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Just a reminder for all of our marvelous crafty readers - would you like a chance to win all of the tools I used in the Springtime Cutout project?Just sign up for the FeedBlitz emails on the right hand side of the Soap Queen web site. What is FeedBlitz you ask? It’s a daily email with my latest blog … Continue Reading
Adrienne in Customer Service has been chomping down on Kumquats for the last few weeks. They are little mini orange-like fruits. You eat the entire thing, skin and all. It's a unique experience, not to be missed. A few weeks ago, thanks to Adrienne's inspiring little fruity gifts. I designed some … Continue Reading
Phew, I had a busy day today. I was in Seattle attending two CEO Roundtables. One dealt with "Work Life Balance" (or rather, the myth) and the other discussion centered on "Avoiding Burnout as an Entrepreneur. Both were interesting and insightful. The main take away is an obvious one but something I … Continue Reading
Apparently, the secret love of pink runs in my family. I called my Mom, a bit like a wailing child in need of comfort from mommy, to commiserate over the giant pink shell our home had been turned into. She immediately offered to drive up (3 hours one way!) to view the walls and help me figure out … Continue Reading
We've been industrious this month, designing a Mineral Make Up Making system. Mineral Make Up has gotten really popular as of late, partially because of its message of purity and naturalness. The claims are impressive: "Make-up that's good for your skin!", "superior coverage!", "amazing, natural … Continue Reading
Chris and I are right in the middle of remodel. We're finally to the point where we get to pick paint. We should be thrilled that we are so close to being done. But, picking paint is fraught with anxiety. While researching, we bought painting magazines. We started paying more attention to the … Continue Reading
I just read an insightful post on the Ben Casnocha blog about how to live to 100. It's actually parsed down from a much longer commencement day speech given by David Mahoney back in 1996. Ben's Cliffnotes version is a shorter, easier read and stays true to the basics of the speech. The best soap … Continue Reading
The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here to browse Bramble Berry. Have a question about this blog post? Come join us at Bramble Berry's Facebook page and we can help you out with any of your soapy questions! … Continue Reading
I had a rewarding evening last night. After work, I went to yoga. Afterwards, I felt strong and zenlike. Since my dear husband was busy, I knew I could turn our kitchen into my private soapmaking studio. Bramble Berry is testing for some new non-bleeding colorants so I had plenty of stuff to play … Continue Reading
On a recent Mother's Day Lip Balm post, commenter Spankinart, asked: "I notice is there are holes in the lip balm tubes..I always get this and can't figure out why..I top it off after it cools a little and still get those holes..Any tips on how to avoid those holes in the lip balm tubes?" When … Continue Reading
There is an interesting post over at the Indie Business Blog about marketing and buzz building. The synopsis of the post is that Edison did not invent the light bulb. He was just simple better at marketing it. Click here to read the entire post and learn some helpful suggestions for branding and … Continue Reading
Check out these cute polymer clay magnets I just purchased. I think they will look adorable embedded in a super clear bar of soap. Or maybe I'll use them for their intended purpose - as actual magnets. I love the extra little touch of personality that owner Afi included on the packaging - a … Continue Reading
Whoops! When I posted the final Mother's Day Soap photos yesterday, I forgot to mention that the custom Rose Mold is on sale for $7.70. It is made out of a flexible silicone-like plastic which helps with ease of unmolding. Click here to see all of the Monthly Specials. There are also special … Continue Reading
If you missed the instructions on making this soap, you can find them here. The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here to browse Bramble Berry. Have a question about this blog post? Come join us at Bramble Berry's Facebook page and we can help you out … Continue Reading