Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
![collage[3]](https://www.soapqueen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/collage3-365x275.jpg)
Hello everyone, merry (almost) Christmas! There is holiday hustle and bustle both at home and at Bramble Berry. We're gearing up to shoot a few episodes of Soap Queen TV tomorrow before taking a small break for the holidays. Bramble Berry will be closed for Christmas and have a skeleton crew the … Continue Reading
![mainphoto[1]](https://www.soapqueen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mainphoto1-365x275.jpg)
Can you believe Christmas is next week? These last few weeks of the year have been racing by, and I've been busy with end of the year festivies (taking the annual Santa photo, for example. It went over exceedingly well....). The blog had a lot of action on it this week. Kenna of Modern Soapmaking … Continue Reading
For this sensuous soap, we may or may not have been inspired by a certain best-selling book that references multiple (or 50) shades of grey in its name. This Smoky Bay soap features clean, straight layers colored with four perfect gradients of grey. The orange in the middle provides the perfect … Continue Reading
Pants! I was excited to do a fun sewing project that the kids could actually wear. I've been trying to learn how to sew all year and sharing those projects with you as I (slowly) learn (see: A Givember Sewing Project, Soothing Eye Pillow Sewing Tutorial, Handmade Pin Cushion with Walnut … Continue Reading
![honest-rosemary-soap[1]](https://www.soapqueen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/honest-rosemary-soap1-365x275.jpg)
A talented crafter whose soapy empire seems to expand year after year, Kenna of Modern Soapmaking and the Gratitude Soapery (formally Amathia Soapworks!) is one businesswoman we sincerely admire. Kenna has been soaping for almost a decade, and in that time she has made a name for herself as someone … Continue Reading
Now that it's winter time, there's nothing better than cozying up in your favorite chair with a good book, a hot cup of tea and a richly scented candle with a softly flickering flame (and for me, that only happen during the kiddo's nap time and I love that quiet time!). Bramble Berry offers a number … Continue Reading
"While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best." - Tom Allen … Continue Reading
![latherheads20soap20pic[1]](https://www.soapqueen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/latherheads20soap20pic1-365x275.jpg)
And just like that, another week has flown by! This week we shared a simple and quick tutorial on how to make your own Cucumber Melon Deodorant using our sample of the month, Cucumber Melon Cybilla Fragrance Oil. In addition to this fresh deodorant, we also made a Fall Sherbet Cold Process soap made … Continue Reading
This soap ended up being a happy accident. We were originally going for a marbled scarf look (very similar to this pattern) but ended up with something quite different though equally as beautiful. We combined several dispersed micas to achieve soft pastel colors, and fragranced this soap with a … Continue Reading
Even though we're only halfway through December, it's never too early to start planning for special handcrafted treats you have in mind for Valentine's Day. This is especially true when making cold process soap, which takes up to 6 weeks to fully cure. The frigid weather can also delay packages and … Continue Reading
After creating your own deodorant with our Aluminum Free Deodorant Base, you'll never go back to store-bought deodorants again. Simply melt down the base, add your fragrance or essential oil of your choice and as soon as it's hardened it's ready to use. For this project we used the Sample … Continue Reading
Lotions and butters are some of the most popular bath and body products, but they're also products that can raise the most questions. Questions such as "Do I need a preservative for my product?" "Which preservative do I use?" and "Are preservatives safe?" are some of the most common ones we see, and … Continue Reading
![polish[1]](https://www.soapqueen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/polish1-365x275.jpg)
As a quick and easy gift or for a crafty night in, homemade nail polish can't be beat! I also have it on good authority that nail polish parties are the hot ticket at Otion. We have rigorously tested our Suspending Nail Polish Base to make sure it can suspend all sizes of glitters, and we've found … Continue Reading
"Energy and persistence conquer all things." - Benjamin Franklin Photo explanation: Jamisen is trying to learn Tic Tac Toe. We are focusing on the power of hard work and perseverance as personal traits on the way to success. Right now, he just looks confused =) … Continue Reading