Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Today is the second tutorial in the Back to Basics Cold Process Series. Now that we have made a basic recipe with coconut oil, palm oil and olive oil, we are adding cocoa butter into the mix! The addition of cocoa butter adds to the firmness of the bar. It also causes the soap batter to reach a … Continue Reading
Today is the next lesson in the Back to Basics Cold Process Series. Today, we are reviewing how temperature affects cold process soaping. If you missed yesterday's Basic and Simple Cold Process Soap, be sure to check it out! It's the perfect recipe for the beginner soaper. Tomorrow will feature … Continue Reading
When starting to make cold process soap, it can be tempting to take the "go big, or go home," approach. New soapers often want to dive in head first with layers, swirls and fragrances. While I completely understand the urge to make eye-catching soap, I always recommend starting with very basic … Continue Reading
Starting today, we are revisiting the basics of cold process soap with the Back to Basic series. Over the next two weeks, we will cover basic concepts and tutorials designed for the beginner in mind. If you have never made cold process soap before, now is the perfect time! The Back to Basics … Continue Reading
Happy National Ice Cream Day! If you ever needed an excuse to indulge with a bowl of ice cream, today is the day. If you're like me and want to celebrate without any guilt, this Frozen Banana Ice Cream is the ticket. This "ice cream" contains only one ingredient: bananas. When frozen and blended, … Continue Reading
Happy weekend everybody! As you can tell from our Snapchat feed (user name: bramble-berry), the kiddos and I enjoyed a morning throwing rocks on the beach. We feel so lucky to leave in town with access to the water. I hope you enjoyed the fun Summer of Love projects that were on the blog this week. … Continue Reading
This week was all about the 1960's, with inspired tutorials like the Groovy Peace Sign Melt and Pour Tutorial. The Peace Mold is iconic and creates an unforgettable bar of soap that symbolizes peace and love. The swirled effect is achieved with LabColors dropped into the mold before the soap is … Continue Reading
The origin of the word "psychedelic" can be traced to the Greek word "psyche." It often refers to strong experiences of color, sound, smell taste or touch. During the 1960's, the term psychedelic was used to describe music, clothing and art. This palm free Psychedelic Spin Swirl Soap features a … Continue Reading
These Tie-Dye Bath Bombs were inspired by the vibrant tie-dyeing technique. Made popular in the 1960's, tie-dye is known for its bright colors and intricate patterns. A variety of La Bomb colorants are used to give these bath fizzies layers of color. Hemp seed oil, which is known for its fatty acid … Continue Reading
The peace sign is an iconic symbol from the 1960's. It symbolizes peace, love and joy. The sign was used to decorate jewelry, cars, signs and clothing. In this case, the symbol is used to decorate melt and pour! This fun and easy project is made using the Peace Mold. To create the tie-dye effect, … Continue Reading
Bramble Berry includes a surprise free fragrance sample with every order. During the month of May, each Bramble Berry order included a sample of our new favorite fragrance oil, Pure Honey. The moment we started testing Pure Honey Fragrance Oil, we knew it was a winner! Not only does it smell warm, … Continue Reading
Have you heard of Bulletproof Coffee? If you haven't, the short-version theory is that coffee can be a health food if you get beans that are organic and free of mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are a form of mold that forms when beans are in the hold of ships and wet from their voyage at sea. In the health … Continue Reading
Happy weekend everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July. Ours was full sunshine, good food and a few fireworks. Below is my adorable niece Alise celebrating the holiday with lots of red, white and blue. =) The weather continues to be sunny and warm in the Pacific Northwest. The sky is … Continue Reading
This week was all about experimenting with soapy techniques. In the Thai Tea Melt and Pour Tutorial, a melt and pour swirl technique is used to mimic cream mixing into tea. Thai tea is black tea mixed with spices and topped with some sort of cream, like coconut milk. For an authentic smell, the … Continue Reading