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  • Planning Your Day Not too long ago, I was complaining that my "Franklin Covey" planner was not doing enough to help me balance my life.

    A good friend gave me the website Truly Mom.com

    Truly Mom sells planners for busy working Moms. They have very fun, yet professional designs. I chose the planner that is Brown with Pink/Brown Ribbon Accent.

    I especially like the "My Day" paper. It has "things to do", "don't forget", "emails to make" and "what's for dinner". At the bottom it has an area for my kids event schedules...including time, pick up/drop off and location.

    There was slight confusion on the ETA of my order and Kim left me a message...even giving me her cell phone number for further questions. I was impressed!

    I have been using the planner for about a month now and do not regret purchasing it. I find my day is much smoother and less hectic.

    Debbie May
    Wholesale Supplies Plus
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  • CardScan - New Best Friend Have you ever attended a trade show and met lots of new people? Have you swapped business cards with others...only to later to toss them in a drawer because they are too hard to keep organized?

    I just got this great gadget and it has really impressed me!

    It is called CardScan. I bought the CardScan Executive model.

    This little machine scans a business card and then loads the scan into a software program. It converts the information on the card to a database where it can be uploaded to Microsoft Outlook or a Blackberry. It keeps a scanned copy of the card so any written notes can be viewed at anytime.

    One feature is that it will convert all of the addresses to your own FREE password protected online account...making them accessible from any computer! If you take advantage of the free online account, it periodically checks your contacts for updated information. Today I loaded all of our vendors into the program. It was amazing how many had new email addresses (due to company mergers) or job titles.

    So far...big thumbs up....great way to stay organized!

    Debbie May
    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/
    1-800-359-0944

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  • Soy Wax Price Increases I almost fell off my chair today when we received our new soy candle wax bill!

    In just a few weeks WSP costs (for PureSoy, Advanced Soy and Pillar Soy) have gone up over 25%.

    I know that soy prices are increasing but I am unclear as to why they are going up so quickly for this single vendor. They say that the are increasing prices daily based on the "commodity" market.

    Therefore effective immediately:

    1. We have asked the manufacturer of the above waxes to give us the specific commodity market (soy oil, soy wax, etc.) they are using so we can validate our industry is not being gouged.
    2. We have increased our website prices to reflect increase in costs.
    3. We are bringing back Cargill's C-3 Soy Container Wax (has a much lower price).
    4. We will continue to look for alternative Soy Wax Sources.
    Debbie May
    www.WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com
    1-800-359-0944

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  • Decorator Pro We are delighted to bring you this great tool!

    The Decorator Pro is stainless steel and is easy to take apart for washing. Set comes with 6 tips, adaptors and tip storage/washing bag.

    We have found this tool (with the thin, long tip) perfect for filling the 1/2 ounce sample Malibu tubes.

    The designer tips are perfect for Debbie May's Soap Frosting!

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/
    1-800-359-0944

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  • Monogram Molds The Crafter's Choice Monogram Molds should arrive to our building on 3/3/2008.



    I held up production and changed plastics from PVC to PETG.

    This change allows us to make the claim "phthalate free" because the PETG used does not contain phthalates. It also allows new molds to be used for foods such as chocolates.



    The purchasing department has started to have all of our Crafter's Choice molds made out of PETG. As the change occurs, we will note it on our website.



    You can read more about phthalates here.



    Debbie May

    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/

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  • New Blue Bottles All of our new blue bottles are in stock. They include:

    2 oz Blue PET Cosmo Oval
    4 oz Blue PET Cosmo Oval
    8 oz Blue PET Cosmo Oval

    2 oz Blue PET Bullet
    4 oz Blue PET Bullet
    8 oz Blue PET Bullet

    2 oz Blue PET Boston Round
    4 oz Blue PET Boston Round
    8 oz Blue PET Boston Round

    View all of our Blue PET Plastic Bottles. Look for our matching colored jars to arrive 3/24/2008.

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    www.WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com
    1-800-359-0944

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  • Two Scents Renamed Two fragrances we introduced some time ago, have lower sales than expected. These are both outstanding fragrances with broad appeal.

    Therefore, we have renamed them and re-introduced them at a special price of 25% off.

    These scents are:

    Crafter's Choice Lemon Ice (formerly Italian Ice)
    Crafter's Choice Vanilla Almond (formerly Vanilla Tonka)

    You will find the Lemon Ice is very strong and tart while the Vanilla Almond is a "non discoloring" vanilla.

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/
    1-800-359-0944

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  • New Website Colors We have been working hard on the new WSP website. I thought you might want a preview of the new color layout.

    The new site should be ready to go live in April.

    I am excited about the new customer service programs as well as new money saving specials. All will be implemented before the busy fall season!

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/
    1-800-359-0944

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  • Crafter's Choice Bath Splash
    The testing is completed and the staff gives this product an overwhelming THUMBS UP!

    It accepts 2% fragrance oil without clouding, no alcohol smell, no sticky after feel and no foam!

    Crafter's Choice Bath Splash will be sold in gallon jugs and 55 gallon drum.

    Look for it to arrive 2/28.

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    www.WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com
    1-800-359-0944

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  • New Fragrance Oils The following new fragrance oils are due to arrive 2/21.
    As a special introduction, they are 25% off.

    Crafter's Choice Sexy Little Things - Compare to Victoria Secrets
    Crafter's ChoiceVery Sexy Now - Compare to Victoria Secrets
    Crafter's Choice Creme Brulee - Compare to Yankee Candle
    Crafter's Choice Velvet Tuberose - Compare to Bath & Body Works
    Crafter's Choice Baby Bee Buttermilk - Compare to Burts Bees
    Crafter's Choice Lotus - Compare to Henri Bendel
    Crafter's Choice Sexy Vanilla Bean
    Crafter's Choice Blackberry Amber - Compare to Bath & Body Works
    Crafter's Choice Sunflowers & Sunshinre
    Crafter's Choice Irresistible Apple - Compare to Bath & Body Works
    Crafter's Choice Enchanted Orchid - Compare to Bath & Body Works
    Crafter's Choice Cotton Candy Twist
    Crafter's Choice Pink Lemonade

    None of the scents above contain Phthalates.

    Wising You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/
    1-800-359-0944

    "Very Sexy Things, Very Sexy Now" are registered trademarks of Victoria Secrets, Incorporated. Wholesale Supplies Plus is not affiliated or associated with Victoria Secrets, Inc.

    "Velvet Tuberose, Black Amber, Irresistible Apple, Enchanted Orchid" are registered trademarks of Bath & Body Works, Incorporated. Wholesale Supplies Plus is not affiliated or associated with Bath & Body Works, Inc.

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  • Phthalates in Fragrance Recent national television shows have been airing reports about phthalates in plastic toys and fragrance oils. Specifically, how they relate to products used by children.

    I have thought long and hard about these reports. I have looked at the recent studies and I definitely agree that more studies will be needed. I have received numerous phone calls.

    In an effort to aid our customers in making informed decisions and develop appropriate marketing materials to their customers....we are independently having each of our essential, essential blends, flavor fragrance and fragrance oils analyzed for the presence of phthalates.

    Since we carry over 700 aromas so this process may take us several months. As we receive results, we will immediately post them on our website.

    You will notice that thus far we have received results on all essential oils, essential oil blends and flavor fragrances. None of these contain phthalates and we have updated our website to reflect this.

    The only fragrance oil that has proved positive thus far is Blueberry Muffin. Once our entire line is reviewed, we will decide if we need to have certain scents reformulated.

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    www.WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com

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  • Juggling Tasks I have never been great at juggling. I am much like my mom in that I like to focus on one task and get it knocked off my plate. Lately, I have been spending quite a bit of time on our new forum board. Today, I need to finalize our 12 new scents ordered. We will be releasing the names by the end of the week.

    If you get a chance, check out WSP's new forum. We already have over 250 members with over 600 posts...all in a few short weeks. The forum is quite a bit different than others out there. We are not seeking to be the biggest forum on the net...but instead to have a high quality forum that can help customers gain success with their products and in business. You will find I am on the forum regularly answering questions and members help others with questions. There are almost 50 member recipes to date!

    There is a wonderful thread on blending Xanthum Gum into products. If you are not familiar with Xanthum Gum....it is a natural thickener and emulsion stabilizer. Most people use it to thicken shower gels and scrubs.

    One interesting fact I learned about Xanthum Gum is that some companies use it to make the "foam in hot cocoa". Since WSP is not a food facility...don't try this at home. I just thought it was an interesting fact.

    Click here to learn more about the Xanthum Gum Forum Thread. You will need to sign in as a member to view the forum thread. Registration is free and just takes a few seconds.

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/
    1-800-359-0944

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  • Easter Bunny Duck Soap This cute little guy is the perfect addition to any Spring Basket.

    Easter Bunny Duck Soap

    Ingredients:

    Duck Pond Mold
    2 lb. Crafter's Choice Ultra White Soap
    4 oz. Crafter's Choice Extra Clear Soap
    Crafter's Choice Blooming Tulips FO
    Crafter's Choice Ocean Blue Color
    Crafter's Choice Strawberry Red Color
    Crafter's Choice Hunter Green Color
    Crafter's Choice Majestic Purple Color
    Easter Bunny Duck Toys

    You need to make your soap grass first. To make the grassy top:

    Melt and color Crafter's Choice Extra Clear Soap with Crafter's Choice Hunter Green color. Pour into square Tupperware container. When solid, unmold and shred with a cheese grater. Set to the side.

    Directions: Melt white soap and add fragrance. Divide into equally into four different measuring cups. Color each cup a different color. Pour blue soap into a 1/4" layer of each mold. When this layer forms a skin, spritz with rubbing alcohol and pour green layer. Repeat until all layers are poured. When your last layer of the pond is poured, spritz with rubbing alcohol and set duck into pond. Surround duck with your new green soap grass. For an added finishing touch, sprinkle grass with iridescent glitter. Wrap in a cello bag with curling ribbon.


    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    www.WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com
    1-800-359-0944

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  • IGI Wax Increase Just wanted to make a quick post that we have received an IGI price increase. Prices are going up .03-.05 cents a pound....most seem to be .05 cents per pound.

    I will be passing the increase on to our website in the next week.

    Debbie
    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/
    1-800-359-0944

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  • One of those days Have you ever had one of those days where you needed just about 10 more hours and you would be caught up? A day where the bottom never seems visible?

    That is how my day was today. I am faced with a desk full of work and no end in sight. Reports that need to be done, actions to be taken, personal bills to be paid, kids that need a kiss goodnight!

    I hope God doesn't hate me.....I didn't even make it to get my ashes today.

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    www.WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com

    PS....I have a stack of new products to be added to the site tomorrow...I promise. If not from the fear that the purchasing department is going to kill me if I don't get them on the site soon.

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  • New - WSP Forums Learn From Others & Making Friends.....

    Internet Forums are one way for new crafters to learn tips and tricks of a craft. Forums can be a great resource for seasoned crafters because they can connect with other businesses owners. If managed correctly, forums can be a win-win for everyone!

    Today, Wholesale Supplies Plus has launched its own set of Craft and Business Forums.

    We will place a link on our homepage but for now, you can access the forums by going to:

    http://forums.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/index.php

    As a kick off, we are having a contest for the month of February. You have to go to the forum to see how you might be able to win a $25 gift certificate to WSP. Hint...we are giving one away per day!

    Make sure you read the posting rules and guidelines. They are quite a bit different than other forums on the internet.

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/
    1-800-359-0944

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  • I was tagged! I was tagged by http://countrypotpourri.blogspot.com/.

    Here's how you play: once you've been tagged you have to write a blog with 4 random facts, habits or goals about yourself. At the end choose 4 people to be tagged; list their names and why you tagged them.

    Don't forget to leave them a comment saying "you're it!" and to go read your blog. You cannot tag the person that tagged you, so since you can't tag me back let me know when you are done so that I can go read your blog answers.

    1. I deeply admire people with passion that put it to good use.
    2. I am addicted to CNN and news shows like Nancy Grace.
    3. I get totally absorbed in a project and easily overwhelm others working with me.
    4. I am disappointed when my day does not start with a large Panera Hazelnut Coffee.

    Now I am going to tag the following people: Springbrook Soap Company, Deena-n-Emily, Pegasus Handmade Soaps, and Latonias Dream Shoppe Chatter

    I chose each of these people because they posted comments on this blog and have a blog of their own.

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/
    1-800-359-0944

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  • Juicy Pineapple Lip Balm We have spent quite a bit of time this past two weeks testing lip recipes. One thing we have found is that our new fragrance flavors do not have that bitter taste at higher use levels (when compared to our older formulas).

    This recipe has the flavor fragrance a 3%. We are performing additional testing to see if we can go as high as 6%.

    I must say at 3% it is a fabulous formula. My 13 year old daughter feels it is just right! This formula is firm but not hard. If you live in warmer temperatures or think it might get left in a hot car, I would not package it in a tube...instead use a pot or slide tin.

    Pineapple and juicy fruits are the new rage. It is in many retail store. We currently have the flavor fragrance on sale!

    Juicy Pineapple Lip Balm

    Ingredients:
    2 oz Crafter's Choice White Beeswax
    2 oz Crafter's Choice Refined Cocobutter
    2 oz Crafter's Choice Mango Butter
    2 oz Crafter's Choice Sweet Almond Oil
    1.5 teaspoons Crafter's Choice Juicy Pineapple Flavor Fragrance
    1/2 teaspoon (level) Crafter's Choice Super Sweet

    Directions:
    On direct heat and in a dedicated pan, melt beeswax and butters. Mix well. Add Crafter's Choice Super Sweet. This all natural powder will initially clump but with continued mixing, will blend nicely. Once blended, add flavor fragrance.

    Pour into our Lip Slide Tins. Allow to cool. Label as desired. For retail or craftshow sales, you may want to consider shrink wrapping your lip slide tin.

    Wishing You Much Success!
    Debbie May
    http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/
    1-800-359-0944

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