Bev

I feel like I struck pay dirt! Last year after Christmas I was browsing the markdown aisle at Wal-Mart and stumbled across these little tins. There were six to a package, I believe (could have been three to a package ... it's been a while!), and they were marked down to 25 cents a package! I snapped up every package they had, not knowing what I would even use them for, but being the bargain shopper that I am, I couldn't resist buying them. I stuck them in my "craft closet" at home and forgot all about them until I read this post! I'm going to be making sniffer samples out of them now!! I love Candletech!!!!

VERY nice! I love your new look!

I've been using EcoSoya 135 CB for my container candles. I've been checking prices and find I can get EZ Soy much cheaper, but before doing so would like to hear from those who have used it. What do you like/dislike about it? Any good qualities/bad qualities? Do you achieve good scent throw? Any info. you can share would be appreciated!

I ordered mine from Bell as well. Give them a try!

I like it, too. With the exception of the typo on your email addy, I would say it's perfect! It really makes me feel cozy and warm ... I'm a sucker for front porches with rockers!!!

Great colors. Beautiful candles!

I like the bottom one, too.

I'm craving cinnamon muffins and hot chocolate right now! Those are wonderful!

I think I got them attached this time. Here are a couple of gift sets I have been working on for the fall craft fair. Contain 4 oz. quilted jelly jars and 8 oz. jelly jars.

Here are a couple of the gift sets I have been working on for the fall craft fair. They contain 4 oz. quilted jelly jars and 8 oz. jelly jars.

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Hmmm.. can't figure out how to get the pics posted. Never mind until I figure this out!!

Those are very nice! You do great work!!

Definitely #2!!! It's great!!!

I have to admit, I do not like the fairy either. Maybe if you had a more "Tinkerbell" type fairy, it may be more appealing to everyone.

Modified to add: Then again, a Tinkerbell fairy probably doesn't quite go with the name or a crystal ball, does it?

I checked out your website, too, and your products look like they'd be perfect in a boutique. Treat your product like it is your child (after all, it is your "baby"). What I mean by that is, when asked about the redeeming qualities of your child, you wouldn't be at a loss for words, now would you? You could probably come up with a million things that are terrific about your kid. Be just as proud of the product you have created and let that show in your presentation. You will do fine, I'm sure!

And just remember, not everyone is always going to like our stuff. If she doesn't, just thank her for her time and get busy making more calls on other boutiques. From what I have seen, I'm confident there is someone out there that would be proud to carry your product line.

Best of luck to you! We are all rooting for you.

Holy smokes! He sure is an "ambitious" fella, isn't he?! I guess it takes all kinds.

Hmm ... a furniture store in his garage? Where will the jewelry case be, under his trenchcoat?! (I just have images of this guy standing on a street corner and opening his trenchcoat, which is lined with wristwatches). LOL

Maybe put it in a cello bag tied with a ribbon with a hang tag on it. Don't forget your warning label, as RobinInOR said. Good luck on this project!

I use purchased ones from Dollar Tree as well.

Too bad you can't duplicate it ... it's beautiful! By the way, LOVE your chunk pillars in the picture. Those colors are gorgeous.

Boo hiss! I personally prefer soy better over paraffin but would never BASH paraffin candles. Unfortunately, people fall for that kind of sales pitch every day.

And if it was THAT easy to make and sell candles, we'd all be filthy rich.

Trish, just wanted to add my congratulations!!! What a wonderful opportunity. You're an inspiration to us all!

I truly believe that things happen for a reason. It seems that what you have learned from this experience will benefit you in the future. I'm glad you are still doing this fundraiser, though! After all, it was a verbal commitment which I feel the school should have honored. I wish you nothing but the best! Wishing you a very successful fundraiser!!!

I wanted my customers to know that the candles they are purchasing are handmade and also wanted my name to somehow be associated with my business. Hence, Bev's Homespun Candles.

I use EcoSoya CB-135. I like the creaminess of the wax and have been getting a good cold and warm scent throw with most all of the FO's I've tested. Still get some wet spots and frosting, but that's the nature of the beast when it comes to soy.

I'm sure glad everything worked out okay! You're lucky your husband was there and kept a cool head. My husband and I are both two of a kind, which would have been unfortunate in this case, as we both would have panicked and our house would have probably burned down in the process!! Glad you're okay!!

I use the 8 oz. jelly jars and the 4 oz. quilted jelly jars. I get a lot of remarks about how "cute" the 4 oz. quilted jars are but both sell equally well. I was also making 16 oz. wide mouth jars, but those were not selling as well and I may discontinue them from my line.