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
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If you're looking for a good fall scent - Autumn Harvest or Pumpkin Spice are both great scents! ~Debbie

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!