Saturday, September 25, 2010
Make Over for Snowberry Creek
Julie & I will be revamping the site and embarking on another venture together. We are opening Snowberry Creek Emporium. This site will feature our items and it will be a varied lot. lol
We promised in the beginning that the etailers would always have a link on our website and we will honor that promise. As long as Snowberry Creek exists, the link to your website will be posted and available for our customers to find you. Same on the blog - no one's links will be removed from the blog. Please feel free to come by and say hi - leave us comment any time you wish. We will miss working with you, but feel that it is time for a change.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
End of Summer Sale at Candles and Woodcrafts
http://www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com
I would like to invite everyone to come on over to Candles and Woodcrafts and browse around.
All customers, past and present and new, have the opportunity to save big on every item on our website during this sale.
Enjoy 12% off on all items on the website, and have a chance to win your choice of a 4 lb wooden soap mold or holiday towel holder of your choice! All customers will be entered in a drawing and if chosen will get to choose which item they would like to receive.
Sale runs Sept. 17th thru Sept. 27th
Orders will be processed and shipped in the order in which they are received.
Shopping cart will calculate the discount.
As always every customer who places an order in any month will have their name placed in a drawing for a free item at the end of that month. The customer's name will placed in the drawing once for each order that is placed during any given month. This month the customer whose name is drawn will receive either a 4lb wooden soap mold or a Holiday Towel Holder, their choice.
We offer supplies for the home crafter as well as finished decorative items.
Wooden soap molds, a large variety of sizes, loaf / log molds and slab molds. We are introducing our Totally Collapsible Soap Molds! We also have double, triple and quad cell soap molds. Our soap molds can be used for cold process soap making and melt and pour soaping. The molds can be unfinished or stained.
Wooden displays for your candles, soaps, bath and body items, spices and so much more, unfinished or stained, also wooden soap dishes and crates.
Customized Orders are also always welcome.
Holiday items....don't forget those, it is never to early to get what you need for the holidays and they are just around the corner. As matter of fact “now” is the time as painting takes extra time. Holiday paper towel and plate holders….gingerbread men, santas, snowmen, witches, turkeys and more! Finished and unfinished ornaments.
Also everyday decorative items such as paper towel and plate holders, clocks and more.
For the soap, bath and body items crafters we offer soaping oils, powders, clays and botanicals.
Let’s not forget soap! We offer many different fragrances of cold processed soaps on our website as well.
This sale ends Sept 27th so shop as soon as you can!
Julie ~ Candles and Woodcrafts
http://www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com
Monday, September 13, 2010
Is It An Honor or a Bother?
Friday I call Julie on my cell to tell her my (mis)fortune. I had a call from a very nice gentleman informing me that I am to report to the Clark County Courthouse on Wed. morning at 9:00 for jury orientation and the trial will follow. My cell didn't have service at the time, so the nice gentleman just left the message. Wonder what would have happened if I hadn't gotten it? He didn't bother to call my house or ask for confirmation that the message was received. Would I have been in comtempt of court for not appearing?
As I've never served on the jury before, I was a little confused. I thought that you first report for jury selection before serving. Julie tells me she thinks the same and is very sympathic (in a best friend kinda way - lol). Although, she did receive a paper to fill out (at the same time I did) from her county. She is hoping that she's not called and so far it's looking pretty good.
I'm thinking the timing couldn't be worse as the hubs & I had a business trip planned to leave for Pendleton, OR on Sept. 22. I decided to call the Circuit Clerk's office to see if I could get a few more details. She informs me that it is for jury selection.....she says don't cancel your trip yet because you may not be selected (fingers crossed). Then she continues to fill me in....the trial is scheduled to last 7 days (well, if I'm selected...there goes the trip!) Oh, and you will be on the jury roster for the next THREE months.
Hmm....I'm wondering what kind of trial this is. I'll admit that I'm a bit curious to watch and observe the judical system at work. But then again, it seems to me that people are arrested, wait years to go to trial, taxpayers money is spent...hands slap or short sentence and back on the streets again for another go round. So my question is this, "Is it an honor or a bother to be selected to serve on the jury?" I cannot answer this question as I've never served but maybe someone that has can shed some light on the subject.
Oh- by the way, Julie received a call on SUNDAY morning at 9:00 am that she has to report in her county for jury selection on Thursday. She was on the phone with me at 9:01 to tell me her good fortune - LOL Aren't we just the lucky ones! :)
Sunday, September 12, 2010
HaEE Premier Members' Club
Can you believe that it's time to go back to school already? Where did the summer go?
We recently launched our Premier Members' Club for those of you who want something special from Heaven and Earth Essentials--something that not everyone can have. As a Premier Member, you can enjoy all these benefits:
-Access to exclusive products, perfumes, and accessories that no one else can purchase
-10% off every order for the next 12 months, including items on sale
-Premier Member Scent of the Month: Every order that you place as a Premier Member qualifies you for a 2ml sample of Perfume Oil in our 'Scent of the Month'. This is in addition to our regular samples that we include in every order.
-Special newsletters with upcoming sales and specials, contests, ideas, recipes, articles written by other members, and more
-Specials that are available only to Premier Members, like "Buy one, get one half price"
-Premier Member Referral Program: If you are a current Premier Member, you will receive a $5.00 HaEE gift certificate for every new (paid) Premier Member that uses your name as a referral. And there is no limit to the number of people you can sign up!
-A free 5ml bottle of Perfume Oil of your choice with your first Premier Member order
Simply purchase your membership today for $25.00 and we will email you everything you need to become a Heaven and Earth Essentials' Premier Member, including your own special 10% off coupon code (good on your purchases only, non-transferrable).
A Premier Member gets a lot of goodies for a small price! Why not check it out?
Have a wonderful month and enjoy what's left of our Summer!
Barbara
Monday, September 6, 2010
Fall is in the Air - Winter Close Behind! Ye Olde Chandler Has a Scent for You!
As we move away from the heat of summer we start to think of longer nights, cooler days and beautiful colors of Fall.
Try our new scent Autumn Harvest to kick off the turning season! Pumpkin Spice will make you think about that most popular holiday pie!
As we move into Winter try Gingerbread or Peppermint or the light scent of Sleigh Bells while you decorate your home or wrap up all those presents!
Visit our website to view all our scents we have several popular Fall and Winter fragrances, for example Spiced Cranberry, Woodland Cabin, Evergreen, and Blueberry Muffin just to name a few.
Looking forward to your visit. :)
Faye and Lesli
Ye Olde Chandler Handmade Candles and Soap
http://facebook.com/pages/Ye-Olde-Chandler-Handmade-Candles/133648728519?v=wall
www.yeoldechandler.com
If you're looking for a good fall scent - Autumn Harvest or Pumpkin Spice are both great scents! ~Debbie
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Candles & Woodcrafts Dog Days of Summer Sale!
http://www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com
Dog Days of Summer Sale Newsletter
I would like to invite everyone to come on over to Candles and Woodcrafts and browse around.
All customers, past and present and new, have the opportunity to save big on every item on our website during this sale.
Enjoy 12% off on all items on the website, and have a chance to win your choice of a 3 lb wooden soap mold or towel holder of your choice! All customers will be entered in a drawing and if chosen will get to choose which item they would like to receive.
August 13th thru August 22nd.
Orders will be processed and shipped in the order in which they are received.
Shopping cart will calculate the discount.
As always every customer who places an order in any month will have their name placed in a drawing for a free item at the end of that month. The customer's name will placed in the drawing once for each order that is placed during any given month. This month the customer whose name is drawn will receive either a 3lb wooden soap mold or a towel holder, their choice.
We offer supplies for the home crafter as well as finished decorative items.
Wooden soap molds, a large variety of sizes, loaf / log molds and slab molds. We are introducing our Totally Collapsible Soap Molds! We also have double, triple and quad cell soap molds. Our soap molds can be used for cold process soap making and melt and pour soaping. The molds can be unfinished or stained.
Wooden displays for your candles, soaps, bath and body items, spices and so much more, unfinished or stained. Wooden soap dishes and crates.
Holiday items....don't forget those, it is never to early to get what you need for the holidays and they are just around the corner. As matter of fact “now” is the time as painting takes extra time. Holiday paper towel and plate holders….gingerbread men, santas, snowmen, witches, turkeys and more! Finished and unfinished ornaments.
Also everyday decorative items such as paper towel and plate holders, clocks and more.
For the soap, bath and body items crafters we offer soaping oils, powders, clays and botanicals.
Let’s not forget soap! We offer many different fragrances of cold processed soaps on our website as well.
This sale ends August 23rd so shop as soon as you can!
Julie ~ Candles and Woodcrafts
http://www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Summer is Heating Up!
Picture by: Greg Mankiss
Heating up is an understatement. Summer in Arkansas is HOT and humid! Makes us all look forward to those crisp, fall days...Julie & I just had a discussion on how the Eastern Seaboard is having a heat wave and the media is all atwitter. If California or the Western U.S. has a heat wave that too is a newsworthy event. We have many days of over 100° temps in Arkansas and it is very rarely newsworthy. Well, maybe if we have 15 or 20 days of 100° temps in a row...just maybe. I think the reason is that we are always hot in July & August so no one pays much attention to us. If you live in Arkansas, then you know that it will be HOT and it will be HUMID. My great-grandmother called those hot days "the dog days of summer".
This gets me to wondering why the old-timers called those hot, humid days in late July and August "dog days". Off to "Google" I went to see what I could find on this subject. The "dog days of summer" are the hottest, most sultry days of the year. Well, that certainly qualifies our days in Arkansas to be labeled as such!
The "dog days" usually occur between early July and early September. I found it interesting that "dog days" may be used to define a period that is very hot or stagnant or that is marked by a dull lack of progress. These are the days of the year when rainfall is at its lowest. I can definitely understand the lack of progress! It’s hard to move when you almost have a heatstroke from very little effort and you’re drenched from the humidity.
It is curious to note that the name was derived from an ancient belief that Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, was responsible for the hot weather. Once upon a time “dog days” were thought to be an evil time – “when the seas boiled – wine turned sour and all creatures became languid, causing to man burning fevers, hysterics, and phrensies” according to Brady’s Clavis Calendarium, 1813.
To me “dog days” means hot & tired – so hot that it is almost impossible to catch your breath or move your feet. It’s when you pray that your air-conditioner doesn’t fail; you feel sorry for anyone that has to work outside; the grass has all turned brown and crunchy; any outdoor activity involves laying in a pool of water and drinking tall glasses of cold refreshments. Just simply too hot to do anything but lie around in the shade or better yet under the a/c while waiting on fall to arrive.
We are “smack dab” in the middle of the Dog Days, so while I’m waiting for them to pass - I’m dreaming of cool, crisp fall air!
Note: For those of you that have never heard the phrase “smack dab” – it’s another of my great-granny’s sayings - it means right there – directly, squarely.
If you are experiencing the Dog Days of summer you may want to try some of our etailers handcrafted bath & body products for your refreshing bath! Or maybe a handpoured candle that reminds you of fall or winter. It's worth a try!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Biggest Sale of 2010 at Candles and Woodcrafts
I would like to invite everyone to come on over to Candles and Woodcrafts and browse around.
All customers, past and present and new, have the opportunity to save big on every item on our website during this sale.
Enjoy 15% off on all items on the website, Yes...you read that right....15% saving on everything on the website during this time, and have a chance to win your choice of a 3 lb wooden soap mold or towel holder of your choice! All customers will be entered in a drawing and if chosen will get to choose which item they would like to receive.
The sale runs through July 17th, 2010.
Orders will be processed and shipped in the order in which they are received.
Shopping cart will calculate the discount.
As always every customer who places an order in any month will have their name placed in a drawing for a free item at the end of that month. The customer's name will placed in the drawing once for each order that is placed during any given month. This month the customer whose name is drawn will receive either a 3lb wooden soap mold or a towel holder, their choice.
We offer supplies for the home crafter as well as finished decorative items.
Wooden soap molds, a large variety of sizes, loaf / log molds and slab molds. We are introducing our Totally Collapsible Soap Molds! We also have double, triple and quad cell soap molds. Our soap molds can be used for cold process soap making and melt and pour soaping. The molds can be unfinished or stained.
Wooden displays for your candles, soaps, bath and body items, spices and so much more, unfinished or stained. Wooden soap dishes and crates. Everyday items such as paper towel and plate holders.
For the soap, bath and body items crafters we offer soaping oils, powders, clays and botanicals.
Holiday items....don't forget those, most holidays are pretty much taken care of now, but it is never too early to get what you need for the holidays. As matter of fact “now” is the time as painting takes extra time. Gingerbread men, Santa’s, snowmen, witches, turkeys, rabbits and more!
Let’s not forget soap! We offer many different fragrances of cold processed soaps on our website as well. The middle of May will see the launch of many, many new fragrances of cold process soaps offered.
This sale ends July 17th so shop as soon as you can!
Julie ~ Candles and Woodcrafts
http://www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Savings at Simply Shop|323
10% OFF purchase using code TENOFF at checkout
15% OFF purchases of $20 using code 15OFF at checkout.
These codes will expire at the end of Aug 2010.
Simply Shop|323 has added a beautiful necklace to their store. It is a one of a kind, handcrafted necklace measuring 10.5 inches. This unique necklace is made of glass amethyst beads, clear czech beads and a glass amethyst pear-shaped pendant. It has simple silver clasp with cube bead hanging on silver chain extender for added flair.
If you can bear to part with it, the necklace will make a wonderful gift for a special lady in your life. Use the codes above to get a discount off of your purchase. Be sure to browse the rest of Simply Shop|323. They carry jewelry, bath and body, skincare, handbags and spa accessories. Be sure to check out their sale items for additional savings!
The url for this shop is www.shop323.net - don't forget to use the savings codes.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Hurry - It's a Sale!
Country Homemade for your Country Home at Country Keepsakes Online! Something for everyone!
Monday, June 14, 2010
10 Reasons for Shopping for Handmade/Handcrafted Products
2. Products created using natural ingredients
3. Like supporting small business owners.
4. Better customer service than a large company that only offers automated service.
5. Meeting the artisan/crafter that created the product.
6. High quality & excellent craftsmanship of the item/product
7. Made with love and pride in the product
8. Helps small entrepreneurs live their dream
9. Shopping local farmers markets, craft malls, etc. helps build the economy in your area
10. Skill & craftsmanship put into the product/item.
I’m sure you can think of many other reasons for buying handmade/handcrafted. Please feel free to share those reasons with us. Personally, I support small business for the simple fact that our country started out with businesses such as these and I like handcrafted products. I have met many interesting people buying or shopping handcrafted and I've found some fantastic products. The customer service is tops!
Many artisans depend upon your patronage to keep their businesses afloat. Some crafters run a business to supplement their other income, as a hobby, or as a full-time job. If you are looking for quality, one-of-a-kind products remember to shop for handmade/handcrafted products. There are many websites that offer products that are fully created and crafted by a real live person. You may find handcrafted items on sites such as Etsy and Artfire to name a couple of places. There are many other places to buy handcrafted, including individual business websites. If you look around you may find some places that support handcrafted such as Indie Public, Handmade Highway, Snowberry Creek, and many other blogs. Look around….you may be pleasantly surprised by the quality of products out there. We have many talented e-tailers in our sample box….be sure to check them out while you’re out browsing around.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Don’t Forget – Father’s Day, June 20th
Father's Day is June 20th so get your dad something special this year! Ye Olde Chandler's Four Elements Soap Collection is both Dad and Husband approved! All four have scents that men enjoy as we have found out from using them in our own homes! Also try coordinating candles in Tiger Eyes, Stormy Day, Black Magic and Asian Sandalwood.
This poem is a tribute to the man many of us call Dad. Anyone can be a biological father, but a Dad is a special person.
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
Author Unknown
Pamper your Dad, spend time with him....enjoy him. Those memories will last a lifetime.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
The Pampered Bride Box Giveaway by Mrs. Sterlings
Getting married? Beginning to feel the stress of planning your wedding, making sure every detail is just as you want? You could probably use a little relaxation and pampering at this point – take some time for yourself, Mrs. Sterlings is giving away the Pampered Bride Gift Box this month.
The Pampered Bride Gift Box includes a Champagne Sugar Bath Bomb, Amber Romance Body Lotion and Evening Primrose Cuticle Butter and a Champagne Lip Balm. All of these items are nestled in a clear gift box tied with a satin ribbon.
The drawing will be June 20th - follow this link to enter http://www.mrssterlings.com/pampered_bride_giveaway.htm.
You may be interested in pampering your attendants or some of your special guests. That’s a great idea! Everyone loves to be made feel that they are special. Your guests will appreciate and remember a gift of bath and body.
Mrs. Sterlings is offering a special right now – The Pampered Bride Gift Box FREE – you pay shipping only of $6.95 and you can still enter to win the free Giveaway Box. This link will take you directly to the special offer http://www.mrssterlings.com/pampered_bride_gift_box_special_offer.htm or you may get to the special offer by going to enter for the giveaway and scrolling to the bottom of the page - click on special offer.
No purchase is necessary, but you must enter for a chance to win The Pampered Bride Gift Box. This link http://www.mrssterlings.com/pampered_bride_giveaway.htm will take right to the page with the form for the necessary information to enter you into the giveaway. Remember the drawing will be June 20th.
Let Mrs. Sterlings create that special thank you for guests and attendants. From wedding favors, bridal shower favors, bridal attendant gifts to welcome gift bags -we can help you create that perfect gift.
Quantity discounts are available. They can be customized to match wedding or bridal shower colors along with fragrance choice. You may email us for details at mrssterlings@netscape.net.
Place an order at Mrs. Sterlings and receive a Complimentary Pampered Bride gift box with your order.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Ye Olde Chandler's Votive Candles
Looking for a good votive candle? Look no farther – Ye Olde Chandler offers some of the best! These great smelling handcrafted votives burn 12-15 hours. Ye Olde Chandler offers some tips for getting the most out of your votive candles. Votives, as with all candles, should be burned out of drafts. Since soy votives are softer than paraffin, it is important that they be burned in a tight fitting votive cup. They will just turn into a puddle, if burned on a saucer, etc. Their votives fit perfectly in the flowerpot style votive cups.
Ye Olde Chandler offers over 80 scents – something for everyone! The following scents are available: amaretto, angel wings, asian sandalwood, baby powder, bayberry, bird of paradise, birthday cake, black magic, blueberry muffin, café au lait, candle shop, candy corn, cappuccino, cherry berry, chocolate cake, chocolate covered berries, cinnamon apple, cinnamon bun, cool citrus basil, creamsicle, crème brulee, crushed ginger, cucumber melon, dogwood, dragon’s blood, endless love, eucalyptus, evergreen, fleur de lis, flower shop, frankincense & myrrh, fresh linen, gardenia, georgia peach, ginger bergamont, ginger tea, hazelnut, high maintenance type, honeysuckle, hot apple strudel, jasmine, lavender, lemon pucker, lilac, macintosh apple, magnolia, mango papaya, orange mango, peach mango, peppermint, pineapple cilantro, plumeria, pomegranate, pumpkin spice, rain garden, rose bouquet, sinus relief, sleigh bells, spiced cranberry, stargazer lily, stormy day, strawberries & cream, sugar cookie, sweet dreams, sweet pea, tiger eyes, tropical romance, twigs ‘n berries, vanilla spice, vanilla velvet, verbena berry, violet musk, white tea & ginger, wild watermelon, wine & roses, and woodland cabin.
I have smelled many of their scents as they have included many of them in the sample box. I have purchased some and I can tell you that they smell wonderful burning. Your friends will think you have the best smelling house around!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Memorial Day - Remember our Troops
Take time for reflection this holiday weekend. Please remember the brave men & women who have defended & those who defend today - our country so that we may enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, fireworks, etc. While we are immersed in festivities with our families, they are many miles from home in less than ideal conditions so that we may enjoy our liberties. A heartfelt Thank You to the ones who choose to serve our country!
Lee Greenwood's song below expresses how I feel to be an American. Most Americans know this song, but I thought I'd include it in this post to pay tribute to our troops! God bless them and keep them safe.
Artist: Lee Greenwood
Song: Proud To Be An American
If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
‘ Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.
And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.
From Detroit down to Houston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.
That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
And I’m proud to be and American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Mrs. Sterling's Bath & Boutique Giveaway
As part of our introduction of our newest fragrances we're giving away two gifts sets! We will be giving away one gift set of each fragrance.
Each gift set will include a Bath Bomb, our new Body Lotion with Evening Primrose and a little added surprise sample.
No purchase is necessary but you must enter for a chance to win.
You may enter to win both fragrances.
Winners of the gift sets will be chosen on May 30.
Enter the giveaways at Mrs. Sterlings.
Fragrance descriptions:
Raspberry Cream Cupcake - A wonderful fragrance that begins with top notes of fresh raspberries, pear and apple; followed by middle notes of Madagascar vanilla, blonde sugar cane, butter and maple; well rounded with a dry base note of vanilla.
Champagne Sugar - Sugary fruits of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, orange, apple, banana, dew fruit and pineapple with hints of jasmine, rose, plum, muget, peony, heliotrope, amber sandalwood and musk. Wonderful fragrance!
Candles and Woodcrafts Memorial Day Celebration Sale
I would like to invite everyone to come on over to Candles and Woodcrafts and browse around.
http://www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com
All customers, past and present and new, have the opportunity to save big on every item on our website during this sale.
Enjoy 12% off on all items on the website, and have a chance to win your choice of a 4 lb wooden soap mold or towel holder of your choice! All customers will be entered in a drawing and if chosen will get to choose which item they would like to receive.
The sale begins May 22nd and runs through May 31st.
Orders will be processed and shipped in the order in which they are received.
Shopping cart will calculate the discount.
We also have a new promotion on the website. Every customer who places an order in any month will have their name placed in a drawing for a free item at the end of that month. The customer's name will placed in the drawing once for each order that is placed during any given month.
We offer supplies for the home crafter as well as finished decorative items.
Wooden soap molds, a large variety of sizes, loaf / log molds and slab molds. We are introducing our Totally Collapsible Soap Molds! We also have double, triple and quad cell soap molds. Our soap molds can be used for cold process soap making and melt and pour soaping. The molds can be unfinished or stained.
Wooden displays for your candles, soaps, bath and body items, spices and so much more, unfinished or stained. Wooden soap dishes and crates. Everyday items such as paper towel and plate holders.
For the soap, bath and body items crafters we offer soaping oils, powders, clays and botanicals.
Holiday items....don't forget those, most holidays are pretty much taken care of now, but it is never too early to get what you need for the holidays. Gingerbread men, Santa’s, snowmen, witches, turkeys, rabbits and more!
Let’s not forget soap! We offer many different fragrances of cold processed soaps on our website as well. Soon you will see the launch of many, many new fragrances of cold process soaps offered, with even more coming in June.
This sale ends Tuesday morning, June 1st, so shop as soon as you can!
Julie ~ Candles and Woodcrafts
http://www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com
Mrs. Sterling's Bath & Body Boutique Newsletter
May 2010 Newsletter
Two New Fragrances
Raspberry Cream Cupcake
Champagne Sugar
Our Gift Set Giveaway was such a success last month introducing our new fragrances, we are doing it again this month.
You must enter to win.
No purchase is necessary.
You may enter to win both fragrances.
Each Gift Set will contain a Bath Bomb and Body Lotion.
How to enter: Visit our site
Click on: Enter to win Gift Set
Congratulations to the winners of our Gift Set Giveaway last month.
May Specials
Free shipping on orders of $35.00 or more.
Buy one Lip Balm receive one Free!
Visit us:
http://mrssterlings.com/
Lip Balm Flavor of the month
Champagne
Coming Soon!
Fizzie Bath Cupcakes
Aroma Buds
Contact Us
www.mrssterlings.com
352-989-2931
Email: mrssterlings@netscape.net
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
We Have A Winner!
Congratulations, Christina C. of Knoxville, TN you were selected as the winner of the SBS Teas "Teapot Candle" giveaway! Your candle will ship out tomorrow via US Postal Service. Hope you enjoy it and remember you can put a small candle inside the pot for burning after you burn the one out that comes in it.
Visit SBS Teas for all of your Tea, Coffee, Cocoa needs. They have many accessories. The finest teas, coffees and cocoas available.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
SBS Teas Giveaway - Enter Now!
The giveaway will begin today, May 8th and ends May 17th. Anyone leaving a comment about teas or coffees (what you like or dislike), SBS Teas, their products and anyone purchasing a sample box will be entered. Good luck to all!
The candle may be purchased in SBS Teas store for $7.50.
SBS Teas is the home of some fantastic teas and coffees. If you're looking for gourmet, custom-blended, high quality loose-leaf teas, specialty coffees, hot cocoas, iced-teas, gourmet Chai teas, or accessories for your teas and coffees - be sure visit their store at SBS Teas. You will also find tea-based bath products and spa teas for a little self-pampering.
SBS Teas offers quality products with a large variety. Their customer service is excellent. Be sure to check their sales section for some great savings!
Candles and Woodcrafts Mid-Spring Sale
I would like to invite everyone to come on over to Candles and Woodcrafts and browse around.
All customers, past and present and new, have the opportunity to save big on every item on our website during this sale.
Enjoy 12% off on all items on the website, and have a chance to win your choice of a 3 lb wooden soap mold or towel holder of your choice! All customers will be entered in a drawing and if chosen will get to choose which item they would like to receive.
The sale begins May 4th and runs through May 11th.
Orders will be processed and shipped in the order in which they are received.
Shopping cart will calculate the discount.
We also have a new promotion on the website. Every customer who places an order in any month will have their name placed in a drawing for a free item at the end of that month. The customer's name will placed in the drawing once for each order that is placed during any given month.
We offer supplies for the home crafter as well as finished decorative items.
Wooden soap molds, a large variety of sizes, loaf / log molds and slab molds. We are introducing our Totally Collapsible Soap Molds! We also have double, triple and quad cell soap molds. Our soap molds can be used for cold process soap making and melt and pour soaping. The molds can be unfinished or stained.
Wooden displays for your candles, soaps, bath and body items, spices and so much more, unfinished or stained. Wooden soap dishes and crates. Everyday items such as paper towel and plate holders.
For the soap, bath and body items crafters we offer soaping oils, powders, clays and botanicals.
Holiday items....don't forget those, most holidays are pretty much taken care of now, but it is never too early to get what you need for the holidays. Gingerbread men, Santa’s, snowmen, witches, turkeys, rabbits and more!
Let’s not forget soap! We offer many different fragrances of cold processed soaps on our website as well. The middle of May will see the launch of many, many new fragrances of cold process soaps offered, with even more coming in June.
This sale ends Wed. morning, May 12th so shop as soon as you can!
Julie ~ Candles and Woodcrafts
http://candlesandwoodcrafts.com
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Country Keepsakes - New Creations
Mother's Day is fast approaching - May 9th. If you go on over to Country Keepsakes and order maybe she can get it to you in time. You will have to ask because I'm not sure of her turn-around time.
Braided Banana Nut Bread
Granny Cake
Candy Bar Cake
Angel Food Cake with Strawberries
Cinnamon Bun Melts
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Hope you've enjoyed looking at the newest creations from Country Keepsakes. You may visit the store at http://cntrykeepsakes.comor for wholesale inquiries please visit CK Wholesale at cntrykeepsakeswholesale.com. You may want to visit her blogs and you may find the links at Country Keepsakes. Becky has lots to offer in her store as well as on her blogs. I thoroughly enjoy reading them.
I asked Becky for a few words of wisdom for anyone thinking of starting a business. I believe she is right on target.
My words of wisdom (by Becky) - If you are passionate about your business you will succeed. Always do something to put your business out there, whether it is 10 minutes or many hours. Building a business takes time and effort and just because you are self-employed doesn't mean you will have a lot of time on your hands. Being self-employed is usually harder than being employed as you have to have self discipline. There are many free advertising opportunities out there, but places that offer to send your samples out help you get your product out to many people for only the "cost" of what your samples cost you to make and postage...and will increase your chances of being noticed by a larger audience-people like to touch, feel, and smell (in my case) what you have to offer. This gives them a chance to do so, and not just a banner ad on a site-although that is helpful also.
Remember the pictures above are wax creations from Country Keepsakes....not real food. I know it is hard to believe as they look so real. They will look & smell great sitting around, but I bet they will fill the room with the most wonderul aroma while burning.
Ye Olde Chandler's New Line of Soaps
Introducing a new line from one of our very talented e-tailers. They have a line of handcrafted soaps, in addition to some fantastic smelling handcrafted soy candles.
“The Four Elements” handmade Soap Collection by Ye Olde Chandler.
The Basis for all of Nature
These 4 oz. handcrafted soaps are a wonderful new addition to their Handcrafted Soaps. Bring nature home with the scents of The Four Elements.
Ye Olde Chandler describes the scents as follows:
Wind: Woodsy and refreshing like a forest breeze.
Water: Clean like a spring rain with floral notes.
Fire: Exotic, spicy with a hint of musk.
Earth: An earthy patchouli blend.
You may purchase the soaps from Ye Olde Chandler for $3.00 ea. or add $7.00 and get the whole set of four soaps for $10! The set of four will include one of each element.
Remember Mother’s Day is just around the corner!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Mrs. Sterlings' Gift Set Giveaway!
We are so pleased to introduce two new fabulous fragrances
Lavender Martini
Little Black Dress
As part of our introduction of our newest fragrances we're giving away four gifts sets!
We will be giving away two gifts sets of each fragrance.
Each gift set will include a Bath Bomb, our new Body Lotion with Evening Primrose and
a little added surprise sample.
No purchase is necessary but you must enter for a chance to win.
You may enter to win both fragrances at Mrs. Sterlings.
Winners of the gift sets will be chosen on April 30.
If you want to leave a comment here - maybe she will give you an extra entry. Please leave Julie a little feedback on what you think of her new products. I love her packaging!
www.mrssterlings.com
Mrs. Sterling's Bath & Body Boutique
Ye Olde Chandler - Newsletter
Summertime, when the living is easy....Know what else? Finding great summer scents at Ye Olde Chandler! Wild Watermelon, Lemon Pucker, Pineapple Cilantro, these are but a few of the many scents that will get you thinking about the fun days of summer! We will also be adding a new Four Elements soap line...... very soon that we are extremely excited about!
Go by Ye Olde Chandler for some refreshing summertime scents! Their candles and melts will fill your house with the wonderful aroma of summer!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Heaven and Earth Essential's Newsletter
We are bringing you Heaven and Earth Essentials' newsletter to keep those of you who don't receive it up-to date. You may be interested to know that they have a new line of botanicals. Below you will notice what Barb has to say about their new products:
New Products
Botanicals are so good for your skin, so now we offer a Botanical Shampoo and Botanical Bath Oil in your choice of any of our exquisite scents.
April Sale!
April is always an exciting month--Spring is here, it's a time of rebirth for our Mother Earth, taxes are due, and it's time for Barbara to celebrate her 29th birthday--again. Come celebrate with us--have some chocolate, a cup of tea, and enjoy 15% off everything now through Sunday, April 18!
Have a fabulous Spring and enjoy all the beautiful weather. Remember to use our Sunscreen Lotion if you are going out in the sun, especially after a long winter. Protect your skin!
Soon, we will be publishing our new website and offering memberships in our new Club! Thank you to our wonderful customers who are helping us in these endeavors, we could not do it without you.
Hugs to all,
Barbara, Scott, Alex, Erica, and Jessica
Heaven and Earth Essentials
Friday, March 19, 2010
Candles and Woodcrafts Spring Sale
Spring is here and so are the savings at Candles and Woodcrafts!
I would like to invite everyone to come on over to Candles and Woodcrafts and browse around.
All customers, past and present and new, have the opportunity to save big on every item on our website during this sale.
Enjoy 12% off on all items on the website, and have a chance to win your choice of a 3 lb wooden soap mold or towel holder of your choice! All customers will be entered in a drawing and if chosen will get to choose which item they would like to receive.
The sale begins March. 19th and runs through March. 28th - www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com
Orders will be processed and shipped in the order in which they are received.
Shopping cart will calculate the discount.
We also have a new promotion on the website. Every customer who places an order in any month will have their name placed in a drawing for a free item at the end of that month. The customer's name will placed in the drawing once for each order that is placed during any given month.
We offer supplies for the home crafter as well as finished decorative items.
Wooden soap molds, a large variety of sizes, loaf / log molds and slab molds. We are introducing our Totally Collapsible Soap Molds! We also have double, triple and quad cell soap molds. Our soap molds can be used for cold process soap making and melt and pour soaping. The molds can be unfinished or stained.
Wooden displays for your candles, soaps, bath and body items, spices and so much more, unfinished or stained. Wooden soap dishes and crates. Everyday items such as paper towel and plate holders.
For the soap, bath and body items crafters we offer soaping oils, powders, clays and botanicals.
Holiday items....don't forget those, most holidays are pretty much taken care of now, but it is never too early to get what you need for the holidays. Gingerbread men, santa's, snowmen, witches, turkeys, rabbits and more!
Let’s not forget soap! We offer many different fragrances of cold processed soaps on our website as well. The middle of Feb. will see the launch of many, many new fragrances of cold process soaps offered, with even more coming in March.
This sale ends Monday morning, March. 28th so shop as soon as you can!
Julie ~ Candles and Woodcrafts
Happy Spring!
Spring is right around the corner. I love Spring, everything has so much potential, you can just feel the energy in the air as the earth begins waking up from its winter slumber. Soon little flowers and plants will be peeking up out of the ground. Heaven and Earth Essentials will be blossoming as well--we are working on a brand-new, totally different website that should make your shopping experience more enjoyable. At the same time, we are working on a new Membership Club, with discounts, a special newsletter, and other benefits. In fact, we'll be looking to our wonderful customers for ideas and articles for our newsletter, so if you like to write, please let us know. We would love to include an article from you!
Shop by Product
We now offer you the opportunity to shop by product on our website. Instead of going to our Products page and scrolling down and down to find a description of a product, you can select the categories and then the products you desire. If you know the scent you would like, you can enter it on the specific product page and order it right there. So now you can Shop by Product or Shop by Scent.
Last Chance
We want to remind everyone that everything in our Clearance category will be forever GONE as of March 31. The scents in this category are currently 50% off, so get yours now before they go away permanently!
Thank You
A big thank you goes out to those special customers of ours who are helping us develop our new Membership Club. We know our Club will be a success because of you!
Thank you ALL for helping us be a success. We love what we do, and we hope that when you get a package from us, it brightens your day.
Happy Spring!
Barbara, Jessica, Erica, Scott, and Alex
Please drop by to visit Barbara at Heaven and Earth Essentials - give her your feedback, check out the wonderful products or just say hi. She's a warm, friendly person and offers a variety of products with excellent customer service.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Ye Olde Chandler Newsletter
Regardless of what that groundhog says Spring will be arriving soon! Stock up now and fill your home with the clean scents of Fresh Linen, Stormy Day, or Rain Garden. We have also added a brand new scent, Orange Mango, to our line which has quickly become a customer favorite! Come visit us at www.yeoldechandler.com for descriptions of all of our scents and products!
Satisfied customer sings our praises!
Feel welcome to use my comment!
I bought my first box from Snowberry Creek this month and it was the BEST sample box ever. I love your boxes and would like to become a regular customer. Thanks for what you do!
And it really was the best. It had the most samples, the largest sizes, and the fewest tart or "odds n' ends" samples. Not that those are bad samples, but they're not bath and body samples that I crave.
Thanks for choosing our sample box, Christina C. We certainly appreciate you taking time to let us know what you think.
Our e-tailers offer a variety of products - you may order directly from their websites.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Blue Monday Wal-Mart Giveaway Winner
The boxes are on sale February 25th if you would like to sample some "goodies" from our talented e-tailers. Or maybe you know what you want - that's great! Just zip on over to the e-tailer's (of your choice)website and make your purchase. They all have some fabulous products!
Thank you, Ye Olde Chandler! Best wishes to you!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Ye Olde Chandler Tumbler Sale - 7 days left!
Joy of Soy
Soy!! It’s everywhere these days but what’s so great about it? I’m sure you’ve heard about the health benefits that adding soy to your diet can bring but did you know that soy is being used in candles? Soy candles are rapidly gaining in popularity due to the fact that they burn much cleaner than paraffin candles and therefore do not cause the respiratory problems in some people that paraffin candles can.
Interested in the Green movement for a better planet? Soy wax is made from soybeans grown right here in the USA and is the second largest grain crop we produce. As a renewable resource, the widening use of soybeans contributes to our society’s move away from fossil fuels and towards the reduction in greenhouse gases. Paraffin, on the other hand is a byproduct of petroleum. When crude oil is “mined” the paraffin is refined out as undesirable. After the refining process it is sold off to companies that use paraffin wax. The carbon in the paraffin is what leads to all that nasty black soot that you’ll see not only on your candle jars but also on the walls of your home. With soy you will have much less soot production and therefore much better air quality.
Soy candles not only burn cleaner than paraffin, they burn longer. 50% longer in fact! Soy burns slower and at a cooler temperature than paraffin creating a longer lasting product. This also aids in scent distribution which is why soy candles usually smell stronger than paraffin. The fact that it burns cooler also makes it safer for children and pets. I’m not suggesting pouring hot soy wax on yourself but in the event of an accident the consequences are less dire. Plus if you do spill liquid soy wax it cleans up easily with soap and water. Just try that with paraffin! Are you an animal lover or Vegan? Soy candles are also safe for you since soy wax is made exclusively from soybeans, no animal products are used.
So making the switch from paraffin to soy is a small step towards cleaner, healthier air in your home and a happier planet Earth!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Candles & Woodcrafts Winter Sale Newsletter
Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the Winter Sale at Candles and Woodcrafts.
The New Year has come and gone already and it time for the Winter Sale again.
I would like to invite everyone to come on over to Candles and Woodcrafts http://www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com and browse around.
All customers, past and present and new, have the opportunity to save big on every item on our website this week.
Enjoy 10% off on all items on the website, and have a chance to win a
a towel holder of your choice! All customers will be entered in a drawing and if selected will get to choose the towel holder they would like to receive.
The sale begins Feb. 4th and runs through Feb. 12th.
Orders will be processed and shipped in the order in which they are received.
Shopping cart will calculate the discount.
We have a new promotion on the website. Every customer who places an order in any month will have their name placed in a drawing for a free item at the end of that month. The customer's name will placed in the drawing once for each order that is placed during any given month.
We offer supplies for the home crafter as well as finished decorative items.
Wooden soap molds, a large variety of sizes, loaf/log molds and slab molds. We are introducing our Totally Collapsible Soap Molds!
We have double, triple and quad cell soap molds. Our soap molds can be used for cold process soap making and melt and pour soaping.
The molds can be unfinished or stained.
Wooden displays for your candles, soaps, bath and body items, spices and so much more, unfinished or stained.
Wooden soap dishes and crates. Everyday items such as paper towel and plate holders.
For the soap, bath and body items crafters we offer soaping oils, powders, clays and botannicals.
Holiday items....don't forget those, most holidays are pretty much taken care of now, but it is never too early to get what you need for the holidays. Gingerbread men, santas, snowmen, witches, turkeys, rabbits and more!
Let’s not forget soap! We offer many different fragrances of cold processed soaps on our website as well.
The middle of Feb. will see the launch of many, many new fragrances of cold process soaps offered, with even more coming in March.
This sale ends Saturday morning, Feb. 13th so shop as soon as you can!
Julie ~ Candles and Woodcrafts
http://www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Heaven & Earth Essentials Newsletter
Happy Valentine's Day!
We hope everyone is having a good start to the new year. We've been busy creating new goodies for you, and we're really excited about them! We hope you will be too. So take a few minutes, grab a cup of your favorite tea or coffee, and check out our website for new perfumes and products. It's very easy...just click on the "New Products" category on the left side of the Home page.
Pink Ribbon Collection
New Sunscreen Lotion and Essential Oils
We have also added our own recipe Sunscreen Lotion to our list of products! Look for it in the dropdown list with each perfume scent. It's moisturizing, goes on light and absorbs quickly so it feels dry, and it's SPF20. We have added to our Essential Oils as well--single oils and EO blends.
New Perfumes and Soaps
New perfumes include Soul Garden (a custom scent for Carol), Mary Jane, and Toradoshi (a scent for the Chinese New Year--it's the Year of the Tiger). Please also check out our new African Black Soaps!
BIG SALE!
Are you looking for a sale? Well, we have an awesome sale coming up next week (February 8-15). Our perfume oils will be almost 50% off and other goodies will be 15% off!
Facebook and Twitter
One last thing: If you want to know more often what we are doing, what sales are coming up, etc., follow us on Facebook or Twitter. We announce our sales and new products there first, and offer specials just for following us there (hint, hint!).
We are always here to answer any questions you may have. Have a beautiful day, and may you enjoy Valentine's Day with your loved ones!
Hugs,
Barbara
Heaven and Earth Essentials
42854 County Road 184
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Parade of Creations #2
Something for everyone - lotions, soaps, candles, pedi-care and for the do-it-yourselfer...wooden soaps molds, for crafting some handmade soaps of your own. I know you will find something you like...be sure to viist the e-tailers. If you don't want to shop at this moment...bookmark it for later reference. I know all the business have excellent customer service, quick shipping and great rates!
"Favored Feet is for ladies looking to pamper and give special attention to their feet year round. The new Favored Feet Gift Set is the latest edition to the Blended Naturals product line and includes Tea Tree & Peppermint Foot Cream, Tea Tree & Peppermint Foot Scrub, a four part pedicure paddle and bath pouf all tucked away inside of a clear reusable vinyl gift bag with decorative black drawstrings."
You may view these items at: Fresh Radiant Skin
Reviyve
http://freshradiantskin.com/
"Care for You because There's Only One You"
For a limited time only at Ye Olde Chandler!! Take $1 off of our Classic Tumbler candles in the scent of your choice!! Just in time for Valentines Day! Get that special someone their favorite scent or treat yourself and fill your home with Wine and Roses or Endless Love. With over 80 scents to choose from we know you'll find something you'll fall in love with! Sale ends February 15th.
Ye Olde Chandler has fantastic candles - great scent throw and enough fragrances to please your honey!
Candles and Woodcrafts offer a full line of finely crafted wooden soap molds. The mold pictured is a double mold - you can pour to different batches of soap at the same time or make a double batch of your favorite.
If you're not a soap artisan, Candles and Woodcrafts offers their beautiful handcrafted soaps in many different scents and colors.
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The double cell wooden soap mold is one of many handcrafted wooden soap molds offered by Candles and Woodcrafts.
Clay Lady 42 is one of our new e-tailers. You make check out all of her wonderful creations in her Etsy store. I love love dishes, bowls, etc. so I will be visiting her store soon! I can see these lovely little dishes used to hold some handcrafted soap in the right setting.
Bleeding heart dish: Not your average Valentine's Day gift! I combined black and red glazes on this darling swirled heart dish that resulted in a marbled, bleeding heart effect. It's the perfect size to use as a ring catcher, spoon rest, tea light holder, or anything you can think of. It comes gift boxed ready for you to give to your sweetie, or keep as atreat for yourself. It measures approximately 3-3/4" x 3-1/2", and is about 1/2" tall.
Square heart dish: Another great item for you or your sweetie on Valentine's Day! This dainty dish was created with earthenware clay and a lace embroidered ornament, and finished in a springy pastel lilac food safe glaze. It's perfect as a candle holder, trinket/jewelry holder, spoon rest, and much more. It measures approximately 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" square, and it about 3/4" tallat the corners.
You may find these dishes at Clay Lady 42.
Heaven and Earth Essentials has something for everyone - kids & your pampered pets. These shampoo bars will have your kids WANTING to wash - they are so cute!
Giggles! Shampoo Bar for Kids--Easy for kids to use and they never use too much so it lasts and lasts. Wonderful goat's milk formula, they come in fun animal shapes and scents kids love!
Pampered Pet Shampoo Bar for Dogs--A solid shampoo bar that makes it easy to bathe your pet! Contains Shea Butter, Castor Oil, and essential oils--no fragrances added. Cute bone shape makes it a fabulous gift for that dog lover.
You may find these creations at Heaven and Earth Essentials.
Beautiful Handmade, Artisan Soaps from Ginger's Garden. A full line of handcrafted soaps - swirled, stamped, solid colors - for women, men & children - in many scents and colors is brought to you by Ginger's Garden .
The green soap is Green Meadow, the white is Coconut and the black/white is Anise. These soaps may be viewed & purchased at Ginger's Garden.
Primitive Kountry's products are made with soy wax. You will find candles, melties, wax dipped toilet paper, primitives and so much more. Retail and wholesale available. They have a "Candle Club" and an Affliate program.
"Wax Dipped Toilet Paper"
This Tp is dipped in Cinnamon Bun scent, great conversational piece or just for decor. Scent lasts a long time with these. You get everything shown in the picture. Stop by today and visit Primitive Kountry!
The Mom Lady’s Beauty Booty offers handmade creations, all the way from Alaska! Lotions are infused with healing waters from mineral hot springs, and they are loaded with Vitamin E. All products are formulated for sensitive skin and are great to ease the irritation of eczema and psoriasis.
Check us out online at http://themomlady.com/.
For the cowgirl or cowboy in you! Delightfully Wed offers many handcrafted western soaps that may used as favors for your event or to spruce up your powder room. Come by Delightfully Wed or visit us at Etsy or Artfire. We offer many other soaps designs, along with cake toppers, accessories and supplies for your wedding or event.
Delightfully Wed - we look forward to working with you!
Overall Beauty is extending an offer to potential and existing customers through a coupon on Merchant Circle.
Buy one mineral eyeshadow, get one free! Pure mineral makeup by Overall Beauty Minerals - your choice of colors. Add comments to your choice of free 5 gram jar of any mineral eye shadow you would like to receive with your order. Limit 6. Offer expires 4-26-10.
Hope you have enjoyed the parade of creations and have found something that interests you. See you next time! If you wish to join us - just let us know. This is a free service.