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I have written five thank-you cards this week. I have a lot to be thankful for! So, it's time to splurge on some new stationary from Etsy. I bought this set from Pressure. I really wanted this set from Pistachio Press. But, resisted the urge. I did buy this set from Albertine … Continue Reading
Thanks to Rare Bird Finds, check out the cool ice cube tray that will make October soap displays at Otion particularly ghoulish. I also picked up a USB Fragrance Oil Burner gadget. I wonder what the USB Oil Burner manufacturer considers a "safe" flashpoint for fragrances? There are some Bramble … Continue Reading
Thank you to my Dad for finding this educational tool online - Biz Kids$ is a PBS based show about kids who launch businesses, learn about money and want to teach other kids about lifelong financial responsibility. Click here to learn more about the show. When you're on the site, check out the … Continue Reading
We received the cutest little lip slide tins in last week. Aren't these little guys adorable? You can find them here. They're just $88 for 200 pots and have an optional shrink wrap to ensure purity for your customers and a professional look for your products. Not sure how to make lip balm? You … Continue Reading
frog soap cupcake It wouldn't be a fulfilling Saturday if there wasn't an adorable food based soap to share. Norma's Bath & Body has designed a happy cupcake soap, using melt and pour soap and a little bit of creativity. Norm hails from the state of Kentucky where she has been making soap … Continue Reading
Thank you to Kate in Portland for emailing me with this awesome tidbit about Portland - a cupcake shop - Cupcake Jones. So, when hubby and I are in Portland for the Portland Soapers Unite luncheon (click here for more details), we'll definitely be stopping by Cupcake Jones. They have a cupcake … Continue Reading
We have the coolest young intern in our Marketing Department. She's only 16 and this is her first job, but it's already clear that she's going to do amazing things with her life. She's smart, she's funny and she's a consummate multi-tasker. Take a look at the fun scrubs she made the other day. These … Continue Reading
Amber in Customer Service and Marketing at Bramble Berry is very creative. She makes her own cards, binds books and can even sew. In addition to those talents, she has the patience of a kindergarten teacher when it comes to cookies and confectionery decorations. Amber made all of the … Continue Reading
Yowzers! I am finally back in the office after six days of travel. This is about 25% of the mail I have to open and review. The pile of boxes on the bottom left really is a stack of mail and boxes piled four-feet high. And in the top left is an in-box piled over two-feet high. Ugh. It was a … Continue Reading
Products used for this soap: Bramble Berry Clear Melt & Pour Base Iridescent Sparkle Glitter Rose Pearl Mica Lavender Mica with a drop of Non-Bleeding Violet Liquid Lots of Love Guest Soap Mold The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here to browse … Continue Reading
Thank you to Dave and Jude from Aussie Soap Supplies for emailing photos of their latest soapy creations. The Black Tea soaps up like a dream and is very strong in the final product. I especially appreciate that it does not discolor. Kumquat is a tart fruity scent that slightly puckers … Continue Reading
First of all, major kudos to Amber for these amazing photos. Don't these jojoba beads look luscious and intriguing? At the request of multiple customers, Bramble Berry just added jojoba beads. What are jojoba beads? Liquid jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax. Like many oils, it has different … Continue Reading
Regular readers of the Soap Queen may have caught my paean to Cabela's, the new 185,000 square foot wonderstore that just opened in Lacey, Washington. Despite it being opening weekend, I dragged my entire family to the hunting, boating, fishing outdoor mecca. It was everything promised and more. … Continue Reading
Colors used in this project were Heavy Metal Gold Mica (coming soon to Bramble Berry), Canary Labcolor, Non-Bleeding Violet and Liquid Orange mixed with Heavy Metal Gold for the swirl. Click here for instructions on making this soap. I fragranced the bar with Rhubarb al Fresco (yum) and it smells … Continue Reading