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photo by Michael Lorenzo Bramble Berry is growing (rapidly!). We've hired six people in the last two weeks. One of those people was an assistant to our Chief Marketing Officer (though for a small business, having the title 'Chief Marketing Officer' might be reaching but hey, aspirational … Continue Reading
Hot off the presses (or mold machine in this case)! New goodies at Bramble Berry! Retro Squares, Break Away Hearts, Radiant Heart Guest Medieval Fleur de Lis Tray Mold, Mod Flower Soap, Gnome Large Hibiscus, Modern Circles, Olive Oil Tray Mold New Cold Process Ezine! Lovin' Soap … Continue Reading
Recently my friend Debbie wrote me on Twitter and told me she loved the handmade (cold process) soap I had given her for Christmas and wanted to learn how to make her own. She asked, "How do I start?" Since that's probably a longer answer than 140 characters on Twitter will give me, Debbie, this … Continue Reading
Ingredients 4 oz. Clear Melt & Pour soap base 3 oz. White Melt & Pour soap base Heavy Metal Gold Mica Liquid Black colorant Apricot Freesia Fragrance Oil Victorian Blossom 3D mold (NOTE: The Victorian Blossom 3D mold has been discontinued. It has been substituted with the 12 Cavity … Continue Reading
photo by Michael Lorenzo Energy is a fabulous fragrance that we designed ten years ago because we were inspired by an energetic scent we smelled in a well-known bath and body line. It's comprised heavily of citrus notes with some fun notes like Blackberry, Pineapple and Champagne thrown in to … Continue Reading
I had the best time last week buying presents for two special friends of mine. I decided to build the gifts around one present: hand blended Tea from Bellingham that sells at our Farmer's Market (Sip-T's site here) With that tea as an anchor theme, I headed over to Etsy to keep with the theme. It … Continue Reading
That photo was taken in the morning. It's subtle, but I do grow a little bit during the day, every day (water retention, food etc...). I tried to do a photo that showed the growth but it's not as impressive to look at as it feels. According to my multiple baby sites, apps and books - the baby is … Continue Reading
We're absolutely a'twitter with our hearts a'flutter over these super cute soaps made by Amanda from Lovin' Soap. What's even cooler about these soaps is that she shares her technique to make them (and more!) in her brand new E-Zine, Lovin' Soap. Filled with cold process soap tutorials on … Continue Reading
In this episode, I show how to make all natural, earth-friendly, eco-chic soap. Using an organic melt & pour base, natural colors and essential oils, this soap project is made even more eco-friendly by using recycled containers as soap molds. I love how stylish and understated the soap turned … Continue Reading
I got the cutest (squealing, jumping, and clapping) necklace from a kind-hearted SoapQueen reader. I love it soooooo much! In fact, I'm wearing it right now. It was made just for me and I feel very special. It also came in its own cute, adorable bag handmade bag. Thank YOU to Holly P. from … Continue Reading
Green Tea is a perpetual staple in many diets for its reputed health benefits. Because of this, there's a large cross over to bath and body care as well. Bramble Berry's Green Tea fragrance is a "fantasy blend" meaning that actual green tea (the drink) has little smell so this is our interpretation … Continue Reading
My favorite thing in the world to do (besides work and hang out with my family) is to read. I aim to finish 1 book per week and last year (2010), I did pretty good. I finished 50 books. I could finish more if I didn't have so many magazine subscriptions but I do love the pretty pictures and … Continue Reading
Reading through all the comments on the 2011 Goals & Intentions Post was absolutely overwhelming, in a good way. You all inspire me and I am thankful that we can learn and grow together. Winners, send us an email at info (at) brambleberry (dot) com with your addresses and we'll get your goodies … Continue Reading
Heavy Duty Bass Mold (made using non-bleeding colors and the MP Tool Kit) Mini Mixer (a must-have for clump free colorant addition) I used it for the bass soap up top. Not sure how to mix pigments into your soap using this adorb mini mixer? This great post from SoapyLove is a good primer for … Continue Reading