UPDATE: The Fall 2016 Soap Swap is NOW FULL, and registration is closed. Thanks to everybody who signed up, we can’t wait to see your soap! For those we were not able to join this swap, we will have another next year. Sign up for the Bramble Berry newsletter; we give our newsletter subscribers an advance notice on when the swap will take place!
It’s time for another cold process soap swap! Unfamiliar with Bramble Berry’s soap swaps? The basic idea of the swap is you create ten 4 ounce bars of cold process soap made with a Bramble Berry fragrance oil. Then, send us your soap. We swap all the bars and send ten new bars back to you, each made by a different soaper. The swap itself is free; the only thing you pay for is shipping to get your box of unique soaps back to your doorstep.
The swap is a fun way to get your hands on soap from other crafters. It allows you to smell new fragrance oils and see new techniques and packaging ideas. Nobody appreciates handmade soap quite like a soaper, so it’s fun to see what your fellow soapers are making. In the spring swap, I joined the fun and sent out ten bars and received a swap package. Want to see what was in my box? Check out my unboxing video here! This year I will be participating again, and will unbox my soaps live on Facebook. =)
Want to participate? The registration for the swap is NOW OPEN! The Fall 2016 Soap Swap is limited to 100 soapers. Of course we wish we could include everybody, but swapping and organizing all those boxes takes a lot of time.
UPDATE: The Fall 2016 Soap Swap is NOW FULL, and registration is closed. Thanks to everybody who signed up, we can’t wait to see your soap! For those we were not able to join this swap, we will have another next year. Sign up for the Bramble Berry newsletter; we give our newsletter subscribers an advance notice on when the swap will take place!
1. To sign up, first pay for the return shipping of your soap by purchasing the ‘Magical Soap Swap Express’ on the Bramble Berry website. Once all the spots are full, the shipping will no longer be available for purchase. You must first pay for the swap to officially reserve your spot. You will receive an email that confirms your payment.
2. Then, fill out this Google form completely, including the fragrance oil you would like to use. You must use a fragrance oil that Bramble Berry currently sells. Find the fragrance oils here. Because somebody may have already chosen your top fragrance choice, please include another fragrance oil selection as a backup. Click here to fill out your entry form!
3. Once you have bought your return shipping and have filled out this form completely, you’re officially part of the swap! You will then receive an email within 24 hours with more information.
1. Unfortunately, this swap is not open to international residents. If you live in Hawaii or Alaska, you can enter the Soap Swap with an additional shipping fee.
2. Your soap must arrive to us by Monday, September 19th. Please plan in advance to make sure your soaps arrive to our warehouse by that date. If they do not, we cannot guarantee a place in the swap. You can send boxes to:
Bramble Berry Inc.
C/O Soap Swap
2138 Humboldt Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
3. You need to produce ten 4 oz. cold process or hot process bars. It’s no fun sending full-sized bars and getting tiny ones in return. Every bar needs to be made of the same fragrance oil of your choice. There is no melt and pour soap option for this swap.
4. You must select a fragrance oil that Bramble Berry currently sells. Find the fragrance oils here. Essential oils are not an option in this swap.
5. Your soap needs to be labeled with all ingredients and fragrance used. Include contact info along with your soap on the packaging. This will help soapers who receive your soap to order from you in the future, or ask questions. Social media info is wonderful as well! Anne-Marie will be showcasing ten lucky soapers, so don’t miss out on the great marketing opportunity.
6. Each person is only allowed to “buy” one swap box. We want as many people as possible to be able to participate. =)
7. We will ship out boxes on Monday, September 26th.
If you don’t make it into this swap, we will have another swap next year! We hope to also offer a melt and pour swap in the future. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter; we give our newsletter subscribers an advance notice on when the swap will take place!
We can’t wait to see your soaps. Feel free to share your creations on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the tag #BBSoapSwap. =)
The list of claimed fragrances is below. This list will continue to be updated.
Ann Marie R. – Pure Honey Fragrance Oil
Diann G. – Cranberry Fig Fragrance Oil
Hilary Q. – Fresh Snow Fragrance Oil
Lizette L. – Cherry Almond Fragrance Oil
Vanessa R. – Clover & Aloe Fragrance Oil
Erin Y. – Neroli & Shea Blossom Fragrance Oil
Tina M. – Pearberry Fragrance Oil + Champagne Fragrance Oil
Toni M. – Tobacco & Bay Leaf Fragrance Oil
Traci H. – Salty Mariner Fragrance Oil
Victoria M. – Almond Cybilla Fragrance Oil
Christy L. – Vanilla Non- Discoloring Fragrance Oil
Jennifer S. – Apple Sage Fragrance Oil
Cathryn N. – Butter Mints Fragrance Oil
Shelley. H. – Heavenly Honeysuckle Fragrance Oil
Jessica C. – Peach Fragrance Oil
Deborah D. – Woodland Elves Fragrance Oil
Leela K. – Hazelnut Toffee Fragrance Oil + Espresso Fragrance Oil
Margaret G. – Blueberry Jam Fragrance Oil
Angela P. – Lettuce Fragrance Oil
Anne R. – Autumn Fig Harvest Fragrance Oil
Susan D. – Sunflower Fragrance Oil
Gretchen O. – Blackberry Sage Cybilla Fragrance Oil
Andrea D. – Yuzu Cybilla Fragrance Oil
Elena M. – Champagne Fragrance Oil
Bethany E. – Island Escape Fragrance Oil
Carrie C. – Wildflower Honey Fragrance Oil
Joel L. – Kentish Rain Fragrance Oil
Barbara B. – Violet Fragrance Oil
Leah R. – Dark Rich Chocolate Fragrance Oil
Paula Y. – Ocean Rain Fragrance Oil
Heather J. – Sea Moss Fragrance Oil
Lisa B. – Kumquat Fragrance Oil
Bettina H. – Almond Biscotti Fragrance Oil + Vanilla Select Fragrance Oil + Cream Cheese Frosting Fragrance Oil
Elisa L. – Moonlight Pomegranate Fragrance Oil
Haruna S. – Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil
Mary H. – Bonsai Fragrance Oil
Dr. Kem K. – Heavenly Honeysuckle Fragrance Oil + Watermelon Fragrance Oil
Elizabeth P. – Espresso Fragrance Oil
Milena M. – Dark Rich Chocolate Fragrance Oil + Moroccan Mint Fragrance Oil
Ashley S. – Black Tea Fragrance Oil
Christine R. – Kentish Rain Fragrance Oil + Bonsai Fragrance Oil
Melissa L. – Berrywine Fragrance Oil
Andrea A. – Lavender & Herb Fragrance Oil
Dawn O. – Cucumber Oak Fragrance Oil
Phaedra B. – Island Coconut Fragrance Oil
Tara S. – Bramble Berry’s Juicy Couture Fragrance Oil
Dana T. – Lemon Verbena Fragrance Oil
Amy W. – Wasabi Fragrance Oil
Nora M. – Cranberry Chutney Fragrance Oil
Kninea S. – Apple Jack Peel Fragrance Oil
Joanna W. – Cedar and Saffron Fragrance Oil
Essie L – Lavender Fragrance Oil
Lindsay K. – Grapefruit Bellini Fragrance Oil
Ishica L. – Gardenia Fragrance Oil
L. B. – Cranberry Fig Fragrance Oil + Pink Grapefruit Fragrance Oil
Kelly P. – Crisp Anjou Pear Fragrance Oil
Dawn D. – Cinnamon Sugar Fragrance Oil + Espresso Fragrance Oil
Melanie M. – Ginger Ale Fragrance Oil
Connie A. – Fresh Mango Fragrance Oil
Christine M. – Oatmeal Milk & Honey Fragrance Oil
Maria P. – Zucchini Flower Fragrance Oil
Melissa C. – Grapefruit Lily Fragrance Oil
Nick C. – Pomegranate and Black Currant Fragrance Oil
Toni K. – Tomato Leaf Fragrance Oil
Elizabeth J. – Green Fig Fragrance Oil
Tina M. – Southern Peach Fragrance Oil
Barbara Jean H. – Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil
Cheryl M. – Oatmeal Stout Fragrance Oil
Brenda C. – Lavender & Cedar Fragrance Oil
Annie L. – Smoldering Embers Fragrance Oil
Julie L. – Ginger Patchouli Fragrance Oil
Heather B. – Rustic Woods & Rum Fragrance Oil
Hannah M. – Crisp Cotton Fragrance Oil
Donna K. – Black Amber and Lavender Fragrance Oil
Elizabeth S. – Sandalwood Vanilla Fragrance Oil
Michael G. – Spellbound Woods Cybilla Fragrance Oil
Cydney C. – Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil
Shannon L. – Gardenia Cybilla Fragrance Oil
Alysson W. – Santa’s Spruce Fragrance Oil
Autumn N. – Creamsicle Cybilla Fragrance Oil
Kim B. – White Ginger & Amber Cybilla Fragrance Oil
Annette S. – Pineapple Cilantro Fragrance Oil
