Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
This project is a build-on of the Tween concept that I posted this weekend. It is based on a simple embedding idea with the extra touch of making soapy clouds. I hope you enjoy it. What you'll need for our Airplane Flying in the Clouds soap: Clear Melt & Pour Soap Base Super Pearly White … Continue Reading
I love 'em to pieces and you will too! Check out Monita Bonita's Etsy page here. You'll go bananas! Her yarn veggies and sweets are hand crocheted and stuffed so they're "washable and squashable". I can just imagine these adorable cupcakes as my next baby shower gift. Or perhaps a … Continue Reading
We love what Paula from PJ's Soaps did with our Geometric Tutorial. Her little logs of soap are all scented with different unique blends. Paula actually scents each layer separately to ensure full strength blending. That is one singular commitment to personal exclusivity. I shouldn't be surprised; … Continue Reading
Salah & Craig are the quirky geniuses behind MyObamaBar.com Originally tech geeks, they ran a technology company for ten years and sold it in 2005. At the time, they had over 60 people working for them. After they they sold the company, they started to take stock in their lives and what they had … Continue Reading
Smile! Treat yourself with our easy DIY lip balm recipe. We're psyched! Our natural (and smoochable) lip balm recipe landed its very own page in Kiwi Magazine. Isn't that the cutest picture? The baby is cute too, but I meant the lip balm (grin)! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you … Continue Reading
Last year, my father told me the story of the Caramel cake his Mama used to make for him. He spent so much time telling me the story and put so many details into it that I knew it was special. When he bemoaned the fact that he had never found a similar cake, despite searching high and low, I knew … Continue Reading
I can't help but brag. I've been using these molds for almost a year and I am thrilled with their performance. They are hand crafted from nature’s finest maple wood and have collapsing sides with an easy locking mechanism. These elegant molds make 5 to 10 pound batches of Cold Process soap. But the … Continue Reading
Welcome Disney Radio Listeners! Thanks for listening to my interview today. Here is the easy project we talked about on the radio. For some of the other kits, including the Mineral Make Up Kit or the Bath Bomb Kit, head to the Bramble Berry site by clicking here. If you have any questions, feel free … Continue Reading
I came across these photos from soap I made this summer. I just love the positive hope expressed in the colors. It makes me realize that spring will be here soon enough and that the sun truly will come out, if not tomorrow, in a few months. Happy Weekend! I'm headed to my parent's house for the … Continue Reading
The possibilities are endless At the beginning of this series, I said that growing your business can be like cooking up a good bar of soap. I hope you now see just what I meant. A simple business plan, your base, is really the first step to growing those fabulous businesses you’ve all so … Continue Reading
I went to the store to get a birthday card for my Dad today (Happy Birthday, Dad!) and was a little shocked to see Valentine's Day Cards. Wow! In less than 30 days, Valentine's Day will be here. We whipped up this quick and simple melt and pour soap to get you in the mind to "Think Pink" and get … Continue Reading
Bramble Berry's Perfect Scale - $20.00 We've searched high and low for an easy to use and affordable scale - this is a great beginner scale. The maximum capacity our scale can handle is 160 ounces or 5000g. The scale measures in grams or ounces it can break down amounts into increments as small as … Continue Reading
"Surround yourself with successful people then you will have no choice but to be successful. If you hang around with unsuccessful people than you will find it very hard, if not impossible, to be successful." -Dave Chase Positive people can help you reach your goals. You already have all the … Continue Reading
Rachel from Athena's Olive Tree Soap Company is up for "The Sweetest Things" contest in 2008 on Daily Candy. Head here to vote for Rachel. Let's show Daily Candy that handmade soap is one of the sweetest things in any year because it's better for the environment, better for your skin and supports … Continue Reading