Julie & I have decided to close the doors (so to speak) on Snowberry Creek Sample Boxes. We have enjoyed working with each of you and hope to stay in touch. We have shipped out the last of the samples in the boxes that left yesterday. If you have been sending us notices about your company's promotions, sales, etc. and want to continue to do so; that will be fine. I don't mind reposting them on our blog. Good luck to each and every one of you.
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 25, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
End of Summer Sale at Candles and Woodcrafts
Hi Everyone, and Welcome to Candles and Woodcrafts End of Summer Sale!
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
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?
As most people know, Julie & I run Snowberry Creek together. We do live quite close to one another, but live in different counties. Actually, a river is the county line. Well, to my story or question.
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! :)
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!
Hi Everyone, and Welcome to Candles and Woodcrafts Dog Days of Summer Sale! It hot out - sultry, sweltering, brutal Arkansas heat! This doesn't slow down Candles and Woodcrafts....they just keep on working...turning out their wonderful soap molds, display stands and all their other fantanstic items. Custom orders are no problem for them, so if you have a need for a customized item...just ask. I am posting a link and the newsletter so you will NOT miss out on this great opportunity.
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
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
The biggest sale of the year is going on now at Candles and Woodcrafts! Wooden Soap Molds, Displays, and more!
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
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
You may use these codes to save 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.
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!
Pssst....I heard that Country Keepsakes Online is having a 40% off sale on their web site. All orders must be placed off the web site to qualify. The percentage is already taken off from today 6/15-Saturday 6/19 at 11:59pm. Check it out!
Country Homemade for your Country Home at Country Keepsakes Online! Something for everyone!
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
1. Unique one-of-a-kind items
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.
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
Where in the world did this year get off to? Seems only yesterday that it was January, now it's June! Father's Day is just around the corner don't forget to pamper your Dad on his special day. Ye Olde Chandler has a new line of soaps that any Dad would love to have.
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.
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
Introducing two new fragrances
Raspberry Cream Cupcake
Champagne Sugar
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!
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
The Memorial Day Celebration Sale is now in full swing at Candles and Woodcrafts!
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
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!
SBS Teas has sent us a Silver Teapot Candle to giveaway to one lucky person. The silver-plated teapot candle measures (approx.) 5" x 4". You will be able to keep enjoying your teapot candle even after the candle has burned down. You may replace it with a small candle that is 2-1/4" (height) x 1-1/2" (diameter). Anyone would love to receive the teapot candle as a gift or token of your appreciation, if you can bear to part with it.
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!
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!
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