Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Norm's Bramble'versary has come and gone and I forgot to show you the ah-maz-ing treats that I made. I brought them to work and they lasted 2.2 seconds in the warehouse before they were devoured! Funny how a morning sugar rush correlated with a productive order day and crew. How curious. Anyway, I … Continue Reading
Stamping soap is a simple and easy way to bring a that special detail to your cold process or melt and pour soap. At Bramble Berry we sell two different kinds of stamps, acrylic and resin, and they each have their own tips and tricks to make the stamps really pop. Enjoy the video! These … Continue Reading
This is what happens if your soap is too warm with cold process soap (or the volcano which is equally fascinating though slightly more dangerous to countertops and surrounding plantlife in the area). Things that contribute to a hot batch of soap can be fragrance or essential oil, beeswax, honey, … Continue Reading
In this episode of Soap Queen TV, I am joined by Kristy Schemrich of Kristy's Lovely Lathers. She shows how to make the cutest little heart design in the top of your Cold Process soap, so fast and easy you'll love the results! You can use your favorite soap recipe for this … Continue Reading
Last week, we had a person call Tina in Customer Service a "Bi**h" on the phone. It wasn't a particularly great moment for us in Customer Service. And then, it got worse. The customer sent multiple harassing emails, threatening to tarnish our name and reputation "all over the internet" unless we … Continue Reading
I am still so in love with our new cube mold! For this project, I wanted to create a seasonal feel using non-traditional colors and an unexpected yet comforting scent blend. What a great way to welcome the colder months. … Continue Reading
Learn the magical funnel pour process in this episode of Soap Queen TV. I think you'll be amazed at how easy it is and the results you will get. I try to break down the steps and show some of the tricks I have figured out that make this process really easy. Get everything you need to make … Continue Reading
Bramble Berry's house soap bases are now available in a new bulk size. It's the same amazing clear and white Bramble Berry base that we've stocked for 14+ years now, only in a bigger size that can go flat rate. The most exciting part is that you can now choose to ship it for only $16.53 ONLINE via … Continue Reading
It's that time of year again when I like to take a stroll down memory lane and dig up the great Fall(ish) tutorials to kick off the holiday season (seriously...how is it November already?). Who is hosting Thanksgiving this year? Will you be handing out soapy favors or will you be bringing soapy … Continue Reading
Relaxation and Meditation Relax. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath and inhale it down until you feel it in the very base of your lungs. Exhale slowly. Do it again. Now bring your awareness down to your feet. Explore them with mind. Feel any tension in your feet? Inhale deeply, then slowly exhale … Continue Reading
Hello from the weekend! I've been having a wonderful weekend with Jamisen and friends. We are so lucky that a new cafe in Bellingham just opened up. It's called 'Time in Play' and it's a cafe + play area for kiddos. The play area is huge (2200 square feet!). It's less than 2 miles from our house so … Continue Reading
Have you seen these Santa soaps strategically placed around the Bramble Berry website? I hope you remember where they are because they could help you with a prize from Bramble Berry! Check out the contest details HERE and find out how to WIN! Then come back to the tutorial and make your own Gnomey … Continue Reading
Does anyone remember the famous Bramble Berry Easter Egg hunt of '09? Well it's back people! Join us on our Christmas themed hunt around the Bramble Berry website. All you have to do is find three Santas, send us the links, and WIN! The best part is that everyone has a chance to win a prize. Do you … Continue Reading
Or, this blog post could be titled: How I met the founder of Twitter and all I did was talk about my kid. I went on my first business trip last week since having the baby. I was very nervous about leaving but I knew Jamisen was in great hands with his Dad, allowing me to really focus on my … Continue Reading