Friday was the deadline for Fair Ivy Contest. And let me tell you, this thing was WAY bigger than we anticipated. Thank you to all who participated. It was a joy opening, sniffing, washing, scrubbing and moisturizing with such high quality, handmade products. Take a look at just some of the … Continue Reading
Soapy Baby Schwag
I have been absolutely stunned and so grateful for some of the lovely bars of soap, body balm and breastfeeding presents I've received from customers and Soap Queen Readers. Thanks Guys! But, the baby schwag basket I received this week was way too cute and too over the top to NOT share. Thank you … Continue Reading
Embedding Toys in Soap on Soap Queen TV
On this episode of SoapQueen.TV, I show how to use our totally adorable Japanese erasers. This project uses the layering and embedding techniques to make an entire loaf of soap, making 8 -10 bars just in time for Easter! This project is easy to customize with different colors or … Continue Reading
DIY Soapy Confetti: Soapylove E-Zine
Feast your eyes on a few of the projects in the new Soapylove E-Zine for Spring 2011. Get the newest edition here! Soap Sprinkles: Make your own! Salty Stripes: Using salt in melt and pour. Bottle Soaps: You won't believe how Debbie created this technique! In other (off topic yet amazing) … Continue Reading
The Thank You Economy
I am extremely lucky that I've heard some of the best business minds in the country speak over my last decade in business. Gary Vaynerchuk is one of those minds. Though his message isn't rocket science but the way he presents the information is compelling and moves people to action. In person, he's … Continue Reading
Spread the S.O.A.P. Love
Today is the day we find out the NEW floral fragrances for Spring 2011. Me and my fabulous team get to read the surveys filled out by our hard working/testing S.O.A.P. team. Thank you for all of your hard work ladies! Click on the links below to check out all of their fabulous blogs. I love my job! … Continue Reading
Bramble Bump Report
With just 20 or so days to go until we meet our little Bramble Bump, he is growing like a champ. Our last ultrasound showed him at 5 pounds, 6 ounces and that was 10 days ago! He should be over 6 pounds now. My waist is currently 41" around and I've gained 26 pounds for the pregnancy (thus far - we … Continue Reading
Easter Basket Worthy Soaps
ELF Pizza Party: An Educational Field Trip
The BB crew took an educational field trip to our "brother" company, ELF Industrial, to learn the ropes, see some new molds and bond over some 'za (what we used to call pizza in the 80's). My younger brother, Erik, is the manager of the company and was a gem to take the afternoon to show us the ins … Continue Reading
Swamped with the Swap
Would you like the opportunity to showcase your soapmaking skills and a chance to enjoy soap made by fellow soapmakers in our rockstar soaping community? Yes? Then enter the Bramble Berry Soap Swap- it's not to late! Read the rules here and send us 12 bars of soap by Monday, May 2nd! Make sure to … Continue Reading
Fair Ivy Round Up (thus far)
The Fair Ivy contest entries are starting to roll in like wild fire. It's so fun seeing all of the amazing soaping techniques and products. There are so many creative entries that we might have to pick 10 projects to send on to Lucy at Fair Ivy. You guys are making this hard on us! We've received … Continue Reading
Lemon Cupcakes for Leah
Happy Bramble'versary, Leah. You're a customer service ninja! Thank you, Kate, from Our Best Bites for the DELICIOUS recipe. Leah in customer service loved her zesty bramble'versary cupcakes (and the rest of the staff gobbled the last of the cupcakes in no time). See Kate's recipe below! … Continue Reading
Scrub into Spring: Solid Exfoliating Scrub Tutorial
Make your own solid sugar scrubs jam packed with skin-loving ingredients. No more mixing the liquid oils and the sugar before you shower - which can be a bit of a mess! Just grab one of these adorable solid sugar scrub cubes for an easy, mess free, luxurious shower. … Continue Reading
Attention Android Users!
Bramble Berry Soap App just $1.99 in the Android Market … Continue Reading