Soap Queen

Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more

Tutorials by difficulty level:

Soft Almond Sugar Cookies

Filed Under: Soap Queen Cuisine

Soft Almond Sugar CookiesI’m certain that when desserts are pink, they somehow taste better. I don’t have any hard evidence for this theory, but looking at my dessert choices (such as these Chocolate Chip Beet Cupcakes, Ombre Layer Cake and Pink and Blue(berry) Shortbread Cookies) my taste buds certainly agree. Even savory dishes such as this Goat Cheese Beet Dip just taste better with a vibrant pink hue.

These Soft Almond Sugar Cookies are reminiscent of the large pink cookies from coffee stands. Soft, fluffy and buttery, the almond flavor gives them a pleasant twist. Shaved almonds are sprinkled on top to give a slight crunch. While the red food coloring in the frosting is completely optional, the pink frosting takes these cookies from delicious to delicious and adorable. 

PinkCookies1 [Read more…]

Facebook Photo of the Week (March 29th ~ April 4th)

Filed Under: Bramble Berry News

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 Hot Process Hero Tutorial. Rolling with the punches is key to business as well, as the demise of the shopping guide The Daily Candy demonstrates. As we learn from our mistakes, it’s also important to celebrate successes. The interview with Jill of Calise Soapworks is a great example of a small operation growing into a successful, full-fledged business.


This week we also shared the Springtime Room Spray Tutorial, which is a great recipe for beginners. Made with a refreshing combination of Crisp Apple Rose and Spring Meadow Fragrance Oil, it brings the fresh scent of spring inside. If you’re looking for more quick and simple projects inspired by warmer weather, the Sparkle Power Bath Bomb Tutorial and Sweet Summer Scrub Tutorial are great places to start. Speaking of warm weather, our Facebook Photo of the Week from Margaret of Sweet Soft Skin Handmade Soaps is a great example of a spring cold process project:

[Read more…]