ETSY LISTINGS :::

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:: Wild Flower Mix ::
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This card includes a packet of wonderful wildflower seeds
to attract butterflies, hummingbirds & bumble bees
into your garden.I mix my seeds with
beautiful flower petals for a special touch.
This card makes a wonderful gift and a lovely wedding favor!

~♥~♥~♥~

:: My Butterfly ::


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:: Wheat Grass Seed Tin ::
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Grow a lovely container of wheat grass indoors !!!

This tin of seeds comes with complete growing
instructions & tips on using your
freshly harvested wheat grass. Easy to grow,
beautiful to look at & healthy for
you AND your pets ....they love it !!! Includes
enough seed for 2 plantings in a
four inch container.
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:: Plantable Wildflower Seed Embedded Paper ::
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:: Lavender Buds ::

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My Web Site :: TheBumbleBeeStudio.com

:: Finally ..... HOME ::

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:: R U S T I::

My Girls....They are my H E A R T !!

::R U B Y::

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:: Wheat Grass Tin $ 9.00 ::

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THE WINDOWSILL HERB POT™
by The Bumble Bee Studio
:: TheBumbleBeeStudio.etsy.com
:: My Space
:: My Mojo
:: Indiepublic
Julie Diers

::: i hope these little herb gardens will put a smile on your heart the way
they have mine by creating them :::

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:: Green Sheer Check Herb Pot::
$15.75 TheBumbleBeeStudio

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THE WINDOWSILL HERB POT™

Everything you need to grow a beautiful indoor herb garden. Just add water and sunshine......no green thumb required!!!

A simply delicious gift for the chef or gardener. These lovely windowsill herb kits feature herb seeds, growing medium, complete planting & growing instructions, as well as recipes and useful tips on using the freshly harvested herbs. Each garden is packaged in a hand painted/hand stenciled four-inch terracotta flower pot...all tied together with a beautiful fabric ribbon. Includes your choice of seeds: basil, parsley, oregano, thyme or chives.

:: add a handcrafted, hand stamped kraft gift tag with your personal message and you have the perfect year round gift ::

♥BASIL: love & romance, fidelity, friendship, best wishes
♥THYME: courage, strength, protection, joy, energy, affection
♥CHIVES: good wishes, protection from negativity & evil
♥OREGANO: joy, health, honor, eternal peace for the deceased
♥PARSLEY: victory, useful knowledge, joy, improved health
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To see more windowsill herb gardens, please visit my shop :

::: TheBumbleBeeStudio :::

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:: Herbs in a Windowsill ::

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the handbook to handmade

the handbook to handmade volume IV

the handbook to handmade volume IV

by TimothyAdamDesigns
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:: So pretty! SPRING in a pot ::
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