Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Now that the SuperBowl is over, our Seahawks soaps made (congratulations to the Seahawks on your win!), it's time to turn back to our DIY obsessions. Consider this a deluxe Sunday Night Spotlight -- today we're not only introducing you to the wonders of Pink Sea Salt, we've got a bonus foot scrub … Continue Reading
Aside from actually making the products, one of the best parts of crafting is creating fun packaging to enhance your soaps, bath bombs or scrubs. As part of Show Your Love, we're giving you a few simple ways to jazz up the bail jars that make great containers for the Mini Heart Bath Bombs or the … Continue Reading
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This week was full of fun and easy projects, perfect for a beginner crafter. Our Super Simple Shoe Polish is a great inexpensive alternative to store bought polish, and adding a little brown or black oxide really helps to liven up worn or faded leather. We also kicked off our Show Your Love … Continue Reading
This Valentine's Day, skip the chocolates and the roses in favor of some handcrafted goodies. From now until February 5, we're rolling out several special tutorials and discounts as part of Show Your Love, our special treat for you and your special someone. Keep your eye on the blog and subscribe to … Continue Reading
With so many buzzwords used in beauty product marketing, sometimes it can be hard to discern what you think you're buying versus what you're actually getting. "Natural" and "Organic" are often thrown around to tout the purity of many beauty products -- soaps especially -- but the two terms mean very … Continue Reading
We're in the midst of winter, and your leather shoes may need a little TLC after sloshing around in the rain or snow. Boot and leather polishes can get quite expensive, so we devised our own special recipe: a little olive oil mixed with a little beeswax acts as a great all around boot conditioner … Continue Reading
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Competition was fierce at the Bramble Berry office for our first annual Bramble Chili Cook Off! The only requirements were to cook up the heartiest, spiciest, best possible pot of chili, and there was no shortage of entries. From vegetarian to Cincinnati-style to extra spicy, for a blissful … Continue Reading
One of the joys I have in life is creating; it's how I got into soapmaking. I love crafts of all types (don't believe me? My crafty boards on Pinterest have a veritable lifetime of awesome craft ideas for me to try). I knit. I have a flower press. I have newly started gardening. I adore cooking. I … Continue Reading
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Soaping is a hobby that requires practice and persistence, and when a project turns out beautifully it's all worth it. But unfortunately mistakes happen, and sometimes soap doesn't turn out as you'd expect. To help you diagnose any soapy issues, Soap Behaving Badly is a comprehensive overview of a … Continue Reading
Celebrate the new year with a little berry bubbly -- but not the kind served in a champagne glass! This ombre-inspired soap features a fabulous fragrance blend of Blackberry Cybilla and Champagne Fragrance Oil, which proved to be a sweet and invigorating combo. We used varying amounts of Red Lab … Continue Reading
I started my soaping adventures when I was young (ah, sweet 16), and have learned that not everything turns out perfectly the first time. Sometimes despite your best efforts during a soaping session, you'll get batches that just don't quite turn out right. It's just an inherent (and disappointing!) … Continue Reading
We're in the middle of winter, and your skin may need a bright, fresh pick-me-up. This simple facial toner contains just three ingredients: rose water, witch hazel and lavender infused aloe vera liquid. Witch hazel is a great astringent, and aloe vera liquid is soothing for chapped or irritated … Continue Reading
Back in December, the Bramble Berry Office celebrated the holidays with our annual cookie swap. Each person brought in a batch of cookies, and we filled small boxes with everybody's cookies to take home. It was a fun, sugar-filled day. I crashed by about 2 p.m. after having cookies for breakfast and … Continue Reading
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As every soaper knows, an intense soaping session requires intense tools, and this silicone tool set is up for the challenge. After years of soaping with lower quality tools that always seemed to break, I created these super durable and easy to clean silicone tools that can withstand temperatures … Continue Reading