Tagline Contest for Great Cakes Soapworks

Back in January 2005, I named my business Great Cakes Soapworks because of a slogan that I believe was divinely inspired: “A great cake of soap can cleanse your body, but only a great God can cleanse your soul.” I […]

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Soapcrafting Blog Tour: Avocado Moisturizing Bars

Welcome to another stop on the Soapcrafting Blog Tour! We are celebrating the release of Anne-Marie Faiola’s new book Soapcrafting with step-by-step techniques for making 31 unique cold-process soaps. The first part of the book is all about how to […]

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A Soap Giveaway to Celebrate a New Novel!

If you’re familiar with Downton Abbey, Jane Austen, or Charlotte Bronte, you may be interested in a new novel that is making its debut: Born of Persuasion by Jessica Dotta: Jessica has created a Tea Party Giveaway to celebrate her […]

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Soap Challenge Winner Announcement

On October 31st, I revealed the cutting video of the Magma soap project I made swirling together cold process and melt & pour soap, which had been sponsored by Brambleberry. I also issued a Soap Challenge for those who wanted […]

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Just One More Day…

…until the Soap Challenge will be finished up and one lucky participant will win this: Do you like the custom box I just made with my utility knife to ship it out? Nice and sturdy so if it has to […]

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Magma Soap Reveal, Givember, and a Soap Challenge Giveaway!

Hold on to your hats, this is going to be a fun post!! I have the second half of the video ready to go, and I have a coupon code from Brambleberry to share with you, as well a Soap […]

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Fall Soap Line-Up

I sent out a survey on Sunday to my Preferred Customers only, asking them to choose their top 3 choices from a list of potential soap scents for the fall. I also gave a little incentive for participating. Everyone who […]

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New! Blackberry Lip Butter

Here is the new Blackberry lip butter! I am taking the opportunity to try out some new flavors now that some of the regulars are out of stock. The blackberry flavor is a very sweet, lip-smacking-good, jam-like flavor that I […]

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Quick Lemonade Soap Giveaway

I have this hefty chunk of Lemonade soap from when I made the friendship soap for Ayuko. I guess I had a bit extra leftover because of all the ice cube embeds! Anyway, it’s more than eight ounces, so it […]

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Valentines Soap Names Announcement

It’s been quite a process to finally have names for the new girls and guys Valentines soaps! But what a fun contest! I asked for name suggestions with a pirate theme, and received some really excellent choices. After narrowing down […]

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