I actually love soap making because it's a craft that I don't need creativity for. I am fairly creative in regards to computers (have to be, I'm a web designer/developer) but I can't draw, paint, sew, quilt, knit, etc. Soaping is more science and that really appeals to me
The way I make it - old fashioned cold process - would take more time than you would have to learn and then to let the soap cure, but you can make another type of soap called "melt and pour" where you buy the base, add things like colors and scents, and pour it into molds and you've got soap. Here's a basic tutorial - it links to products from my favorite US soap supply seller. http://www.teachsoap.com/mp.html