Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
This pretty and unique soap is inspired by impressionist paintings. It utilizes a unique "swirl" technique created with...of all things...squirt bottles! Don't forget to bring a little bit of patience along. Squirting the soap can take up to 10 minutes, but it is SO worth it. Get ready to fall in … Continue Reading
How long have you wanted to make candles but have never tried? We have the perfect opportunity for you to get started. Check Bramble Berry's brand new candle fragrances that are totally skin safe so you can use them in soaps too (double whammy)! Browse the yummy new candle fragrances HERE. But … Continue Reading
Check your shipments for this month's fragrance oil sample, Buttercream and Snickerdoodle! It makes for an awesome blender when you need something just a little bit more special than plain Vanilla, but is definitely amazing on it's own. Here's a fun project idea to use your sample! … Continue Reading
I'm addicted to the SoapyLove line of products! The adorable Rainbow Mold and the super cute colors of the Island Style kit work so well together, so I've made up a quick tutorial to show you an easy way of using both products. Because the Island Style kit comes with both colorants and a brand new … Continue Reading
Grandma and Grandpa Faiola came up to visit this weekend. We did our traditional early morning hike both days. Grandpa really loved packing Jamisen for almost 2 miles up the trail. Grandpa proved to be quite a warrior, with nary a complaint over the 25-pound-weight on his shoulders. Jamisen … Continue Reading
When it comes to skin care, are all salts created equal? Not according to a study done by the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, which tested the effects of "common salt" (like table salt) vs. the effects of Dead Sea Salts. … Continue Reading
Here's Debbie with another super adorable SoapyLove project! When you're done oohing and aahing over this tutorial, check out the totally rad soaps she taught at Soap Weekend Intensive 2012 using Bramble Berry's neon colorants. -Anne-Marie … Continue Reading
Hanging onto resentment is like letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head. - Ester Lederer I had a fascinating experience recently. I got an email from someone on the periphery of my life; one of those internet acquaintances that I've never met in person but someone that you know … Continue Reading
Last week Bramble Berry's fabulous customer service team was able to take a soaping class with the soaperrific Kat at Otion (Bramble Berry's retail store). They made a fun and simple cold process recipe while having a great time as a team. Check it out! … Continue Reading
Just like our last soapy challenge there have been so many fabulous and fun soaps entered into the #Embedding Challenge. All of you that have participated have been so creative, and we have seen everything from angry birds to dinosaurs, koalas and even bullets embedded into soap! Check out the … Continue Reading
I am super excited to share this next challenge with you...are you ready? It is hard to believe that we are already on our third Melt and Pour Challenge when it feels like we just started the series. So many gorgeous soaps have been submitted for each of the challenges, and it is so much fun to … Continue Reading
Our first ever Bramble Berry Soap Challenge was completed last week. It was inspiring to see all the unique and creative layered soaps that were submitted. Did you miss the challenge? Don't worry, we have most of the fabulous entries that we received here for you to ooh and ahh over, take a look. If … Continue Reading
The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. No, not at all. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be. -- Robert Fulghum … Continue Reading
I hope everyone had a relaxing midweek holiday! Thankfully, Jamisen, slept right through all of the bangs and booms from the fireworks (and there sure were plenty!). I'm back in the office today, refreshed after a full day off, and super excited to share this tutorial with you. The mantra swirl is a … Continue Reading