Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Sometimes the most stunning soap projects come from a simple design idea. This Spiced Copper Cold Process features layers of uncolored soap separated by lines of Copper Sparkle Mica. The top is then covered in the mica, creating a sparkly and slightly rustic look. This soap is scented with Spiced … Continue Reading
The Bramble Berry App has been available for about six months now, and I've been so happy with the response! I love that crafters have a free tool and resource to bring all things soap to their finger tips. The app started as a concept to create a handheld Bramble Berry Lye Calculator. It soon grew … Continue Reading
With winter approaching, the sun-kissed summer glow will start to fade from the skin. Rather than watching it go, I decided to get the glow a different way - by creating radiantly soft, supple and moisturized skin. This Caramelized Copper Brown Sugar Scrub is the perfect way brighten up your skin … Continue Reading
It's officially fall! The colors on the trees are changing, temperatures are dropping and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air (well, around this office at least). While summer is dear to my heart (I love the long days and all that natural vitamin D from the sun), fall is a close second for … Continue Reading
Ahhhhh, how fast life moves. It has been a fantastic summer, filled with more activity than I ever thought possible. We just moved a few short months ago but it already feels like a lifetime. Between buying new furniture, and figuring out why each and every appliance in the new house systematically … Continue Reading
Yay, it's the weekend everybody! I hope you're having a great one so far. We've been doing Whatcom Water Week activities today. Tomorrow I'm participating in the Bellingham Bay Marathon. Specifically, I'm running the half marathon which is 13 miles. I've been training for the past couple months and … Continue Reading
The sparkly tutorials continued this week with projects featuring Rose Gold Mica. This colorant has tones of pale rose and glamorous gold, making it the perfect choice for makeup. The Rose Gold Cosmetic Collection tutorial shows you how to make rose gold eye shadow, lip shimmer and nail polish. Wear … Continue Reading
Micas really shine in melt and pour soap (literally!). In a clear base, you can see all the shimmer and dimension in the individual colorants. It's probably one of my favorite way to use micas. Learn what else you can add them to in Sunday Night Spotlight. These Romantic Rose Gold Melt & Pour … Continue Reading
For the next few weeks, we are sharing sparkly projects featuring a wide variety of micas. All this sparkle and shine has me completely inspired and excited for the holidays. I love giving sparkling soap as gifts...and my friends love receiving them! Of course no present is complete without a … Continue Reading
Micas can be used for a variety of projects, including lotions and melt and pour soap. They're also great for cosmetics, because they add beautiful shimmer. For this project, we used Rose Gold Mica to create three different products! This Rose Gold Cosmetic Collection has a gorgeous nail polish, eye … Continue Reading
Linda O'Sullivan (also known as Mimi and Boo) creates stunning cold process soap and bath fizzies in the UK. I first came across her soaps on Instagram, via the hashtag #SoapShare. I quickly found myself scrolling through her dreamy Instagram feed, feeling incredibly inspired. All of Linda's … Continue Reading
Recently, I bought a vegetable spiral slicer and have been spiraling as many veggies as I can get my hands on. I use this slicer and it works great. So far my favorite type of veggie "noodle" is zucchini. Their neutral flavor is great for a wide variety of sauces and toppings, and their texture is … Continue Reading
Happy weekend! I don't know about you, but this week flew by...I honestly can't believe it's Saturday again already =). Earlier this week I made a trip to Vancouver for a marketing conference. I came back feeling inspired and motivated and, a little overwhelmed with all the great ideas to implement. … Continue Reading
Mica colorants can be used in everything from scrubs to soap. This week through Oct. 16th, the blog will have tutorials made with plenty of shimmery micas, like the Sparkly Garnet Soap Gems. The soap, inspired by the January birthstone, gets its sparkly red color from Merlot Sparkle Mica and Fine … Continue Reading