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Fragrances Clementine Cupcake Fragrance Oil Chipotle Caramel Fragrance Oil Wassail Fragrance Oil Molds Guest Baby Blocks Mold Guest Gingerbread House Mold Heart Embed Flexible Mold Flexy Fast Molding Putty, Trial Size The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble … Continue Reading
Let's take a look back at our favorite SoapQueen Fall projects from years past, including some yummy (food) recipes that would be great for Thanksgiving appetizers! Flexy Fast Fall PumpkinsPumpkin Puree Cold Process SoapPumpkin Shimmer Eyeshadow Thanksgiving Turkey SoapButternut Squash … Continue Reading
Here's what you'll need to make this versatile, easy-to-make soap: Scalloped Rectangle Mold (Note: This mold has been discontinued. It has been replaced with the 12 Cavity Rectangle Silicone Mold.) Cranberry Fig Fragrance Oil Merlot Mica Liquid Black Colorant Clear Soap Base Leaf PDF Hair … Continue Reading
Be the only one in your neighborhood with custom colored glitter! It's easy to do and you only need a couple of ingredients! So grab your Iridescent Glitter, Mica and Mini Scoops and get ready to make dazzling glitter in any color of the rainbow! The concept is super simple. Just combine 1 mini … Continue Reading
We're baaaaack! Grab your afternoon snack (milk and cookies of course) and enjoy the rest of the Milk and Cookeez interview! See the first half of the interview here! Milk and Cookeez Website Ice Cream and Clean Bath Shoppe Website After the Bath Blog Milk and Cookeez on Twitter Anne-Marie: … Continue Reading
A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled upon the cutest website called Milk and Cookeez. I was so enamored with the cuteness factor that I bought some goodies that (thankfully!) came in the mail shortly after my splurge for practically instant gratification. I was so enamored with my purchases that I … Continue Reading
I had an AWESOME Saturday at Otion. I was there all day working with Julie from a lavender farm in Sequim, Washington. Though she is already one busy lady, getting her Masters in Horticulture and running her farm and burgeoning toiletries business, she has big plans. Rather than experimenting with … Continue Reading
Have you heard of Hospice? If you haven't, you'll want to learn more. Hospice is a national organization with local chapters that helps families care for loved ones in their last weeks and months. When my little friend Kyle passed away this year, Hospice was at his home to help provide care and … Continue Reading
If you love bright colors and plastic jewelry (or did when you were a kid, like me!), then this soap project is for you!A sweet little heart is floating inside the new Soapylove stacked star.It's simple and fun, and I bet Martha Quinn* would love them! Makes 4 stars, instructions are for the yellow … Continue Reading
What do you do with all of your Christmas tags? We like to use ours! Ingredients Clear Soap Base Brownie Pan Tray Mold Liquid Green Yellow Mica Iridescent glitter Merlot Mica Red Blue Mica Kumquat Fragrance Oil Microwave safe container Cutting board Freezer or wax paper Craft knife … Continue Reading
I was in Seattle yesterday working with my Board of Directors on plans for the new year. While I was down there, I had the extreme pleasure of meeting with the Editor of Seattle Business Monthly, Leslie, to talk about Bramble Berry's social media strategy. We have a comprehensive plan and it was … Continue Reading
I love love lovecraft shows, fairs and bazaars of all types. Since I spent many weekends at craft shows selling handmade soap to help bootstrap Bramble Berry, I have a very special place in my heart for crafters and artisans and try to buy as much as I can from small businesses represented at these … Continue Reading
Early this morning I was on the Martha Stewart Sirius Radio Show discussing all natural hand sanitizers. Since it's officially cold and flu season, we've been busy testing all natural "germ busting" recipes that you can take on the go! Our goal is to share natural recipes that you can make in your … Continue Reading
Last night, I had the sincere pleasure and joy to attend the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County (DVSAS) annual auction fundraiser with my incredible family. That's Erik (or as we affectionately call him 'ELF'), Otion's retail store manager, me, my fabulous husband Chris … Continue Reading