Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
We're done with the Magical Soap Swap Express and judging from our Facebook page, lots of our fun swappers are getting their boxes as well. It was EPIC! Thank you to all who sent in beautiful soaps (cold process and melt and pour) using Bramble Berry fragrances! It was a smashing success, entirely … Continue Reading
In my first post about using silicone molds with melt and pour soap, I gave some tips about using these intricate molds and how to avoid surface flaws. Today I will touch on using different bases and colorants, how to enhance the designs, and how to make a cute jewelry filled soap purse (click here … Continue Reading
If there's anything that makes glycerin soap crafting even more of a joy, it's using silicone molds. The shapes, textures, and amount of detail is mind blowing, plus the ease of unmolding can't be beat! Today I'm going to discuss some tips to make your soaps as amazing as possible, and avoid any … Continue Reading
As the New Year starts to loom closer (where did the year go?!), you may be thinking about your goals for the upcoming year. I know I am! Both my husband and I are curious how goal setting will go with a newborn! =) One of the things that people often make goals around are Finances. I'm going to … Continue Reading
We're so honored that you're visiting. If you're new, welcome and if you're a regular, thank you! If you just listened to me on Sirius Radio, "Living Today with Mario Bosquez", you can find the projects that we discussed below. If you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comments … Continue Reading
Tune in to Martha Stewart Radio (Sirius112 and XM 157) at 11:30 a.m. PST/2:30 p.m.EST this TODAY (Tuesday) to talk about some fun bathtime and body Winter projects, perfect for gifts. I'm taking live callers so give us a jingle. I'm excited to answer your questions LIVE! It's just a few hours away! … Continue Reading
Martha Stewart Radio Sneak Peak! Tune in to Martha Stewart Radio (Sirius112 and XM 157) at 11:30 a.m. PST/2:30 p.m.EST this coming Tuesday (just 1 day away as in, tomorrow!) to talk about some fun Winter projects. I'm taking live callers so give us a jingle. I'm excited to answer your questions … Continue Reading
Martha Stewart Radio Sneak Peak! Tune in to Martha Stewart Radio (sirius 112 and XM 157) at 11:30 a.m. PST/2:30 p.m.EST this coming Tuesday (just 2 days away!) to talk about some fun Winter projects. I'm taking live callers so give us a jingle. I'm excited to answer your questions LIVE! … Continue Reading
Jeanee, from Dirty Laundry, is such a dear. She was part Bramble Berry's first SOAP testing panel and tested a bunch of potential new fragrances in her adorable line of cupcake bath fizzies. She was kind enough to send us some some of her samples. And I'm so thankful she saved them for us - they … Continue Reading
If you have a fake tree this holiday season, then you're probably missing out on the fabulous Christmasy scent of pine tree; it just goes with Christmas. I've figured out a way to have your cake and eat it too. Or should I say have your fake tree and smell it too? However you want to phrase it, … Continue Reading
While she didn't come bearing a Philly Cheesesteak, Maureen did come to us all the way from Philadelphia and we were thrilled to have her join us. She came to Otion wanting to expand her melt and pour soapmaking skills. Though she has watched all of the SoapQueen.TV projects (I love a student who … Continue Reading
I'm sure you've already heard the news that I'm having a baby boy. Eeeek! If you hadn''t heard that, read the blog post on how I told my parents the sex of the baby. And my amazing brother, Erik from ELF Soap Molds, designed these awesome Baby Onesie Molds. In love! I had so much fun making these … Continue Reading
I had the best weekend (and hope you did as well). It started out with a super fun holiday party in Seattle. Chris and I got all dressed up (notice how the dress cleverly hides my 5-months-along baby bump) and went out on the town. To make it even more fun, we stayed at this very hip and modern … Continue Reading
New items at Bramble Berry! Baby Onesie Mold Fish Mold Cedarwood Essential Oil Mangosteen Fragrance Oil Sweet Meyer Lemon Fragrance Oil Emulsifying Wax (generic - lower price point than name brand) I've had a super fun weekend so far (holiday parties, college … Continue Reading