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Greetings from the amazing and fabulous Miramonte Resort in Palm Springs, California. I'm here for the Soap Guild Annual Conference and so excited to see all the familiar faces. Me, Kayla and the fabulous Marie (President of the Soap Guild) After a lovely reception for sponsors and speakers, I … Continue Reading
Wow! One of our fabulous customers, Starla, tried our lip balm recipe from Kiwi Magazine and just raved. Here's what she had to say... "When I told my friends I was going to make lip balm (from your recipe in the Kiwi Magazine) they thought I was nuts....fast forward to having made the lip balm and … Continue Reading
Thanks to the creative team at Otion for making this homage in soap for Mother's everywhere. And, a special loving wish for our amazing, wonderful and spirited Mom. She's the best! The background story about my Mom is that she was my first soap salesperson. When I was 16 and making soap in her … Continue Reading
Yes, this is a real product and it totally made me laugh out loud today (thanks for sending it, Dad). It's particularly ironic given tomorrow's celebration of women everywhere. Watch the funny YouTube commercial here (I hope it makes you chuckle too). So, if you're a manly man and won't admit to … Continue Reading
Here at Bramble Berry, we've always actively supported non-profit organizationswithin our local community and around the nation. We do this by donating financially as well as serving on non-profit boards in our local community. We are proactive in trying to help our world be a better place for … Continue Reading
My sweet and thoughtful younger brother (the indomitable ELF) baked me a giant cupcake birthday cake out of my favorite flavor (Cherry Chip, in case you're wondering) to celebrate my birthday. Even though all the caloric goodness was enough, I also used my birthday as an excuse to finalize a big … Continue Reading
Get your Soap Queen TV fix with a fresh, new episode! Soap Queen TV Episode 2: Herbs and Colorants from Soap Queen on Vimeo. Follow along with me as I discuss more another basic soapmaking technique: using herbs and colorants. Add herbs to your soap for a bit of texture or grind them up for a … Continue Reading
Are you headed to Palm Springs next week for the Handmade Soap Guild Conference? Would you like my undying gratitude? If you answered 'yes' to both of those questions, read on. If you're not going or just not all that enthused about my unwavering devotion, you can quit reading now. I am teaching … Continue Reading
Guest blog by JoAnn Hines, Packaging DivaSo what does Mom really want on her product packaging? What will entice her to pick your product off the shelf? What siren screams "buy me" as she walks down the isle? The answers are not what you might think. Women perceive products differently than their … Continue Reading
Thank you, Crafty Pod, for the fabulous review of the first Episode of Soap Queen TV! Read her blog post here. She calls the episode "beautifully produced and totally watchable." She also sent me the sweetest follow up email filled with kudos galore; I just have to share. "I just had to drop you a … Continue Reading
Last weekend, my fabulous sister-in-law Cheriss, myself and a good friend, attended the twenty-Sixth Annual Tulip Festival in Mt. Vernon, Washington on bikes. It’s not an event to miss! The pictures turned out great but they just don't give the magnitude of the event any justice. I guess it's hard … Continue Reading
The Alabamba Soap and Candle Association presents the 11th Annual Alabama Soap Meeting June 12-13, 2009 I just got this press release from a group that is near and dear to my heart. You might remember when I spoke at the Alabama Soap Meeting (posts here and here). If it sounded like fun and … Continue Reading
Ingredients 2.5 oz. Shea Butter 1 oz. White Beeswax 1 oz. Golden Jojoba Oil 1-2 drops Vanilla Select Fragrance Oil 1-2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil (2nd distill) Microwave safe bowlStep 1: Melt shea butter and white beeswax until liquid. If melting ingredients in the microwave, give the … Continue Reading
If you're anything like me, you'll agree when I say that duct tape fixes everything! With this "designer" duct tape, you'll not only be able to fix things but you'll be able to fix things with style! Next on my want list are the Graffiti T-Shirts. These just seem like such a fun party activity. Yes, … Continue Reading