Pre-Fall Sale - Save Up to 20%!!

Now is the time to stock up on those Fall and Christmas goodies! You will not see a 20% discount again this year. Here's the skinny:

• Save 10% on any order under $75 - use Code FALLFUN10
• Save 15% on any order over $75 - use Code FALLFUN
• Save 20% on any order over $150 - Use Code FALLFUN20

It is easiest to order on the main site at http://www.blisscandles.com.

However, the sale is also valid on Etsy at http://blisscandles.etsy.com and on Artfire at http://blisscandles.artfire.com. Just put the code in the comments at checkout and I will refund the discount.

You MUST use the code for the discount and the discount is not valid with the Candle Club discount. You may only use one code per order. Sale ends August 31, 2009.

Enjoy shopping! -Suzanne

Etsy West Michigan Gift Guide

Check out this great gift guide from one of my teams! Search "etsywmi team" for these great goodies. Here's the link to the guide: http://etsywestmichigan.blogspot.com/2008/11/gift-guide.html

-Suzanne

Treasury Feature

I have been featured in the cutest little Treasury! Stop by and give her some props and clicks :)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=21639

Featured Etsy Shop: Baby Cakes

Featured Etsy Shop: Baby Cakes

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell? The name of my shop is BabyCakes. Not just another Cupcake. Homemade Cupcakes.

2. What is your shop URL? http://babycakes1011.etsy.com/

3. What is your blog URL? I do not have a blog at the moment

4. When did you start selling on Etsy? In October of this year.

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy? The relist button..I love that button. Seriously tho, the customers and all of the wonderful people that I have met.

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell? My customers. I love interacting with my customers and hearing what they like and want. If not for them I would not be here.

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why? Thats a hard one to answer, but with the holidays coming up, I would have to say.I'm really digging the Gingerbread w/Orange Frosting. I love them all but right now that one is my class pet.

8. What teams do you belong to? Cafemom Street Team

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop? Twitter, I love that place, Its like a party every night. I have met some unbelievable and wonderful people there.

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy? Candles, Oh my goodness at some of the candles and also bath and body products.

11. What do you do in your spare time? Spend time with and my kids and family. Looking at different new recipes to try, Reading..I love to read.

12. What blogs do you follow? I really havn't starting doing the blogging yet.

13. Do you have anything else you would like to share? The whole theme throughout this whole article has been my love and appreciation for my friends, family, customers and community. Without any one of these, I wouldn't have gotten the chance to do what I love nor would I be where I am at today.

Front Page - Saturday AM

I made the Front Page this morning on Etsy! Woo Hoo!!

Candle Giveaway!

I'm in another giveaway. Not sure how long this one goes so sign up today! Here is the link:

http://ilashgirls.com/surprise-giveaway-fun-fall-home-decor/

-Suzanne

New Additions to My Shop!

Today, I added two of my favorite Premium 26 oz Triple Layer Soy Jars AND my new gift boxed holiday items to my Etsy shop - http://blisscandles.etsy.com/!

The first Premium 26 oz Jar, my Apple Fragrance jar, contains Hot Apple Strudel, Cozy Home, and Spiced Apple Pecan.

The second Premium 26 oz jar, my yummy Spice/Fall jar, contains Carrot Cake, Harvest, and Cinnamon Spice.

You just can't beat these wonderful jars. You get three of my most popular and scrumptious fragrances in one jar and you get the delicious fragrance when the layers blend - now that is true Bliss! And the price of the jar, even with shipping, is inexpensive compared to what you would pay for separate jars.

The other item I am so excited about is my new gift boxed holiday items. I found these beautiful boxes through one of my suppliers and just had to have them for the busy holiday season! One box fits a single Premium 10 oz Jar while the other fits two. You can either have the boxed items shipped to you or right to your gift recipient - what could be easier?

Be sure to stop by and get an early start on that Christmas shopping before the rush!

-Suzanne

I Made the Etsy Gift Guide!

I made the Etsy Gift Guide! Woo Hoo!!! Check me Out.

http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/entertaining-and-decor/78?&page=2

-Suzanne

Free 10 oz Jar Contest!

Bath, Body, Candle is sponsoring a giveaway for one of my Premium 10 oz Jars. To enter, all you have to do is read the article, visit one of my websites, and list your favorite! Check it out here:

http://bathbodycandle.blogspot.com/2008/10/10-oz-soy-candle-by-bliss-soybean.html

Have fun! Suzanne

Featured Etsy Shop: Have It Confections

Featured Etsy Shop: Have It Confections

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell? Have It Confections is our name and homemade, old-fashioned caramels are our game.

2. What is your shop URL? http://www.haveitconfections.etsy.com/

3. What is your blog URL? I don't have one. What with being a mom to a four year old, being a full time student and running Have It, I don't have time to blog just yet. I do hope to in the future though.

4. When did you start selling on Etsy? On September 2nd 2008

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy? I love the amazing things that you find. I also love the camaraderie. It is just such a great pace to be. There is always someone ready to help you out when you have a question. There is always the perfect gift for yourself or someone else. It is just a great place to be and an amazing place to sell your wares.

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell? That we make gourmet candy that uses the very best ingredients, that are often local and organic. Ad that we're still able to sell it for a very affordable price. Also, I'm not just saying this because it's my business, but our caramels are beyond amazing. I can't stop eating them. Oh well occupational hazard I guess.

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why? My favorite right now is the Belgian Dark Chocolate caramel. It tastes like little chewy brownies. They are amazing.

8. What teams do you belong to? I belong to EEAT, Etsy's Edible Arts Team. It is great to be in a group with other such talented food artists.

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop? We send out samples randomly. If I see that some one is having a bad day (in the Etsy forums) I may convo them and ask if they'd like some caramels. I don's want anything in return, it just makes me happy to make others happy. I also swap samples with other sellers and we send out each others samples in our packages.

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy? Oh geez, we could be here for a while. I am a B&B fanatic, my favorite sellers are BathLife, BeSemNaturalScents, Savor and Haunt. There soaps are good enough to eat. I also really like the jewlery I buy, cricketapollo, easternsky, blake, polarity, and sophiesbeads makes the most amazing little book charms, if you send her book covers she'll custom make them for you. They're amazing. sewsewsuckyourtoe makes adorable little felt acorns and mushrooms with gnomes in them. kmknits, make the most amazing fingerless gloves to order and Euniceneedlecraft has brilliant cloche hats. I have had the best lick on Etsy. I love each and every purchase I have made so far. Also, bdoodlez makes these gifttags that are like no other. I didn't even buy them to put on gifts, I bought them because they were awesome and I the christmas ones are going on my tree.

11. What do you do in your spare time? I study and spend time with my daughter. I'm a full time student. I'm getting my degree in Art History which is my passion. I get a thrill from renaissance art that I get from nothing else. My daughter and I have such a great time together. SHe is very lucky her mom is a big kid. We make up games, like the mystery hunt. I hide things around the house. I tell her a story about why the toys have gone missing. I give her my magnifying glass and she goes to find everything. It keeps her busy and she loves it.

12. What blogs do you follow? I like ohsolovely, and I think you just sold me on following your's

13. Do you have anything else you would like to share? I just wanted to say that I appreciate you featuring us, Suzanne. We appreciate it so much. My husband and I work really hard, and have for the past four years, to bring the freshest, most heavenly caramels to everyone. Whether they have a lot of extra money or not that much. We will always try to accomadate any request, we may not always be able too, but I try very hard to make every customer feel like my one and only. We love what we do and it comes through in our product. We try to be new and innovative with our flavors and we try never to go more than a month without a new flavor option. We hope you come by and take a look. You'll be happy you did. Remember at Have It Confections, one bite and you'll be hooked.

Bliss Features - I'm So Excited!

I am so excited! I got two different convos today on Etsy from other artists letting me know that my work has been featured - once in a blog and once in a Storque article! Check it out - here are the links:

Storque Article: http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/featured-buyer-ez-of-creature-comforts-2675/

Blog Feature: http://designsbycori.blogspot.com/2008/10/blog-feature-bliss-candles.html

Don't forget to keep an eye on my website and my Etsy shop! Take a peek at the stores my candles are in on the Stores page. I am now in Grand Haven, Pennsylvania, California, and Canada!

http://www.blisscandles.com/

http://blisscandles.etsy.com/

Suzanne

Yummy Meets Fabulous!

I just had to do a quick plug on an awesome new fragrance of mine! Everyone who smells it makes this blissful moaning sound at first sniff:) I am pleased to announce my own special blend, Vanilla Hazelnut Pumpkin! Just as it sounds, this is just creamy, spicy, nutty heaven.

Tuesday Night Special - Sept 30

Tonight Only in my Etsy Shop - September 30th!

SIX - Premium 10 oz Jars for $60 and $12.50 Shipping (Total $72.50)

(Regular $12.95, Two for $23, or Six for $66)

Just choose the ones that you would like and I will send you a revised Pay Pal request when you are done!

Here's the shop address: http://blisscandles.etsy.com/

Have fun! -Suzanne

Featured Etsy Shop: Sleepy Hollow Prims

Featured Etsy Shop: sleepyhollowprims

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell?
My shop name is Sleepy Hollow Prims (sleepyhollowprims) and I sell mostly Halloween items such as signs, paintings, trinket boxes, and chests. Sometimes an occasional handmade doll if I have the time.

2. What is your shop URL?
http://www.sleepyhollowprims.etsy.com/

3. What is your blog URL?
I don't have a blog. Too busy!!

4. When did you start selling on Etsy?
March 14, 2008

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy?
Quite frankly, I am a huge fan of their low fees and simple way. I have sold on Ebay for a long time and hopefully will make a complete move to Etsy.

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell?
I love Halloween and plan for the Autumn and Winter holidays all year. At Easter you can always find me painting my witches!

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why?
I love my Sleepy Hollow Inn sign that is painted on a real tree log. It is soooo primitive and rustic. Completely unique and creepy.

8. What teams do you belong to?
HEAT and SSODS

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop?
I belong to my Etsy teams and gosipping with the girls is actually a great way to spread info on new items.

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?
I love Wiggle Pit Primitives....cutest little Gingerbread Dolls!

11. What do you do in your spare time?
Umm, what's that? I am a stay at home Mom who homeschools my little ones and my luxury is planning what vacation comes next to take me away from the computer!

12. What blogs do you follow?
None at the moment, but definitely will start following yours!

13. Do you have anything else you would like to share?

I would love for everyone to know that I do custom work...lots to the good old USA and alot of it that has gone to Italy, Spain, many to the United Kingom, Germany, and Estonia. I actually prefer working without stencils because my handpaintings always get a huge response.

Featured Etsy Shop: bethsingleton

Featured Etsy Shop: Beth Singleton Designs

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell? bethsingleton (Beth Singleton Designs). I sell handmade glass lampwork beads.

2. What is your shop URL? http://www.bethsingleton.etsy.com/ or http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5136421

3. When did you start selling on Etsy? I joined in April 2007 but didn't list anything until October 2007 when I listed a few items. I made the complete switch from eBay in December 2007 and haven't looked back.

4. What is your favorite thing about Etsy? I love the idea of having a shop instead of having auctions I have to watch. It is the perfect place for me. Etsy attracts the right customers for my product. It's also nice to be able to work from home. I'm still able to manage my household and family responsibilities and bring in an extra income. Life is Good!

5. What is your favorite thing about what you sell? I love making glass lampwork beads. My beads tend to be bright, fun and funky. I just love wearing my beads on my Pandora bracelet. It's fun to mix and match them.
6. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why? My most popular items are my large hole bracelet beads. I think people like to collect them, mix them up, change them out to go with different outfits. For me collecting Artisan Pandora and Troll style bracelet beads in like wearing little pieces of art around you wrist. I also have on customer that uses my large hole beads for braided kangaroo leather leads that she makes.

7. What teams do you belong to? None. I don't have time for all of that.

8. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop? I don't know if there is any one thing that works better for me. I do have a custom bumper sticker with my URL and a picture of my beads that I have on my car. I promote on Craigslist, Myspace, Indiepublic, Flickr, Nifty, and even Classmates.com.

9. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy? My favorites have been dog related items. I bought a stamped "King of Farts" dog tag from this seller: http://www.sudlow.etsy.com/. My yellow lab is actually featured in her picture for this item (he's the one at the bottom left corner) I also bought 3 beautiful dog prints that look just like my 3 dogs from this seller: http://www.dogartstudio.etsy.com/. The 3 prints brighten my studio!

10. What do you do in your spare time? Spare Time? What is that? I don't seem to have much of that these days. I do squeeze in some volunteer work every now and then. We love attending my son's JV Football games. We have about 65 acres of land and when I have time (not lately) I enjoy morning walks with my dogs on the trails. There's plenty of wildlife to be enjoyed on the walks...deer, geese, ducks, and an occasional snake and even a coyote once. I also help out with my mother-in-law that has cancer and dementia which can be very frustrating at times. On bad days I can retreat to my studio, light up my torch and get away from it all.

Super Sunday Special

For my Super Sunday Special, I decided to keep my $18 Deal rolling on my wonderful Premium 26 oz Jars. These are normally $23.95 each. Follow this link to the Etsy listing.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15349796

If you would like more than two of these, please let me know and I will update the listing or make a special one just for you. Have fun shopping! -Suzanne

Featured Etsy Shop: courtneydell

Featured Etsy Shop: courtneydell

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell? My shop name is Courtneydell and I sell picture frames, necklace holders and mirror sets.

2. What is your shop URL? My shop URL is http://www.courtneydell.etsy.com/

3. When did you start selling on Etsy? I started selling my crafts on Etsy in January 2007.

4. What is your favorite thing about Etsy? I love Etsy! It’s a fun and easy way to sell my crafts. I also enjoy checking out what everyone else is selling.

5. What is your favorite thing about what you sell? I love creating fun, whimsical items people can use to decorate their homes.

6. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why? My favorite item in my shop right now is the vintage bird collage picture frame. I love the old-fashioned look of it.

7. What teams do you belong to? I belong to the Portland Street Team/PDXEtsy. It’s a friendly group of Etsy sellers in the greater Portland, Oregon area.

8. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop? Being featured in Blisscandles wonderful blog is definitely the most fun thing I have done to promote my shop. Thanks Suzanne!!

9. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?
Here are just a few of my favorite items from some very talented Etsy
sellers:

Earrings by Puffluna:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13744885

Bag by Appetite:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13239572

Thank you cards by CecilyInk:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=13272715

Address rubber stamp by Sweetpaperie:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15321528

10. What do you do in your spare time? Read, read, read. I read a lot in my spare time. I work at a library and I am addicted to books.

Three Sales Now Through September 30th

Three Great Sales Just for You to Celebrate Autumn!

These sales are available on our regular website only at http://www.blisscandles.com

Use the following codes at checkout to get your discount.

AUTUMN - Take 22% OFF any order of $250 or more
FALL75 - Take $15 OFF any order of $75 or more
FALL150 - Take $25 OFF any order of $150 or more

Not valid with Candle Club Discount. Please choose only one discount.

September 18th Thirsty Thursday Special!

September 18th Thirsty Thursday Special!

We are excited about today's special! Get a HUGE discount today only on our Premium 26 oz Jars. Now is the time to stock up for Fall and Christmas!

These wonderful jars, normally $23.95 are only $18 today! Order on our website under SPECIALS at http://blisscandles.com/ OR order on Etsy via our special listing at http://blisscandles.etsy.com/.

Have fun shopping! -Suzanne

Etsy Shop Feature: Sidheforest

Featured Etsy Shop: Sidheforest

What is your shop name and what do you sell?
My shop name is Sidheforest. And I sell Surreal and Fantasy Paintings in Acrylic, Watercolor and Ink.

What is your shop URL?
http://www.sidheforest.etsy.com

When did you start selling on Etsy?
I joined Etsy in March of this year as a buyer, and began selling this summer.

What is your favorite thing about Etsy?
Oh man! The Talent! Gobs and Gobs of Talent. I was astonished by the sheer spectrum of items I could get expertly made, by the individual who made them!

What is your favorite thing about what you sell?
I get to create my own Universe. I am an Artist. I live with paint in my hair and on my nails. And, I own one dress with no paint on it. ( For now...LOL) So the fact that I can paint all day, then sell what I love keeps me grinning from ear to ear.

What is your favorite item in your own shop and why?
My Favorite item is actually not in my store at the moment. "In the Beginning" . This one will be in the Etsy CO-OP Craft Ad in Nov. and will go on sale Oct 20 th. It can be seen on my EBSQ art page and the Sidheforest Fan site on Facebook. I love this painting because it was the first painting I did the way I wanted, in the colors I wanted, in the style I wanted, and turned out the way I wanted. As an artist I believe that "self" being a part of the art is what sets different artists apart. And "In the Beginning" was when I began to discover my own path.

What teams do you belong to?
I am not on any Etsy teams yet, I've been a bit shy. But, I think I should change that and find myself a team of two to join. Any suggestions? hehe

What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop?
Bragging about how cool Etsy is. Too many people have not heard of Etsy and I love spreading the word. I am also absolutely head over heels for my Moo cards. But, my biggest fun promoting myself is learning to have confidence in me and my work, so that I can talk about it with others.

What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?
Ok, I can so tell you about my favorites. I will try to make it a short list.
idea2lifestyle.etsy.com , bravegrrl.etsy.com are two of my favorite clothing stops!
oh, and elfland.etsy.com

then of course there's..... figurka.etys.com, buildersstudio.etsy.com, jodieflowers.etsy.com,
And obsoleteworld.etsy.com is one of my most favorite artist on Etsy!

What do you do in your spare time?
This is so easy! Reading, Reading, Reading....LOL I am an avid reader and go through books like potato chips. Early onset Rheumatoid Arthritis has taken away most of my gardening, but not yard sales, building a library, painting, and reading! Oh...and I will bashfully admit to being a bit of a facebook addict. hehe

Do you have anything else you would like to share?
Thank you so much for helping create a wonderful day.