Divine New Fragrances Woodland Elves Vanilla Forest Fresh Bamboo Leather Saffron and Honey In other "what's new" news... Christmas Glitter Soap Kit Soap Injector Tool Perfume Roller Bottles Surplus 6 oz. Bottle with Pump Top, Spray Top, White Disk Cap or Black Disk Cap Abstract … Continue Reading
ROI of Social Media
Seattle Wine Gal had an excellent blog post this week about measuring the ROI of Social Media. She wrote it primarily for wineries but the message applies to all businesses, not just those in the wine industry. When I read it, I thought: "Wow! I should totally write about that for our industry." … Continue Reading
Glittered Sparkle Soap Kit
This Christmas kit came just in time for last minute Christmas presents, hostess gifts or stocking stuffers! For just $29.99, get everything you need to make 8 dazzling and personalized soaps! Grab your kit HERE and check out the easy instructions below!Printing your homemade stencils: Download the … Continue Reading
Candy Soap Remix
These candies soaps are a definite crowd pleaser. I love coordinating the colors for all occasions. These Cinnamon Soapy Candies (below) will probably go in some stockings this year (shhh...don't tell anyone). Want to learn how to make these? Check out the video on Soap Queen TV (it's FREE). I made … Continue Reading
Fish or Cut Bait
Yesterday, I met with a group of incredibly smart, motivated and value-driven entrepreneurs to tackle a question that all of us face at some point in our self-employment life – at what point do you quit? One of the questions we all discussed was: Do you have specific metrics that you use to … Continue Reading
Christmas Mash-Up
It's December 1st already! Where has this year gone? Well, like they say, time flies when you're having fun! Here's a look back on our past Christmas projects... Christmas Tags- Don't Throw 'Em Away Christmas Tree Centerpiece (part one), (part two), (part three) Holiday 3D Soaps Bath … Continue Reading
Soap Queen Editorial Policies
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guildlines Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, here are my disclosure policies: 1. I often blog about raw materials that can be purchased at Bramble Berry, a for-profit organization I founded in 1998. I am the CEO of … Continue Reading
2009 Stocking Stuffer: Lotion
Did you get your 2009 Stocking Stuffer Kit yet? Yes, it comes with the label template to print out the labels below on your own printer. Make professional-looking candles, lotions and salt scrubs for your friends, family and co-workers and it couldn't be easier! The hardest part will be choosing … Continue Reading
Soapylove Technique Post: Embed Problems
When I was working on the latest Soap Queen tutorial for the Lucky Star Soaps, I made a batch and ran into a problem. There was a strange bubble trapped over my pretty embedded hearts. See that silvery film over them in the picture above? Well, I'm going to tell you how to avoid that and save you … Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is the time take a step back and appreciate all of the things in life that we are thankful for. What's on your list? I am SO thankful for my fabulous friends and family- my family is my rock. My Dad was my first business mentor, my Mom was my first soap salesperson and my younger … Continue Reading
2009 Christmas Kits: Candles
Have you heard about our 2009 Christmas Kits? They're this years simple solution for making coordinated gift ensembles! Choose from two different fragrance combinations (sweet or spice) to make candles, lotions and salt scrubs for your friends, family and co-workers. If you missed the blog … Continue Reading
Quick Stocking Stuffers: Salt Scrub Recipes
Our Stocking Stuffer Kits are this year's simple solution for making coordinated gift ensembles! Choose from two different fragrance combinations - sweet or spicy - to make candles, lotions and salt scrubs for your friends, family and co-workers. It's a great gift giving solution in a last minute … Continue Reading
Glitter Cut Out Soap Tutorial
Here's what you'll need Scalloped Rectangle Mold NOTE: The mold shown in this tutorial has been discontinued. The kit now contains the 12 Cavity Rectangle Silicone Mold. Wassail Fragrance Oil Merlot Mica Liquid Black Colorant Liquid Brown Clear Soap Base Iridescent Glitter Your Choice of … Continue Reading
Free Christmas Labels!
Are you a Bramble Berry newsletter subscriber? If not, sign up HERE. Don't miss out on FREE holiday labels available to newsletter subscribers only. The newsletter goes out early Tuesday morning so sign up and confirm your free subscription so you don't miss the boat! If the spam filter eats up … Continue Reading