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Thank you so much Ravens! I am going to continue to try to work on these avery's.:tiptoe: :smiley2:

LOL.. Thanks Wessex! Nothing wrong with a little admiration . They were creative. I just downloaded the program. Now its time to play with it. Muchas Gracias!

Oh and here is the link to Wessex's labels I was talking about. http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96450&highlight=labels Thanks!

Are there any tutorials anyone knows about in regards to homemade labels? I used the search engine and saw lots of ideas but none that tell me how to do it. Am I asking too much, like business secrets? I have been trying to get creative with microsoft word and Avery name badges but it's not looking too hot over here . I really liked Wessex's hanging labels for tarts if anyone knows how to make those. I also like clear labels but haven't found any that are the size of my jars. I use a 16 oz and 26 oz apothecary. Your help is VERY much appreciated!!!

Thanks Maggie! So how often do you hold these open houses? I did think about collaborating with my friend who is a Mary Kay rep and another friend who is a passion party consultant but now it doesn't sound like a good idea. I was skeptical anyway because I do want ALL ATTENTION on my candles Lol.. Maybe I'll try it once and see how it goes though. I do like the idea of these open houses more and more. But do any of you who have them notice less people actually show up because they don't have a set time... just a time frame which could slip their mind?

Yes kyme1911! I like your idea of an open house.. I guess I wanted to provide wine to also get people to show up to book parties but whose good at making those type of decisions while tipsy? I am definitely rethinking the alcohol thing. An open house sounds very doable once a month. Thanks for the tips!

Wow.. That's a good point. I didn't even think of it profit wise because I was too busy thinking about how to get people to show up! Lol.. My friends are kinda flaky. But cutting into my profit? Now that's something to think about.. thank you!

I LOVE wickless candles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The throw is PHENOMENAL!!

Great advice/ tips ebcandles and pagirl89! Thank you so much!

Intresting info I'm reading... Thanks deb426!

Just curious.. how is the bartender really supposed to know someone's personal limit. If you mean by the time they are already drunk then that's too late. I mean I know someone personally who DIED as a result of people going past their limit in a bar and nothing was done about it. I'm sure it's put in their heads that "you will be held accountable if blah blah blah happens".. but maybe its not strictly enforced. Now I'm off-topic from the home party but it's an interesting conversation nonetheless. Thanks for commenting Noodle!:smiley2:

Oh and Thanks Maggie for your comment!:smiley2:

And just to note.. I only planned on serving a glass of wine. Actually I read that if you serve it you can be liable too but if they help themselves you're not. So I'll let them help themselves I guess... Now this is a bit frustrating ... Maybe I'll just keep it all for myself! LOL..

"In most states, neither the club nor the individual host can be liable for serving alcohol to adults, but might be liable for serving to minors. Never serve alcohol to minors, and do not encourage drunk adults to drink more." I read that I could possibly be held liable if an accident occurred that resulted in death. But that's a small possibility. So yes, hopefully that would not be the case at my party... I'm in Georgia now but I'm from California. In 2005, a California bar allowed my child's father to leave with a drunk couple of people. They got in an accident which resulted in his death. 6 years later and nobody has been held responsible. Sooo.. not so sure how strict laws really are with enforcing this rule.

Well hopefully they are responsible enough to bring a driver if they plan on drinking that much or can't hold their wine. That actually makes no sense to me. Bars and liqour stores aren't held responsible. Clubs or "wine tastings" either... restaurants, etc... If anything I would feel extremely guilty but I don't see why I'd be responsible. Eh oh well.. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks for the tips Jenn! Maybe I'll do a 5 minute presentation about the benefits of soy and lay my pricing out... or maybe just have that all on paper with the clipboards I plan set up. Hmmm... would be SO great to not have to talk at ALL.. I HATE public speaking.. hence the wine. LOL.. Something to think about... I also like the idea of a drawing. Thanks!!!

Thank you Vicky!! All useful info! This will be my first party and I will be my own host so liquor it is!:laugh2:I do hope to book parties for others though and in that case I wouldn't expect anything from the hostess besides guests. Thank you for replying! I'm excited>

Hi. I will be having my first home party the end of next month and have a few questions... I'm open to any suggestions PLEASE - What exactly is "cash and carry"? I know the items are pre-made and ready to sell but are they priced the same as the candles on my site or discounted since they are not poured fresh? - How long should my presentation last without getting too boring? - Is it a good idea or bad one to have alcohol like wine or cocktails? - Reading through the forum I learned that some people aren't too fond of games but is just one ok? I like them and think they are awesome icebreakers. But if I'm the only one then I guess it's really no point in having any. Anymore tips? Thanks in advance for your help!

Thanks you guys for your help! Ok. So now I understand. Other waxes are used only to make them harder right? I do think they come out of the clamshell molds just fine so I will continue to use it this way and be able to advertise 100% soy. Thanks!

I'm not sure how long it throws yet.. I have been using them around my house and burning the same ones for almost a week now I believe. Oh but I have been mainly using my 2 oz melts (which I use cb adv for too). Thanks for your help.:smiley2:

You guys gotta try their chocolate layer cake! Yum!!!!!!!!!

I have been using left over wax in my clamshells and using them myself in my tart warmer. I didn't know I should to be using a pillar type wax until I read it here. Can someone tell me why Ecosoya Adv is not good to use in tarts? They have been breaking fine and melting fine and I love the scent throw but I do not want to sell or give them away if something will happen that I don't know about.. Thanks! :smiley2:

Love this post!

Thank you for sharing! Your candles look perfect! Could you please tell us how they burned? Thank you!