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Crafty inspiration can come from anywhere. For the past few weeks, we have been sharing projects inspired by lots of shimmer and shine, including the Romantic Rose Gold Melt & Pour Bars and Sparkling Champagne Cold Process Cupcakes on Soap Queen TV. When brainstorming sparkly cold process … Continue Reading
With the holidays right around the corner, crafting for the holidays is in full swing. The holidays are a busy time for crafters because soap and beauty products make fantastic gifts! If your gift recipients or customers don't live nearby, your products will need to be shipped. This can be a little … Continue Reading
If you're looking for a super luxurious bath experience, these Midas Touch Bath Bombs are the project for you! Covered in King's Gold Mica, these bath bombs fill the tub with gold shimmer and leave sparkle on the skin. Cocoa butter is added to the dry ingredients to create a barrier on the skin that … Continue Reading
When buying new cosmetics, it can be tricky to pick out the right product. I know I've taken home shades of lipstick or eye shadow that look way different on than in the tube! That's why making your own cosmetics is such a great option - you can create the perfect shades for your skin tone and … Continue Reading
I love pumpkin treats during fall...I mean, who doesn't? Pumpkin and spice is such a comforting flavor, and lends itself to so many applications. Pumpkin is also full of fiber, vitamin A and iron, making it a great option for healthy recipes. In particular I enjoy eating pumpkin spice dishes for … Continue Reading
Happy weekend everybody! I'll be mostly out of the office this week but still blogging and on social media. If you want to see peeks into my trip, you can follow me on Snapchat. My username is Bramble-Berry. Follow along to also see what the team is up to at the Bramble Berry office. I posted a … Continue Reading
Adding a touch of silver to your handmade products can make them look elegant and unique. This week featured several silver projects, including the Silver Glitter Candle DIY. The candles are easy to make. All you do is apply glue on the candle jar and sprinkle on plenty of Silver Nail Polish … Continue Reading
What could be better than a cupcake? A calorie-free, non-fat soap cupcake of course! =) These Sparkling Champagne Cold Process Soap Cupcakes feature a romantic blend of Champagne and White Rose Fragrance Oil. The frosting is covered in Snowflake Sparkle Mica and Fine Iridescent Glitter, and topped … Continue Reading
One of the benefits of making your own bath and beauty products is having complete control of the ingredients. Whether you have sensitive skin, allergies or prefer to avoid particular ingredients, creating products from scratch allows you to fully customize for your personal preferences. If you or … Continue Reading
With temperatures dropping, it's officially candle season! I love lighting candles around my home to create a warm and cozy atmosphere. Candles are also great design elements, and these Silver Glitter Candles will add interest to any room. This project only requires painters tape, glue and glitter … Continue Reading
Making your own handmade lotion for the first time can be intimidating. If you've never made lotion before, I would recommend using a tried-and-true recipe to get a feel for the process. You can find a variety of recipes here. Once you have a grasp on the basics, you may be interested in formulating … Continue Reading
October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a yearly campaign to raise awareness for the disease. According to the National Breast Cancer Association, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer, … Continue Reading
Another week, another wonderful weekend. Last Saturday I was busy running the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon, and that went so well that I'm doing it again this weekend. Run Like a Girl Marathon is today and my pregnant friend Patrice and I ran while the kiddos and Chris did the Home Depot Kids … Continue Reading
This week was all about warm fall colors, and featured projects made with Copper Sparkle Mica. The Caramelized Copper Brown Sugar Scrub has Copper Sparkle and King’s Gold Mica to leave a light shimmer on the skin. To exfoliate the skin, it has brown and white sugar. The scrub contains avocado … Continue Reading