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My Recipe Finds is an awesome foody blog that stopped me in my tracks today. I stumbled upon a blog post called "Top 20 Unique Cupcake Recipes of 2010". Check out the blog here and click on the cupcakes for the yummy recipes...if you dare! Oreo Cupcakes, Margarita Cupcakes, Cider Cupcakes with … Continue Reading
Last night, my sweet friend Jody Bergsma and I went to see Sex and the City II. We got somewhat dressed up, snuck exotic snacks into the theater and giggled about how much fun 2 hours of brainless entertainment would be. Despite having 88% cocao, organic, fair-trade chocolate secreted in our bags, … Continue Reading
And your patience is rewarded! Here it is, the last in the basic Cold Process series. This episode is all about how to color your soap. I talk about (and demonstrate) how to use Micas, Oxides and LabColors. And I show how morphing isn't always bad. Happy Soaping! How to Make Cold Process Soap: … Continue Reading
Hi everybody! You may have recently seen Anne-Marie's post about my Bicycle Soap which I made just for the Soaper's Showcase at the HSMG Conference in Denver earlier this month. I wanted to use as many techniques as I could to wow the crowd, and I'm thrilled to say it did win for Best … Continue Reading
I have longed for a treadmill desk ever since Michael Hyatt tweeted a video about his. I don't think I've eaten a piece of bread since 1979 in my constant search for caloric stasis yet it turns out, even working out daily and eating healthy isn't enough to keep my metabolism on par with where it … Continue Reading
I hope everyone had a great weekend! It was drizzly and cold here in Bellingham so it was a perfect day to be in the studio filming episodes of Soap Queen TV. I'm so excited for these episodes to air. We made the cutest bath bomb cupcakes, patriotic fizzies and 3D mondo bath bombs. "Bath Bomb … Continue Reading
Another BIG congratulations to Debbie Chialtas, a.k.a Soapylove, for winning the Best Melt and Pour Soap at the Handcrafted Soapmaker's Guild! Even though I'm not entirely shocked that she won (I know how talented she is), I was still blown away by her entry. It's unique, fresh and … Continue Reading
Father’s Day is next month (Sunday, June 20th). Now is the time to make your cold process soap so it has time to cure for Dad’s big day! Never made cold process before? No problem! Check out our beginning series to cold process on Soap Queen TV. Be sure to check out all of the (free) videos … Continue Reading
Peace Mold (I used this mold to make these) Half Round Mold (I used this mold to make these) 9 Bar Baltic Birch Mold (holds 45 to 60 ounces) EcoSoya Waxes: 135 Wax, Advanced Soy Wax, Pillar Blend, Xcel Wax Liquid Soap E-Book Mini Silver Plastic Mixer (for mixing small amounts of … Continue Reading
I want to give a soapy shout out to Erin Pikor, from Naiad Soap Arts, for winning Best Soap at the Handcrafted Soapmaker's Guild Conference. Her Tea Room Soap took the cake and I couldn't be more proud. I knew she was a great soap artist but the vote of all the soapers at the conference just proved … Continue Reading
Get back to the basics by using natural products like Bramble Berry's new Naturewax. It is skin safe, 100% vegetable based and made from soy which is an environmentally friendly renewable resource. Reuse your old canning jars, mason jars or baby food containers for a variety of eco-friendly … Continue Reading
Once again I was distracted on Etsy (big shocker) looking for colorful soaps that scream SPRING! The weather has been absolutely gorgeous here (in Bellingham, WA) so I was on the hunt for bright colors and happy flowers everywhere, including nature. I even got to go on a beautiful hike to Clayton … Continue Reading
Lisa Johnson, from Poppy Paperie, has done it again. She wows me with her creativity! Check out these Apple Pie Candles packaged to perfection. Lisa is a total rock star! Lisa used Apple Pie Candle Fragrance, EcoSoya Advanced Wax, 6 oz. Tins and CD20 Wicks. She has all the details on how she … Continue Reading
Finally! I share a recipe in this, the 3rd episode in my 'How to Make Cold Process Soap' series. I really wanted to emphasize the need for safety and understanding the ingredients and process before showing a complete recipe in my video series. Thanks for being patient. (Can't see the video because … Continue Reading