How to Throw a DIY Glycerin Soap Making Party with Free Printables!

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One thing I love about making glycerin soap is how easy and fun it is, for all ages!  I gathered up my friends and family for this video to show you how to host a soap crafting party.  As a bonus, I have included the printable signs and name tags to this post!  All you need is a crock pot and a freezer, plus supplies (which you can find in the soap section of most craft stores).

One thing that really tickles me when people make soap is how magical it seems!  From stirring in the color and watching it swirl into the soap, to choosing fragrance (which is a very personal decision!), and then the fun of popping a soap out and admiring their work.  The whole process is exciting and entertaining (as you'll see with my friend Alison)!

Get everyone outside and make something useful and creative.  For the full instructions, check out Let's Get Soapy which includes your supply list and ideas for party themes.  From birthdays to bridal showers, this party idea will make you the hostess with the mostess!

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New Soapylove video and awesome giveaway!

A few weeks ago I was reading my favorite design blog - Design*Sponge - and watched an adorable stop motion video (check it out here).  I contacted the talented couple behind the video, called Tiger in a Jar, and we started a lovely collaboration on a Soapylove video to celebrate the addition of our new bath bombs and gift sets.  It is now done and ready to share with you!  I hope you like it!

They are sweetly giving away 2 gift sets, too.  Just head to their blog to enter and to see their other great videos.  I'm sure we'll all be seeing a lot more from these two!

Some Inspiration from Oh Joy!

Over at the Oh Joy! design blog today, Becca put together this beautiful pairing of a yellow wedge and a modern pendant lamp.  The box frame is a classic modern design, which is not too hard to recreate in soap.  Last year I was inspired by the Parsons Tables being sold by West Elm, and I made a tutorial video making a Parsons Soap Block.  Here it is! :) (Sorry it's so up close. I was just learning how to use my Flip.)



Have a nice weekend and Mother's Day!!

Soapy Cupcakes Video Tutorial a la The Soap Queen!

How to make Soap Cupcakes with Whipped Frosting from Soap Queen on Vimeo.

I was so thrilled to see this great video tutorial of the Fluffy Frosted Soapy Cupcake tutorial I created for The Soap Queen.  You will LOVE how easy and fun it is, as you will see!  For the full list of ingredients, check out her blog post here.

Thank you Anne-Marie for making this.  I'm so happy that you felt my project was video-worthy!

Video: The Making of a Soap Mini Cooper

Since posting the photo of my soap Mini Cooper, I heard several comments like "I'd love to see how you did that!" So yesterday I made this little video as I make a red, checkered roof Mini. I didn't add any captions, but if you'd like to read more detail about the steps, please check out my post at the Teach Soap forum.

For lots of great tutorials, check out Let's Get Soapy, and for my book (coming out this fall), reserve your copy on Amazon. Thanks!!

New Video Over at the Soap Lab!!

Take a trip with me to Architectural Salvage of San Diego to hunt for new soap ideas! Turn antiques into techniques! View this brand new video over at The Soap Lab. Enjoy!

New Soapylove Video Tutorial!

Check out my first full-fledged soap tutorial for the Parsons Soap Blocks on my YouTube channel. I hope you like it! :) For more about this style, check out The Soap Lab.

A Little Video Tutorial - Draw a Tree!

Recently, on the Teach Soap Forum, I posted a picture of some new soaps I painted. One of the comments I received was from someone who didn't think they could draw trees like that. So they inspired me to create my first video tutorial.

Here is "How to Draw a Simple Tree" which uses a fun method I learned in elementary school. Enjoy!

Oh - videography and additional narration provided by my 3 1/2 year old son. :)