Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Mysterious and beautiful, mermaids are universally appealing. Mermaids appear in various folklore stories from a wide range of cultures, and became extremely popular by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, "The Little Mermaid." This cold process soap was inspired by scales of a mermaid's tail. The … Continue Reading
No makeup routine is complete without a touch of color on your cheeks. It adds a beautiful tint that makes your skin look bright and vibrant. While most blushes are in powder form, the Creamy Blush Sticks are full of skin-loving oils and waxes to add some moisture to your cheeks. The cera bellina … Continue Reading
Basic eye shadow colors, like brown and gray, are great for everyday use. But every now and then, it's nice to switch it up and try out new colors. This Mystic Mermaid Eye Shadow adds bold color and a subtle shimmer to your eyelids. They're a perfect way to add some variety to your everyday look, or … Continue Reading
Selecting soap making oils and butters is a fun and personal process. Each oil and butter contributes various properties to the finished bar. For example, some oils may give a silky lather, while others may contribute extra moisturizing properties. Many soapers spend years perfecting their cold … Continue Reading
It's the call that every parent dreads. It can start with anything but ends with, "And we called 911." In our case, it started with "I heard a ticking, and then a heard a bang. And now smoke is coming out of the vents. So Lily and I are on the lawn outside. Jamisen is with his Dad." I immediately … Continue Reading
I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend so far. Ours started off with a bang. We've had an eventful couple of days in our household (more on that later!). Lily is growing like a weed. I wouldn't be surprised if she followed in her dad's footsteps and was a runner...that girl is full of … Continue Reading
The weather here in Bellingham, WA has been gorgeous. The sunny days and warm temperatures have us thinking of sandy beaches. If it's still cold where you live, you can bring the beach to you with our Sweet Sea Dreams promotion. As part of the promotion, several colorants are 15% off with the code: … Continue Reading
Bright and cheery, it's no wonder the Lemon Poppy Seed Cold Process was the top tutorial from 2014! With so much great feedback, you can now watch this project from start to finish in the Lemon Poppy Seed Cold Process video on Soap Queen TV. This soap is an advanced project, with a super straight … Continue Reading
With spring quickly approaching, it's time to get skin in tip-top shape. This Shimmering Sea Salt Scrub is created with exfoliating dead sea salt and moisturizing shea butter and coconut oil. The sea salt removes dead skin, while the oils leave skin feeling hydrated and smooth. The end result is … Continue Reading
When you think about mermaids, what comes to mind? I think of the ocean, sea shells and a shimmery color palette of aqua, purple, gold and green. This Mermaid Shell Soap features plenty of shimmer in an adorable clam shell mold. Scented with the new Crisp Cotton Fragrance Oil, this soap smells of … Continue Reading
If you have a couple soaps under your belt, you have probably encountered soap scraps. Whether it's an end piece of soap that wasn't quite perfect, or scraps from a soap beveller/shaver, they tend to build up over time. If you're like me, you can't stand to see even the tiniest bit of soap go to … Continue Reading
Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a versatile ingredient. Commonly used as a leavening agent in baking, baking soda also has a place in bath and beauty products. It is the primary ingredient in bath fizzies and adds gentle exfoliation to soap and scrubs. Baking soda is a … Continue Reading
Happy Saturday! The weather has been wonderful in the Pacific Northwest lately, which makes the weekends even more fun than usual. It's so nice to spend more time outdoors with the kids. We've started walking around the neighborhood more consistently; sometimes those walks turn into wagon rides … Continue Reading
There are so many new bath and beauty products on the market. It's intriguing and inspiring to see all the options for pampering yourself, including in-shower moisturizer. In-shower lotion is basically a conditioner for your skin. To use it, apply the lotion, rinse lightly and pat dry with a … Continue Reading