Sunday

Hello everyone I wanted to order some jars from Dream vessels and somehow fell down a rabbit hole of research. They have these beautiful jars that I found for much less if I buy direct from China although I would have to purchase a 1000 rather than the $4.20 each plus shipping from dream vessels.... has anyone ordered candle jars/vessels from Ali express or Alibaba?

I don't see a problem hahahaha ....have you tried any of them before Paintguru or are they all new to you?

has anyone got any info on any of these Just scent scents...tried? Love? Hate?

serendipity

rosemary mint

salty sea air

pumpkin firewood

senorita margarita

English pear and freesia

chestnuts and brown sugar

cactus sea salt

Caribbean salsa

caramel pipe tobacco

bonfire

clean crisp white

tattoo parlor

sea salt and ocean breezes

hippie chick

sun ripened raspberry

mimosa mandarin

death by chocolate

bourbon pumpkin

creme de menthe whip

lavender rocks

Sorry..I know some of these have been mentioned here on craftserver . 

sadly none of these fragrances are listed in today's sale 

Looks like Just Scents sale is on ...but it appears its only on selected fragrances  ....and only marginal markdowns...so disappointed

I agree....but I love her!! ...have watched tons of her you tube videos and yes, they are all weird but somehow I keep watching....not sure why cause I can't really defend any of her videos hahaha

I agree geodon99 many of us are in the business of selling candles...so really we are  just discussing this particular business plan...Perhaps she knows something we don't know....and perhaps we could help her....who knows..but none of this is meant to bash or be mean spirited to this Etsy seller.

15 hours ago, Quentin said:

 

On 12/24/2018 at 6:58 AM, TallTayl said:

ohhh that's unfortunate Quentin...(I was kinda hoping you were pleasantly surprised) ....guess you get what you pay for 

1 hour ago, Quentin said:

Actually, I ordered that item from her a few weeks back. She charged me retail over-the-counter Priority Mail. It was around $13.00. I ordered two. One to burn, and one to dissect.

so Quentin...Do you have the candles yet? ...if so what did you discover?

thanks Aptommo....I missed  out on WSP's sale because of a huge windstorm that knocked the power out for 2 days...my fault I shouldn't

 have waited till the last day...I  don't want to miss this one....now if someone could convince sweetcakes to put on a sale 😏

Have I missed Just scents sale?

7 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

Maybe they’re just trying to get a few sales chalked up to build their relatively new shop?

Maybe...but 14 sales from three customers....hmmmm...I dunno...But we all know Etsy is all about survival of the fittest and if I had to make a prediction I might guess that they wont be around too long....all I can say is don't photograph your items on a towel...no matter how plush that towel may be!

Ohh that's so wonderful Gail...I can see why your son is over the moon! Do you  think  40 is the new 30?...it seems people are having kids later and later..

So will you make just one or two of each scent for your customers or do you make extras to sell later?

That's wonderful Gail ! Your success is inspiring and it's wonderful to see that you take great pride in your craft ......A compliment goes a long way to inspire us to make more candles doesn't it hahahah . I t looks like you have the sweetest little distraction in your arms. I suspect your already planning what your going to pour in the new year though! 

Merry Christmas!!

Hey Candlesinflorida glad to hear it was a hit...what did you use the orange blossom in?..did you order anything else from Sweetcakes?

What a great Idea to put a small carpet in front of your display Candybee...it makes you easy to find and visually your space appears larger. The whole display is wonderful!

Do you do a lot of Christmas markets?

Your set up was great! Height can also be achieved with books or crates or anything for that matter under your tablecloth....you can really do a nice stair set up ...we do this all the time in my line of work....don't use books if you can find something lighter to pack!

Hi Becky...Welcome to craftserver!!

first one is a beauty!

Treat your customers with respect...remember you worked weeks for this chance, Greet each one with a smile ..if you can't serve them immediately then tell them you will be happy to help them in a moment. 

Set your display up in a manor that would make Martha stewart proud! No one will shop at a stand that looks thrown together. It doesn't matter that your in a high school gym or the Ritz. Have some flowers or greenery ...and make the air around you smell good ...if you have a chair...try not to use it too much ..and keep smiling ..Have fun...keep smiling

 I'm sure this is basic stuff you are already aware of....just seems every year you see poor venders with no selling skills...and really it's so simple...

7 hours ago, Laura C said:

You could make candles in the china teacups and sell those. Two birds with one stone. LOL

That's what I thought Laura....made tones of cute ones for a summer market 2 years ago. Had a beautiful display and lots of admirers ...advertised them at a fantastic price of 10.00 (cups were worth more than that)...just wanted them gone hahahah...guess how many I sold...?.....ZERO hahahaha....Sold tons of other candles and things but not one teacup. So now when anyone comes to visit I generously give them a teacup candle ....little do they know it's a secret plot to unload the darn things!!

On 11/13/2018 at 8:53 PM, Candybee said:

Currently I just toss them in a box. I can't use 1oz ers so I only order them when they are freebies like with CS. But if I had hundreds I wanted to organize I would do it by supplier. That way when I ordered FOs I can just check and see what I have before I order from that supplier. Its worked great for me in the past.

Candybee, I sort them alphabetically ....When I go to order from a supplier I just go on my master list....have it generate the info by suppliers and bingo -bango I know what I have...

On a side note...I love my 1 oz sample bottles and use them..most of the time I combine them...but they never go to waste.

I sort all my fragrances alphabetically ...the 1 oz bottles go in plastic shoe boxes from home depot (I love those boxes and use them for everything)

I write a letter on the cap so its easy to see.

Then I keep a master list of all the fragrances I have and want and how much of each I have where I ordered them from ...a little comment etc..

That way I don't order stuff I already have ( ok  perhaps that works better in theory since I still occasionally order fragrances I already have ...oh well)

Always looks tidy.

Hi Everyone...Does anyone know which suppliers are having Black Friday sales?

Hey Trapp ...haven't had much time to visit craftserver and was saddened to hear that your not feeling well although from reading above I had an image of you on a streatcher  still creating labels on your laptop as your heading out the door...Please feel better soon ....we're all rooting for good news!🙌....now I'm going to scroll up and have and  have a good look at those those beautiful stamps

Ok I have to admit the first thing I did was look for possum or raccoon  tails in your kitty feeding picture ...not sure why I did that?...OK we know why hahahaha!

Anyway those labels are Fantastic...really! I also love the rustic bit of bark ...so creative and it's nice to see picture of your sister...does she ever look like you! or is that you?