Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
We've got so many new goodies that will make your winter soaping a blast! Everything from adorable new kudos silicone molds to our S.O.A.P. 2012 fragrances and a brand new e-book by Jeanee of Dirty Laundry. Check it all out! … Continue Reading
We all have clothes in our closet that we haven't worn for a while or in my case, years. Taking advantage of natural pack-rat tendencies, Bramble Berry hosted a three-week clothing drive for Northwest Center, a non-profit organization that runs after-school programs for children with disabilities … Continue Reading
Givember was a blast. We couldn't have had more fun if we tried! Each week during the month of November, we sent out an exclusive newsletter (to Bramble Berry newsletter subscribers) with a brand new tutorial complete with a free download, as well as revealing the weekly free sample kits that were … Continue Reading
For some reason, I have it in my head that a Christmas tree that we stalk ourselves and then cut down is somehow better than a tree purchased pre-cut. For that reason, I drag my husband (and now young son) out every holiday to freeze, while trying to hold a hacksaw. It's a delightful holiday … Continue Reading
Here are some of my favorite gifts for the guys in my life. Husbands, brothers, and even the kiddos can appreciate these fun tutorials! Top Row: Curiously Gnome-like Santa Claus, Vintage Baseball Soap, Crazy for Cubes Middle Row: Whipped Shaving Soap, Golfer Soap, Man Soap Bottom Row: Army … Continue Reading
"What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us." -Henry David Thoreau … Continue Reading
This week has been so much fun for us here at Bramble Berry. We started it off with our latest Make it Monday Challenge and it's all about my favorite holiday...Christmas! I also worked on a fun CPOP (Cold Process Oven Process) soap tutorial with an extended FAQ section and the PERFECT Christmas Red … Continue Reading
Ever wondered what the difference is between CPOP, HPOP, and CPHP? I'm hoping to set the record straight when it comes to various methods of using heat to aid in the soapmaking process. Or, at the very least, I've set out to tell my own accounts of what happens when I attempt these different … Continue Reading
Thank you to Amanda Griffin from Lovin' Soap for doing this tutorial. It's like a cold process-felting tutorial all in one! We love it so much that we've got Cranberry Chutney fragrance on sale for you! I am loving her Charcoal Facial bar right now. Amanda is one talented soapmaker and we are lucky … Continue Reading
I work out 5 to 7 days per week and have for over 20 years. It's in my nature to be fit, active and push myself. Right now, I'm on a 'boot camp' kick. After trying many of the boot camp classes in town, I settled on the hardest one, run by a former pro-athlete. He pushes everyone to their limits, … Continue Reading
It's coming up on the end of the year (I can hardly believe it!) and that means it is our very last #Make it Monday challenge of 2012. We've seen some pretty incredible projects over the last six months and can't wait to see what you have in store for us for this challenge! Are you ready for … Continue Reading
I recently attended an education event (EO Alchemy). One of the speakers was time management guru Dave Crenshaw. Another speaker was monk Dandapani. Between the two of them, they drove home a message to me that I could not and cannot ignore. I am an expert at being distracted. I am an expert … Continue Reading
"A smile is the universal welcome." -Max Eastman … Continue Reading
Happy Friday! I've been touring all of the fabulous bath and body products everybody has been posting on our Facebook page. There have been some super creative ideas and I found a totally adorable soapy photo-op idea that we just have to try out with the Bramble Bump (psst...have you voted in the … Continue Reading