Brenda (OH)

Yes, I am sure that an office supply place would carry "little plastic thingies". I've seen alot of "little plastic thingies" there . . .

No . . .I believe you are mistaken.

I am a regular Southern Scentsations customer and their turn around time has always been top notch for me. I have been a customer ever since their shop was in the basement of their home, which as Trudy stated has been atleast 7 years. From my experience, if they receive orders before the UPS guy picks up, orders ship the same day. They do not send shipping confirmation emails, which I wish they would, but typically when I order I just know my package will arrive next day. Beth, Doug and their workers are all great. If you think your package should have arrived via UPS by now, simply call them. Their customer service is great.

That's a bummer your mold is leaking . . Before reading your post I was considering one of these.

I also find that my blend has a much better CT & HT and my tarts last much longer . .The KY parasoy is easy to work with, but when I tested I got little to my expectations. My testers also noticed a difference. SO I blend KY 143 with my parasoy candle blend and it works better for me.

NG says it is Kenneth Cole's Black - your were right number2of7

I am hoping someone can help me here since I haven't had any luck in searching and comparing scent descriptions off the internet for various Black for men scents. I am testing NG's Black for men and want to add it to my line but thought I should know which dupe it is if my customers should ask. So . . What dupe is NG's Black for Men ? Kenneth Cole? Armani Code Black ? Polo Black ? Axis Black ? I have sent an email to NG but haven't gotten a reply :undecided

I love White Tea & Ginger, it is one of my top sellers. I buy it from Alabaster but have gotten samples from Peak - both suppliers smell identical to me OOB and in all applications. NG on the other hand doesn't smell anything like the others. Alabaster HT is awesome in a soy blend and of the few batches of CP I have made it smells divine and behaved well for me. It is a very unique scent.

Black Orchid from Southern Scentsations aka greatcandle.com is FABULOUS !

A few years back Libbey did wholesale / ship out of Toledo but they changed that and recommended to order thru Reikes out Nebraska Now that Reikes is closed it would be good to know if Toledo wholesale was an option again.

Took the plunge and tested a bar instead of little slivers . . this recipe is very creamy with great bubbling action !!!

My first attempts of CPing over the weekend I used this recipe. I didn't tackle the GM I just used distilled water and left out the silk since I didn't have any. I was pleasantly surprised with the ease of soaping and my first time results (Yes, I believe I have found a new addiction - lol) I cannot wait to use this soap in the shower, after just a couple days it makes my hands feel so divine ! My only question is will it get "bubblier" as it cures? I was hoping for mega bubbles when I cleaned up my soaping dishes but there wasn't as many as I expected. Could I have done something wrong ?

Were they a challenge to cut for you after a year ?

CMS is The Candlemaker's Store

Keystone's has a fabulous Carrot Cake that is heavy on the spice. Very yummy !!

IMO - Heartfelt has the very best Blackberry Sage. Heavy on the sage !

Oh yea baby !!! KY's Grandmother Toddy is awesome !!

NG's description says it smells like FRESH, NEW MONEY . . .not dirty money The scent has captured my attention for a project I am working on . . .

Has anyone tested the Money fragrance from NG ?? I am looking for reviews if there are any out there

I haven't had problems with the 2x12 bags sucking the scent out. Some have been packaged for about 6 months.

Dana . . I hadn't considered placing a participant minimum vs. a dollar amount minimum. But then again I have had singles inquire about fundraising separate from a group, which I have honored many times. I do have a minimum $$ amount that pushes the fundraiser participant(s) to sell more. If they are short I still honor their profit amount for their dedication to trying.

I am reviewing my current policies for 2010 and was wondering if you set a minimum order amount required for fundraisers ? and if so what $ value for the group of participants ?

Sales are up for me this year A couple new wholesale and private labels accounts, a couple more big fundraisers plus web orders are up !! And I had to turn down brochure parties for the holiday due to timing. Hoping the sales continue and January fares better than last year too . .

I am in the same boat as you . . just had finished testing all the scents in my line with the 12 oz salsa and went to re-order and nada ! No warning at all . . .pi**ed me off :lipsrseal

In KY's drawstring bags I can fit 5 foil lined tarts but no way 6. My scalloped molds for tarts are a bit bigger in diameter than the foil liners and mess up the bags no matter how many I try to package in them.