Thankfully I got a call back from my vendor yesterday. The lids were supposed to come with the 18 ounce apothecary jars. Yup, thought so. :o)
The lids are being shipped, and should arrive sometime next week. In the meantime, I am accepting orders for the 18 ounce SOY-SOY Good! Square Apothecary Jars.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
18 ounce Apothecary Jars
The jars have arrived. However, they arrived without lids. Hmmmmmmm. They were supposed to come with lids. I have checked with the vendor, and they should get back to me when they figure out what happened, hopefully today. Ugh!
Why can nothing be easy? It said "18 oz Square Apothecary Jar with Lid" - one would assume that means that they come with a lid...OY!
Why can nothing be easy? It said "18 oz Square Apothecary Jar with Lid" - one would assume that means that they come with a lid...OY!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Big Things Happenin'
AlooooooHA!
It's been a little while since I've posted an entry, but I'm excited about the improvements at http://www.klizdesigns.com/!
I've absolutely fallen in love with color blocks! The colors are more true and easier to control than they are with the liquid dyes. There are now more options for coloring the candles too! I couldn't be more happy with my decision to try them out!
The wrap-around labels are KILLER!!! I don't know why I didn't think of it before. Seriously! They're clean, informative and very professional. Once I figured out how to get them to print correctly, they're easy peasy!
The new 18 ounce Square Apothecary jars should be delivered today. I am soooooooooo excited about these jars! They will be replacing our 16 ounce Ball Elite canning jars. I would much rather not have to order glassware from the Mainland, but after a month of not being able to locate the Ball Elite jars on-island, I was left with no choice. These apothecary jars are going to ROCK!!! I just know it! They're a great size; an interesting shape, and I can't wait to see the colors in them! As soon as they hit my doorstep, I'll be trying them out and posting pictures. And, because the jars are so cool all on their own, I've decided to use clear labels on them!
Check the site for new pricing! I've lowered the prices on the 8 and 16 ounce candles, and added the apothecary jars. It's a great deal! Plus, now through June 16th you can get 10% off of your total order in celebration of my birthday by entering promotion code: KLIZBDAY at checkout.
I attended the Hawaii Kai Dog Walk with K9 Kokua on June 6th and seem to have generated a lot of interest. One of the walkers even ordered TEN candles to be delivered this weekend! Due to her order, we're now offering a discount when you buy in bulk! Contact me if you are planning to buy 10 or more candles.
That's about all for now. Whew!
It's been a little while since I've posted an entry, but I'm excited about the improvements at http://www.klizdesigns.com/!
I've absolutely fallen in love with color blocks! The colors are more true and easier to control than they are with the liquid dyes. There are now more options for coloring the candles too! I couldn't be more happy with my decision to try them out!
The wrap-around labels are KILLER!!! I don't know why I didn't think of it before. Seriously! They're clean, informative and very professional. Once I figured out how to get them to print correctly, they're easy peasy!
The new 18 ounce Square Apothecary jars should be delivered today. I am soooooooooo excited about these jars! They will be replacing our 16 ounce Ball Elite canning jars. I would much rather not have to order glassware from the Mainland, but after a month of not being able to locate the Ball Elite jars on-island, I was left with no choice. These apothecary jars are going to ROCK!!! I just know it! They're a great size; an interesting shape, and I can't wait to see the colors in them! As soon as they hit my doorstep, I'll be trying them out and posting pictures. And, because the jars are so cool all on their own, I've decided to use clear labels on them!
Check the site for new pricing! I've lowered the prices on the 8 and 16 ounce candles, and added the apothecary jars. It's a great deal! Plus, now through June 16th you can get 10% off of your total order in celebration of my birthday by entering promotion code: KLIZBDAY at checkout.
I attended the Hawaii Kai Dog Walk with K9 Kokua on June 6th and seem to have generated a lot of interest. One of the walkers even ordered TEN candles to be delivered this weekend! Due to her order, we're now offering a discount when you buy in bulk! Contact me if you are planning to buy 10 or more candles.
That's about all for now. Whew!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Brochure
I've finally gotten around to creating a fact sheet/brochure for K.Liz Designs. I will now have a handout for potential customers when I attend various events with my products.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Adventures in Candle Making
The palm wax has arrived! I was so excited when the UPS guy dropped the box on my doorstep last night! I'll be makin' PALM-tastic! candles today to try out the new wax.
I also received color blocks in a bazillion different colors and I can't wait to try them out too!
This box was just full of goodies! Yes, I ordered them, but it was like Christmas morning when I opened the box! The last surprise is Pina Colada fragrance for our brand new specialty candle line, inspired by and named after my son, the J.Paul Signature Collection. I am so excited, and can't wait to make the first candle for him to "approve"!
Big changes people! There's a lot going on over here at K.Liz Designs Aromatherapy!
I also received color blocks in a bazillion different colors and I can't wait to try them out too!
This box was just full of goodies! Yes, I ordered them, but it was like Christmas morning when I opened the box! The last surprise is Pina Colada fragrance for our brand new specialty candle line, inspired by and named after my son, the J.Paul Signature Collection. I am so excited, and can't wait to make the first candle for him to "approve"!
Big changes people! There's a lot going on over here at K.Liz Designs Aromatherapy!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Changes & Additions
Changes have been made to our site!
1. Palm wax is on the way, so we've added a new category - PALM-tastic!
2. Look for a new line of candles - the J.Paul Signature Collection
3. We've lowered the prices of our candles - gift boxes will no longer be included unless requested.
We're still working on updating the site, but check out the ...changes we've made so far!
Happy shopping!!!
1. Palm wax is on the way, so we've added a new category - PALM-tastic!
2. Look for a new line of candles - the J.Paul Signature Collection
3. We've lowered the prices of our candles - gift boxes will no longer be included unless requested.
We're still working on updating the site, but check out the ...changes we've made so far!
Happy shopping!!!
Friday, May 14, 2010
PALM-TASTIC!
I ordered some palm wax today. I've been wanting to try it because it is a sustainable & renewable resource, has a cool feathering texture, is all natural, and is bio-degradable. I can't wait to get it in the mail next week! If the palm wax works like I am hoping that it does, my new candle line is going to be called "PALM-tastic!"
I've also decided to try color blocks, as opposed to liquid candle dye. I haven't worked with color blocks yet, but am already excited at the prospect of a whole new line of colors!
I've also decided to try color blocks, as opposed to liquid candle dye. I haven't worked with color blocks yet, but am already excited at the prospect of a whole new line of colors!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Busy-busy!
This past weekend, Mother's Day weekend, I joined K9 Kokua (http://www.k9kokua.org/) at the largest pet event in Hawai'i, The Pet Expo - an incredible weekend with amazing people. It was such a pleasure to be invited to spend the weekend in such great company. Thanks to Kale, K.Liz Designs is on the map on Oahu and I was able to raise a nice chunk of change for K9 Kokua's medical fund.
I was pretty wiped out from the weekend, and have yet to leave the house since coming home from Town on Sunday afternoon. Instead, I've been working on a new label design for the K.Liz Designs candles. After two full days of editing, I'm happy with the new design, and can't wait to get my new labels in the mail!
The new labels will be wrap-around in style, showcasing product perks on the left, product name and fragrance in the middle, and manufacturing information on the right. After some thought, I've decided to stick with the brown kraft label instead of a white or clear label. However, that may change. We'll see.
Now, I have to get ready for two more events that are fast approaching. I can't thank Kale enough for inviting me to join K9 Kokua to help get my name out there! Mahalo Sister!
I was pretty wiped out from the weekend, and have yet to leave the house since coming home from Town on Sunday afternoon. Instead, I've been working on a new label design for the K.Liz Designs candles. After two full days of editing, I'm happy with the new design, and can't wait to get my new labels in the mail!
The new labels will be wrap-around in style, showcasing product perks on the left, product name and fragrance in the middle, and manufacturing information on the right. After some thought, I've decided to stick with the brown kraft label instead of a white or clear label. However, that may change. We'll see.
Now, I have to get ready for two more events that are fast approaching. I can't thank Kale enough for inviting me to join K9 Kokua to help get my name out there! Mahalo Sister!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Fundraising
Last week we volunteered to submit a prize in an auction to help a 6 month old Italian Greyhound in rescue. Emmy Lou is at Hazel Jane's in Oklahoma and needs surgery to correct her knees...she was born without knee-caps. Little Emmy Lou is positively adorable and full of life, and I can't wait to see a video of her after her surgery! Here she is now: EMMY LOU
Pam from Tampa won our prize in Emmy's auction - 4 SOY-SOY Good! 16 ounce Ball Elite jar candles with free shipping and 15% off her next order at K.Liz Designs. Not a bad prize, and we're so thankful to have been able to help out!
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This weekend is the 2nd Annual UHIB ABKC Super Bully Show at Aloha Stadium. We've been invited to participate by our dear friend Kale, who is the founder of K9 Kokua. K9 Kokua is a non-profit that does whatever they can to assist the homeless on Oahu's beaches with their canine companions. They provide food, shampoo, vetting, and rehoming options for dogs that would otherwise go without. Kale is amazing and so are the folks who work with her. Kale invited us to participate in this event to get our name "out there" with the local community. I've turned it into a fundraiser for KK. We have about 80 eight ounce jelly jar candles in 12 different fragrances that we'll be selling at the K9 Kokua booth all day on Sunday.
We're excited to participate and hopefully raise some money for this great, and much needed group!
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We were invited to submit a prize for the Battle of the Bands fundraiser in support of Autism Awareness on May 15th in Georgia! Thank you Kristin Dechant for thinking of us to participate in your event! ROCKING THE SPECTRUM.
As with the auction for Emmy Lou, our donation to the auction will be four 16 ounce Ball Elite jar candles, fragrance & color chosen by the winner, with free shipping, and 15% off of their next order.
We are honored to be a part of this exciting event!
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If you have an upcoming fundraiser and would like us to participate, please email kristy@klizdesigns.com.
Pam from Tampa won our prize in Emmy's auction - 4 SOY-SOY Good! 16 ounce Ball Elite jar candles with free shipping and 15% off her next order at K.Liz Designs. Not a bad prize, and we're so thankful to have been able to help out!
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This weekend is the 2nd Annual UHIB ABKC Super Bully Show at Aloha Stadium. We've been invited to participate by our dear friend Kale, who is the founder of K9 Kokua. K9 Kokua is a non-profit that does whatever they can to assist the homeless on Oahu's beaches with their canine companions. They provide food, shampoo, vetting, and rehoming options for dogs that would otherwise go without. Kale is amazing and so are the folks who work with her. Kale invited us to participate in this event to get our name "out there" with the local community. I've turned it into a fundraiser for KK. We have about 80 eight ounce jelly jar candles in 12 different fragrances that we'll be selling at the K9 Kokua booth all day on Sunday.
We're excited to participate and hopefully raise some money for this great, and much needed group!
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We were invited to submit a prize for the Battle of the Bands fundraiser in support of Autism Awareness on May 15th in Georgia! Thank you Kristin Dechant for thinking of us to participate in your event! ROCKING THE SPECTRUM.
As with the auction for Emmy Lou, our donation to the auction will be four 16 ounce Ball Elite jar candles, fragrance & color chosen by the winner, with free shipping, and 15% off of their next order.
We are honored to be a part of this exciting event!
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If you have an upcoming fundraiser and would like us to participate, please email kristy@klizdesigns.com.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
New Fragrances
We got new fragrances today!
LEMONGRASS SAGE - A wonderful blend of garden herbs and sparkling citrus notes. Hearty lemongrass and fresh, earthy sage combine to complete this uplifting fragrance.
SPLASH OF RAIN - A splash of rain signals the beginning of spring! Fresh, floral and ozone notes blend with subtle tones of pretty rose petals and sensuous woods. Fresh & crisp like a rainy spring day.
NONI FRUIT - A crisp and exotic blend of Asian pear, bitter melon and lemon verbena twisted with a hint of ginger.
MANGO CILANTRO - Tropical Mango Nectar mixes with Fresh Green Cilantro in this exotic blend. A captivating frangrance that makes you think of faraway places.
We're up to 96 options now. Whoo hoo!
LEMONGRASS SAGE - A wonderful blend of garden herbs and sparkling citrus notes. Hearty lemongrass and fresh, earthy sage combine to complete this uplifting fragrance.
SPLASH OF RAIN - A splash of rain signals the beginning of spring! Fresh, floral and ozone notes blend with subtle tones of pretty rose petals and sensuous woods. Fresh & crisp like a rainy spring day.
NONI FRUIT - A crisp and exotic blend of Asian pear, bitter melon and lemon verbena twisted with a hint of ginger.
MANGO CILANTRO - Tropical Mango Nectar mixes with Fresh Green Cilantro in this exotic blend. A captivating frangrance that makes you think of faraway places.
We're up to 96 options now. Whoo hoo!
Early Tuesday
So, because the husband gets up early on Tuesday's, the doggers decided that they wanted to get up as well. I'd been fighting it since about 5am, but succumbed to the needs of the fur-kids at 6:15.
The coffee just finished brewing and the pups are all sacked out on the chair with me. They'll eat in 40 minutes and my day will officially begin.
On today's plate:
1. Candle-making for the K9 Kokua fundraiser on the 25th
2. Fulfill recent orders
3. Ship candles already made
I'm looking forward to a productive day. It's a hot one outside...maybe once I've finished working, I'll do some yardwork. Hmmm...there's a thought.
The coffee just finished brewing and the pups are all sacked out on the chair with me. They'll eat in 40 minutes and my day will officially begin.
On today's plate:
1. Candle-making for the K9 Kokua fundraiser on the 25th
2. Fulfill recent orders
3. Ship candles already made
I'm looking forward to a productive day. It's a hot one outside...maybe once I've finished working, I'll do some yardwork. Hmmm...there's a thought.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Caved...
I've finally caved in and started a Twitter account and this blog for K.Liz Designs. Any publicity is good publicity, right?!
Updates to K.Liz Designs today:
Tax Week Special: 15% off of all made-to-order candles 4/12 - 4/17! Use the promo code on each page when you order to receive the discount.
Twitter access: http://twitter.com/KLizDesigns
Updates to K.Liz Designs today:
Tax Week Special: 15% off of all made-to-order candles 4/12 - 4/17! Use the promo code on each page when you order to receive the discount.
Twitter access: http://twitter.com/KLizDesigns
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