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These soaps are all made using the cold process technique and colored with natural colorants (think Activated Charcoal, Alkanet, Annatto Seed, Calendula, Maddar Root, Paprika, Spirulina, etc). Can you believe some of these designs? I was totally blown away with the quality of entries in this … Continue Reading
Simona from Bramble Berry marketing did a darling melt and pour project that turned out way too cute to not share with everyone. Thanks Simona! And check out her other guest post on Cocoa Powder (yum). Enjoy! -Anne-Marie This soap evokes childhood memories of summer art projects. One of my … Continue Reading
My Dad speaks fondly of the Butterscotch Pie that his Mom used to make him. I have tried to recreate many of his favorite childhood recipes (remember the Triple Decker Caramel cake? Recipe here) and this is another try to make his childhood memories come true. It turns out that this is a much more … Continue Reading
"Wisdom begins in wonder." -Socrates … Continue Reading
Learn how to custom blend your own perfume on Soap Queen TV. In this episode, I'm going to show you how to blend fragrance oils to create your very own unique scent. Then I'll share my recipes for an all natural solid and a luxurious, floral spray perfume. To make the Solid Perfume you … Continue Reading
The search for Teach Soap recipes continues. If you missed the original call to action, check out the blog post (here). We got such a wonderful response that we thought we would keep it going...like, all the time! So the next time you come up with an original and amazing recipe, email us … Continue Reading
I think fall is officially here in the PNW (Pacific Northwest for you out of town readers). It may seem too early for some, but I actually had to wear a jacket this morning (rough life, I know). The chill in the air that can only mean one thing...it's jack-o-lantern season! So dust off your pumpkin … Continue Reading
I'm excited to share the winners of the #Natural Colorants Cold Process Challenge. We had an amazing turnout and at last count, there were over 145 entries! There were so many incredible soaps that I just had to feature more than four this time. Check out these inspiring (and all-naturally colored) … Continue Reading
Last week's Make It Monday challenge was such a blast, and we had over 100 soaps submitted in the #natural colorants theme of the week. We saw everything from Calendula to Activated Charcoal to amazing homemade blends of different herbs and spices! Take a look at our Facebook album to see all the … Continue Reading
I just realized the weekend is almost over and I've been remiss in posting to the blog. Whoops! It's been a busy weekend. Yesterday was Chris's (actually, from a grammar standpoint, I'm pretty sure it's Chris') company picnic. Between trying to get Jamisen's nap moved around and actually going to … Continue Reading
"Happiness is never stopping to think if you are." -Palmer Sondreal … Continue Reading
Despite our recent weeks of summer fun, fall is definitely in the air in the Pacific Northwest. I'm ready to leap into fall with this seasonal color palette and in-the-pot swirl soap. Check this out if you've been on the hunt for a great palm-free recipe, and check out another palm free recipe here … Continue Reading
Saponifier Magazine's 6th Annual Supplier of the Year Readers Choice Awards! Who's your favorite soapy supplier? Vote now for Saponifier Magazine's Best of the Best in the Supplier of the Year category. There are three categories to vote in: Favorite Fragrance Oil supplier, Favorite Essential Oil … Continue Reading
