Soap swaps are one of the most popular things on the Soap Queen Blog. Whether you’re a new soaper and want to learn, or an experienced soaper looking to get inspired with new ingredient options, there’s something for soapers at all experience levels. Our Soap Swap is a great way to discover new soaping techniques, get packaging ideas and maybe even meet new soapers. Think of it as a mini-soaping skill share! Read on to learn about how you can get in on the fun.
Anyone can participate in the Swap, so don’t worry if you’re a new soaper. The basic idea behind the Swap is that you send twelve 4 oz. bars of soap and receive 12 bars from 12 different soapers in return. You just send us the box, we do the swapping, and then a box full of diverse soaps arrives on your door step. The Swap is free, but you will pay to ship your box to us as well as to get your box back. To ensure that no two bars are alike, we ask that you email us with your first and last name, the type of soap you are making and which fragrance you’d like to use. We are only allowing two people to use the same fragrance, so email us right away to claim the one you’d like to use. You can also consult the chart at the end of this post (scroll down) to see which fragrances have already been claimed.
As a bonus, the first people to enter will automatically get a free “extra” guest soap made by me. In the past, these soaps have been fun previews of blog posts to come.
Sounds pretty good, right? More specific details are below:
1. Email us at [email protected] with the fragrance you are going to use, the type of soap you are making and your first and last name. Remember that if you send us 12 bars of cold process soap, you will receive cold process in return (the same goes for melt and pour as well). Additionally, you must use a fragrance or essential oil that Bramble Berry currently sells.
2. You pay for the return shipping of your soap by purchasing the ‘Magical Soap Swap Express’ on the Bramble Berry website. If you are an international customer, keep in mind that your shipping will be more and you’ll have to email [email protected] to arrange your shipping.
3. You must send 12 bars that are at least 4 oz. each. It’s no fun sending full-sized bars and getting tiny ones in return!
4. Your soap must arrive to us by Monday, March 17. Please plan in advance to make sure your soaps arrive to our warehouse by that date. We recommend sending your soap by March 10th. You can send Swap boxes to:
Bramble Berry Inc.
C/O Soap Swap
2138 Humboldt Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
5. We will send out your Swap boxes by March 21. You will receive a tracking number so you can track your box.
The list of claimed fragrances is below. Many soapers have already jumped on the bandwagon so don’t miss out!
An Instagram collage of some of the lovely soaps we received during last year’s Spring Swap.
Cold Process Fragrances:
| # | 10x Orange & Ginger Snap Blend – Peggy Tipton10x Orange & Litsea Blend -Ashley S. |
| A | Almond Biscotti – Alicia R.Almond Cybilla – Mae D.
Amber & Vanilla Select Blend – Christine M. Ancient Sedona – April B. & Lorriane H. (Fragrance Now Closed) Amazon Lily & Rain – Julie A. Arabian Spice, Vanilla Select & Orange Blend Laurie R. |
| B | Baby Powder – Chrissy J.Basil & Peppermint Blend – Heather J.
Bay Rum – T.A.H Beau Brummel – Tammy N. Beau Brummel & Black Tea Blend- Karen J. Bergamot & Grapefruit Blend – Kimberley I. & Brianna R. (Fragrance Now Closed) Berrywine – Sheena L. & Amanda V. (Fragrance Now Closed) Black Amber & Lavender Blend – Heather B. & Desi C. (Fragrance Now Closed) Black Tea & Chai Tea – Mariah G. Black Tea & Peppermint – Teni H. Blackberry Sage – Challene S. & Anna P. (Fragrance Closed) Black Raspberry Vanilla – Marisa U. & Kristie B. (Fragrance Now Closed) Blue Man – Alison K. & Sue B. (Fragrance Now Closed) Bonsai – Pooja N. & Dawn S. (Fragrance Now Closed) Buttercream & Snickerdoodle – Heather C. & Debby L.  (Fragrance Now Closed) |
| C | Cedar & Saffron – Amanda R. & Katie W. (Fragrance Now Closed)Chai Tea Cybilla – Merryn O.
Chai Tea Cybilla with Vanilla – Merryn O. Chamomile & Macintosh Apple Blend – Nicole W. Champagne – Janel M. Champagne & Crisp Anjou Pear Blend -Cathy R. Champagne and Kumquat Blend – Elizabeth M. Champagne & Tropical Punch Blend – Erin C. Cherry Almond – Sabrina G. & Emily B. (Fragrance Now Closed) Cherry Blossom – Jill C. Chocolate Espresso Cybilla – Jeanna H. & Tanya B. (Fragrance Now Closed) Christmas Forest – Erin C. Christmas Tree Cybilla (6) – Michelle C. Cinnamon Leaf – Ashli M. Coconut Lemongrass – Heather L. Cranberry Chutney – Dawnia R. Cranberry Chutney & Crisp Apple Rose – Camille B. & Kia P. (Fragrance Closed) Cranberry Fig – Barbara G. & Shannon C. (Fragrance Now Closed) Cranberry Fig (6) & Crisp Apple Rose (6)- Norma R. Crisp Apple Rose – Pamela E. Coconut Lemongrass – Heather F. Cucumber Melon Cybilla– James B. (Fragrance is Closed) |
| D | Dark Rich Chocolate – Heather C.Dragon’s Blood – Liz R. & Cheri C. (Fragrance Closed)
Drakkar – Kellyanne S. |
| E | Eden’s Garden – Toni K.Energy – Kim M. & Diana K. (Fragrance Now Closed)
Energy & Lavender 40/42 – Glynith K. Eucalyptus & Peppermint Blend – Gretchen O. & Jamie P. (Fragrance Now Closed) Eucalyptus Spearmint – Jennifer Z. & Julia H. (Fragrance Now Closed) Exotic Fruit Smoothie & Ginger Ale Blend – Laurie W. |
| F | Feliz Navidad – Lynette B.Frankincense & Myrrh Cybilla (6) – Michelle C.
Fresh Bamboo – Erica P. & Jennifer W. (Fragrance Now Closed) Fresh Bamboo & Lilac Blend – Raymond M. Fresh Snow – Kayla A. & Rebecca H. (Fragrance Now Closed) |
| G | Ginger Ale – Amanda S. & Mel M. (Fragrance Now Closed)Ginger Lime – Deborah W.
Guiness Stout- Heather S. |
| H | Hazelnut Toffee – Amie T.Herbal Essence – Leela S.
Honeysuckle – Debbie L. Honeysuckle & Yuzu Cybilla Blend – Jocelyn R. Hot Cocoa – T.A.H. |
| I | Indian Sandalwood – Beth B.Island Coconut & Mango Mango Blend – Marsha F.
Island Coconut & Tropical Vacation – Dawn D. |
| J | Juniper Sage – Debi A. |
| K | Karma – Michelle K.Kumquat – Amy B. & Holly C. (Fragrance Now Closed)
Kumquat & Orange Peel Cybilla Blend – Amy B. |
| L | Lavender – Nikki H. & Mary Anne K. (Fragrance Now Closed)Lavender & Anise – Pam B.Lavender Green (6) – Abby T.
Lavender Green Tea – Caron W. Lavender & Herb – Michelle O. Lavender & Patchouli Blend – Lizzie L. Lavender & Rosemary Blend – Jamie C. & Somer B. (Fragrance Now Closed) Lavender 40/42 & Cucumber Blend – Mary Anne K. Lavender Surplus – Kelly K. Leather – Kellyann S. Lemon Cake – Carolyn F. Lemon Verbena – Hilda B. & L. Brandt (Fragrance Now Closed) Lemongrass – Janet V. & Cindy C. (Fragrance Closed) Lemongrass & Clove Leaf Blend – Barbara D. Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Blend – Sara D. Lemongrass & Lavender 40/42 Blend – Elena W. Lemongrass Rosemary Blend – Alana H. Lemongrass Sage –  Tarrah L. Lily of the Valley – Dawn C. & Jenny G. (Fragrance Now Closed) Listea & Cedarwood Blend – Lisa N. Love Spell (6) – Abby T. & Sarah G. & Heather G. (Fragrance Now Closed) Lychee Red Tea – Sophene A. |
| M | Mandarin Myrrh & Orange Grove Blend  Barbara M.Marrakesh – Emily M.
Mayan Gold – Lynn Y. Mint Chocolate Chip – Lynette B. |
| N | Nag Champa – Janet R.Nag Champa & Litsea Blend – Nancy A.
Neroli – Kim C. Neroli, Rose & Jasmine Blend – Bev N. |
| O | Oatmeal Milk & Honey – Penny S. & Angie J. (Fragrance Now Closed)Oatmeal Milk & Honey & Hot Cocoa Blend – Lori H.
Oatmeal Milk & Honey & Chocolate Espresso Blend – Penny F. & Ruth J. (Fragrance Blend Now Closed) Oatmeal Stout – Kristina B. & Robin H. (Fragrance Now Closed) Ocean Rain – Susan S. Orange & Litsea Blend – Carly L. Orange Peel Cybilla – Mindy C. & Garret B. (Fragrance Now Closed) Orange & Yuzu Cybilla Blend – Julie B. Orange, Spearmint, and Eucalyptus Blend – Leslie C. |
| P | Papaya Coconut – Wendy W.
Passionfruit Rose – Claire P. Patchouli – Kathy M. Pepperberry – Michelle L. Peppermint – Jeffrey D. Pikake – Karen F. Pineapple Cilantro – Heather W. & Julie E. (Fragrance Now Closed) Plumeria – Kristine M. & Heather C. (Fragrance Closed) Pumpkin Pie – Amy H. Pumpkin Spice – Mary Lou M. |
| R | Red Apple – Erin R. & Karen B. (Fragrance Now Closed)Red Brazilian Mandarin – Kimberly B.
Relaxing – Betty B. & Heather W. (Fragrance Closed) Rosehip Jasmine – Deanna H. Rose Jasmine & Dark Rich Chocolate – Jeanne H. |
| Salty Mariner – Gudrun J.Sea Moss – Martha R.Sensuous Sandalwood – Pam M. & Ellen H. (Fragrance Now Closed)
Shave & Haircut-Cheryl H. Sleigh Ride – Dawn P. & Jamie T. (Fragrance Now Closed) Southern Peach & Cranberry Chutney Blend – Thia T. Spearmint– Virginia G. & Jody L. (Fragrance Now Closed) Spiced Mahogany – Jeanette M. Strawberry & Chocolate Blend – Robin C. Strawberry & Summer Fling Blend – Jeanne R. Sugar Plum Fairy – Ketiesha B. Sugar Plum Fairy & Lemon EO Blend (4) Pomegranate & Black Currant (4) Lilac (4) – Tammi H. Summer Fling – Catherine W. Summer Melon Spritzer – Tara K. Sunny Herb Garden – Jean C. & Kimberly H. (Fragrance Closed) Sweetgrass – Diana F. Sweet Meyer Lemon – Vitorica S. & Gail F. (Fragrance Now Closed) Sweet Pea – Laura M & Brett G. (Fragrance Now Closed) |
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| T | Tea Tree Oil – Deborah C. & Jessica M. (Fragrance Now Closed)Tea Tree, Lavender 40/42 & Rosemary Blend – Christy C.
Turkish Coffee – Michelle U. Turkish Mocha – Michelle U. & Heather S. (Fragrance Now Closed) |
| V | Vanilla Oak – John D. & Katherine O. (Fragrance Now Closed)Vanilla Select – Heather C. & Larraine B. (Fragrance Now Closed)
Vetyver – Michelle H. |
| W | Warm Vanilla Sugar – Erica B.Watermelon – Michael H.
White Ginger & Amber Blend – Christina M. White Tea & Ginger – Kathleen R. & Deborah S. (Fragrance Now Closed) Wildflower Honey – Angel W. & Debbie K. (Fragrance Now Closed) Winter Grapefruit – Deborah C. |
| Y | Yuzu & Saffron & Honey Blend – Lila H. |
Melt & Pour Fragrances:
| A | Ancient Sedona & Sandalwood Blend – Andrea S.
Anise – Nicci Yeo |
| B | Black Tea – Heather T.Blackberry – Jaslind G.
Blue Man – Janet A. Blueberry Delight & Oatmeal Milk Honey Blend – Tylene J. |
| C | Celestial Waters – Nicole V.Chai Tea – Amy H.
Champagne & Apple Macintosh Blend – Shelly S. Champagne & Lime Distilled Blend – Maveric V. Cherry Blossom – Kathy P. Clove, Lemongrass & Sandalwood Blend – Elizabeth R. Coconut Cybilla & Lime Blend- Annie A. Cranberry Chutney – Theresa S. &  Rae B. (Fragrance Now Closed) Cream Cheese Frosting – Taylor L. Cucumber Melon – Rachel M. & Tina P. (Fragrance Now Closed) |
| D | Dark Rich Chocolate – Nikki H.Dragon’s Blood – Martha S. |
| E | Energy – Alexandra C.Energy & Yuzu Blend – Rebecca H. |
| F | Fresh Bamboo – Erica P.Fresh Snow – KeMira H.
Fresh Zucchini Flower – Gail P. |
| G | Ginger Lime & Tropical Vacation Blend – Shannon B.Grass Stain – Heather H. |
| H | Honey Ale & Champagne Blend – Becca S. |
| I | Island Coconut – Â Kelly J. |
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| K | Kumquat – Amy K. |
| L | Lavender 40/42 Â – Christy C.Lavender Bouquet – Lillian M.
Leather – Cheryl H. Lemon – Amanda W. & Nicole D. (Fragrance Now Closed) Lemon Verbena & Bergamot Blend – Jessica S. |
| M | Mango Peach Salsa – Emily M.Milk & Honey Honeycomb – Kim K.
Mint Chocolate Chip – Allison M. |
| N | |
| O | Oatmeal Milk & Honey – Sherry T.Orange Blossom – Ashley L.
Orange Valencia – Nancy R. |
| P | Pearberry  -Shirley Z.Peppermint 1st dist – Maggie C.
Persimmon Pudding – Jessica W. Pineapple Cilantro – Jaime T. |
| R | Red Wine – Nancy L. |
| S | Salty Mariner & Lemon Verbena Blend – Wendy K.Soapy Clean – Toni K.
Spearmint – Ashley S. Spiced Apple Cider – Christian B. Strawberry & Ginger Ale Blend – Jamie C. Sweet Meyer Lemon – Lisa M. |
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| V | Vanilla Tahitian – Kim W.Violet – Â Leanna H. |
| W | Watermelon & Moroccan Mint Blend – Nanika J.White Tea & Ginger – Penny S. |
