Happy Saturday! The weather has been wonderful in the Pacific Northwest lately, which makes the weekends even more fun than usual. It’s so nice to spend more time outdoors with the kids. We’ve started walking around the neighborhood more consistently; sometimes those walks turn into wagon rides instead =). While I’m sad to lose an hour of sleep to daylight savings time tomorrow, I can’t wait for longer days!
This early spring is a pleasant surprise, but I understand that’s not the situation for the entire country. To those in the snow, I hope you’re all staying warm! If you’re looking for a little indoor inspiration, my favorite tweets, pins and instagrams will give you some quality internet-surfing time =)
Pinterest:
Left to right, clockwise:
- I love the bright colors in this Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad. I can’t wait for berry season!
- These colorful DIY Tile Coasters look easy to create, and would make a great gift.
- This Lilac Soap by P.S. I Love Soap Co. looks amazing! The swirl in the center is really unique.
- Lily and Jamisen have a ton of fun with this DIY Rainbow Pom Pom Magnet Board. We printed it out and just laminated it and do color matching with it.
Instagram:
I’m thrilled (!!!!!!) with how this Mermaid Tail Cold Process turned out. I’m giving it the weekend to stay in the mold…I can’t wait to unmold it on Monday! This petal technique was made popular by Kenna of Modern Soap Making.
Speaking of mermaids, I had fun mixing up mermaid inspired eye shadow this week (left). On the right are melt and pour bars made from scratch using Kayla Fiorvanti’s book, “How to Make Melt and Pour Base From Scratch.” It was a fun, interesting process.
Twitter:
- Love Easter candy? Now you can drink it; Peep-flavored milk is here and it’s available in three flavors.
- This man shares his results from a 7-day work week experiment. Turns out, a day of rest is more important than he thought.
- I try my best to exercise everyday. This list of six invisible benefits of exercise really stresses the importance of being active.
- Is it possible to make your brain as plastic as a child’s? The brain is constantly changing and growing, but childhood is the best time to learn.
- These 23 Tools and Resources to Create Images for Social Media will have your site looking great in no time!
To keep up with the latest soapy social media throughout the week, you can follow me on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest, Vine and YouTube. And Snapchat! To watch my ‘stories’, add me. I’m Bramble-Berry on Snapchat.
Can you tell me what colors were used and which ones I would need for melt and pour and cold process. Thanks 🙂
Hi Louise!
For the Mermaid Tail Cold Process, we used Aqua Pearl Mica, Ultramarine Blue, Hydrated Chrome Green, Radiant Plum and Neon Blue Raspberry Colorant. The tutorial will be coming out next week, so keep your eyes peeled. It will tell you exactly how to make it! 🙂
While this look is possible for cold process, it would be tricky to get it with melt and pour. Melt and pour soap wouldn’t be able to hold the shape of the design. You may like the Mermaid Shell Melt and Pour Tutorial! It has a sea-inspired look and gorgeous blue colors: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/melt-and-pour-soap/mermaid-shell-melt-pour/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thank you and I can’t wait. I was going to do something like a mosaic with the colors on top but I was going to do thise in melt and pour. I will take pictutes once I get everything I need. 🙂
You’re welcome! Have fun making the soap, and let us know how it turns out. You can also share your pictures on the Bramble Berry Facebook page. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Bramble Berry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrambleBerry?ref=hl
Wow! Those mermaid inspired projects look amazing! I can’t wait to see them! I love my daily exercise as well. Nothing de-stresses and gives energy quite like making sure you get moving every day 🙂
Hi Margaret!
We’ve been having a lot of fun trying them out! Also, I agree. Working out always helps take my mind of stress. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Love the list of unique exercise benefits! So many little things in our body systems work better when we stay healthier. Incredible how it all works! Now I feel pumped to keep up those runs!
I love the Twitter posts in each Soapy Social Media Roundup! 🙂
Hi Olivia!
So glad you enjoy the post Olivia! Thanks for reading. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry