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Produced from the peel of the orange fruit, orange essential oils are well known for their bright and fruity scents. Popular in a wide variety of projects, orange essential oil is commonly used in cleaning products. Bramble Berry carries four varieties of orange essential oil: Orange Valencia … Continue Reading
Anybody else feeling like there is so much to do, and so little time? The holidays have a way of magically speeding up time! This week has been full of holiday preparation, from decorating the house to wrapping gifts. On Wednesday, the team partnered with the Salvation Army to Christmas shop for … Continue Reading
It started raining early this week and hasn't stopped yet, leaving Bellingham residents a little chilly. It was nice to warm up with the Roasted Rosemary Carrot Soup. With roasted carrots and onions, plenty of herbs and a little balsamic vinegar, this soup is creamy and full of flavor. It's … Continue Reading
When planning a cold process soap design, fragrance oil selection plays a huge role. Some fragrance oils discolor brown (learn more about that here), making bright colors difficult. Other fragrance oils accelerate trace, which can make complicated designs like a Column Pour or a Peacock Swirl tricky … Continue Reading
Deciding where to sell your products can be a tricky process. Options include selling at community markets, online via Etsy or Facebook, or inside retail shops. Where to sell will depend on your personality, skills, budget and the time you have available. With so many options, choosing the right … Continue Reading
For most kids, bath time actually means play time! From rubber duckies to mermaids, the bath is a fun place to let kids' imagination run wild. These Melt and Pour Bath Crayons give kiddos another way to get creative in the tub. Made with melt and pour soap and LabColors, these crayons are perfect … Continue Reading
Jodi from Lakehurst Farms creates both melt and pour and cold process soap that is full of color, creative embeds and beautiful swirls. Just one look at Jodi's soap, and you can see Jodi has a keen eye for design. Jodi's sister Renee also creates soap, specializing in melt and pour. Together, they … Continue Reading
This week I spent a few days in the beautiful (and cold!) New York City. It was wonderful to see the big city all dressed up for the holidays. All you New Yorkers are lucky to live in such a bustling, magical place. While most of my time was spent working (pinch me, I got to meet the Martha Stewart … Continue Reading
When the weather gets icy cold, warming up with a bowl of hot soup is so comforting! Soup is a delicious and easy way to eat vegetables, and this Roasted Rosemary Carrot Soup is no exception. Wonderfully simple, this soup involves just a few ingredients. Without heavy cream or butter, this soup is … Continue Reading
This week was all about variety. There were fun projects, a Christmas roundup and plenty of tips and tricks, like in the Sunday Night Spotlight on Vitamin E Oil. Vitamin E oil is an antioxidant with a thick and sticky texture. Its moisturizing and soothing properties work great in a wide variety of … Continue Reading
Inspired by the regal character from Alice in Wonderland, this Queen of Hearts Cold Process soap is full of eye-catching contrast. Created with melt and pour embeds, a cold process base and soap frosting, this sophisticated soap will make a fantastic Valentine's gift (it will be here sooner than you … Continue Reading
There are a lot of terms thrown around when you're learning how to make soap. The most tricky of them for a newbie to learn and recognize is 'trace.' All the books, blogs and videos say to stop stick blending when you've hit 'trace' and then, more confusingly, it may have been referred to as thin, … Continue Reading
Room diffusers are a great way to add fragrance to any space. They are also incredibly easy to make, making them perfect last minute gifts. The sample of the month, Winter Gardenia, brings crisp floral notes along with a hint of peppermint to your space. Accented with a beautiful paper gardenia … Continue Reading
With Thanksgiving behind us, the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. If you're feeling a little behind in holiday gift preparation, don't fret. There is still some time to create unique, handmade gifts for your family and friends. But don't wait, it's time to get crafting! The 12 Days of … Continue Reading