TraciS

Bed bugs are supposedly a big problem right now. I just watched something on it this morning and how hard they were to get rid of. Not sure how the really relates but maybe some B&B places might want to offer the stuff. From what they showed I don't think it would be too effective but who knows?

ITA it sounds stupid to me too.

I use Indonesian Teak, Ktima & Violet Musk.

266 but I've never tried it at one time. That's a lot of melts chickie!

I love that scent! And your colors look great:highfive:

I like this one. Very unique, I wish I had that kind of creativity. Well, not quite like that, but you know what I mean!

http://werenoangelssoap.com/

Oh I love that Bath Nation site in her portfolio. I clicked on several of her sites and they are all real nice. Very professional looking.

I've seen a lot of their sites and they are top notch. Nothing DIY looking about them and most are very unique. I love a site that doesn't look like a kid (or me!) designed it.

http://redlimeweb.com/

Cherie and Joe do incredible work. I highly suggest them, they are pros.

Thanks for asking this question. I am in need of a couple new banners.

I ordered local for my main banner and then I ordered a few off ebay that were 1x3 that I hang over my flowerpots at shows where I do special pricing on them and pin one on the front of a table with a particular product on it. The little ones come in handy especially at a show where you are stretched thin and can't be everywhere at once; they just have the item name & price on it.

Dark Craving...

Midnight Craving...

Aunt Flo's bringin' Chocolate-lol! (Sorry, couldn't resist! I have forgotten all about those PMS days too, it happens fast)

I think BNL's WAP is common. I could not tell enough difference between it and ICS's to even care which I ordered. I just got it from whoever I was ordering from next when it was time. Both are good for the price.

Now KY's Homemade Apple Pie is great and Lonestar's Apple Cinnamon (or Cinnamon Apple) mixed with BNL or ICS Warm Apple Pie to give it some depth is awesome.

I think it looks awesome! What kind of wicks do you use?

I haven't used my 6x6 mold in a few years and I think I did chunk pillar in there the last time with 51Z wicks...maybe...I hate it when I see such cool candles, makes me think I might have to crack out that mold and play a little.

Congrats on a great fundraiser. Happy & exhausted sounds like a good way to be :highfive:

Same here. I ordered one on Walmart's site and had it delivered to the store. It has been the best $98 I have ever spent! Wax melts in about 35 minutes for me and I'm ready to roll almost before I can get the jars marked, wicked and lined up. I love this thing.

I would take my money and go buy a couple Turk N Surf Turkey fryers.

I should have made this investment a year or so ago. I am cranking out candles like a wild woman!

Mine are due in Thursday but I won't get to pour them until next week

I got:

Lime Cooler

Apples and Maple Bourbon

and then these were new to try:

Buttered Rum

Chocolate Biscotti

Pumpkin Souffle

Red Hot Cinnamon

Strawberry Shortcake

I am trying to let my inventory run down for end of the year but a few won't hurt

Creme Brulee, gotta agree with Carol on that one. I used KY's and it sold but not well. I switched to Starrville's this fall and it sells like crazy!

Assuming she broke it, I would give her a great discount on a new one. If it broke in use, I would replace it and get a replacement from Levines.

Nope, never heard of them

I have ordered from the mfg several times but I have also gotten them from co-ops and I think Greenleaf & WSP carry the sturdier type. The model # is 1524 in case you want to email a supplier and ask.

They are just a few cents more but by the time I threw away the ones I had that got skunky, I had spent more in wasted product than it would have cost to just get the others. It took a good 6 mo for them to get yuck smelling and only on vanillas.

who sells the sturdier types?

I got mine from all different places including classifieds. Some I have had for 7 years now and no stink. That's weird that they did that. Let us know if you find out anything

My top 3 faves are: Flickers, Kentucky & Tennessee Candle Supply. That said, I order from about 8 suppliers and there is a best seller from each-lol.

Knock on wood is right. They look great and whatever you are doing...it's working! Good job:highfive:

You know Traci, I guess I'm just lucky so far, knock on wood....I switched about 6 months ago with my dyed candles to no dye because I was so frustrated with the frosting.....but that was in the candles....These little tarts, hmmm I just don't know....lol...and I zap them in the freezer too when I'm on a roll with these things..I use c-3 too....but most of these are the p-1 cargill....

I spoon each tart into the jar carefully so the right sides of the tart is up and fill in all the little crevices with smaller designs like the little pinecones. Would you believe in this little 8oz mason jar there is 40 to 55 tarts? lol

Trappeur

WOW! Beautiful pictures of beautiful products. How in the world do you get such nice colors with no frost out of your soy wax? Your layers are just great!

Sorry, I didn't understand that she meant credit card receipts. Yes, I get a signature on the slip in case of chargeback. I thought she meant regular receipts for each sale made. Thanks for clarifiying that MissM.

I think it's pertinent just in case a customer wants to do a charge back or file a complaint that you have some sort of document to show that they signed the receipt with the amount. There are too many tricksters out there for me to take the chance.

I do on web orders but not on shows. No time. But I do an inventory before and an inventory as I pack up and do one invoice for all when I get home. I have only had one customer ask for one and I just wrote in on the back of a biz card which worked fine for her.

I did when I got the bigger, flimsy type. Several suppliers carry them and they are a few cents cheaper. The other type is a hair smaller and much sturdier. I have never had a problem with the sturdy type but tossed a bunch of the others.

After 3 awesome shows we finally had a clunker yesterday. It stink-stank-stunk!!! The profit after booth and COG was just enough to go out to a good dinner with a few margaritas...so we did-lol

Only one more show to go and my season is over. I'm ready.