Looking for new fragrances for your fall projects? Tomorrow, Bramble Berry’s new Autumn Frost Fragrance Collection is launching! We tested hundreds of fragrance oils this year and found four of the very best smelling and performing fragrances for fall and winter. Want to learn more about the new scents? I’m introducing them live on the Bramble Berry Facebook page at 2 p.m. PST tomorrow! Click here to “attend” the event on Facebook, and be reminded to tune in. 

Cold process soap created now will cure by the middle of October. That’s the perfect time for pumpkins, warm colors and spooky projects. Pumpkin spice products are always a hit, and we have plenty of inspiration. The Pumpkin Spice Swirl Cold Process embraces the trend of tall bars and the drop swirl technique. The Pumpkin Spice Latte Cold Process Soap features soap frosting for a foam-like appearance. If soap frosting is intimidating, dollops of frosting are created by allowing the soap to thicken in the Pumpkin Pie Cold Process Soap Tutorial.

Far left, clockwise: Pumpkin Spice Swirl Cold Process, Pumpkin Spice Latte Cold Process Soap, Pumpkin Pie Cold Process Soap Tutorial

Melt and pour soap does not require cure time and is ready to use when fully cooled. It’s a great soapmaking method for last-minute projects. The Pumpkin Soap on a Rope Tutorial uses two 3D molds (the Spooky Pumpkin Mold and Spooked Pumpkin 3D Mold) that are great for rope soap. The Pumpkin Pie Melt & Pour Soap contains ground pumpkin seeds for a bit of exfoliation.

Left: Pumpkin Soap on a Rope Tutorial, Pumpkin Pie Melt and Pour Soap

Walnut shells are combined with sugar for a gentle feel in the Pumpkin Spice Latte Sugar Scrub Tutorial on Soap Queen TV. Foaming Bath Whip and coffee butter feel light and fluffy when whipped together. The coffee butter also adds a light scent, which smells amazing with the Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil and Turkish Mocha Fragrance Oil. Learn how to make it in the video below.

Fall projects aren’t just about pumpkin spice. Fall can be expressed in a number of ways, from a comforting scent to deep, rich colors. The Neptune Column Pour Soap is a great example. It’s made with Tobacco and Bay Leaf Fragrance Oil, which features notes of fir needle, cedarwood and bergamot. The slightly smoky scent is complemented by deep burgundy, yellow and blue. It’s a great “fall-ish” project!

The Neptune Column Pour Soap is a non-traditional fall tutorial.

For many, fall means the return of the NFL. If you’re ready to cheer on your team, the Mini Melt & Pour Football Soaps are a great way to do so. They are scented with Leather Fragrance Oil and Grass Stain Fragrance Oil for a combination that’s fresh yet earthy. I plan on bringing them to a football party as a host/hostess gift.

Fall means the return of football! How cute are these Mini Melt & Pour Football Soaps?

Autumn and winter also bring darker, moodier cosmetic products. In particular, it’s time to bust out bold lipstick colors! Red is a classic choice and is great for holiday parties. In the Radiant Red Lipstick Tutorial on Soap Queen TV, there are three color combinations to choose from. The formula is creamy, shiny and leaves lips feeling moisturized. Check out the video below. If you prefer something a little less dramatic, the Creamy Marsala Lip Tints give lips a sheer color. It’s inspired by the Pantone color of the year for 2015, “Marsala.” It’s also easy to make with only one colorant: Merlot Sparkle Mica.

When the weather gets colder, I tend to take more baths. If you need a hot bath to fight the cold, the Pumpkin Spice Bath Bombs fill your tub with bubbles, moisturizing coffee butter and a milky quality thanks to powdered goat milk. They also smell amazing with a combination of Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil and Espresso Fragrance Oil. If you prefer hot showers, the Aromatherapy Shower Fizzies fill the shower with scent. Depending on what fragrance or essential oil you use, they are the perfect way to relax before bed or to start the day.

The Pumpkin Spice Latte Bubble Bath Bombs are inspired by the popular fall beverage.

How do you celebrate fall with handmade projects? If you get photos, I would love to see them! Tag #Soapshare on Instagram. =)

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While I’ve never been a person that just has to watch the game (football, baseball, basketball or soccer), I love the social aspect around watching sports. Sports are a great reason to get together with friends and family, eat delicious food and root for your team. In particular, football is one of my favorite sports to watch. It doesn’t hurt that the Seattle Seahawks have been in the Super Bowl two years in a row (Go Hawks!) =) If you’re looking for a fun project to celebrate the end of football season, these Mini Melt and Pour Football Soaps are perfect! The Guest Mini Football Mold creates four adorably small soaps that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand.

This project is straightforward; simply use the Injector Tool to fill in the lace details with white soap, then pour the brown soap on top. Filling in the details does take a little practice and a steady hand. I find spraying the mold with a thin layer of 99% isopropyl alcohol before using the Injector Tool helps small amounts of soap “spread” into the cavity details. I scented these soaps with Grass Stain and Leather Fragrance Oil for a combination that’s both fresh and slightly smoky.


I’m thinking I need to make this project again during a football party. If you have young children, you know watching football is not exactly the most entertaining activity for them. Placing the white soap into the small details would be difficult for children, but mixing and pouring the brown soap would be doable. Then, the kids and your guests have some football soap to take home with them after the game. =)

What You’ll Need:
Guest Mini Football Mold
3 oz. White Melt and Pour Soap
7 oz. Honey Melt and Pour Soap
3 mL Leather Fragrance Oil
3 mL Grass Stain Fragrance Oil
Brown Oxide Color Block
Injector Tool
99% Isopropyl Alcohol
Optional: Clean Up Tool

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ONE: Chop and melt 3 ounces of White Melt and Pour Soap in the microwave using 5-7 second bursts. Be very careful when melting small amounts of melt and pour, as it is very easy to burn.

TWO: Once the soap is fully melted, use scissors to cut off a very tip of the Injector Tool. You want the opening to be slightly larger, but still small and precise. Lightly spray the mold with 99% isopropyl alcohol. Spraying the mold before filling in the details helps the soap to spread into the details easily. Then, fill the Injector Tool with the melted white soap and carefully fill in the details in each mold.

THREE: Filling in the details can take a little patience and a steady hand. If the soap leaks out of the details, allow it to dry and harden, and use the Clean Up Tool to clean up any mistakes.

TIP: Have a cup of very hot water nearby when using the Injector Tool. The soap can cool and harden within the tool, which will clog it. Immediately after using the Injector Tool, clear out the tool in the hot water. 
FOUR: Chop and melt 7 ounces of the Honey Melt and Pour soap in the microwave using 15 second bursts. Once melted, add shavings of the Brown Oxide Color Block and stir until you achieve a rich brown color. Then, add 3 mL of the Leather Fragrance Oil and 3 mL of the Grass Stain Fragrance Oil and use a spoon to thoroughly mix.

FIVE: Allow the brown soap to reach a temperature of 125 ° F or below. If the soap is too hot when poured, it will melt the white details. Once the soap has cooled, spray the mold with 99% isopropyl alcohol to help the layers stick. Pour the melted brown soap into each cavity and spritz the top with alcohol to help disperse any bubbles.

Allow the soap to fully cool and harden in the mold. To remove, press the back of each cavity with your palm to release the air lock. Enjoy! Wrap the soap in plastic wrap before use to help prevent glycerin dew. Learn more about glycerin dew and how to prevent it here.

Who will you be cheering for this coming weekend? 

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Mini Melt and Pour Football Soap Tutorial

These cute mini football soaps are a great way to celebrate your favorite sport!

Course Melt and Pour Soap

Servings 4 soaps

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• Guest Mini Football Mold
• 3 oz. White Melt and Pour Soap
• 7 oz. Honey Melt and Pour Soap
• 3 mL Leather Fragrance Oil
• 3 mL Grass Stain Fragrance Oil
• Brown Oxide Color Block
• Injector Tool
• 99 % Isopropyl Alcohol
• Optional: Clean Up Tool

Instructions

• Chop and melt 3 ounces of White Melt and Pour Soap in the microwave using 5-7 second bursts. Be very careful when melting small amounts of melt and pour, as it is very easy to burn.
• Once the soap is fully melted, use scissors to cut off a very tip of the Injector Tool. You want the opening to be slightly larger, but still small and precise. Lightly spray the mold with 99% isopropyl alcohol. Spraying the mold before filling in the details helps the soap to spread into the details easily. Then, fill the Injector Tool with the melted white soap and carefully fill in the details in each mold.
• Filling in the details can take a little patience, and a steady hand. If the soap leaks out of the details, allow it to dry and harden, and use the Clean Up Tool to clean up any mistakes.

TIP: Have a cup of very hot water nearby when using the Injector Tool. The soap can cool and harden within the tool, which will clog it. Immediately after using the Injector Tool, clear out the tool in the hot water.

• Chop and melt 7 ounces of the Honey Melt and Pour soap in the microwave using 15 second bursts. Once melted, add shavings of the Brown Oxide Color Block until you achieve a rich brown color. Then, add 3 mL of the Leather Fragrance Oil and 3 mL of the Grass Stain Fragrance Oil and use a spoon to thoroughly mix.
• Allow the brown soap to reach a temperature of 125 ° F or below. If the soap is too hot when poured, it will melt the white details. Once the soap has cooled, spray the mold with 99% isopropyl alcohol to help the layers stick. Pour the melted brown soap into each cavity and spritz the top with alcohol to help disperse any bubbles.
• Allow the soap to fully cool and harden in the mold. To remove, press the back of each cavity with your palm to release the air lock. Enjoy! Wrap the soap in plastic wrap before use to help prevent glycerin dew.

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