Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Happy Fourth of July, or Independence Day! We had planned a Fourth of July party at our home for some friends to watch the awesome Bellingham city fireworks - until we realized that they started at 10 p.m. One clear indication that you have a baby in your home is the desire to get to bed before … Continue Reading
Guess what day it is? Yep! It's Talk It Out Tuesday (you can check out previous TIOT's on melt and pour, preservatives, colorants, bath bombs and our most recent one on lotions)! This is a fun topic because lip balm are a blast to make and use. Read on to find the answers to many of Bramble Berry's … Continue Reading
Yesterday we wrapped up another successful filming session of Soap Queen TV. The BB crew and I had a blast on set (as always) and I couldn't be more excited about the upcoming episodes! We filmed a spray perfume, an all natural solid perfume with a custom essential oil blend, Lavender bath truffles, … Continue Reading
Our family snuck away for a little Washington Coast beach time recently. Both Chris and I worked during Jamisen's nap time (he's thankfully still taking 2 naps a day) and when he wasn't napping, we were happily exploring the great outdoors (that is, when it wasn't raining). It didn't rain for a … Continue Reading
Happy weekend! I was inspired by this awesome 4th of July Fudge (pinned onto my 100 Days of Summer Pinterest page, naturally) to create a tutorial using our brand spankin' new 4-sphere silicone mold, along with the 9-cube silicone mold that I'm still obsessing over. I built sand bottle-like layers … Continue Reading
Quite possibly the cutest episode of Soap Queen TV... ever (although the piggies were REALLY cute). I had a great time making this video and creating these two projects. And, as you'll see from the outtakes at the end, I had a really fun (slash dorky) time with the soap I made. … Continue Reading
Washington has almost made it through "June-uary", an affectionate term used to describe the not-so-summery weather characteristic of the early season in the Pacific Northwest. While June may not be the sunniest month of the summer, it does bring on the local softball season...introducing Bramble … Continue Reading
Woohoo! Here we are again with another installment of Talk It Out Tuesday (check out our previous TIOT's on bath bombs, colorants, melt and pour and our latest on preservatives). I am delighted about the topic this week because I know many of you have questions about water-based lotions. I can't … Continue Reading
Our first ever Bramble Berry Soap Challenge (which we adoringly call Make It Monday) has been completed, and what a fabulous two weeks it has been! We loved seeing your unique, creative and inspirational soaps layered to perfection. There were so many incredible soaps to pick from that we (Team … Continue Reading
Who's ready for another Melt and Pour Challenge (Pick me! Pick me!)? Missed the first challenge? Check it out out here. I was so impressed with each and every one of your entries over the last two weeks of the #Layers Challenge. I can't wait to see what you come up with on the next challenge that's … Continue Reading
Hello Weekend and hello parentals! We're so happy that Grandma and Grandpa Faiola are visiting this weekend. We started our morning like we do every morning, just before 6 a.m. with a change, a bottle and a hug. But, unlike every morning, we had a fun hike planned with the Grandparents. The second … Continue Reading
Summer is in full swing, and I’m loving anything bright and refreshing right now! Bramble Berry’s brand spankin' new Crisp Anjou Pear Fragrance Oil really awakens the senses and the colors of this soap are perfect for that summery vibe. Done in two parts, I'm hopeful this project brings a smile to … Continue Reading
Welcome to Part 2 of our Business Blog Mashup! Do you need some inspiration for your packaging? Are you looking to get some great advice from other soapmakers on business? Do you need a little motivation to make it through a rough patch in your business' growth? Or do you just really like … Continue Reading
