Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, especially for busy crafters. This week the blog featured projects that promote relaxation, like the Cucumber and Lavender Bath Bombs. They're scented with a calming blend of Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil and Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil. They also have … Continue Reading
Cucumber is such a soothing and refreshing fragrance. It's the perfect scent to relax and rejuvenate. Earlier this week, I mixed it with lavender to create Cucumber & Lavender Bath Bombs. Now that our skin has been treated to a hot bath, the next step in the home spa experience is to scrub away … Continue Reading
Need a few minutes to relax and unwind? This Soothing Eye Tea is a great pick me up. The "tea" is made from a combination of chamomile herb, calendula petals and lavender buds. Once you're ready to kick up your feet, boil some water and submerge the tea bags just like normal. "Brew" the tea for … Continue Reading
Everybody needs to treat themselves every now and then. If you're in need of some pampering, there is no need to leave the house. You can enjoy the luxury of the spa at home by whipping up a few easy bath & beauty products. For the next two weeks, be on the lookout for a collection of tutorials … Continue Reading
In the Spring Soap Swap, I decided to be a participant for the first time. That meant my ten soaps were swapped with the others, and I received a box filled with ten unique bars. It was so much fun, I had to do it again for the Fall 2016 Swap. If you’d like more information regarding the Soap Swap, … Continue Reading
Happy weekend! For the next few days, I'm spending time in Minneapolis with my mastermind group. What's a mastermind group you ask? In short, it's a support group. I recently wrote about my love of mastermind groups and how to start your own on my other blog (yep, I have another blog). You can also … Continue Reading
It's hard to believe October is here already. This week the blog featured fall-friendly tutorials like the Crescent Moon Cold Process Soap. The bars are all about contrast. They have a dark gray base and a bright yellow embed made with the Mini Moon Silicone Column Mold. They also have a touch of … Continue Reading
Orange is one of my go-to fragrances. It's so bright, fresh and universally loved. For this simple salt scrub, I drew inspiration from my favorite citrus. The base is fine grained Dead Sea salt with poppy seeds for extra scrub, and orange peel powder for color. The orange peel powder does add a bit … Continue Reading
I love how a block of melt and pour soap base can be transformed into so many things. If you take a peek at the melt and pour section of this blog, you can see just how many possibilities there are. From color and fragrance to exfoliants and embeds, there are so many design options. It's easy to … Continue Reading
Fall officially started last week, which means it's time for Halloween projects! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It's an excuse to embrace dark colors, moody fragrances and spooky themes. For this Crescent Moon Cold Process Soap, I wanted to create a bar of soap that would be appropriate … Continue Reading
Last week, the team worked overtime to swap and send over 100 boxes of cold process soap. If you participated in the swap, be on the lookout for your box of goodies soon. If you'd like to learn more about the swap, click here. If you missed out on this swap, be sure to sign up for the Bramble Berry … Continue Reading
I've always got something else going on besides Bramble Berry. If it's not trying a new business idea out, it's going back to school for something. This time, it's both. As a side hobby, I've been leading food, nutrition and lifestyle challenges since 2011. (Do you remember the first one? We all … Continue Reading
More projects made with the Autumn Frost Fragrance Collection were shared on the blog this week, including the Vermont Maple Melt and Pour Soaps. They have a classic orange and yellow color scheme, as well as plenty of shimmer dusted on top. The Vermont Maple Fragrance Oil gives them a complex and … Continue Reading
Remember when the movie Frozen was everywhere? If you have young children, it still may be a huge part of your life! =) These Sparkling Snowdrop Soaps remind me of an ice princess, à la Elsa from Frozen. They are made in the Tall Narrow Wood Loaf Mold to create the skinny shape. The design is … Continue Reading