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VOL 17 • JAN. 2014
INSPIRED BY LOVE & AFFECTION
CHOCOLATE
TRUFFLE SOAPS
THIS SIMPLE SOAP RECIPE
IS BOTH SALTY & SWEET
THIS MONTH’S INSPIRATION...
LOVE & AFFECTION
ROMANTIC ROSE
KIDS VALENTINE CRAFTS
IN THIS ISSUE...
DIY SOAP, BATH & BODY RECIPES, HANDMADE HIGHLIGHTS
BUSINESS ARTICLES, SALE CALENDAR, COUPONS & MORE
ARE YOU COMMITTING THESE COMMON
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But C ostly ) SMALL BUSINESS MISTAKES?
JANUARY 2014 CONTENTS
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RECIPES
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Romantic Trio Massage Oil Set
ROMANTIC TRIO
MASSAGE OIL RECIPE
8
Blushing Body Butter
9
His and Hers Body Wash and Bubble Bath
12 Bed of Roses MP Soap Loaf
14 A Single Rose MP Soap
ON THE COVER
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Be Inspired by Love & Affection
10 Romantic Rose
16 Kid’s Valentine’s Crafts
18 Chocolate Truffle Soap Recipe
27 Are You Making These Common But
Costly Small Business Mistakes?
15 Rosy Cupcakes CP Soap
18 Chocolate Truffles MP Soap
20 Ice Cream Sundae Sugar Scrubs
21 Valentine Ducky Bath Fizzies
23 Love is in the Air CP Soap
24 Silk & Rose Clay CP Facial Soap
25 Rose Tea & Pink Clay CP Soap
IN EVERY ISSUE
32 New & Noteworthy
NEW PRODUCTS
SURPLUS BOTTLES & JARS
33 Around the Water Cooler & Employee Trivia
40 Contributor Contest & Coupons
41 WSP Sale Calendar & Monthly Coupons
46 Recent Issues
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INDUSTRY TRENDS
26 Products for Valentine’s Day
34 Radiant Orchid is the Color of the Year
INSPIRED BY RADIANT ORCHID
2014 COLOR OF THE YEAR
35 Sugar, Cashmere & Amber are Hot in 2014
37 Handmade Highlights, Your Submissions
ARTICLES
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Be Inspired by Love & Affection
By: Editorial Staff at Handmade
10 The Flower of Love: Romantic Rose
By: Editorial Staff at Handmade
16 Kids Crafts: Handmade Gifts
By: Editorial Staff at Handmade
27 Are You Committing These Common But Small Business Mistakes?
By: Stephanie Taylor Christensen
28 Presenting for Success
By: Geoffrey Michael
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30 Self Love
By: Marla Tabaka
BUSINESS ARTICLE
SELF LOVE
FRAGRANCE OF THE MONTH
ON SALE THE MONTH OF JANUARY
Fresh Cut Roses 447
31 Everything is Coming Up Rosy
By: Alison Kontur
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PRODUCTS & RECIPES
THAT WE LOVE TO LOVE.
THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
BE InSPIRED BY LOVE & AFFECTION
When it comes to this time of year, Valentine’s Day is
always a topic among most people, regardless of their
social situation. How will you celebrate with your significant
other? How will you find a date? What is the perfect present?
While Valentine’s Day is the catalyst behind these thoughts,
the theme behind them is always that very human need for
love and affection. We all crave it and Valentine’s Day is
the perfect day to celebrate this inate feeling. Whether you
have a significant other or you’re able to celebrate with
friends and family, it’s the best holiday to take some time to
show some gratitude to the people you love.
ROMANTIC RECIPES FOR YOUR
SEASONAL PRODUCT LINE
The core reason to celebrate this holiday provides the
perfect inspiration for products. As retail stores go red with
Valentine’s products and every aisle has a heart or cherub
decorating it, one can see just how popular and profitable
this holiday is. Many people will easily turn to these massmade products to get the ‘perfect’ gift to show their love
and affection. The problem with these mass-made products?
They’re mass-made! Your intended recipient could receive
half a dozen of the same present before you even pay for
your purchase. Plus, what message does that send? We all
know that it’s the thought that counts behind gifts of love,
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but these mass-made products often scream ‘I picked this
up while grabbing some milk and bread.”
What better way to approach this season as a handcrafted
artisan than by providing unique, one-of-a-kind products
for people to give? There are so many options to creating
the perfect soap or cosmetic product to sell for these
customers. With heart molds, or playing with variants of
red dyes, you can create a winning soap scented with a
romantic or yummy fragrance. Create a fun set of glittery
red or pink lotion and shower gels with a matching bath
scrubby that would be great for the adolescent/teenage
girl customers or those buying for adolescent/teenage
girls! You could also make fun lip balms or bath fizzies
for this group that will make any young girl happy. For
men, a shaving soap set or masculine-scented lotion for
rough hands would make a perfect gift and round out
your offerings for all your various types of customers. You
could even repackage a few existing products to make
them work for this holiday by calling them a different
name or adding red to the label with a few hearts.
Whatever you decide to do, know that you can get all of
your supplies and ingredients at Wholesale Supplies Plus.
We’ve packed the following pages with tons of inspiration
and ideas to help you create your perfect Valentine’s line
so that you are ready to go for customers just craving
these types of products!
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INSPIRED PRODUCTS FOR
LOVE & AFFECTION
A. Tube Mold: Heart (Assorted)
Silicone Mold 0902
B. Crafters Choice P.S. I Love
You* Type Fragrance Oil 626
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C. Crafters Choice Jojoba Beads Pink Melon
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D. Crafters Choice Sea of Love
Fragrance Oil 394
E. Red Curling Ribbon
F. Heart Pop Silicone Mold
G. Choice Love Spell* Type
Fragrance Oil 302
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(Bright)
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS
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• Crafters Choice Neon Tutti Frutti
Dye Powder
• Crafters Choice Matte Americana
Red Liquid Pigment
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RECipe for MASSAGE OIL SET:
ROMANTIC TRIO MASSAGE OIL
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The combination of these soothing and relaxing oils creates
the perfect massage oil.
Project Level: Easy
Estimated Time: 1/2 Hour
Yields: 3 Sets of (3) 2oz bottles
INCI INGREDIENT LABEL:
DIRECTIONS:
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Helianthus Annuus
(Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil,
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Fragrance,
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower, Rosa centifolia,
Calendula officinalis.
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good
manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet,
gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. Weigh the Avocado, Sesame and Sunflower Oils.
Add to a glass measuring cup with a pour spout.
3. Add .5 oz. of Babassu Oil to the measuring cup.
4. Add 0.25 oz. of Vitamin E to the measuring cup
5. Add 15 ml. Romance Fragrance Oil to the measuring
cup.
6. Mix all ingredients together well. If any of the oils
have solidified due to the cold, gently heat mixture in
a double boiler or microwave at 30 sec. intervals until
melted.
7. Trim the dip tubes of each petite pump to fit the bottles.
8. Place about 1 tablespoon of Rose Petals into 3 of the
bottles. Repeat with the Lavender Buds and Calendula
Petals in your remaining bottles.
9. Pour massage oil mixture into the bottles, filling just to
the top curve of each bottle.
10. Place petite pumps on each bottle.
11. Place 3 bottles (one of each botanical type) into a
clear poly bag and tie with raffia. Repeat with remaining
bottles.
WHAT YOU NEED:
•10oz Crafter’s Choice Avocado Oil
•5oz Crafter’s Choice Sesame Oil
•6oz Crafter’s Choice Sunflower Oil
•0.5oz Crafter’s Choice Babassu Oil
•0.25oz Crafter’s Choice Vitamin E - T 50
•15ml Crafter’s Choice Romance FO 210
•Rose Bud/Petals
•Lavender Buds – Premium
•Calendula Petals
•9pc 2oz Cosmo Oval Clear Bottle
•9pc 20/410 Petite Treatment Pump – White
•3pc Clear Poly Bags 9x4x2
•Natural Raffia • Glass Measuring Cup - Medium
• Microwave or Double Boiler
• Plastic Dropper - 1
• Scale for Weighing Ingredients
• Scissors
• Wire Whisk
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Lavendar Buds
Rose Petals
Calendula Petals
PicTUred: ROMANTIC TRIO MASSAGE OIL
See full recipe on pg. 6
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Glass Mixing Bowl - Large
Hand Mixer
Measuring Spoons
Microwave
Mixing Spoon
Plastic Droppers - 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good
manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet,
gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. Scoop out entire contents of 1 lb. jar of Cranberry
Butter blend in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for about
30 seconds or until butter is slightly warm and soft.
3. Using a hand mixer, whip butter until it is fluffy.
4. Measure and add 0.25 oz. Safflower Oil, 2 Tbsp.
Tapioca Starch-Pure, 3 ml. Vitamin E and 12 ml.
Cashmere Glow Fragrance Oil.
LOTION RECIPE:
5. Use a hand mixer to blend ingredients into the body
butter.
BLUSHING BODY BUTTER
6. Skip the following step if you do not want to add Pink
Sparkle Mica Powder.
This luxurious body butter has many skin-nourishing properties
and the Pink Sparkle Mica Powder may give your skin a soft 7. Measure 2 Tbsp. Pink Sparkle Mica Powder and lightly
sprinkle into the bowl, adding 1 Tbsp. at a time. Do not
blush.
dump the tablespoon of mica powder but gently sprinkle
as the powder is very fine and will become airborne.
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8. Carefully stir the body butter slightly to mix in the mica
powder before using the hand mixer to finish blending.
Project Level: Easy
Estimated Time: 1/2 Hour
Yields: (5) 8oz Jars
INCI INGREDIENT LABEL:
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (and) Elaeis Guineensis
(Palm) Butter (and) Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil
(and) Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit, Carthamus
tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Tapioca Starch, Tocopherol,
Fragrance, Mica (and) Titanium Dioxide (and) Carmine.
WHAT YOU NEED:
• 2 Pound(s) Crafter’s Choice Cranberry Butter Blend
• 0.5 Ounce(s) Crafter’s Choice Safflower Oil
• 4 Tablespoon(s) Crafter’s Choice Tapioca Starch-Pure
• 6 ml(s) Crafter’s Choice Vitamin E T-50
• 24 ml(s) Crafter’s Choice Cashmere Glow Fragrance Oil
596
• 4 Tablespoon(s) Crafter’s Choice Pink Sparkle Mica
Powder
• 5 Piece(s) 8 oz. Clear Heavy Wall Plastic Jars
• 5 Piece(s) 89/400 White Straight Top Caps
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9. Once the body butter has been completely blended,
scoop product into jars. It is best to weigh the product
out for each jar. Place the jar on your scale and tare to
zero. Then add 8 oz. of body butter.
10. Repeat above steps to make remaining product.
These ingredients are enough to make this recipe twice.
11. NOTE: The Cranberry Butter Blend has a naturally
lumpy consistency. This will not affect its performance.
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DIRECTIONS:
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good
manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet,
gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
FOR HIM - SHOWER GEL:
2. Using the Mix & Pour Funnel Pitcher, measure 32 oz. of
the Liquid Suspension Base.
3. Add 2 teaspoons of Strawberry Seeds. Mix well but
gently so you don’t create too many bubbles.
4. Add 19.0 ml. (0.5 oz.) of Very Sexy for Men fragrance
oil and gently stir to mix in.
5. Add 40 drops of the Santa Red Liquid Color. Gently stir
to incorporate all ingredients.
6. Pour mixture into 4 - 8 oz. Cosmo Oval bottles. Place
caps on bottles.
7. Repeat until desired amount of product is made. Recipe
contains enough product to make 9 bottles. Label product
accordingly.
INCI LABEL: Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin,
Disodium Cocamido MIPA Sulfosuccinate, Propylene
Glycol,Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30
Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine,Disodium
EDTA,DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Fragaria Vesca
(Strawberry)Seed, Benzophenone-4, Tetrasodium
EDTA,Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Red 33, Red 40.
BODY WASH & BUBBLE BATH RECIPE:
HIS & HERS SET
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FOR HER - BUBBLE BATH
1. Using the Mix & Pour Funnel Pitcher, measure 24 oz. of
the Liquid Suspension Base.
2. Add 2 oz. of Pearlizer & Foam Booster. Mix well but
gently so you don’t create too many bubbles.
3. Add 4 oz. of Rose Water and stir gently.
4. Add 19 ml. (0.5 oz) of Very Sexy for Women fragrance
oil and stir to mix in.
5. Add 10 ml. of Optiphen Plus. Stir gently to incorporate
all ingredients.
6. Add 12 drops of the Santa Red Liquid Color. Mix well.
7. Carefully pour into 4 - 8 oz. Cosmo Oval bottles. Place
caps on bottles.
8. Repeat until desired amount of product is made. Recipe
contains enough product to make 9 bottles. Label product
accordingly.
INCI LABEL: Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin,
Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water, Disodium Cocamido
MIPA Sulfosuccinate, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl
Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,
Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin,
Glycol Distearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide
MEA, Laureth-7, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol (and)
Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid, Benzophenone-4,
Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Red
33, Red 40
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Shower for him, bath for her! The mild exfoliation will scrub
him clean. The bubble bath has extra bubbles added for
longer soaking time.
Project Level: Easy
Estimated Time: 1/2 Hour
Yields: 9 Sets of (2) 8oz
WHAT YOU NEED:
• 128 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Liquid Suspension Soap
Base
• 2 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Strawberry Seeds
• 5 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Pearlizer & Foam Booster
• 10 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Rose Water Essential
Hydrosol
• 2 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Very Sexy for Men 201
• 2 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Very Sexy for Women 451
• 2 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Stained Glass Santa Red
Liquid Color
• 2 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Optiphen Plus
• 18 Piece(s) 8 oz. Clear Cosmo Oval Bottles
• 18 Piece(s) 24/410 Black Smooth Disc Top
• 1 Piece(s) Mix & Pour Funnel Pitcher
• 9 Piece(s) Crystal Cello Bags 5 x 3 x 11.5
• Beaker - Natural Polypropylene
• Measuring Spoons
• Mixing Spoons
• Plastic Droppers - 2
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FIND OUT HOW WE WERE
INSPIRED BY ROSES
THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
INSPIRED BY THE FLOWER OF LOVE:
ROMANTIC ROSE
FACT: 189 million stems of roses are sold in the U.S. on
Valentine’s Day.*
FACT: California produces 60 percent of American roses,
but the greater number sold on Valentine’s Day in the U.S.
One can hardly think of Valentine’s Day without are imported, mostly from South America.*
associating roses with the holiday. Roses have long
been considered tokens of love, especially the deep red FACT: Approximately 110 million roses, mostly red, will be
varieties. It was said that the red rose was the favorite sold and delivered within the three-day Valentine’s Day time
flower of Venus, The Roman goddess of love.* The period.*
scent has a history of being associated with romance
and love. One whiff of rose and thoughts of love and What does all this mean for the handmade soap and cosmetic
affection come to mind. It is easy to see why roses and maker? Well, that means rose scented or shaped products
Valentine’s have been associated with each other for as are sure to be decent sellers for this holiday! Create a rosescented massage oil for that someone special in your life.
long as one can remember.
Create a bouquet of rose-shaped soaps that can be used
Each rose color has it’s own symbolism, yet each can be as a longer-lasting version of the original. Rose perfume or
applied to the variety of gift-giving needs of the holiday. body spray have been continually popular and would make
While red roses are traditional for love and romance, an easy addition to your Valentine’s line.
pink are a symbol of admiration, and yellow are used
to show friendship. Some of the lesser known, but still Once you’ve taken a look at all the items we’ve created this
relevant color meanings are that orange roses represent month in the pages below for inspiration, head on over to
passion and excitement while lavender is associated Wholesale Supplies Plus. There is a variety of rose-related
with enchantment.** As one can see, regardless of products for your Valentine’s Day product line.
whom you are shopping for this Valentine’s Day, there
is an appropriate rose!
*http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/
articles/807655/fun-facts-about-valentine-s-day
Here are some fun facts about roses and Valentine’s **http://www.proflowers.com/guide/rose-colors-andDay:
meanings
FACT: Red roses are considered the flower of love This article is brought to you by the editorial staff at
because the color red stands for strong romantic Handmade eMagazine.
feelings.*
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PRODUCTS INSPIRED BY
ROSES
A. Crafters Choice English Tea Rose
Fragrance Oil 145
B. Rose Petals- Red Buds & Leaves
C. Crafters Choice Kaolin Clay- Rose
D. Crafters Choice Rose Hip Seed Oil
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E. Crafters Choice Wild Rose
Fragrance Oil 771
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F. Crafters Choice Rose Hip Powder
G. Crafters Choice Fresh Cut Roses
Type Fragrance Oil 447
H. Crafters Choice Sweet Bay RoseEO & FO Blend 604
I. 5 Rose Soap Mold (MW51)
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS
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• Crafters Choice Stained Glass
Santa Red Soap Color Bar
• Crafters Choice Bath Bomb Red
Powder Color
• Crafters Choice Rose Water
Hydrosol
• Crafters Choice Bath Tea:
Pampering
• Crafters Choice Evening Primrose
Oil
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MP SOAP LOAF RECIPE:
BED OF ROSES
The pretty pastel colors nicely compliment the Wild
Rose fragrance. Each time you wash, you will think you
are in a rose garden.
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Project Level: Intermediate
Estimated Time: 2 Hours
Yields: (8) 5.5oz Bars
INCI INGREDIENT LABEL:
Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium
Stearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Goats
Milk, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Laurate,
Triethanolamine, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide,
Yellow 5, Fragrance, Glycerin, Iron Oxides,
Chromium Oxide
WHAT YOU NEED:
• 48 Ounce(s) Goat Milk MP Soap Base
• 5 Drop(s) Matte Americana Red Liquid Pigment
• 5 Drop(s) Matte Woodland Green Liquid Pigment
• 7 ml(s) Wild Rose Fragrance Oil 771
• 1 Piece(s) Loaf-Regular-Clear Silicone Mold 1501
• 2 Piece(s) Soap Cup-Rectangle
• Digital Scale
• Large Glass Measuring Cup
• Microwave
• Plastic Dropper
• Small Glass Measuring Cups - 2
• Soap Cutter
• Spray Bottle with Alcohol(for spritzing)
• Vegetable Peeler
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DIRECTIONS:
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale,
good manufacturing practices recommend you wear
a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a
clean apron.
2. Remove Goat Milk soap from 2 lb. plastic tray. Weigh
20 oz. of soap and cut up into chunks. Place in large
glass measuring cup.
3. Place in microwave and heat until all soap has melted.
Remove and stir to be sure there are no soap pieces
remaining.
4. Add 30 drops of Matte Woodland Green Liquid
Pigment. Stir until fully blended in.
5. Add 3 ml. of Wild Rose Fragrance Oil and stir.
6. Pour all of the soap into the loaf mold and let harden.
7. Weigh 2.5 oz. of Goat Milk soap. Place in a clear
glass measuring cup. Place in microwave and heat until
melted.
8. Add 0.5 ml. of Wild Rose Fragrance Oil and stir.
9. Pour the red soap into one of the Rectangle Soap
Cups and let it harden.
10. Weigh 1.5 ounces of the Goat Milk soap. Place in
glass measuring cup and heat until melted.
11. Add 5 drops of Matte Woodland Green Liquid
Pigment and 0.5 ml. of Wild Rose Fragrance Oil. Stir to
blend in.
12. Pour green soap into the other Rectangle Soap Cup
and let it harden.
13. Once the green soap in the loaf mold has hardened,
weigh 20 oz. of the Goat Milk soap. Cut up into chunks
and heat in microwave until melted.
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14. When melted, add 3 ml. of Wild Rose Fragrance Oil
and stir to blend in.
15. Make sure the soap temperature is at or below 125°F.
Spritz the green soap generously with rubbing alcohol.
16. Pour the melted soap over the green and spritz top of
soap with rubbing alcohol. There should be about 1/4”
left at the top. Let soap completely harden.
17. Unmold both soaps from the Rectangle Soap Cups.
Using a vegetable peeler, create soap curls from both
bars. Set soap curls aside.
18. Pinch one end of each of the green soap curls so that
they all look like leaves.
19. Melt the remaining 4 ounces of Goat Milk soap. Spritz
the top of the soap in the mold with rubbing alcohol. Pour
soap over the top.
20. Let soap start to slightly set up and then push the soap
curls into the top of the soap. It is fine if it pushes the warm
soap up and around the curls. This will give a nice look to
the top of the loaf.
21. Let soap completely harden.
22. When ready to unmold, gently pull sides away from
the soap. Turn mold over and gently press on the bottom
until you see the soap start to release. Carefully ease the
soap out of the mold.
23. If available, use mitre box to cut soap into slices or
hand slice soap. Wrap and label accordingly.
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MP SOAP RECIPE:
A SINGLE ROSE
These simple but elegant rose soaps will be a lovely addition
to any bath.
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Project Level: Intermediate
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
Yields: (5) 1.7 oz. Bars
INCI INGREDIENT LABEL:
Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Stearate,
Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Cocoyl
Isethionate, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide,
Fragrance, Mica (and) Carmine, Chromium Oxide, Iron
Oxide,Polyethylene Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer.
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5 Ounce(s) Ultra White MP Soap
4 Ounce(s) Extra Clear Soap
7.5 ml(s) Lola Fragrance Oil 536
1 Piece(s) Matte Americana Red Soap Color Bar
1 Piece(s) Matte Woodland Green Soap Color Bar
1 Teaspoon(s) Pink Sparkle Mica Powder
1 Piece(s) 5 Roses (MW51) Soap Mold
Beaker - 1
Digital Scale
Glass Measuring Cup
Microwave
Mixing Spoon
Plastic Dropper - 3
Soap Cutter
Spray Bottle with alcohol(for spritzing)
20 Piece(s) Organza Bag - White (4” x 3”)
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1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale,
good manufacturing practices recommend you wear
a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a
clean apron.
2. Weigh 1 oz. of white soap and place in plastic
beaker. Add small amount of the Matte Woodland
Green soap color.
3. Place in microwave and heat about 20 seconds or
until soap and color have melted.
4. Using a plastic dropper, pipe the colored soap into
the leaf cavities for all 5 roses. Start with the middle
cavity so the mold does not tip over. If the soap starts
to harden, place back in microwave for a few seconds
to get back to a liquid state.
5. To keep soap from hardening in the dropper, place
in hot water and squeeze up into dropper until ready
to use again.
6. Spritz soap with rubbing alcohol after piping into
mold.
7. Melt 4 oz. of white soap base. If striping soap
petals, use the plastic droppers to fill in the edges of
the petals.
8. Weigh 4 oz. of clear soap and place in glass
measuring cup. Heat in microwave until melted.
9. Add either some shavings from the Matte Americana
Red Soap Color bar or the Pink Sparkle Mica Powder.
Mix until color is incorporated.
10. Mix colored soap with remaining melted white
soap. When using Red Pigment, mixing the white and
clear soap will brighten up the red matte color.
11. Add 7 ml. or 1/2 Tablespoon of the Lola Fragrance
Oil. Blend into melted soap base.
12. Before pouring soap, check that soap temperature
is at or below 125°. If soap is too hot, it will bleed into
the white petal tips or the green leaves.
13. Spritz generously with rubbing alcohol before
pouring soap. This ensures that the soap previously
poured will stick to the red or pink soap once it has
set up.
14. For ease of unmolding, once soap has set for about
10 minutes, place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
This will make it easier to unmold the soap.
15. After removing from refrigerator, let set on counter
for a few minutes to warm up. Turn mold over and
gently press on the bottom of each cavity to release
the soap.
16. When all 5 roses have been unmolded, if desired,
sprinkle a little bit of Iridescent Sparkle Glitter over the
top of each rose.
17. Carefully wrap each soap in clear plastic wrap and
place in a white organza bag.
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CP SOAP RECIPE:
ROSY CUPCAKES
These adorable rose colored mini cupcakes look good enough
to eat!
Project Level: Advanced
Estimated Time: 1/2 Hour
Yields: 12 Mini Cupcakes
INCI INGREDIENT LABEL: INCI Ingredient Label: Water,Cocos
Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil,Ricinus
Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango)
Seed Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Polyethylene
Terephthalate, Polyurethane 33,Iron Oxides, Polyester-3, Red
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9.12 Ounce(s) Distilled Water
3.48 Ounce(s) Sodium Hydroxide Flakes
7.2 Ounce(s) Coconut Oil-76° Melt
3.6 Ounce(s) Palm Oil
6.0 Ounce(s) Olive Oil-Pomace
3.6 Ounce(s) Castor Oil
3.6 Ounce(s) Mango Butter-Refined
2.0 Ounce(s) Falling in Love Fragrance Oil 674
1 Tablespoon(s) Ruby Red Glitter
1 TBSPN Matte Americana Red Oxide Pigment Powder
1 Tablespoon(s) Neon Tutti Frutti Dye Powder
1 Piece(s) Muffin (Petite) Silicone Mold
Crafter’s Choice Scoop - 0.15 Micro Size
Decorator Pro - Stainless Steel
Glass Pyrex Bowls (2)
Large Mixing Bowl
Mixing Utensils
PH Strips
Safety Equipment(glasses, gloves, sleeves)
Scale (to measure ingredients)
Spatula
Stick Blender
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1. This project and these instructions have been written for
someone who has experience making soap and knows the
potential dangers due to working with sodium hydroxide. It
will not outline safety methods of working with dangerous
chemicals, it is simply a soap recipe for advanced
soapmakers.
2. Put on your protective gear. This is very important since
you will be working with an extremely caustic base that can
and will burn you if you touch it. Noxious fumes are also
released from the exothermic reaction that occurs when you
mix the sodium hydroxide with water
3. Wear a face mask or leave the vicinity quickly after
stirring the sodium hydroxide into the water. If
you get any lye on your skin just wash it off quickly with
copious amounts of cool water
4. In separate containers, measure by weight your water
and your Lye.
5. Gradually mix the Lye in water until the Lye Flakes are
dissolved. Set aside in a safe place and allow to cool.
6. Measure your Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Olive Oil, Castor
Oil, and Mango Butter. This will be the bowl you will stick
blend in, so make sure it will be large enough.
7. Warm oils in microwave or over low heat until melted. Set
aside to cool.
8. In two separate containers measure 3 scoops, 0.15 ml
(Micro Size) of Matte Americana Red powder in one
container and Neon Tutti Frutti dye in another and set aside.
9. When both your oils and your lye water are about 125°F
or below you are ready to mix.
10. With all of your safety equipment on (safety glasses,
gloves, sleeves), and stick blender ready, pour your lye
water into the oils. We recommend pouring down the shaft
of the stick blender to try to avoid air bubbles.
11. You are now ready to blend the soap. We stick blended
until the soap reached a light trace, and then added our
Fragrance Oil. Stir oils in by hand.
12. Pour a small amount of soap batter in each container
with pre-measured color.
13. Blend the container with Matte Americana Red powder
in it. Mix by hand, and then briefly stick blend. Once the
color is blended, pour in about half of your remaining
uncolored soap batter and blend. Pour into Petite Muffin
Silicone Molds.
14. Blend the container with Neon Tutti Frutti Dye in it. Mix
by hand, and then briefly stick blend. Once the color is
blended, pour back into the remaining half of your uncolored
soap batter and blend.
15. Allow to come to a thick trace, this will be used for your
frosting so it needs to be able to hold its shape. Once it
has reached this consistency, load into your frosting gun or
pastry bag, and top the cupcakes.
16. Top with glitter and/or jojoba beads and allow to set up.
17. After at least 24 hours, when soap is firm you can
unmold the soap. Allow to cure for 4-6 weeks before using.
Check the PH to be sure it is at a skin-safe level.
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VALENTINE CRAFTS FOR KIDS
MAKE WONDERFUL GIFTS FOR
TEACHERS, FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMBERS
KIDS CRAFT PROJECTS:
HANDMADE GIFTS OF LOVE
From the very start, we, as children, are encouraged
to participate in this holiday of love. Paper Valentine’s
are given as early as kindergarten, Valentine’s candy is
geared toward children of all ages, and Valentine’s Day
crafts are started as soon as children return from their
winter break. It’s a great way to teach children about
love and the expression of gratitude. From school to
home, children are excited to participate in this holiday
in one way, shape or form.
CHILDREN CAN CREATE FESTIVE
CRAFTS & HANDMADE GIFTS
The best way to involve children in this holiday is to
start them on the creative path of crafts and handmade
goods. For those of us in this industry, it’s a great way
to introduce them to the handmade goods we create
everyday, but with a fun theme. Kids are always excited
to get their hands dirty while creating projects they can
be proud of, show off and give as gifts. It is also a great
lesson to teach children how valuable a handmade gift
can be to show how much you care for someone. You
can ensure that the children in your life have a handmade
gift and the skills to always make these gifts for everyone
on their gift list.
We already have a number of products geared toward
getting children involved in our industry that can easily
be adapted for Valentine’s Day. There are easy-to-follow
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recipes and kits that can be altered to be packaged in red
or pink or to have a special Valentine’s toy used rather than
the suggested toys. We have also created new projects
specifically geared toward the children in your life, so they
can get involved and help create fun gifts for the people in
their life.
Interested in teaching a class on this in your community?
Take any one of these kits and use them as the lesson for
the class. You’ll have a perfect class set for the kids in
your neighborhood. You can also make the kits available
for purchase so that those taking your class are able to
purchase them to take their lesson home and reproduce it
for more gifts if they like. It’s an extra way to have fun with
these projects while making a little extra money during this
season.
The other option is to simply provide these kits for purchase
so children can buy them and get involved on their own
time. Each kit is designed to be easy for them to learn
and, as long as an adult is supervising, they will be able
to do it at home with ease. Adding these to your other
line of Valentine’s products can be a fun way to offer new
products during this time.
Whatever you plan to do, know that Wholesale Supplies
Plus has the products, ingredients and supplies you need
to make it all possible. Be sure to check out the following
pages for plenty of additional inspiration and make the best
possible Valentine’s Day for the kids in your life this year!
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PRODUCTS FOR
VALENTINE CRAFTS
A. Crafters Choice Fruit Loops
Fragrance Oil 294
B. Crafters Choice Heart- GuestGLOSSY Silicone Mold 1612
C. Crafters Choice Iridescent Super
Sparkle Glitter
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E. Crafters Choice Cotton Candy Twist
Fragrance Oil 127
F. Crafters Choice Pink Sparkle Mica
Powder
G. Crafters Choice Jolly Rancher Type
Fragrance Oil 260
H. Valentine Frog Toys- Vinyl
I. Crafters Choice Matte Orchid Soap
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• Crafters Choice Monkey Farts
Fragrance Oil 128
• Crafters Choice Crimson Sparkle
Mica Powder
• Crafters Choice Red Orange Glitter
• Crafters Choice Bubble Bubble Gum
Fragrance Oil
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MP SOAP RECIPE:
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Your children will love making these cute and easy chocolate truffle
soaps. Just be sure they tell their friends they are soaps!
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Project Level: Easy
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| Estimated Time: 1 Hour | Yields: 40 Truffles
INCI INGREDIENT LABEL:
Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth
Sulfate, Sodium Laurate, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Titanium Dioxide,
Sodium Myristate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Mica (and) Iron Oxides,
Benzophenone-4,Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben,
Red 33, Red 40
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4 Ounce(s) Basic White Soap Base
1 Piece(s) Brown Oxide Soap Color Bar
1 Teaspoon(s) Brown Sparkle Mica Powder
17.5 ml(s) Chocolate Drizzle Fragrance Oil 106
4 Drop(s) Stained Glass Santa Red Liquid Dye
1 Piece(s) Cake Pop Silicone Mold
Beakers - 2
Cookie Sheet
Glass Measuring Cup
Microwave
Mixing Spoons
Scale (for weighing soap)
Soap Cutter
Waxed Paper
8 Piece(s) Clear Poly Bags 6 x 3.75
8 Piece(s) Organza Bag - Pink (6.5” x 5”)
DIRECTIONS:
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good
manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet,
gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. Place cake pop silicone mold on a cookie sheet. This will
give the mold stability should it need to be moved.
3. Weigh 6 oz. of Basic Clear Soap. Cut up into chunks and
place in a glass measuring cup.
4. Heat soap in microwave until the clear soap has melted.
Remove and stir.
5. Cut the Brown Oxide Soap Color cube into four pieces.
Place one piece into the hot, melted soap. Stir to dissolve
the color. Place back in microwave if some color has not
totally dissolved.
6. Add 1/4 teaspoon of Brown Sparkle Mica Powder and
stir until completely blended in.
7. Add 3.5 ml. Chocolate Drizzle fragrance oil and stir to
mix in.
8. Pour soap into cake pop mold, dividing between all 8
cavities. They should be filled about half way.
9. Let soap set up.
10. Once soap has hardened, carefully remove from mold
and set aside.
11. A 2 lb. tray of clear soap should yield about 40 truffles,
so recipe will need to be repeated 5 times. Or, you can
continue making as many as you like.
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12. Once all the truffles are made, you can make the
drizzle for the top.
13. Using two plastic beakers or small glass containers,
melt 2 oz. of white soap in each.
14. To one of the beakers, add 2-3 drops of Stained Glass
Santa Red color and mix.
15. Cover either a counter top or a cookie sheet with
waxed paper. This will help with the cleanup after the
drizzle is added to soap. Place chocolate truffles on top
of waxed paper.
16. Drizzle the color over each truffle, using one or both
the white soap and the pink. If soap seems too thin when
poured, let soap cool slightly and thicken to make pouring
easier.
17. You can also drizzle some clear soap over the top then
sprinkle either coarse grain sugar or coarse spa salt with
color added, if desired.
18. We suggest placing 5 truffles in a clear cello bag. Fold
over excess bag and tape to back. Then place cello bag
into a pink organza bag.
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Chocolate Drizzle Scented
PicTUred: Handmade chocolate truffle soaps
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Large Glass Bowl
Microwave
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Soap Cutter
Spatula
DIRECTIONS:
SUGAR SCRUB RECIPE:
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
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This will make a fun project for any children’s party or make
ahead and hand out as favors!
Project Level: Easy
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
Yields: 40 Sundae Cups
INCI INGREDIENT LABEL:
Sucrose, Glycerin, Water,
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sorbitol, Propylene glycol,
Disodium Lauryl sulfosuccinate, Sorbitol, Sodium Laureth
Sulfate, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Myristate, Stearic Acid,
Sodium Chloride, Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl
Butylcarbamate, Triethanolamine, Tetrasodium EDTA,
Benzophenone-4,
Methylparaben,
Propylparaben,
Fragrance, Red 33, Red 40, Mica (and) Iron Oxides
WHAT YOU NEED:
• 1 Pound(s) Crafters Choice Foaming Bath Whip
• 10 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Extra Clear Soap
• 1 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Liquid Glycerin
• 0.5 Ounce(s) Vanilla Almond Fragrance Oil
• 0.5 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Chocolate Type Fragrance
• 1 Tablespoon(s) Brown Sparkle Mica Powder
• 10 Drop(s) Stained Glass Santa Red Liquid Dye
• 6 Cup(s) Granulated Sugar - White
• 40 Piece(s) Crafters Choice Soap Cup - Round
• 1 Piece(s) Scoop - Squeeze Handle (Small)
• 1 Cup(s) Crafters ChoiceCandy Sprinkles - Carnival Colors
• Beakers - 4
• Digital Scale
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1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good
manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet,
gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. Weigh the 10 oz. of Extra Clear Soap. Cut up into chunks
and place in a large glass bowl. Place in microwave and
heat until all the soap has completely melted.
3. To melted soap add 1 oz. of liquid glycerin.
4. Add the 16 oz. container of Foaming Bath Whip to the
melted soap and stir. It will melt slightly with the heat of
the soap.
5. Using a hand mixer, begin to whip product.
6. Continue to mix until product thickens and looks like
marshmallow cream. Turn off mixer.
7. Adding 1 cup at a time, add 5 cups of sugar while
continuing to mix. When all sugar has been mixed in, turn
off mixer.
8. Take out half of the sugar scrub mixture and place in a
second bowl. To this you will add .5 oz. of Vanilla Almond
fragrance oil. With mixer on low, gently blend in.
9. To other bowl of scrub, add 1/2 teaspoon of Brown
Sparkle Mica Powder and mix on low to incorporate. Add
more color if a darker shade is desired.
10. Add .5 oz. Chocolate Type fragrance oil and continue
to mix. Add 1 additional cup of sugar to the chocolate
scrub because the mica powder will thin out the product.
11. For best results in scooping out product, let set
overnight to thicken. It is not necessary to cover. It can still
be scooped if unable to set overnight, but will be slightly
softer to work with.
12. Scoop out one chocolate and one vanilla scoop and
add to each round cup. Continue until all 40 cups have
been filled.
13. In a small glass measuring cup, melt 5 oz. of clear
soap in the microwave. Add enough drops of color until a
nice cherry or strawberry color is achieved.
14. If making these cups ahead, drizzle the strawberry
syrup (red soap) over each cup of “ice cream”. Then add
sprinkles. If making with a class, or at a party, divide the
liquid red soap into 4 beakers and let the children drizzle
the syrup themselves. Then top with sprinkles.
15. Once sundaes have all been made, place each cup
into a cello bag and tie with ribbons.
16. Be sure to add a label to bags of what the product is
and that it is not edible. Product can be used as a soap in
the bath, or to wash up at the sink. The candy sprinkles will
melt in the warm water.
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BATH FIZZIE RECIPE:
VALENTINE DUCKY
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These will make the perfect Valentine for your child to hand
out at school. As this fizzes in the bath, a mini Valentine duck
will appear to float around the tub. Kids will love the sweet
Pomegranate fragrance.
Project Level: Easy
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
Yields: 26 Clamshell Valentines
INCI INGREDIENT LABEL:
Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Kaolin, Fragrance, Polyester-3,
Red 28, Red 40
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2 Pound(s) Crafters Choice Baking Soda
4 Ounce(s) Crafters Choice Kaolin Clay
30 ml(s) Crafters Choice Pomegranate Fragrance Oil 276
.30 ml(s) Stained Glass Apple Red Powder Dye
.30 ml(s) Crafters Choice Neon Tutti Frutti Dye Powder
26 Piece(s) Crafters Choice Plain Heart Clamshell
26 Piece(s) Valentine (Mini) Duck Toys
Fork or Wire Whisk
Large Glass Bowl
Rubber or Vinyl Gloves
Scale (to weigh ingredients)
Sifter (optional)
Spray Bottle with Alcohol(for spritzing)
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1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale,
good manufacturing practices recommend you wear
a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a
clean apron.
2. The directions for this recipe will make 13 bath
fizzies at a time.
3. Place 13 clamshells on a covered table or counter
top in your work space.
4. Measure 1 lb. of baking soda, 1/2 lb. of citric acid
and 2 oz. kaolin clay. Place into a large glass mixing
bowl and mix well with a wire whisk breaking up any
clumps there might be.
5. If you prefer, you can use a sifter to get rid of any
clumps of powder.
6. Add .15ml. of Stained Glass Apple Red Powder
and .15ml. of Neon Tutti Frutti and gently mix.
7. Using a plastic dropper, drizzle 15 ml. of
Pomegranate fragrance oil onto mixture. Do not put
fragrance all in one area but drizzle all around.
8. Using a whisk or fork, mix well by breaking up
lumps of fragrance oil.
9. Once mixture is free of clumps and mixed
thoroughly, begin to spray with rubbing alcohol.
Using gloved hands, toss the mixture with one hand
while spraying with the other.
10. When mixture is just moist enough to stay together
when pressed, it is ready to be molded.
11. NOTE: This step is easy to check by taking a
tablespoon of the mixture and squeezing it in the
hand. If it falls apart, then more alcohol needs to be
sprayed on the mixture. Make sure gloves are worn
for this part of the recipe.
12. Once the mixture is the correct consistency, press
a small amount firmly into the bottom of the first
clamshell. Take a mini valentine duck and place in the
middle of the heart, laying on its side.
13. Then quickly fill the rest of the cavity with the bath
fizzy mixture, pressing firmly so it is tightly packed.
14. If mixture starts to dry, spritz more alcohol as
needed. If mixture starts to fizz, then you have spritzed
too much and this portion will need to be discarded.
15. Continue with remaining mixture until all 13 have
been made. Set these aside to harden up.
16. If desired, make remaining 13 hearts following
steps above.
17. Let bath fizzies harden for about 2 hours. Then,
place back on the clamshell.
18. If desired, you can print cute labels to stick on
the back. Or have your child decorate them with
Valentine stickers. These are now ready to hand out to
friends and classmates for Valentine’s Day.
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YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT'S BUTTER.
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Crafter’s Choice butters are cosemtic grade & safe for skin care and soapmaking.
Read product details to verify that your butter is safe for lip before recipe formulation.
A. Tucuma Butter
B. Cranberry Butter
C. Acai Butter
D. Lemon Butter
E. Pumpkin Seed
F. Mango Butter
COLD PROCESS SOAP RECIPE:
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Passing out Valentines can be so much fun, especially when
they’re unique. Pass out these Love is In the Air heart shaped
soap bars and add a catchy phrase on your packaging. “I
was soapin’ you’d be my Valentine.”
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3.8 oz. Sodium Hydroxide
2.8 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
7 oz. Coconut Oil
1.4 oz. Castor Oil
2.8 oz. Shea Butter
8.4 oz. Rice Bran Oil
5.6 oz. Sunflower Oil (high oleic)
2 Tbsp. Water Dispersible Titanium Dioxide (mixed with
1 oz. distilled water)
1.3 oz. Crafters Choice White Tea Fragrance Oil
Heart Shaped Soap Embeds (pink and red)
Glitter (optional)
WSP silicone loaf mold
DIRECTIONS:
Begin by making pink and/or red heart-shaped soap
embeds made out of cold process or melt and pour soap.
These can be made by pouring into a silicone loaf or plastic
tray and then cutting with cookie cutters. Or pour into a
miniature heart-shaped silicone mold. Unmold soap embeds
and set aside.
Add lye to water and stir until dissolved. Let cool.
Melt coconut and shea, then add room temperature oils.
For this recipe we recommend..
At desired temperature for oils and water (between room
temperature and 110F recommended), add lye solution
to oils and bring to light trace. Stir in titanium dioxide
mixture and pulsate the stickblender to make sure it is well
dispersed and incorporated. Put stickblender aside and stir
in fragrance oil. Pour into loaf mold, leaving an inch or two
depth in mold to account for displacement of soap embeds.
After soap in mold sets up (about 5 minutes), begin pushing
heart embeds into the soap loaf. Finish by sprinkling a touch
of glitter on top of the soap loaf.
Let sit overnight covered with plastic wrap to prevent soda
ash. Release and unmold. Cut into bars. Cure for 4 weeks
before use.
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Prepare your lye water first by measuring out the
distilled water in a pitcher or large glass pyrex measuring
cup. Weigh out the lye and slowly pour the lye into the
water stirring until it has completely dissolved. Set aside.
2. Weigh out all of the soapmaking oils and combine in
a stainless steel pot on the stove. Heat over medium heat
until all the ingredients have melted then remove from
heat and set aside.
3. Prepare your additional ingredients by weighing out
the silk, clay and fragrance oil into separate containers.
4. Once the lye-water and soapmaking oils have cooled
to about 100 - 115 degrees F, you’re ready to make soap.
Start by adding the silk, clay and fragrance oil to the
soapmaking oils. Mix with an immersion hand blender
until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
5. Add the lye water to the oils and mix until you reach
trace.
COLD PROCESS SOAP RECIPE:
6. Place the mold onto a cutting board for easy transport.
Then, once your soap reaches trace pour the soap into
the clean silicone mold, evenly filling each cavity. Next
cover the top of the mold with plastic food wrap followed
by a towel to insulate the soap.
This creamy, palm free soap recipe yields six long lasting
heart shaped soap bars with soapmaking oils that nourish
skin, moisture binding silk, and gentle rose kaolin clay that’s
perfect for dry, normal and sensitive skin.
7. After the 24 hour insulation period, remove the towel
and cling wrap from the mold. However, wait an additional
one to two days before unmolding the soaps to ensure
they come out smoothly without leaving any soap inside
the corners of the mold.
SILK & ROSe clay facial soap
Fits inside one Wilton Heart Six Cavity Silicone Mold
8. Allow to cure for three to six weeks, then wrap and
label as desired.
Notes: You can substitute another fragrance oil for the
one used in this recipe, however, I highly recommend
using a fragrance oil that does not accelerate trace since
you need the soap to pour evenly into the mold without
having gaps or air spaces. If you’d like to use an essential
oil in lieu of a fragrance oil, use .13 oz. to .41 oz. of
essential oil of your choice.
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.69 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
.69 oz. Argan Oil
1.38 oz. Castor Oil
1.38 oz. Refined Cocoa Butter
2.75 oz. 76 degree melt point Coconut Oil
.69 oz. Clear Jojoba Oil
4.13 oz. Pomace Olive Oil
1.38 Sesame Oil
.69 oz. Shea Butter
5.2 oz. Distilled Water
1.8 oz. Sodium hydroxide
.41 oz. Rose Kaolin Clay
.68 oz. Silk Amino Acids Powder
.68 oz. Pink Grapefruit Fragrance Oil
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COLD PROCESS SOAP RECIPE:
ROSE TEA & PINK CLAY
This recipe uses rose tea and pink clay.
WHAT YOU NEED:
• 6.5 oz. Distilled Rose Tea Water
• 3.99 oz. Sodium Hydroxide
• 7 oz. Pomace Olive Oil
• 7 oz. Coconut Oil
• 1.4 oz. Castor Oil
• 2.8 oz. Murumuru Butter
• 7 oz. Rice Bran Oil
• 2.8 oz. Shea Butter
• 1 Tbsp. Rose Clay
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Crafter’s Choice TM ROSE KAOLIN CLAY
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petals if desired.
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ash. Release and unmold. Cut into bars. Cure for 4 weeks
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founder of CorpNet says entrepreneurs commonly wait too
long to incorporate, assuming that they are “too small”
to have the need. Another common error? Choosing the
wrong business structure when they do form a legal business
entity. “Some of the most popular business structures
include the LLC, S Corporation and C Corporation—but
they all have very distinctive features. Picking the right
option is important,” says Ascot. In the case of partners
who share ownership in a business, for example, she says
that they may assume an S Corporation is the best choice-only to later realize they must share in the income and
direct proportion to their ownership when it comes to tax
reporting. In this case, forming an LLC would give the
partners more flexibility in dividing the profits. Not sure
if you’ve chosen the right business structure, or how to go
about forming a legal business entity in the first place?
Check out CorpNet’s Business Structure Wizard tool for
guidance.
3. Not carrying sufficient insurance. Whether you
operate your business out of a storefront or online, make
sure you carry proper insurance coverage. Las Vegas-based
attorney Jason Lieber says that at minimum, all business
owners should have liability insurance to protect against
claims for damages (in both legitimate cases and frivolous
lawsuits). “Protection against claims is important because
lawsuits with no merit are very common. An insurance
carrier will hire and pay for an attorney to defend the
claim, saving the policyholder thousands of dollars” says
Lieber.
BUSINESS ARTICLE:
are you committing these
common (but costly) small
business mistakes?
By Stephanie Taylor Christensen
4. Using someone else’s creation without
permission. You might be tempted to supplement your
When you’re running a small business, it’s common to
look for cost-cutting opportunities, but there are some
circumstances where spending money upfront to ensure
that you’re not committing even costlier errors down the
road is worth the investment. Here are four common and
potentially costly errors small business make.
own marketing and content strategy by leveraging the
work of others when you’re a small business on a budget,
but as small business advisor Linda Pophal explains, this
common practice is in direct violation of copyright laws,
and can result in hefty fees, and possibly, costly legal
action. “This might include creating a radio (or video spot)
that incorporates music you do not have the rights to, using
images on your web site or in email marketing that you
do not have the rights to use, posting information on your
web site and/or including content in a blog post or other
form of communication that you did not get permission
to republish.” Ignorance is not a defense in the case of
creative permissions and usage rights. Always obtain
written permission by the creator and/or copyright holder
first. If you can’t get it—don’t publish!
1. Misunderstanding tax laws. Attorney Christopher
Dziak says that despite their complexity, business owners
must all understand the taxes they will be
responsible for (including sales and payroll), particularly
if you’ve hired additional help. Likewise, if you have
done or plan to do business any independent contractors,
subcontractors, and/or professional services providers
(including lawyers and accountants) whom you’ll pay
more than $600 to in one tax year, ensure you have signed
W-9 forms on file, and that you’re prepared to issue the
required 1099-MISC forms to them at tax time. (Due by
the end of January in 2014). Likewise, if your own salary
has increased significantly in the last year, you have until
January 15, 2014 to make your final estimated 2013 tax
payment. Confirm that you have in fact paid the correct
amount of estimated tax for the year; increase it if needed
to avoid underpayment penalties.
Stephanie Taylor Christensen is a former financial services
marketer turned stay at home working mom, yoga instructor
and freelance writer covering personal finance, small
business,consumer issues, work-life balance and health/
wellness topics for ForbesWoman, Minyanville , SheKnows,
Mint , Intuit Small Business, Investopedia and several other
online properties. She is also the founder of Wellness On
Less and Om for Mom prenatal yoga. Stephanie wrote
this feature article exclusively for Debbie May.com (www.
DebbieMay.com), an organization dedicated to helping
small businesses succeed.
2. Choosing the wrong business structure (or
none at all). Nellie Ascot, small business expert and
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HELPFUL TIPS TO ENHANCE YOUR
PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES.
BUSINESS ARTICLE:
PRESENTING FOR
SUCCESS
By Geoffrey Michael
There are times when most business
owners will have to make a
presentation to an audience, large
or small. It might be to a bank loan
officer to get much-needed financing.
It might be to a supplier to entice it
to supply you with raw materials. It
might be to a prospective buyer who’s
thinking about placing a big order for
your products.
Everyone has a presentation style
that’s unique and there’s no reason
to change what’s working for you. If
you think your presentation style and
methods could use some enhancement,
here are a few tips to consider.
Venue
got everything you need right there.
the big picture and bottom line. This
isn’t a suspense movie where you can’t
Tailor what you say to the specific spoil the ending. The audience wants
person or group you’ll be addressing. to know why they’re there and where
The more you know about them, the you’re headed.
better suited you’ll be to address
their requirements and answer their If you’re taking sides on an issue,
questions.
Customization not only provide a brief overview of why
saves time, but will impress your you’ve adopted the position you’re
audience. It shows you’ve taken the advocating. This will make it much
time to focus on their unique needs easier for your audience to appreciate
and objectives, rather than giving and assimilate everything you’re
Conceptualization
them a generic pitch that could apply about to say.
and visualization are both important
to anyone.
contributors to effective transmission of
Probe your audience beforehand with your overall message.
a phone call or two and nail down
their goals and expectations. If you’re Structure development
going after a loan, make sure you If you can’t easily outline what
understand everything that’s needed you’re going to say, take a step back
to satisfy the approval process and the and rethink how you’ve framed the
particular loan officer handling your presentation. There should be a logical
application. The better prepared you sequence of important points that can
are, the more likely you’ll succeed.
be connected like dots. When you’re
done, you want a clear picture firmly
implanted in the mind of the listener
of what you’re advocating and your
conclusions.
Know your audience
THERE’S no reason
to change what’s
working for you
Choose a presentation venue that fits
your exact needs, and make sure you
have all the equipment you’ll need.
When possible, do it on your turf
because home field advantage applies
to business, not just sports. It gives you
the upper hand, both psychologically Frame your story
and from a practical standpoint. Don’t dive into the details of a
If follow-up is needed after the presentation without first explaining
conclusion of the presentation, you’ve
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To that end, limit the number of major
points to just a few that are easily
explained in the time allotted. Use subpoints to further develop the concepts
envisioned by the major points. If you
have too many points, you’ll eventually
lose your audience. They won’t be
able to grasp and comprehend the
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entire message at one sitting.
If you can adapt your presentation to
storytelling, that’s an effective way
of fully engaging your audience. A
good story will capture and hold their
attention, especially if it’s unlike any
story they’ve heard before. Create a
strong rapport and you’ve got them
hooked.
QUALITY IS EVERYTHING
Optimize information mix
There’s nothing worse than attending
a briefing and being bombarded with
charts, graphs, columns of numbers,
and hundreds of words on each slide.
You’ll lose your audience quickly if
you overwhelm them with information
overload. It’s important to devise the
right mix of visuals, data, and narrative.
This will depend on the subject matter
and the specific audience, so use
your best judgment to gauge the
ingredients you need to include. The
cardinal rule is to keep it simple and as
straightforward as possible.
Use PowerPoint as a roadmap, not as a
crutch. If you’re standing there reading
the slides, why are you needed? You
might as well hand copies to the
audience and let them read them on
their own time. Keep the amount of
data on the slides to an absolute
minimum, and talk to the slides rather
than read from them. Use the slides
to focus attention on a specific point,
and guide you and the audience to the
next point. Keep the word count down
to what they can read and digest very
quickly.
Rehearse
Depending on your experience level,
you might find it useful to do a dry run
of your presentation. If you can’t find
anyone to listen, do it to a pretend
audience. It will force you to organize
your thought process and make your
introduction crisp. Getting started is
usually the most difficult part, so be
prepared to nail the first few minutes.
Once you get going, the transitions
will flow more naturally and your
knowledge of the subject matter will
emerge more smoothly.
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Don’t overdo preparation to the point
of sounding robotic. The goal is to
sound like an expert while coming
across as someone everyone in the
room can easily relate to.
Delivery
You’ve got an important message for
your audience, and how you transmit
that message makes all the difference.
Show your personality and imagine
you’re taking the audience along on
a journey. You’re their guide, and you
plan to make a few critical stops along
the way to hammer home important
points. By the end of the journey,
your audience needs to appreciate the
passion you’ve invested in the subject.
it’s all about substance, conviction and
a compelling narrative. Don’t forget
that some well-placed humor always
helps because it keeps the audience
alert, and provides a momentary
diversion from the primary subject.
SHOW YOUR PERSONALITY,
USE WELL-PLACED HUMOR
You’ve listened to enough people to
know what does and doesn’t work
when you’re on the receiving end.
Apply that knowledge and experience
to how you approach your own
audience. Differentiate yourself in a
way that makes you more interesting
and memorable. Branding is far more
Use real-world examples to illustrate than just a time-honored marketing
points that may be difficult to explain technique. Sell yourself and your
in theory. Be straightforward and products won’t be far behind.
make direct eye contact throughout the
Michael
(www.
presentation. That sends a powerful Geoffrey
message that you’re serious and fully geoffreymichael.pro) is a freelance
specializing
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business,
committed.
A conversational tone writer
usually works best, and it helps if you marketing, personal finance, law,
can interact with the audience and get science, aviation, sports, entertainment,
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them connected to your objectives. travel, and political analysis.
Talk to them, not at them, and let them graduated from the United States Air
Force Academy and is also licensed
draw their own conclusions.
to practice law in California and New
Hampshire. Geoffrey wrote this feature
Bottom Line
article exclusively for DebbieMay.com,
Quality is everything. Whether you’re
an organization dedicated to helping
talking to one person or a large group,
small businesses succeed.
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Instead: Simply observe; as though you are 5000 feet above
the situation. Oftentimes we respond negatively because
we are overwhelmed and preoccupied. If you begin to lose
patience with yourself take a deep breath and think about
how you would treat someone you love when they make the
same mistake. Can you treat yourself in the same way? With
practice you can.
BUSINESS ARTICLE:
SELF LOVE
By Marla Tabaka
Staying too busy.
Ah, it’s February. Hearts, flowers, and sentiments of love are
in the air! It’s a wonderful time to pause and contemplate
those who are near and dear to your heart and all they bring
into your life.
When I have a coaching client who cites a lack of time for
their inability to rest and play I can usually prove them wrong.
People who don’t appreciate themselves often feel guilty for
taking time to self-nurture, relax, and play. They unconsciously
busy themselves with menial tasks instead. Do you really need
to refill the paperclips and go over that expense report for the
third time today?
Who is the first person you think of as Valentine’s Day
approaches? Your mate and children are possibly the most
likely recipients for those little boxes of chocolate goodies and
cute cards bearing sweet words of love and appreciation. But
let me ask you this: when was the last time you did something
really, really nice for yourself?
Instead: Be honest with yourself about how you’re spending
your time and what you may be avoiding. Then make a list of
things you would like to do once you give yourself permission
to pay attention to your own needs and desires. If you have a
go to list you won’t have to give it any thought and may not
talk yourself out of something that puts you in the spotlight.
Indulge a little, you might just get used to it!
The calendar is filled with constant reminders to show
appreciation to the important people in our lives, but there
isn’t a single day on the calendar that reminds us to turn
our love and appreciation inward. Where is National SelfLove Day anyway? I think it would do us good to celebrate
ourselves for a change, don’t you?
Putting everyone else first.
The airlines say it the best: “Please apply your own air mask
before assisting young children and those around you.” In
other words, what good are you to others if you’re dead?
Taking care of yourself is yet another expression of love. When
you care enough about yourself it tells those around you that
you love them enough to stick around. This is not a selfish
act! Ironically, most people who bow to the needs of others
do it to satisfy their own needs, not those of everyone else. If
you were to ask your spouse, parent, friend, and maybe even
your children what their expectations of you are, I’m certain
that their thoughts would differ from yours quite a bit.
Some people believe that taking care of and treating
themselves with the same kindness and generosity that they
treat others is self-indulgent. Some simply don’t want to take
the time learn new habits and place attention on their own
needs and desires. In my experience as a coach, these folks
are typically overworked, unhappy, and exhausted. Many of
them are nowhere near the level of success that they wish to
achieve and some are even suffering miserably. All because
the love that they hold in their hearts is rarely directed
inwardly.
But this can change with a shift in mindset and a newfound
appreciation of your special qualities, gifts, and spirit. I’ve
seen people turn their lives and businesses around simply
by raising their self-awareness and acting on the desires
that they previously deemed as selfish and indulgent. I can
promise that as you grow to appreciate and honor yourself,
it will be reflected in the world around you: in your business,
relationships, and even in your finances.
Instead: You’ve made a list of things that are important to you;
activities that you can do just for yourself. Now determine
your non-negotiables: things like exercise, proper nutrition,
alone time, a monthly massage, a night out with the girls or
guys. Now schedule those things on your calendar. These
are dates with yourself that can no sooner be cancelled
than an important client meeting. As you become healthier,
more balanced, and acknowledge your own deserving those
around you will appreciate you all the more!
So what are the signs that you’re not showing yourself
enough love and appreciation? Here are some of the most
common behaviors that I witness in someone who lacks self
love. I’ve also included some mindset tips on how to turn that
behavior around. I suggest journaling about the steps you
take, how it feels, and what you notice as time goes by. The
act of journaling will raise your awareness and help you to
see where you need to improve and how far you’ve come.
Journaling is yet another act of self love!
Marla Tabaka is an entrepreneurial coach who inspires
entrepreneurs around the world to attain what she calls,
The Million-Dollar Mindset. As a result, many of her clients
have achieved – even surpassed – the million dollar mark
in annual revenues and are living the life of their dreams. In
addition to running a thriving practice, Marla is a columnist
for Inc. Magazine on-line, and hosts two international on-line
radio shows, The Million Dollar Mindset and Million Dollar
Mindset Tapping. Marla wrote this feature article exclusively
for Debbie May.com (http://www.debbiemay.com/), an
organization dedicated to helping small businesses succeed.
If you would like to consult with Marla to learn how she can
help you grow your business and better your life, contact her
at [email protected].
Negative self-talk.
When you make a mistake, get clumsy, or say something that
you regret how do you react? Do you call yourself names,
throw fits of anger, blame others? This is one sure sign of selfloathing rather than self-love.
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prone skin. Combined with its cleansing properties, rose
makes an ideal ingredient in face washes and cleansers.
Rose water is a by-product of the production of rose oil for
use in perfume. As a natural astringent, rose helps tighten
pores and restores suppleness to the complexion. Unlike
conventional alcohol-based toners, rose water leaves skin
feeling hydrated not dried out. Substituting rose water for
all or part of the water phase in cosmetic formulations is a
relatively inexpensive way to add the benefits of rose to a
cosmetic product. [4]
Rose hips (the flowers which have swollen to seed) are an
excellent source of vitamins A, B3, C, D and E. They also
contain bioflavonoids, citric acid, flavonoids, fructose,
malic acid, tannins and zinc. Since rose hips and rose hip
oil contain high amounts of the antioxidant vitamin C, they
are often used in products geared towards anti-aging. This
important vitamin can help protect skin cells from damage,
such as overexposure to sun. [5]
BUSINESS ARTICLE:
EVERYTHING’S
COMING UP ROSY
By Alison Kontur
There are over 100 species of roses. They form a group of
plants that can be shrubs or climbing plants with stems that
are often barbed with thorns. [1] The fruit of the rose is a
berry-like structure called a rose hip.
In distilled forms, roses have been included in cosmetics,
medicines and therapeutic treatments for centuries. The
essential oil extracted from rose petals has antibacterial,
antifungal and antiviral properties, making it ideal to
topically treat a host of ailments including abrasions, burns
and skin conditions. [2]
IT TAKES TENS OF THOUSANDS
OF ROSE BLOSSOMS TO YIELD AN
OUNCE OF ROSE ESSENTIAL OIL.
There are generally two species of roses that are used in skin
care: rosa damascena and rosa centifola. Rosa damascena,
often from Bulgaria, has a deep, potent scent; Rosa
centifola, known as the cabbage rose, has a lighter, clean
and sweet scent. Both are valued for their pure essential
oils, derived from the rose flowers. It takes tens of thousands
of rose blossoms, picked at precisely the right time, to yield
a single ounce of rose essential oil. This makes rose oil one
of the most expensive essential oils on the market. [3]
The natural oils found in roses help lock moisture into
the skin, which helps keep skin feeling smooth. Rose is
especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin because the
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When used aromatically, rose has a calming and soothing
effect. In fact, rose petals are a staple in Ayurvedic
medicine to detoxify and calm. While this characteristic
doesn’t directly add beauty benefits, it gives rose-scented
products an added enhancement.
Rose is suitable for all skin types, but it is especially
valuable for dry, sensitive or aging skin types. It has a
tonic and astringent effect on the capillaries just below the
skin surface, which makes it especially useful in diminishing
the redness caused by enlarged capillaries. It is easy to
add value and increase the level of luxuriousness in your
sensitive skin and anti-aging formulas by adding rose and
its by-products to your ingredients list.
References:
1. rose (plant) - Britannica Online Encyclopedia”.
Britannica.com. 2007-11-19. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
2. Stewart, D. (2005). The Chemistry Of Essential Oils
Made Simple: God’s Love Manifest In Molecules. Care.
ISBN 9780934426992.
3. The Chemistry of Essential Oils and Artificial Perfumes
(1921)
4. Adamson, Melitta Weiss (2004-01-01). Food in
Medieval Times. p. 29. ISBN 9780313321474.
5. Ziegler SJ, Meier B, Sticher O (October 1986).
“Fast and Selective Assay of l-Ascorbic Acid in Rose
Hips by RP-HPLC Coupled with Electrochemical and/or
Spectrophotometric Detection”. Planta Medica 52 (5):
383–7. doi:10.1055/s-2007-969192. PMID 17345347
Allison B. Kontur is an inventive scientist and educator
specializing in natural cosmetic formulation and short-run,
private label skincare. Since 2005, she has worked as
chief cosmetic formulator, business consultant and CEO of
various skin care companies. Allison is the co-founder of
AliMar Labs, LLC, (www.alimarlabs.com ) a private label
manufacturer specializing in ultra-low minimums, as well
as co-founder of the Vegan skincare line, Sydni Monique
(www.sydnimonique.com).
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EMPLOYEE TRIVIA:
PLANS IN 2014?
what is the hardest part of transitioning into
the new year?
Trying to remember to write the new year correctly.
Dan R., Wanisha D., Leslie G., Hannah K., Lisa M.,
Carmen G., Sue B., Leah P., Renee T.
Nothing. New Year means new experiences –Chloe
G.
Realizing I’m going to be another year older soon.Alina R.
There is no hard part to transitioning to the New
Year. All days run together.-Karen S.
Planning my new vacation budget!–Marissa T.
Holiday withdrawal while dealing with at least four
more months of cold, snowy weather! -Anne B.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2014
AROUND THE WATER COOLER:
HAPPY NEW YEAR
do you have any goals that you would like to
accomplish in 2014?
Of Course- Dan B.
In 2014 I would like to make more time to volunteer at
different organizations. –Wanisha D.
Take an oil painting class and traveling- Leslie G.
Not Yet!- Chloe G. Karen S.
To learn enough Russian to have a conversation with my
Russian friends.-Hannah K
I would like to go on a nice vacation this year (somewhere
warm!)-Alina R.
Yes to achieve my goal of 100lbs. Lost- Lisa M.
No specific goals…just trying to keep healthy, then
everything else falls into place. Sue B.
I want to place in a crossfit competition at least once this
year! Marissa T.
Traveling to Italy- Leah P.
Walk 10,000 steps a day. Anne B.
Organizing things - Renee T. & Carmen G.
“Happy New Year” from our family to yours! We hope
you had a wonderful time celebrating and setting your
New Year’s resolution. One of our resolutions this year is
to create a fun, yet educational magazine for our amazing
customers. We have really appreciated all of your
suggestions for the re-design of Handmade eMagazine.
It has been such fun implementing many of your ideas.
It seems as though the new year was the perfect time to
make these changes to our publication.
The new year is also a great time for your small business
to incorporate new ideas into your product line. Be daring
and try new fragrances, new colors, and new packaging
to liven up your current products. We have just added four
new bacon fragrances oils and one bacon flavor oil to our
line. The aroma of bacon has become all of the rage this
year. We’ve seen it appear in lip glosses, lotions and even
soap. If you like bacon you will love these new fragrances.
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several new, all natural, colored clays to WSP. These clays
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We are excited to start The New Year! It is going to be
filled with fun surprises, sales, and of course new products.
Skiing/Snowboarding and celebrating the New Year
with Friends-Dan B.
Traveling to see friends & family- Chloe G. , Marissa T. ,
Alina R. , Leslie G.,
Spending time locally with friends & family- Hannah K. ,
Anne B. , Wanisha D.
December 31st is New Year’s Eve…..going to the New
Hard rock Casino. Jan. 1st watching football- Karen S.
Doing some volunteer work, and relaxing.-Carmen G.
Winter break will be spent quietly with family and
friends. Sue B.
Taking down holiday decorations and relaxing- Renee
T. , Lisa M.
Don’t forget that we are ending 2013 with a bang! The
Store-Wide End of the Year, Inventory Reduction Blowout
Sale will be on Monday, December 30th from midnight
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