Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
This weekend is full of family, friends and of course a little crafting. Today I spent some time working on a fun Valentine's Day tutorial that I can't wait to share (look out for that project tomorrow). I've also been doing some meal prep for the upcoming week, while the kids eat their weight in … Continue Reading
This week was all about clay on the Soap Queen blog. Clays are cleansing, skin loving and, as a bonus, many of them are an extra 20% off until January 29th at midnight, PST with the code: CLAYCLEAN. Click here to see all sale items. In bath fizzies, clay adds firmness as well as subtle color. The … Continue Reading
When skin feels dry or flaky, it's time to create a scrub! This dry scrub uses a combination of gentle baking soda, extra fine Epsom salt, fine grained dead sea salt and poppy seeds to create a scrub that gives plenty exfoliation. Sea clay adds a touch of gentle scrub, as well as color and … Continue Reading
Several months ago, I received a lovely email from Patti Flynn. Patti participated in the "Crazy Sexy Vegan Cleanse," that I coordinated in 2012, which involved no meat, sugar, dairy, gluten, alcohol or coffee. During this cleanse, Patti discovered lacto-fermentation of vegetables. This discovery … Continue Reading
Lavender is a classic scent that conjures images of serene fields of purple-hued flowers. Created with Lavender 40/42 essential oil, drop one of these mondo bombs into your tub to create a relaxing and luxurious bath experience. Pink Brazilian clay and purple Brazilian clay give these bath bombs a … Continue Reading
The soaping community is full of creative and savvy business owners who are full of experience and know-how. A few of these soapers have been featured on the blog, and where asked to give beginning soapers a piece of advice. In 2014, our interviewees had fantastic tips for beginning soapers looking … Continue Reading
Like mixing fragrances for soapy projects, I love experimenting with pairing unusual flavors in the kitchen. In particular I like introducing herbs to sweets, such as these Lemon Rosemary Doughnuts with Raspberry Glaze! The rosemary introduces a touch of earthiness, which creates a complex flavor … Continue Reading
The kids and I love pomegranates (love, love, love them!). I especially love that unpeeling one will take us at least 30 minutes and is tons of interaction. It's totally worth the mess and clean-up. Recently, I've gotten three pomegranates, in a row, over a couple weeks that were moldy when we cut … Continue Reading
After all the holiday excess, it's nice to focus on healthy habits for 2015. It is also a great time to pamper yourself. From now until January 29th, there will be several tutorials involving skin-loving clays. As a bonus, a wide variety of botanicals, clays and essential oils are 20% off with the … Continue Reading
Created with sea clay, kaolin clay and pink sea salt, this soap conjures images of crystal clear waters and white-sanded beaches. In cold process soap, sea clay results in a natural grey hue, but when combined with Hydrated Chrome Green, it transforms into a soft minty green. To achieve the wispy … Continue Reading
One of my favorite things about making soap is sharing the craft with others. It's rewarding to share ideas, tips & tricks and encouragement with the awesome soap making community. If you feel the same way, the Soap Crafting Club is the perfect way to develop cold process skills while receiving … Continue Reading
Easy to make and fun to use, clay masks are the perfect way to give facial skin extra TLC. In this Soap Queen TV short video, Anne-Marie shows you how to make a clay mask that moisturizes and exfoliates. Made with luxurious argan and meadowfoam oil, this mask gives the skin essential nutrients such … Continue Reading
This melt and pour project is full of contrasting layers, texture and refreshing essential oils. With natural colorants such as activated charcoal, green zeolite clay and spirulina powder, this is a great project for soapers who prefer to use natural ingredients. The combination of peppermint and … Continue Reading
In November of 2012, I blogged about the Citizen Petition filed with the FDA by the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild (now known as the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild). The blog was about the current regulation of requiring a home address on the label of cosmetic products. The petition requested … Continue Reading