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Welcome to the end of another busy week! The sun has been shining and it's been a flurry of activity around the office as everyone is getting ready for spring activities. I've been experimenting with lots of Easter-y crafts, including these cute little egg shell candles. I even got to make an … Continue Reading
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One of the best things about the soaping community is how generous soapers are to one another. This week we announced the lucky winner for the Soap Guild Ticket Giveaway, and were blown away when another soaper came forward to giveaway her ticket as well. Congrats to the winners of the ticket … Continue Reading
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Everyone is familiar with recycling. Even at a young age, we're always taught that recycling, reusing and reducing is the way to go. This Earth Day, we're not just recycling -- we're upcycling! Upcycling is all about turning something old and used and turning it into something new and beautiful. … Continue Reading
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There are many options when it comes to adding scrubbiness to your products - everything from salt to sugar to seeds to clay. Exfoliants are primarily used to scrub away dead skin cells to reveal new skin underneath. They are also a cornerstone of many healthy skin-care routines. Exfoliants can vary … Continue Reading
Nothing beats relaxing on a hot sunny day with an ice cold beverage -- especially if it's a margarita! We took some inspiration from a classic summer drink for this festive and easy salt scrub. The extra fine Epsom Salts are like sand, and make for a wonderfully gentle exfoliant. The combination of … Continue Reading
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It's been a little more than a week since we announced our Soap Guild Ticket Giveaway. I know everyone has been waiting patiently to see who won. With hundreds of inspiring stories to sift through, making a choice was not quick and was not easy. With the help of the Bramble Berry team, we finally … Continue Reading
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There is so much to love about spring. Warmer weather, sunnier days, sprouting flowers and evening walks with the kiddos make it one of my favorite seasons. At Bramble Berry, spring also means new products. We're rolling out more new tools, fragrances and molds, and we bet you'll find several things … Continue Reading
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There's a reason mom ran you an oatmeal bath when you had childhood skin issues: time and again oats have been proven as gentle and effective for soothing irritated skin. Left to right: rolled oats, Hydrolyzed Oats, Oat Extract, Colloidal Oatmeal … Continue Reading
"Happy girls are the prettiest." -- Audrey Hepburn Ah, isn't that the truth? I recently was reminded that beauty fades but smart is forever. I'm hoping that happiness is forever too! I just started reading a new book about parenting, "All Joy and No Fun." I tried to convince my book club to read it … Continue Reading
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Life is full of ups and downs, and you have to expect the unexpected. Soap making is no exception. When a Soap Crafting Club project went sour because of a mis-manufactured fragrance, we got creative and saved the soap with the Hot Process Hero technique. The result was this colorful Black Cherry … Continue Reading
Winter is on its way out, and spring cleaning is on its way in! Freshen up your home with this easy to make Springtime Room Spray. This spray takes less than 10 minutes to assemble. We experimented with all kinds of fragrance blends before arriving on the perfect combination of Spring Meadow and … Continue Reading
Mom, soaper and self-proclaimed "Jill of all Trades," Jill Keck of Calise Soapworks is a soapmaker that stands out. She uses bright colors, adventurous techniques and skin-nourishing ingredients to craft one-of-a-kind soaps. After being continually frustrated by "gentle" products that still left her … Continue Reading
Our Soap Crafting Club had a little bit more of a challenge than we planned for this week. When reports of failing batches came in on the private Soap Crafting forum, we knew something was wrong. After all, the recipe that we were making (Tie Dye from the Soap Crafting Book) had been made at least 8 … Continue Reading
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If you're ever passing through Bellingham, Wash., stop by and pay Otion a visit. Otion is Bramble Berry's retail outlet, and it carries fragrances, molds, bases and more. Otion is also a great place to take a soapmaking class, practice soapy techniques and chat with expert soapmakers. The Otion … Continue Reading