Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
I am on a huge skin care kick. I've been trying out a line for two weeks and moving onto the next. Since skincare lines are getting clever with the try-me samplers, it's been somewhat affordable to go on this luxurious skin bender. Stem Organics has a straight forward tag line: Everything that … Continue Reading
Etsy came out with their Poster winners this week! This one is my favorite. I like the way the colors interact with each other. The green seems particularly soothing. The link to see all the winners is here. Some of the posters chose by theme (sculls, anyone?) and some of them went with color … Continue Reading
Watermelon Cupcakes Originally uploaded by Cupcake Laine This makes me want to do a watermelon soap project! There are so many projects to do and so little free time! This weekend, I am going to perfect a chocolate lip balm, flavored with real Dagboda chocolate. Since chocolate is made with … Continue Reading
A bargain at $.99! Ikea ... if only you were closer. 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 … Continue Reading
Alicia Grosso, noted author and soapmaking artist, is at Otion today. She is racing us with her presence and teaching a beginning cold process soap class. I am flitting back and forth between Otion and Bramble Berry today. I am doing poor job of multi-tasking payroll, L&I taxes, emails and … Continue Reading
We don't have a dishwasher in our home, at least not one that doesn't have two legs and a brain. That means a lot of handwashing dishes. I've heard the rumor that it's meditative but I don't believe it. It just seems to take a lot of time, dry my hands out and I always manage to use the green … Continue Reading
Jessica, a student in New Zealand just wrote me to ask how to make a chocolate scrubby soap. I thought I would post my suggestions for making a chocolatey scrubby confetion delight here for everyone to enjoy! Chocolate Exfoliant soap using melt and pour is super easy, fun to make and smells … Continue Reading
I just read Warren Buffett's Annual Shareholder report. I'm not a shareholder - I just like learning from the best! This is a quote that resonated with me. "Eroding fundamentals will overwhelm managerial brilliance" For me, this quote means: It doesn't matter how amazing our Bramble Berry … Continue Reading
There were 70 comments posted last week. In an entirely non-scientific method, I asked Andrew (Packing), Nicole (Customer Service) and Anne (Customer Service) to each pick a number between 1 and 70. I then took their numbers and averaged them out. The Schwag Box winner is comment #42. Michelle … Continue Reading
Originally uploaded by mynikin Mynikin made 300 of these adorable, colorful cupcakes. It sounds challenging! Sunday in Bellingham is usually a pretty relaxed affair. Today however, I am designing the last of Bramble Berry's mineral make up line (coming soon!). I'm almost finished with the … Continue Reading
Day 1 - Handmade Lotion Soap We used the handmade lotion from our Lotion Kit recipe. I suspect most handmade lotion recipes will work well. Full instructions for making melt and pour soap are here and here. 10% Handmade Lotion soap 8 oz. White Melt & Pour Soap Base .8 oz. Handmade … Continue Reading
Ken runs a fun little cupcake store in the UK and has an inspiringblog about his sugary creations. 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 … Continue Reading
This is the final day of experimenting with cream soap. Full recipes for all three experiments will be posted tomorrow. The photo below is with the Day One experiment - the handmade lotion additive. It turned into a nice, fluffy bar. It is marshmallow like in its consistency and feels … Continue Reading
I got home late late late last night. I am the President for a local non-profit (focused on waterfront redevelopment). We hosted the Bremerton Mayor, Mayor Cary Bozeman, for a briefing on their successful waterfront redevelopment. After the cocktail hour, the presentation and Q & A session, a … Continue Reading