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    An orney question...

    in General Candle Making Discussions

    Posted

    I have already used the search feature and could not find what I am seeking.

    My question: how well do these work as a car fresheners? Do they hold up well in the heat of a closed car?

    I have done the preseed paper ones from Bell and Company Traders and really like them but have not found packaging that suits me. So I may try something new.

    Blessings,

    Don

    Craft Fair Question?

    in Business Side of Things

    Posted

    Portia,

    My advice to you is to go ahead and get the proper paperwork from your state. It is not a big deal. You just have to file timely returns or face steep penalties. Besides, it is best from the start to be legal and pay those sales taxes.

    Also, every show I have done has had somebody from the state on hand to make sure the state gets their share. So chances are you will be approached by the state wanting some money.

    Blessings,

    Don

    ?? Potpourri?? To sell or not

    in Business Side of Things

    Posted

    I received my shipment from Stone Stew South today. OMG!! I don't know if this will be a big seller or not but it does not matter. This stuff is great!! The scents are awesome!! Linda sure knows what she is doing. I know the FedEx guy had to love the way his van smelled today.

    Beautiful potpurri, great service and cool freebies---you better believe I will be a repeat customer.

    Blessings,

    Don

    ?? Potpourri?? To sell or not

    in Business Side of Things

    Posted

    Thanks everybody for your replies. I have ordered 5 different varieties from Stone Stew and am looking forward to getting them.

    I am overrun with coffees right now but will have to try that Turtle Sundae sometime. It sounds awesome.

    Now, I just need to locate some small washtubs and 1 cup wooden scoops and my potpourri display is ready!

    Blessings,

    Don

    EZ UP Canaopy

    in Business Side of Things

    Posted

    I have an EZ Up brand canopy that I bought on E-bay from a seller in central KY. It came with 4 sidewalls and a front awning with a sleeve for a sign. I paid @ $200 including shipping. That was 2 years ago. The unit has been wonderful. I would recommend nothing but EZ Up, but that is personal preference. HTH

    Blessings,

    Don

    ?? Potpourri?? To sell or not

    in Business Side of Things

    Posted

    I am considering adding potpourri to my line of items. Does this sell well for any of you? I personally love having it around but is that enough reason to carry it?

    Also, have any of you bought the blends from Stone Stew South? It looks great, to me. Were you impressed or should I look elsewhere? Please PM me with any negative comments I am not asking for them to be posted publicly, if there ever are any.

    Thanks!

    Blessings,

    Don

    Dogwoods for a new beginning

    in Easter Gallery

    Posted

    Donita,

    Thank you for your willingness to share your heart and your hurt. I know that someone will seek help because of your inspiration. Domestic violence is destroying so many lives and it is time for all of us to open our eyes and join you and so many others in defending and protecting the victims who often go unnoticed.

    My mother was a victim until she could take no more and fought back with a cast iron skillet upside my dad's head. He left and filed for divorce because he would not be married to a woman who would hit him. I guess that is why I never missed him in my life.

    Also, your candles are always so beautiful! I am glad you have a way to express yourself with wax and that we get to enjoy it.

    Blessings,

    Don

    strange scent requests

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    I had a guy ask me just today for ...dig this...smoke. Yup, like a fire burning.

    I wanted to hand him a box of toothpicks and a lighter... :rolleyes:

    Fern-Marie, One of my best sellers is a fragrance called Campfire Smoke. It smells just like a wood fire burning. It is very popular with outdoorsmen. Not many women like it though.

    Blessings,

    Don

    Looking for a Few Good Men....

    in General Soap Making

    Posted

    I was contemplating adding a mens line to my Bath and Body.

    Clean and simple. Black containers- silver foil labels. Something small, maybe a half dozen products.

    I think this is a GREAT idea! I was just telling a manager at B&BW the other day how they were missing a huge market by almost completely ignoring men. Nivea and Neutrogena are doing a decent job but they are just too darned expensive.

    I think you are picking the right target group The "metro" guy will be you best market.

    Black and silver foil are overdone, in my opinion. I would suggest a teal/turquoise color in foil or maybe a clay red color with hunter green accents.

    And if you need a man to test your line just PM me and I will give you my address!! LOL!!!

    Blessings,

    Don

    Donuts and Coffee FO

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    KY's Glazed Donut will starve you to death when you pour it or burn it. Before I gave up sugar I would always have to get some donuts when I poured this scent.

    I highly recommend it . I have layered it with KY's Roasted Coffee in coffee mugs and it has been a huge success.

    Blessings,

    Don

    Aztec International FO's

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    sea breeze....Don't care for it but it's a good seller.(I renamed to to Ocean Breeze.

    HTH

    Gee Lola, thanks for mentioning Sea Breeze from them. It is one of my favorites. I make MP soap with it for myself. I love it! I changed the name to Ocean Mist.

    Also, I really like their Twigs and Berries.

    Blessings,

    Don

    Aztec International FO's

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    Heather,

    I buy many different fo's from Aztek. I just live about 45 minutes away and go to their shop and pick out what I want after smelling samples. I would like to recommend a couple that I think are awesome:

    Mistletoe Kisses---great scent

    Orange Blossom---great orangy floral not quite so fruity

    Cool Water---right on the money dupe

    Sugar Cookie---mouth wateringly good

    Sugared Spruce---a great sweet Christmas tree type scent

    I do not buy wax from Aztek ( get that from KY Candle Wax Supply) but I really do enjoy buying other stuff from them. Always great service and a smile and friendly conversation.

    Blessings,

    Don

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