Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Since the Bramble Berry Facebook page started, people have always shared their creations on the wall. They share everything from bath bombs to soap, and we love every minute of it. In 2012, we started a competition called Facebook Photo of the Week to highlight our favorites. The winners were … Continue Reading
I don't know about you, but I have a hard time spending $100 or more on perfume. Yes, they smell amazing and last forever...but it's quite the investment! Making your own perfume is an affordable alternative. This recipe only requires two ingredients: isopropyl myristate and fragrance … Continue Reading
It's tempting this time of year to double down and decide that we're going to call our mom daily (hi mom!), work out every single day, and never eat sugar again. And this is why most New Year's resolutions either (a) don't get started, because why bother failing again? or (b) start out strong for … Continue Reading
Is there a treat that screams "fun!" more than cotton candy? I can't think of any! Fluffy, colorful and sweet, it brings back memories of summers at the fair or circus. This soap is made with Cotton Candy Fragrance Oil, which smells just like the real thing - sweet, sticky and fluffy. I made this … Continue Reading
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are having a terrific holiday with family and friends. Our Christmas was spent with my parents, brother and sister-in-law. It was filled with good food and a few gifts. And because I'm not currently leading a nutrition challenge, I enjoyed my fair share of … Continue Reading
Merry Christmas Eve everyone! This week featured fun melt and pour tutorials, including the Blueberry Tart Soaps. The fruit embeds are top are created with the Ultramarine Blue Color Block and the Small 9 Ball Silicone Mold. The bars also feature a soapy crust and cheesecake center. The Blueberry … Continue Reading
With ombre aqua blue layers and plenty of sparkle, this soap is fit for a mermaid. It's made with ingredients in the Mermaid Ombre Soap Kit, which includes everything you need to make this project. This recipe is for one batch but the kit comes with enough to make two batches. It has printed … Continue Reading
Every holiday season, the Bramble Berry team gets together to give back to our community. This year, we teamed up with Lydia Place to shop for families in need. It's a fantastic local nonprofit that works to provide safe and independent housing for those in need. This year, the team shopped for nine … Continue Reading
During winter, everyone get a craving for fresh berries. But fresh berries are expensive off season. Don't feel like paying an arm and a leg for a pint of blueberries? Make one of these Blueberry Tart Melt & Pour Soaps instead! Made with Blueberry Jam Fragrance Oil, they smell sweet and … Continue Reading
I'm an obsessively avid reader. If you let me, I'd do nothing but sit in a corner reading a book in one hand, with the Texture app open on an iPad, and my phone close by to check Twitter, the New York Times or the Washington Post. When you have toddlers and your own business, real life intrudes on … Continue Reading
This week we introduced several new products, including eight fragrance oils. Before new products are brought in they are tested thoroughly. Fragrances like Fruity Fusion and Bramble Berry’s Black Opium Type made the cut and are a great addition to your product line. Find all the products in the … Continue Reading
Looking for soap that's going to spruce up your product line, or maybe get customers talking? Say hello to the new Green Salsa Fragrance Oil. It's a unique scent that smells like jalapeño peppers with a touch of bergamot and ginger. It's zesty, spicy and completely unique. I will admit, it may not … Continue Reading
Cold process soap is very different compared to soap made from surfactants. Cold process soap is made with natural oils and produces lather naturally. Lather from most store bought soaps come from surfactants or detergents. Synthetic surfactants are harsher on the skin, and can strip the skin of … Continue Reading
Projects with lots of layers, swirls, embeds and more are awesome. But sometimes you just want to make something easy and straightforward, you know what I mean? This no-fuss melt and pour project is just that. But, that doesn't make it boring! The soap base is colored with a blend of Queen's Purple … Continue Reading