I Made a Mermaid Soap With TOO MANY Embeds…| Royalty Soaps

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  • @bri.bris17
    @bri.bris17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    I emailed you once because I accidentally received the wrong bar. I was totally willing to send it back to you but you were so sweet and told me to keep it and sent out the correct one. I really appreciated that.

  • @ericasibley8086
    @ericasibley8086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    My husband has a small computer company and he ALWAYS says that the Customer is NOT always right. You are so amazing sharing common sense statements about small online shopping. The imbeds on this soap are amazing. And just a FYI my granddaughters use their "MAGIC" Soap in the shower. The shower is NO longer scary with Katie's Magic soap. So extra thank yous are coming your way.

    • @Serelenntidude
      @Serelenntidude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      The saying is, "in regards to taste, the customer is aleays right." So sell styles people want, trust the professional with how to get it there.

    • @IQTech61
      @IQTech61 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@Serelenntidude I did not know that. Thank you. It is amazing how many common sense phrases have been chopped down to nonsense.

    • @thelazynaturopath1979
      @thelazynaturopath1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I run a small buisness too, and our philosophy is that the customer isn't always right, but we will always treat them respectfully.

    • @samaraforte9397
      @samaraforte9397 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @michellesmith702
      @michellesmith702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Serelenntidude Very interesting. I'm not sure the customer knows this is the actual saying. 🤔
      Years in customer service management have me wondering. 🤭☺️

  • @queentroller2865
    @queentroller2865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    People complaining about cut embeds obviously haven't seen your awesome succulent soap where the top was Covered in embeds.

    • @butterflyminder
      @butterflyminder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That was immediately where my mind went - I wonder how many complaints they've received that the top doesn't look *exactly* like the picture?

    • @that.neurodivergent
      @that.neurodivergent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I miss that soap!! I hope she brings it back again at some point :)

    • @jesselliott604
      @jesselliott604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That soap was amazing

    • @teresamunoz91
      @teresamunoz91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@that.neurodivergent I think she has that soap in her shop right now

    • @that.neurodivergent
      @that.neurodivergent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@teresamunoz91 !!!! You’re totally right!! Thank you so much ☺️

  • @rachelgilbert3164
    @rachelgilbert3164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    I personally prefer the split embeds, and it's crazy to hear about people who want full refunds(?!?!) because one of their embeds got sliced! Love the sand in this soap as well 🧜‍♀

    • @lisaroper421
      @lisaroper421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, that's crazy sauce.

    • @ambergray6945
      @ambergray6945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      picky brats make life hard for good business

    • @Elizabeth-iv2pr
      @Elizabeth-iv2pr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Same, I like the look especially on the succulent soaps because it looks like a little picture of the whole

    • @ashcraft555
      @ashcraft555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I always wonder why Katie spends so much time carefully placing the embeds because I'd rather have more cut pieces of embeds than the full ones. I figured I must be in the minority but to ask for a refund? Yikes.

    • @Wumf
      @Wumf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Honestly I would probably say, "Here! That embed is 2% of the soap's weight, I can ship you a quarter if you would like to pay for shipping."

  • @ongleterre
    @ongleterre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "The customer is always right when it comes to matters of taste" - is the full quote (at least that's what my boss told me when I was working in retail!). So, if your customer wants a weird colour combination or odd things together it's not up to a retailer to question that or shame them for their choices. It does *not* mean that the customer is allowed to be awful to the person providing the service! It's crazy that people take it to mean that

    • @sharlisify
      @sharlisify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know!! I do work in CS and am the shop arsehole. I love adding "in taste" on the end when someone quips that at me. People's faces are amazing

    • @ongleterre
      @ongleterre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sharlisify haha! I love that!

  • @mandyheart8754
    @mandyheart8754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    “It’s giving Garnier Fructics 2003” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 omg that was perfect, love it, couldn’t have said anything better.

    • @dwallens
      @dwallens 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm totally down for that, it smelled amazing!

  • @karissaprice2970
    @karissaprice2970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    When you go to the beach, more often then not you will find broken shells, so having cut seashell embeds just adds authenticity to the bar's.... they look Awesome Duchess of suds!!!

  • @mandyheart8754
    @mandyheart8754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    “It’s giving Garnier Fructis 2003” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 omg hahaha what a perfect comment. Amazing, I love that.

  • @lulumoon3636
    @lulumoon3636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    100% with you on the etiquette for shopping small! I once was commissioned to do something 2 days before xmas day and so i did it, didn't charge for the rush order, but I exhausted myself and the customer was very nice right up until I finished it (it was a drawing and I checked in each step of the way to make sure I did it how they wanted) and then a few hours after I sent the finished image they were demanding a refund and saying it wasn't what they had paid for. I had made it clear on multiple occasions it was a digital piece of work because no shipping company would ever get it to them on time even if it was a canvas. And I charged far too little. that was the point that made me raise my prices and refuse rush orders. I didn't deserve the abuse and then the forced refund. They were also under the impression that they would come to where I live to pick up the art and that was a HUGE RED FLAG too!

  • @JustBethTrying
    @JustBethTrying 2 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Katie, you used to be favorite soap maker-right up to the moment my doorbell rang and there stood my 6 year old neighbor with a tiny little bar of melt and pour she’d just made. I love Royalty Soaps, but you got bumped to second place. I hope you understand.😊

    • @mackenziewitman2432
      @mackenziewitman2432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      That is totally understandable I think Katie would agree with you!

    • @clarissaconner5018
      @clarissaconner5018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Oh my gosh I thought this was gonna be hate and then you hit me with the cute feels 😭 thanks for sharing!

    • @Abutado
      @Abutado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's the sweetest ❤️

    • @stef8434
      @stef8434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is adorable 💜

    • @nicky740
      @nicky740 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@clarissaconner5018 right! I was like- how did a hate comment get so many upvotes to be towards the top, then “ohhh…” 😅

  • @sy07.
    @sy07. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Mermaids will forever stay up there with other superior themed things

  • @karlleftu4dead296
    @karlleftu4dead296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I just got my watermelon candy bar in the mail. This one is so pretty and I know of at least two people who would love this soap! 🤩

  • @litharatobias9137
    @litharatobias9137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    So pretty! I have an idea for you - what if you put some of the shell embeds on the "ocean floor" instead of them all floating on the waves, kind of like when you do a cane for the moon on night sky soaps? I love this one. ^_^

  • @annswarmfuzzies
    @annswarmfuzzies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Katie talking about her customer service reminded me of the only time I contacted her customer service. The reply came back to the wrong name (I had a question that I guess a lot of people were asking), and I joked about it with Karolyn (did I spell that right?) and my kids called me my new Royalty Soaps name for a week. 🤣🥰

    • @gr33ngirlsea
      @gr33ngirlsea 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂 Why don't know how it happened, but year's ago a fellow elementary momput my Mom & Dad on her real estate mailing list and for some reason thought my dad's name was Jim. It's definitely Eric. We tease that it's his alter ego!

  • @finecallmejane
    @finecallmejane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The embeds are so pretty and just add to the wonderful sparkle of it! Also y'all's customer service is top notch. I accidentally made it so my name showed up as "Please Select" (which was hilarious to me, tbh) and it got switched over afterwards without any issue.

  • @kkuudandere
    @kkuudandere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    as a customer myself most of the time, I'll happily admit I'm often FAR from right 😅 I'm in the dark about so many things lol
    I think it should honestly be considered a cool thing that you have some designs that only show up once. makes them super unique, and if you happen to miss a release.... sad, but chances are something else you love will show up real soon

  • @amandapatton8641
    @amandapatton8641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly, I prefer the cut embeds! This soap is beautiful, and the stamp brings it to life!

  • @TheTrekkie12
    @TheTrekkie12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Purple and green is one of my favorite color combos. My grandma made a quilt for me a few years back and the main colors are purple and green and it's such a nice quilt.

  • @LampshadeLadEddie
    @LampshadeLadEddie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Fun fact: the "customer is always right" is actually referring to demand and not to individual transactions, but of course concepts that are supposed to be general is used on the lowest level... (bmi comes to mind 🙄)

    • @ShintogaDeathAngel
      @ShintogaDeathAngel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yeah, the whole BMI thing really gets me. According to that, George Clooney is obese (and likely many other healthy/fit well known people, but he’s the only person I’ve seen specifically held up as an example as to why using the BMI scale for individuals doesn’t work)

    • @sharlisify
      @sharlisify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The saying actually goes the "customer is always right in taste"
      Some Karen somewhere decided to corupt it

    • @LampshadeLadEddie
      @LampshadeLadEddie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@amara560 same! My cousin was refused an elective surgery because she was 3 pounds overweight - she's short and muscular, like super fit just strong! 😡

  • @bethanyplatt1536
    @bethanyplatt1536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I used to be in customer service at a grocery store and OH MY GOSH the stories I could tell you. 🤣 It finally got to the point after a couple of years, I finally had to go to my boss and bow out. I just couldn't handle it anymore. There would be days I'd be leaving work in tears over some things the customers have said. Customer services reps will be MUCH more likely to give you what you want, even if it's unreasonable, if you are nice to them. There were times I bent over backwards to make a customer happy just because they were considerate and patient.

  • @DBRochon2010
    @DBRochon2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love when embeds are randomly placed and cut. Makes it feel more homie

  • @brandimr23
    @brandimr23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This one turned out really cute. The mermaid tail stamp really complimented it, it was a great design decision.

  • @annalepper457
    @annalepper457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I found more Royalty Soap bars I forgot I had while packing to move, and promised myself I wouldn't buy more. You're making it hard to keep that promise!

  • @Emilymargaret5117
    @Emilymargaret5117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love the way the swirl turned out on this one! Watching this in the sunshine with a lemonade was my something for myself today, my 5 month old is on day 85 of being in the hospital for her heart conditions but we are getting close to going home, and I’m close to being able to make soap again! I haven’t since I was like 7 months pregnant and I’m missing it and living vicariously through you!

    • @lisaroper421
      @lisaroper421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh, good luck! Praying everything goes well for you and your kiddo!

    • @katiegustafson6765
      @katiegustafson6765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I pray everything works out well and y'all get home soon!

    • @terezar880
      @terezar880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Best of luck to you and your little one!

    • @table4glasses
      @table4glasses 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you get to bring your little one home soon 🖤 Sending good vibes over the airwaves!

  • @solveigw
    @solveigw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love this! I’m watching this whilst drinking my nice cup of tea and crocheting my third Buttercup Bag. I swear I do not have a problem! The world needs more crafters. If everyone had a nice craft to do, there wouldn’t be any time for wars!

    • @janehall2720
      @janehall2720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, I too crochet while watching soap videos. My other craft? Miniatures and cooking. I so want to learn weaving. Surely I could squeeze in 1 more. Oh, I did jewelry too a way back. You see my dilemma. My top craft is yarn collecting. Yada, Yada, yada!

    • @solveigw
      @solveigw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@janehall2720 I knit and draw. I have made jewellery in the past, tried soap making and would like to learn embroidery. And plant dyes. And weaving. And pottery. And glass bead making. And every other craft…

  • @Monica_bondevik
    @Monica_bondevik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Honestly I've never understood how people can be rude even to big businesses, I've only had one potentially Karen moment but that was with ebay itself after they changed me twice and the lady on the phone was accusing me of anything in order to not have to give me my money back.

  • @susan_halla
    @susan_halla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just received my very first order of Royalty soaps. I am in love, and I don’t know why I waited so long!
    Also, I run a small business, too, and customer service is sometimes a nightmare. More tears have been shed than I care to admit because I want everything I put out in the world to be perfect, but like you said, Katie, it’s handmade!

  • @AshCam-up2cf
    @AshCam-up2cf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! I really thought the color choices looked good, but that they weren’t really a big deal… but when you started splitting the slab *chefs kiss*. I think this might be my all time favorite color theme. It just makes me feel like pacific coast vibes and I’m loving it!

  • @lisakepplewestcountryaroma740
    @lisakepplewestcountryaroma740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    There's no such thing as too many embeds especially gold sparkly shells! ✨️

    • @eumorpha876
      @eumorpha876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh believe me, there absolutely is

  • @hollyjacobs6598
    @hollyjacobs6598 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you thank you thank you! I work at a small business and it makes me want to pull my hair out when customers don't have realistic expectations about what a small business can do. We want to help, but 8 people can only do so much! You're great!

  • @Seoulsearch616
    @Seoulsearch616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love 💕 how that little round sliver of white at the top makes it look like the mermaid is swimming away on a beam of moonlight. 🌙 Beautiful design! ❤️

    • @giadarinaldini6745
      @giadarinaldini6745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking the same thing, it seems a beautiful landscape 😍

  • @nancysnider5348
    @nancysnider5348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This color pallet with the swirl effect is giving off the feel goods and the customer service info is great. Have a great day and remember to be kind.

  • @bobimaryah
    @bobimaryah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg… the glitter never mattered to me but THIS compliments the soap perfectly! And then you added the soap stamp….I LOVE IT!✨

  • @mischiefgoblin9102
    @mischiefgoblin9102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gosh love a stamped soap, patiently waiting the return of the octopus stamp from the kraken soap xD

  • @jaynedavey5927
    @jaynedavey5927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That soap is beautiful! I didn’t think it was going to work with the colours but reminded myself how well they turn out when the second layer just blobs into the mould! The tops look lovely particularly because the embeds are random and go over the edges! Keep it up lovely!

  • @deviltiger21
    @deviltiger21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Having worked in retail for the better part of my teenage years, I came to understand and fully embrace the "Customer is NOT always right" mentality and that there truly are some awful awful people out there just trying to cause trouble. My previous experience means I respect anyone in the retail business. I try to be as patient as I can and never EVER go shopping on Black Friday!

  • @billthomas7727
    @billthomas7727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Would love to see a video going through the process of taking the soap from the testing phase to modifying it for the final product. It's always fun seeing behind the scenes!

  • @fancyfilly8
    @fancyfilly8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful swirls!!! Please do a video talking about different swirls... In the pot, drop, hanger... I would love to learn more about the difference between them.

  • @Victoria_VO
    @Victoria_VO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve been in retail for 40 years, and the customer has changed. They have entitlement issues. No, they are not always right. When I am a customer, I always have and give respect for the salespeople. I just try to be the best part of their day.

  • @briley672
    @briley672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Being Allergic to Apricots I was giddy when you decided to not use the seeds anymore. Alas! ;D Aww well! A beautiful design, love the colors! Love all of the embeds. Would also love a reaction video of Lily seeing the mermaid soaps! She is precious.

  • @annikasterner9251
    @annikasterner9251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is one of the prettiest soaps you've made, i love the colour scheme! The top reminds me of a gold ring my grandmother had with a turqoise stone in it. It also makes me want to do my makeup in those colours tomorrow!

  • @ignightroad
    @ignightroad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who's had issues with small sellers in the past (such as saying it shipped when they never shipped it), I have to say your soaps ALWAYS arrive super quickly. They FLY to my house and I absolutely love that. Never had an issue with your stuff and the one time I did, you/your family handled my issue almost instantly.
    ESPECIALLY NOW WITH COVID, SHIPPING DELAYS WILL ALWAYS HAPPEN. I wish people would have more patience.

  • @IlovTrunks16
    @IlovTrunks16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Katie, you're awesome. We've turned exclusively to your shampoo bars now! Also, I completely agree about reaching out to the small business! For my son's first birthday, the cake topper that I ordered was supposed to have his name, and instead the creator accidentally sent me the demo/default one which had a completely different name. I tripled checked that I had ordered correctly and then reached out to let them know (I had ordered in advance and recieved the topper on a Friday with his birthday being the next Saturday, so my heart sank thinking I wouldn't be able to get anything other than a refund). Instead the owner got right back, apologized that it was a mistake on their part and basically overnighted a new one-- to which she also included a piece to overlay the one I already had to also say his name, essentially giving me 2 cake toppers! I felt bad because I knew the owner likely didn't make any money after eating the cost of quick shipping, so I tried to leave the best review and recommend them to anyone looking for such an item. (I'm actually gonna use them again this year). But yeah, if I would've just lodged a complaint, no one would've won.

  • @blackrose86lh
    @blackrose86lh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Everyone always gets the customers always right.. wrong. It’s they’re always right in regards to their taste. People can definitely be wrong lol

  • @samscatsandcrochet
    @samscatsandcrochet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Customers are definitely not always right. I've had someone order from my Etsy shop before without looking at the pictures or description, left a bad review about it not being what she expected, then insult my work and act like I'm being dishonest by asking what I can do to make things right. She opened a case against me, even though she claimed she didn't want a refund, demanded a return and then never did anything to return her order.

  • @SeanStrife
    @SeanStrife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    As someone who almost exclusively tries to shop at smaller businesses, I've found most of them are more than willing to work things out with you if you reach out and let them know that there's a problem; one company had run out of stock of something I had ordered months ago and they had just lost my order in the shuffle with a lot of changes to their growing business, so they opted to just give me a full refund.
    I've only ever come across one company that turned out to be absolute scam merchants, and judging from their page on the BBB, it's a common complaint about them; won't send out product, generally unhelpful when it comes to getting refunds, and will not respond to e-mail complaints (or phone calls) at all. But they've been the exception to the rule; everyone else I've done business with have been nothing short of amazing.

  • @stephaniecremins6626
    @stephaniecremins6626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I often like the look of cut embeds better than perfectly placed ones. It looks more organic!

  • @Laughing.Lioness
    @Laughing.Lioness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think this is my favorite mermaid soap that you’ve done! Love the gentle way the colors move around.

  • @ladyscorpsmom
    @ladyscorpsmom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have loved the turn around time with your soaps. i just purchased the Frosted Pink Lemonade...love it by the way...on Thursday and I got it in the mail on Monday!!! Pretty darn quick....

  • @sassy20432
    @sassy20432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The extra thin swirly bits at the bottom really help tie it all together imo! Makes it look very beachy and wavy! 💙🌊

  • @mkingamess7029
    @mkingamess7029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    im sad i missed MerMay this year, but in our hearts its always MerYear

  • @SapphirePrimrose
    @SapphirePrimrose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually like the look of the cut embeds better, it gives more of a realistic beach vibe.

  • @marykennedy4126
    @marykennedy4126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this soap design! Bring on the embeds! Seriously, don't ber afraid to go super bougie on the embeds. I think it gives a delightfully cluttered look

  • @99megrob
    @99megrob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Little Mermaid is my favorite and this gives off perfect Mermaid vibes. This collection drops on my birthday. I will be ordering this. So cute.

  • @syncope89
    @syncope89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooooooo mocktails. That's my world. Cucumbers and mint leaves in a ginger beer is just so refreshing.

  • @victoriachandler9161
    @victoriachandler9161 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect summer drink... Pineapple juice, coconut flavor, splash of cranberry... play around with blender... frozen fruit, ice cubes, silly straws. Kids love it.

  • @Handmadebusinesstips
    @Handmadebusinesstips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Okay 2 weird things: I'm a soap maker and I have a little soap shop in Chesapeake City, Md. A customer just came in and bought soap, but then asked if I ever watch Royalty Soaps. Um...YES, of course! So funny. I hopped over here to tell you that she gushed over your work by commenting on your latest video. Turns out we both just made mermaid soap, too! Cool stuff.

  • @carols5665
    @carols5665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got a Citrus Breeze and Strawberry Gelato from last months collection for my daughters birthday (19) yesterday. She loved them, especially the Citrus Breeze.

  • @Dartuche
    @Dartuche 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤ I watch your videos a lot when I'm crafting (I like to crochet toys, or knit myself/family sweaters) and I also like having you on my second screen to just relax to - you're so genuinely kind and lovely that it's really soothing to listen to someone so positive and compassionate ❤

  • @maryg6742
    @maryg6742 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm absolutely LOVING the more conversational style of these videos! Your transparency is so interesting!

  • @blazingfire8794
    @blazingfire8794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you made the Ring collection, I purchased the entire collection and instead of receiving all of them, we received two of one bar and the other was missing. I was okay with that because you could have ran out of the one we wanted. I have been buying your soap for years now. I get it for my husband because of the lack of chemicals. He doesn't break out anymore on his back. Love it.

  • @butterflyminder
    @butterflyminder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's a wonderful design - looks like waves crashing on a beach in Fairyland, shards of gold and all. :)
    As for customer service... yeah, worked in a bookstore, know AAAAALLLL about people trying to use a tiny imperfection to get a big discount. Can only imagine how crazy it gets with handmade crafters.

  • @SaltySeaWitch3
    @SaltySeaWitch3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I emailed you after receiving an order(which was DIVINE, i got the boyband and galaxy a year or 2 ago). I just emailed thanking you and everyone at royalty soaps for being awesome. Y'all responded and it made my day!

  • @Brooklyn_
    @Brooklyn_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the most tactful way of discussing ANYTHING Katie. Truly a skill!

  • @Catholicterp7
    @Catholicterp7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never would have thought to add purple to a seascape. I absolutely love it!!!!

  • @shim3212
    @shim3212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Virgin mojitos are my jam! Why don't we see the big loaf cutter that cuts the whole slab at once? I always thought that looked so cool!

    • @OrioleSongbird
      @OrioleSongbird 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eyy Midnight Wisps PFP, I'm a Stars fan myself

  • @cherylfelton4030
    @cherylfelton4030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I always look forward to your mermaid soaps! Can’t wait till this one comes out! My favorite Mocktail is a piña colada… I’ve always loved pineapple and coconut together ❤️

  • @ryubiskj
    @ryubiskj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you for this! I work in customer service and I can confirm the customer is NOT always right, some people out there are just so out of this world lmao

  • @sharbean
    @sharbean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Caroline!
    Sending you some appreciative love because we can all tell how much fun you and Katie have together and how much that fun comes through in her soaps and videos. You are part of the Royalty Soaps algorithm of success!

  • @leahmckinnon6128
    @leahmckinnon6128 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a design idea for your dividers - instead of wires hovering above the soap (difficult to get your fingers into) have an insert which marks out where each bar will be. You press it down (it fits perfectly into the mold), make indents into the soap batter where the cuts will be and then lift it off. You'd be able to do several molds at once.

  • @KatherineBlankenhorn
    @KatherineBlankenhorn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always love a daiquiri, virgin or otherwise. Fresh peaches or strawberries, some frozen lemonade concentrate and ice into the blender. Top with some whipped cream if that's your style.

  • @zofiaatschool
    @zofiaatschool 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These came out soooo pretty! My favourite mocktail is anything with an 'irish coffee' type taste! I'm more of a candle maker than a soap maker but your sculptural and colour design are super inspiring. Also I love how you talked about issues small craft businesses face while still remaining so positive and sweet about it all :)

  • @Itadamaru
    @Itadamaru 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who ordered from you and dealt with your customer service I'd have to say your product and service is absolutely amazing! Can't wait to buy more in the future

  • @thatcreepyfangirlstalkerch3572
    @thatcreepyfangirlstalkerch3572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My place of work uses those to make large batches of lemonade, green and black tea, and coffee. So I'm glad to say "damn that's a lot of soap." cuz those buckets definitely get heavy.

  • @libertymicrofarm6032
    @libertymicrofarm6032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Katie, just a tip on something that I have found that works for me when having to switch out gloves (which sometimes is 2-3 times per batch) or even taking off and putting on the same pair…I powder my hands with either cornstarch or arrow root powder when I put my first pair on. The next set of gloves slide right on with no floppy fingies at the ends 😉

  • @queenmickey9951
    @queenmickey9951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Over the course of the year I watch your soap collections and everyone gets a bar of Royalty Soap for Christmas. So far this year I’ve got Pooh and Genovia. Still waiting for a couple. They always call out to me. Thank you for all your hard work, you’ve become a family tradition for me.

  • @hollisglancy1440
    @hollisglancy1440 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Virgin Mojitos are my favorite mocktails, super simple to make but so refreshing!

  • @pamredder6441
    @pamredder6441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the handcrafted soaps. You do amazing job of all the details

  • @CharlenePink-Dufresne
    @CharlenePink-Dufresne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have never ever had an issue with you or your business. Love love, love every product every time. The only problem we (myself & my hubby) is we love them so much we don't want to use and destroy the design/artistry....lol!

  • @sierra_2016
    @sierra_2016 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I saw the colors in the pots I was worried cause it didn’t give me ocean. But then the soap was sooooo wonderful and beachy and with the stamp!! 😌✨ perfection

  • @annswarmfuzzies
    @annswarmfuzzies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Me: it’s leftovers night, I can take a nap because I don’t have to prepare for dinner!
    Also me: ooo a Katie video!! Naps are for babies. 😂😜

  • @Stephaniescp
    @Stephaniescp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was really hoping you would show Lily's reaction.
    I love this bar, it's beautiful.

  • @bethanycrosson9759
    @bethanycrosson9759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    QOTD: I worked for a few years as a bartender. My two favorite mocktails to make for people who wanted a fancy drink without the alcohol were lavender lemonade and tequila sunrise (without the tequila)

  • @lulabelle5452
    @lulabelle5452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ariel colors & vibes. Love it! 🧜‍♀️💚💜

  • @cards5719
    @cards5719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is now one of my favorite soap designs you’ve made, the colors really hit family beach summer vacation nostalgia

  • @nadinestewart9279
    @nadinestewart9279 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is probably one of my favorite beachy soaps you’ve ever made.

  • @JayofallTrades
    @JayofallTrades 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love mermaids and unicorns. The colors of under the sea are beautiful. Teal is my favorite. I live in Florida where they have real mermaids (weekie watchee) so I'm obsessed with them. I don't think you can ever have too many embeds just pile them as high as they'll go.
    I just bought some new hand soap and its basil scented and smells so good. I usually don't like scented soap but I really liked this one. I really hope to someday to have a home where I can put fancy decorative soaps in every bathroom for guests.

  • @pertylittlethings3570
    @pertylittlethings3570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You inspire me to create 🥰

  • @sarahwalther
    @sarahwalther 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my FAVORITE mocktails is honey dew melon (frozen) with fresh lime juice, a touch of honey and fresh mint! It's also great with a little bit of coconut milk in it! Hope you like it!

    • @CreamyObsession
      @CreamyObsession 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ooh, this sounds amazing!! 💗

  • @arianabrand1153
    @arianabrand1153 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More customer service stories please 👀
    Fave mock tail is lime juice, tiny bit of lime zest and slice of ginger muddled with a pinch of sugar, topped off with seltzer. Yum. Add a lime slice!

  • @Sheldoninmanyfandoms
    @Sheldoninmanyfandoms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I work for an online art gallery and we get so many people that call and get frustrated when we don't know how to hanging giant art pieces in a staircase, how to make the pieces/ what the process is, etc 😅 I'm sorry I have no idea how to set up a scaffolding, I just take orders

  • @chrisratherbe2564
    @chrisratherbe2564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is one of the prettiest soaps you've made imo
    obsessed

  • @DesertsDaughter
    @DesertsDaughter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love a nonalcoholic pina colada. When I'm feeling extra I'll sometimes add some maraschino cherries, maybe some whipped cream/cream of coconut and a wedge of fresh pineapple on the rim a fancy glass.

  • @IQTech61
    @IQTech61 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That swirl pattern is absolutely FANTASTIC!

  • @FearlessNimue
    @FearlessNimue 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that you talked about how to be a better customer when ordering from a small business!!

  • @sandirenfro1738
    @sandirenfro1738 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite kind of mocktail is seltzer water your favorite juice (pineapple, cranberry, pomegranate, orange etc.) then add a slice of pineapple or strawberry or a wedge of lime or lemon or even orange and a bunch of ice. Very refreshing!

  • @madisonterry-miller5591
    @madisonterry-miller5591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A little tip and trick for you when your gloves get sticky like that blow into the wrist area as your pulling it up and you’ll have an easier time getting the tips of your finger all the way to the end. I actually learned that from my grandma and she was a nurse for years so he had to change gloves quite often

  • @ShieldofTerror
    @ShieldofTerror 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the purple and greens! My fav colors! The sand layer looked like peanut buttter going in.😂 I really liked the embed-heavy top on this soap. It really looks like a treasure hoard!
    I feel like this deserves a twin with a 'dragon treasure' where you use the grid to place down a stone and then proceed to just litter the top with golden soap medallions and soap gemstones. (and maybe a golden seashell here and there cause the mermaid and dragon are besties.)

  • @bugarungus8124
    @bugarungus8124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay but your customer service is amazing! I've never had a problem with any of the soaps I've ordered, I use your shampoo and conditioner bars as well, and when you oversold your stock on the peppermint soap a few years ago I was offered a replacement soap in the kindest worded email! A+ shopping experience every time!
    As for mocktails, I like simple things like ginger ale and lemonade with a splash of cherry juice or you can make a mock mimosa with orange juice and sprite. Honestly it's more about the fancy glass than what's in it. My parents used to give us limeade but they'd shake it up like a margarita and coat the rim of the glass with sugar. As long as it looks fancy, it's fun!

  • @mlwgurl
    @mlwgurl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In addition to the full tails, they do make adult sized mermaid monofins for perfect mermaid swimming! They are so fun.