July Contest! Take our Survey

Click on the link to take a ten question survey about our candles and be entered into a drawing for a Harvest/Cinnamon Spice Elite Jar!

Click Here to take survey

New Website Features Helpful Info for Artists!

I know, I know...I keep talking about my revamped website! Have you noticed something new? Check again...http://www.blisscandles.com.


I have added a tab devoted to "Handmade." There you will find Etsy minis and Artfire windows for featured artists as well as links to helpful sites, articles, and a directory of handmade shops! I love my fellow artists and am excited about this addition.

• If you are interested in having your Etsy mini or your Artfire window featured, please comment on this post with your shop address so I can take a peek. Please note that you would like to have your mini or window featured.

• If you are interested in being listed in my directory of hand made shops, please comment on this post with your shop address so I can take a peek. Please note that you would like to be considered for the directory.

• Have sites or helpful articles you would like to submit? Please comment with links.

Enjoy and check back often for updates! -Suzanne

Website Remodel is Complete!

Stop by and check out our remodeled website! http://www.blisscandles.com

Have fun! Suzanne
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Looking for Mason Jars 8 oz with Cursive Lettering

Hi all! I have desperately been trying to find the 8 oz Square Mason Jars with the word "Mason" in cursive on the front. I absolutely love them and want to replace the block letter version with these. Has anyone seen a supplier for these? Let me know!

-Suzanne

Fabulous Finds: Tote and Wristlet

Florspace is back and their stuff is cuter than ever! Check out this adorable extra large tote with wristlet.


Get a closer look or purchase it HERE.

Have a great day! -Suzanne

Etsy on The View!

Etsy was mentioned on The View this morning! Have you listed or re-listed today?

Have fun out there :)

-Suzanne

Featured Etsy Artist: Pillow Happy

I came across this wonderful shop, Pillow Happy, via the Design Style Guide blog - http://designstyleguide.blogspot.com/. It is filled with all kinds of wonderful pillows to accent your home. Check out their other items at http://pillowhappy.etsy.com. Here are some great choices for Summer!:

June Sale is On!!! - Great savings!

I took the plunge and decided to do a special June Sale on my Premium 10 oz, 16 oz, and 26 oz Jars!

Shop now on my website - http://www.blisscandles.com - and get great prices on these stylish jars!

Premium 10 oz Jars - $10.75 EA


Premium 16 oz Jars - $15.75 EA



Premium 26 oz Jars - $18.25 EA

Stock up now! All 200+ fragrances, including Christmas are on sale.

Enjoy and have fun out there!
Suzanne

Featured June Etsy Blogger: LazyTCrochet!

This month's Featured Etsy Blogger is LazyTCrochet. Check out their knit and crochet fashions and accessories (wearable shawls, shrugs, sweaters) at http://www.lazytcrochet.etsy.com.

They feature one-of-a-kind designs like these cuties .... not to mention more hats, scarves, and custom goodies :)


Have fun shopping! -Suzanne

New! UPS Shipping in My Etsy Shop

A short time ago, I read a great blog that showed how to set up shipping tables in Pay Pal since Etsy and some of the other selling sites do not have shipping calculators. Early this year I switched and it has made a huge difference.

I am now adding UPS as a shipping option because they have better service, a better damage record, lower rates in most cases, and they include insurance! New shipping rates on sites without shipping calculators are as follows through Pay Pal:

States: Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois

Purchase Total/Shipping

$.01 – 26/ UPS $7.54 , USPS $6.60
$26.01 - 39/ UPS $8.10 , USPS $8.05
$39.01 – 71/ UPS $9.34 , USPS $10.40
$71.01 – 90/ UPS $10.64 , USPS $12.90
$90.01 and Up/ UPS $11.96 , USPS $15.55

States: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio

Purchase Total/Shipping

$.01 – 26/ UPS $8.32 , USPS $7.60
$26.01 - 39/ UPS $8.68 , USPS $9.75
$39.01 – 71/ UPS $9.53 , USPS $12.85
$71.01 – 90/ UPS $11.23 , USPS $16.35
$90.01 and Up/ UPS $13.66 , USPS $19.25

States: Delaware, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Purchase Total/Shipping

$.01 – 26/ UPS $9.16 , USPS $8.65
$26.01 - 39/ UPS $9.72 , USPS $11.25
$39.01 – 71/ UPS $10.52 , USPS $15.65
$71.01 – 90/ UPS $11.52 , USPS $20.35
$90.01 and Up/ UPS $14.17 , USPS $23.20

States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont

Purchase Total/Shipping

$.01 – 26/ UPS $9.58 , USPS $11.30
$26.01 - 39/ UPS $10.22 , USPS $15.15
$39.01 – 71/ UPS $11.25 , USPS $21.25
$71.01 – 90/ UPS $ 12.54, USPS $27.75
$90.01 and Up/ UPS $16.39 , USPS $32.00

States: Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming

Purchase Total/Shipping

$.01 – 26/ UPS $10.15 , USPS $12.45
$26.01 - 39/ UPS $10.79 , USPS $16.00
$39.01 – 71/ UPS $12.18 , USPS $23.00
$71.01 – 90/ UPS $15.30 , USPS $31.65
$90.01 and Up/ UPS $20.50 , USPS $36.65

States: Arizona, Nevada, Washington

Purchase Total/Shipping

$.01 – 26/ UPS $10.48 , USPS $13.45
$26.01 - 39/ UPS $11.30 , USPS $18.00
$39.01 – 71/ UPS $13.63 , USPS $26.40
$71.01 – 90/ UPS $18.30 , USPS $34.35
$90.01 and Up/ UPS $24.45 , USPS $39.85

States: California, Oregon

Purchase Total/Shipping

$.01 – 26/ UPS $11.36 , USPS $15.20
$26.01 - 39/ UPS $12.34 , USPS $20.10
$39.01 – 71/ UPS $15.31 , USPS $30.45
$71.01 – 90/ UPS $20.96 , USPS $39.10
$90.01 and Up/ UPS $28.69 , USPS $46.00

States: Alaska, Hawaii

Purchase Total/Shipping

$.01 – 26/ UPS $33.15 , USPS $15.20
$26.01 - 39/ UPS $39.52 , USPS $20.10
$39.01 – 71/ UPS $51.50 , USPS $30.45
$71.01 – 90/ UPS $64.73 , USPS $39.10
$90.01 and Up/ UPS $ 84.20, USPS $46.00

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Thank you to everyone for such a great 2009 so far!! ~Suzanne

Kid Rock/Lynyrd Skynyrd Tickets for Sale - Milwaukee!!

FoR SaLe!!

Two (2) Tickets for Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kid Rock!!
Date: July 5, 2009
Location: Marcus Ampitheater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Seats: Yellow Covered Area, Row D, Seats 7 & 8
Price: Face Value $134.90
Payment via PayPal only

Fantastic location! View the stadium the map on Ticketmaster.

Payment is easy. I'll send a PayPal request for you to pay. Tickets will be mailed as soon as payment clears through PayPal. If interested, contact me at customercare@blisscandles.com.

New Treasury on Etsy!

I got a Treasury on Etsy today! I decided to feature different items to freshen up the home and make it look like new. Make sure you click and comment! Here's the link:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=58779

Search Engine Optimization for Your Etsy Shop

Check out this great article about optimizing your Etsy Shop in Google and Yahoo rankings!

http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/seller-how-to-optimizing-your-etsy-shop-for-search-engines-3835/

-Suzanne

Bliss Featured in Three Etsy Gift Guides!

I had someone clue me in to a really neat site for Etsy sellers called CraftCult.com. While the name sounded less than inviting to me, I checked it out and I love it! It shows who loves your shop, your items, when you've been on the front page, and where else you've been featured.


I found out through CraftCult that I am in THREE Etsy Gift Guides! There are pics below but if you want to see them live, just go to http://www.etsy.com/ and click on Gift Guides in the upper left corner. I feel incredibly honored to be in three gift guides...that is awesome!!