Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Patchouli is one of my all-time favorite scents. I love the rich earthy notes, and I use it in my soap frequently. I know not everybody feels this way about patchouli...some even hate it. If you're not typically a fan of the scent, the new Ginger Patchouli Fragrance Oil might sway you. It features … Continue Reading
Temperature plays a very important part in soaping. It can affect the trace, color, texture and scent of your final soap. In general, we recommend soaping at around 120-130 ° F. This means that both the lye and oil are this temperature range immediately before the two are combined and the … Continue Reading
Regular bath fizzies are super fun, but if you're looking for bubbles that stick around, these Aloe Bubble Bath Bombs are what you want. The addition of SLSA to the basic bath bomb formula of baking soda and citric acid creates silky and luxurious bubbles. Aloe extract adds skin soothing and … Continue Reading
Springtime is full of fun activities like gardening and crafting. The warmer weather is also ideal for cleaning. While it may be as not as fun as other spring activities, I always feel better when things are cleaned and organized. The following recipes and tips can help make the process a little … Continue Reading
My father has a serious love of all things caramel and butterscotch. It stems from a cake his mother made him as a child. I have heard tales of this special caramel cake many times, and all the special memories that were made while eating it. Since then, it has become a tradition for me to make him … Continue Reading
This weekend the Pacific Northwest is experiencing a heat wave with temperatures of almost 80 ° F! I'm sure that doesn't seem very hot to many of you...but anything over 70 ° F is pretty hot for us =) I'm doing my best to keep the kiddos cool while still enjoying the sun. It might be time to break … Continue Reading
Exfoliants help scrub away dirt and dead skin, leaving your skin feeling fresh and smooth. Bramble Berry carries a variety of exfoliants, such as colloidal oatmeal, shredded loofah and cranberry seeds. What exfoliant you choose for your recipe depends on personal preference. Learn more about which … Continue Reading
Delicious and full of health benefits, green tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Green tea is comprised of leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. Green tea is known for its natural catechin content, with antioxidants that fight cell damage when ingested. Studies also suggest that … Continue Reading
After a long day, nothing is quite as relaxing as a hot bath. This Herb Infused Bath Oil can be added directly into your bath water to create a moisturizing and calming bath experience. Comprised of argan oil, avocado and infused sweet almond, this combination of oils is full of vitamins E, B1, B2 … Continue Reading
Margaret of Sweet Soft Skin Handmade Soaps creates gorgeous soap that is full of color and personality. Her signature style are bars with plenty of layers, soap frosting, embeds and glitter. The result is showstopping! Read on to learn more about Margaret, including what inspires her color palettes … Continue Reading
We just celebrated Lily's birthday. Like all parents, I can't believe that she is already two years old. It seems like just yesterday that she was a newborn, sleeping in her carrier next to my desk in the Bramble Berry offices. It has been ridiculously fun to watch her personality emerge. She is the … Continue Reading
Happy weekend =) Today the family and I are busy getting everything sorted into our new home. There is still a lot of work to do, but it's slowly coming together. Last weekend was Lily's 2nd birthday (post on that tomorrow), and it was great to start filling the new house with family … Continue Reading
The spring-inspired tutorials continued this week with projects like the Butterfly Sparkle Surprise Bath Bomb. Along with fizzing in your tub, the bath bombs will release Iridescent Glitter and a butterfly eraser. They will also add a sweet smell to the tub from a mix of Crisp Apple Rose Fragrance … Continue Reading
One of the sure signs of spring is honey bees floating from flower to flower. This Honey Bee Funnel Pour Cold Process Soap is inspired by the yellow and black stripes on a bee. The soap is then topped with fluffy cold process frosting, a Honey Melt and Pour Base bee embed and a golden melt and pour … Continue Reading