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Brought to You By Wholesale Supplies Plus
VOLUME 12, AUGUST 2013
SOMETHING BLUE
• WEDDING FAVORS
• PRIMP & PREP
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IN THIS ISSUE...
LEARN TO MAKE
MELT & POUR SOAP RECIPE
Embedded Calla Lillies
MELT & POUR SOAP RECIPE
Rustic Wedding Favors
BODY SPLASH RECIPE
Amber Romance
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Wholesale Supplies Plus is pleased to offer this publication
to better educate and inform our customers on trends, best
practices, products, inspiration, recipes, and much more!
Stay tuned each month for a new installment themed for
the appropriate season to give you the inspiration and
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Recipe Authors
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Sue Braun
Marla Bosworth
Carmen Griffin
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Theme Articles
Featured Theme: Something Blue
4
Featured Theme: Wedding Favors
5
Featured Theme: Primp & Prep
6
Featured Kits
Featured Kits: Something Blue
8
Featured Kits: Wedding Favors
9
Featured Kits: Primp & Prep
10
Featured Products
Featured Products: Something Blue
12
Featured Products: Wedding Favors
13
Featured Products: Primp & Prep
14
New Products
15
Featured Recipes
Featured Recipes: Something Blue
16 - 18
Featured Recipes: Wedding Favors
19 - 21
Featured Recipes: Primp & Prep
22 - 24
Cold Process Recipes:
26 - 27
Business Articles
4 Best Options for Accepting Credit Cards
28
3 Steps to Getting Things Done
29
Business Promotion
30
Naturally Minded: Guidelines for Manufacturing Insect Repellent Products
31
WSP Savings Center
Ratings & Reviews Coupons
32
WSP Fragrance of the Month:
33
WSP Sale & Event Planner - 6 Weeks
34
WSP Reward Center
35
Trends
Industry & Retail Trends
36 - 37
WSP News
Social Media Contest Information & Winners
38 - 39
Show & Tell
40
Around the Water Cooler & Employee Trivia
41
Past Issues
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Featured Inspiration: Something Blue
Inspiration from Bridal Best Wishes!
We’ve all heard the saying “Something
old,
something
new,
something
borrowed, something blue, A Sixpence
in your Shoe.” It is an old wedding day
tradition to provide objects for the bride
to carry or wear as good luck charms.
“Something old represents continuity;
something new offers optimism for the
future; something borrowed symbolizes
borrowed happiness; something blue
stands for purity, love, and fidelity; and a
sixpence in your shoe is a wish for good
fortune and prosperity, although this
remains largely a British custom.”*
These items are often provided as gifts by the female relatives or attendants to the bride. They
often hold sentimental value and are kept well after the wedding day as mementos. Jewelry,
garters, veils and any number of other wedding day memorabilia is traditionally offered for these
items.
Specifically with the ‘Something blue...’ portion of the phrase, many brides add a touch of blue to
their jewelry, bouquets, or garter. Carrie Bradshaw from HBO’s ‘Sex and the City’ ticked off this
portion of the saying while starting the current trend of adding a hint of color to her bridal outfit
by wearing blue shoes. Another new trend is sewing your husband’s name, ancestor’s names, new
married name, etc. into the underside hem of your wedding gown in blue thread. In this new era of
DIY and over-the-top detailed weddings, people are coming up with and abundance of new and
creative ways to ensure they are carrying on with this tradition.
Taking this as inspiration, our industry can easily provide products that fit in nicely with this tradition.
You can make a scented lotion and package it in a beautiful cobalt blue bottle that’ll fit nicely in
the bride’s purse. It’ll be great for the bride to use throughout the day and the bottle color will
provide the perfect blue hue to satisfy the tradition. Any small guest soap in the perfect shade of
navy, tiffany blue, cyan or cornflower could easily fit in a bride’s purse or pocket (yes! there are
tons of wedding dresses with pockets these days - it’s about time, right?) and could provide a nice
extra bit of perfume during the day and be a nice keepsake after the wedding day has passed.
Take these ideas and the ones found in the following pages to help inspire a whole slew of bluetinted creations perfect for fall brides! Need help finding the perfect shade? Make sure to take
a look at www.WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com for all of the different blue dyes we have available.
While there, be sure to scope out all of the other supplies you’ll need to create ‘something blue’
for the brides in your life!
* http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-customs/qa/wedding-traditions-the-meaning-of-something-old.aspx
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Featured Inspiration: Wedding Favors
Inspiration ‘Favors’ the Bold!
As wedding trends come and go, favors
tend to have stuck around for the long
run. Where once a box of matches or
an embossed napkin were all the craze,
now everyone is getting more and more
creative with what they provide their guests
as a nice ‘thank you’ for their attendance
and a memento of the occasion. Some
favors show up as a donation the couple
makes to their favorite charity while other
trends lean toward the more traditional
individual gift per guest. These favors,
however, have become more crafty and
DIY than ever before. The three biggest
categories we see out there in this DIY/craft-centered favor trend are edible favors (cake pops,
candy, late-night snack packs), eco-friendly (plantable herbs, seeds, tree saplings) and keepsake
home decor (photo frames, decorative soap, vases/mason jars).
Did you notice? Decorative soap makes it on this list and is, quite frankly, all over the place.
Check out any of the more popular wedding blogs (stylemepretty.com, 100layercake.com,
greenweddingshoes.com) and you’ll see any number of weddings where soap has been front
and center as a wedding favor. Some couples are making their own, but many are buying local
products that they then package themselves to personalize for their wedding. For our industry, this
latter option is a great compromise. It allows the couple to do a little DIY themselves, but purchase
from a well-known expert soap maker. This type of sale is perfect for your online shop. Show a
type of soap you’d love to sell in this manner, how the couple can personalize it (if you’d like), and
list it on your online shop in a variety of quantities that will work for a number of weddings. For
example, 100 guest soaps with personalized tags and packaging is $xxx.xx. The couple can then
buy as many of that listing as they need and you have a predetermined order to deliver.
Now for inspiration, any of the current trends listed above can easily be turned into cute soaps as
well. Cake pops? Adorable soaps - just make sure everyone knows they can’t eat them! Natural/
eco-friendly soaps with all-natural ingredients - just what the eco-minded couple wants. As for
attractive, decorative soaps that are themed toward the wedding itself, there are a multitude of
options. We’ve stocked the following pages with ideas to help inspire a new line of wedding favor
soaps!
When you’re done reading through the information here, make sure to turn to
www.WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com to get all of the supplies you need to start stocking up for the fall
wedding rush. September is now the most popular month to get married*, so be prepared for any
last minute orders that could come through!
* http://weddingindustrystatistics.com
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Featured Inspiration: Primp & Prep
Prepare for Bridal Primp Inspiration!
For everyone else involved, weddings are
a one day event full of fun and love. For
brides, their ‘wedding’ starts as soon as
they are engaged and, for many brides,
they have been planning since childhood.
While the main source of this wedding
activity surrounds the preparation of the
event itself, the bride also starts paying extra
attention to her appearance. Planning for
that one day where everyone’s eyes will be
on her as she shines in her carefully chosen
wedding dress, with perfect makeup and
hair. Many brides start a regimented fitness and diet program to drop that dreaded ‘last 5 pounds’,
while other brides start to take more notice of their skin, nails and hair so that they are in tip-top
shape for that day. To some extent, all brides begin the road to prepping for that big day with some
level of attention thrown toward their appearance. Spas and salons have eagerly started catering
to this segment of customer and it’s a great opportunity for those of us in this industry to start doing
the same!
There are a multitude of products this industry produces that are perfect for bride-to-bes. From
exfoliating facial scrubs to moisturizing foot balms, you can create products to cover every bride
from head-to-toe. Creating packages of these items is a smart way to market specifically to this
type of customer and can be a great way for you to get started in this side of the industry. Having
a full line of bridal products can buoy your business during a seasonal slump. While there are
definitely busier wedding seasons than others, couples continue to look toward all types of dates in
the year to provide the best, most personal wedding date for them. This means wedding customers
will always be ready to shop and buy the items that are important to them, creating a steady
purchasing schedule that can help out when other typical buying seasons are slowing. Bridal
shows open up another market of customers and selling opportunities. We are all familiar with the
Farmer’s Markets, Craft Shows and online sales we currently use as our main selling outlets, so why
not add Bridal Shows for an extra added bit of income?
For the eco-friendly/natural bride, it can be difficult to find the products they desire from the mass
markets. This creates a the perfect opportunity for the smaller handmade soap and cosmetic maker
to generate the products they are craving. Creating all-natural products and marketing them as
both bride AND earth friendly is sure to bring in this business.
Looking for more inspiration? Then turn no further than the following pages and on
www.WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com! We’ve got plenty of inspirational ideas and all of the supplies
you’ll need to create these products. Prep now for the busy fall wedding season and let the products
you create start a new line of business for years to come!
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Featured Kits: Something Blue
Wedding Soap Gift Box Soap Kit
This kit has been designed to make (12) 5 oz bars of soap.
If you are making this product for sale, we recommend pricing at $6.95 per bar.
This kit includes the following items:
• (3) 2 lb - Suspension (Clear) MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Square - Basic - GLOSSY Silicone Mold 1605
• (1) 0.125 lb (2 fl. oz) - Wedding Day Type Fragrance Oil 246
• (1) 1 Piece - Beaker - Natural Polypropylene
• (2) 0.1 oz (sample bag) - Caribbean Blue Glitter
• (1) 0.17 Bar (1 Sample Block) - White Sparkle Soap Color Bar
• (1) 1 Bottle - 2 oz Clear Round Bullet Plastic Bottle 20/410
• (1) 1 Piece - 20/410 Natural Ribbed Sprayer Top - Clear Cap
• (1) 1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
• (1) 2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low Powder
• (2) 1 Piece - Droppers - Plastic
• (1) 1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
• (1) 1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
You Save $6.32 by
purchasing this kit
rather than buying the
items separately!
Blue Heart Soap Kit
This kit has been designed to make 8 bars of soap.
You Save $16.07 by
purchasing this kit
items separately!
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Tube Mold: Hearts (Assorted) Silicone Mold 0902
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Rectangle - Basic - GLOSSY Silicone Mold 1601
• (1) 0.25 lb (4 fl. oz) - Bluebells & Baby’s Breath FO 295
• (2) 2 lb - Crystal Clear Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• (1) 2 fl oz - Matte Cobalt Blue Liquid Pigment
• (1) 2 lb - Basic MP Soap Base - White 2 lb Trays
• (2) 0.1 oz (sample bag) - Iridescent Super Sparkle Glitter
• (1) 1 Piece - 24/410 Natural Ribbed Sprayer & Clear Cap
• (1) 1 Piece - Soap Box - Rectangle Window (WHITE COLOR)
White Calla Lillies MP Soap Kit
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Oval - Basic - GLOSSY Silicone Mold 1606
• (2) 2 lb - Crystal Clear Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Heart Mold Silicone Mold
• (1) 0.125 lb (2 fl. oz) - Calla Lily* Fragrance Oil 328
• (1) 2 lb - Suspension (Clear) MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• (1) 2 oz (single jar) - Turquoise Green Glitter
• (1) 2 lb - Ultra White MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• (1) 0.17 Bar (1 Sample Block) - Matte Yellow Soap Color Bar
• (1) 0.18 lb (2 oz) - Glycerin - Natural
• (2) 1 Piece - Soap Box - Oval Window (WHITE COLOR)
August 2013
You Save $2.56 by
purchasing this kit
items separately!
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Featured Kits: Wedding Favors
Rustic Soap Wedding Favors MP Soap Kit
This kit has been designed to make (24) bags of 2 soaps.
If you are making this product for sale, we recommend pricing at $4.95 per set.
You Save $12.08 by
purchasing this kit rather
than buying the items
separately!
• (1) 1 Piece - Tray - 12 Rectangles - Glossy Silicone Mold 1701
• (2) 2 lb - Goat Milk MP Soap Base (2 lb. Tray)
• (24) 1 Piece - Premium Crystal Cello Bags (3.5” x 2” x 7.5”)
• (1) 0.125 lb (2 fl. oz) - Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Fragrance Oil 114
• (2) 0.125 lb (2 oz) - Rose Petals - Red Buds & Leaves
• (1) 1 lb - Oat Scrub
• (1) 0.03 Pack (1/2 oz) - Natural Raffia
• (1) 1 Piece - 20/410 Natural Ribbed Sprayer Top - Clear Cap
Purple Calla Lily Soap Cakes Kit
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Round - Basic - GLOSSY Silicone Mold 1602
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Heart - Guest - GLOSSY Silicone Mold 1612
• (2) 2 lb - Goat Milk MP Soap Base (2 lb. Tray)
• (1) 0.125 lb (2 fl. oz) - Wedding Day Type Fragrance Oil 246
• (1) 2 lb - Extra Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• (1) 0.17 Bar (1 Sample Block) - Matte Yellow Soap Color Bar
• (1) 0.1 oz (sample bag) - Lilac Purple Glitter
• (1) 0.18 lb (2 oz) - Glycerin - Natural
• (1) 1 Piece - 20/410 Black Ribbed Sprayer Top - Clear Cap
You Save $13.03 by
separately!
Scrabble Tile Soap Favor Kit
This kit has been designed to make 30 sets of 4 tiles.
If you are making this product for sale, we recommend pricing at $3.95 per set.
You Save $1.11 by
separately!
August 2013
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Brownie Bite (24 Mini Squares) Silicone Mold
• (2) 2 lb - Basic MP Soap Base - Clear 2 lb Trays
• (1) 0.125 lb (2 fl. oz) - Sea of Love Fragrance Oil 394
• (1) 2 lb - Basic MP Soap Base - White 2 lb Trays
• (5) 1 Piece - Embed Paper for Soap (Water Soluble Paper)
• (1) 1 Pack - Clear Poly Bags - 10” x 3” (50 bags/pack)
• (1) 0.125 lb (2 oz) - Rose Petals - Red Buds & Leaves
• (1) 0.03 Pack (1/2 oz) - Natural Raffia
• (1) 1 Piece - 24/410 Natural Ribbed Sprayer & Clear Cap
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Featured Kits: Primp & Prep
Endless Love Shower Gel Kit
This kit has been designed to make 16 bottles of shower gel.
If you are making this product for sale, we recommend pricing at $5.95.
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1 Gallon (single jug) - Liquid Suspension Soap Base
0.25 lb (4 fl. oz) - Endless Love* Fragrance Oil 376
12 Bottle - 8 oz Clear Keuka Bottle Plastic Bottle - 24/410
2 oz (single jar) - Iridescent Super Sparkle Glitter
1 Bottle - 8 oz Clear Keuka Bottle Plastic Bottle - 24/410
0.125 lb (2 oz) - Pearlizer & Foam Booster - Liquid
12 Piece - 24/410 White Smooth Disc Top Cap
0.1 oz (sample bag) - Caribbean Blue Glitter
0.32 Pack (16 foils) - Foil Wrappers - Silver
1 Piece - 24/410 White Smooth Disc Top Cap
1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low Powder
1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
You Save $11.49 by
separately!
Bath Salts with Botanicals Kit
This kit has been designed to make (50) 8 oz bags of spa salt.
If you are making this product for sale, we recommend pricing $5.95 per bag.
You Save $9.09 by
separately!
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25 lb (5 - 5 lb size) - Salt Blend - European Sea (Pure Salt)
1 lb - Lavender Buds - Premium Botancial
50 Piece - Organza Bag - Ivory (6.5” x 5”)
1 lb - Rose Petals - Red Buds & Leaves
2 oz (single jar) - White Sparkle Mica Powder
0.125 lb (2 fl. oz) - Love Spell* Fragrance Oil 302
50 Piece - Premium Crystal Cello Bags (4” x 2.5” x 10.25”)
1 Piece - Droppers - Plastic
Amber Romance Body Splash Kit
This kit has been designed to make (20) 5 oz bottles of body splash.
If you are making this product for sale, we recommend pricing at $6.95 per bottle.
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1 Gallon - Luxury Moisturizing Mist II - Modified
1 Piece - 20/410 White Petite Treatment Pump Top - Clear Cap
12 Piece - 20/410 White Petite Treatment Pump Top - Clear Cap
0.125 lb (2 fl. oz) - Amber Romance* Fragrance Oil 110
1 Bottle - 5 oz Clear Tall Square Plastic Bottle - 20/410
12 Bottle - 5 oz Clear Tall Square Plastic Bottle - 20/410
0.125 lb (2 oz) - FO & EO Modifier
2 fl oz - Stained Glass Strawberry Red Liquid Color
2 oz - Stained Glass Violet Purple Liquid Color
0.125 lb (2 oz) - Vanilla Color Stabilizer - Lotions - Washes
1 Piece - Droppers - Plastic
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WSP Product Suggestions: Something Blue
Crafter’s Choice™
Matte Cobalt Blue
Pigment Powder
Stained Glass Ocean Blue
Liquid Color
Blue Oil Locking Mica
Shimmer
Bath Bomb Blue
Powder Color
8 oz Blue Basic
Plastic Jar 70/400
2 oz Blue Cosmo Oval
Plastic Bottle 20/410
4 oz Blue Bullet
Plastic Bottle 20/410
4 oz Blue Basic
Plastic Jar 58/400
Soap Color Bar
Powder Color
Matte Cobalt Blue
Liquid Pigment
Caribbean Blue
Glitter
Vita Burst Beads Blue
Juniper Berries (Blue) Botanical
Jojoba Beads Spa Blue
Blueberry
Seeds
Organza Bag Light Blue
(9” x 5.5”)
Light Blue
Curling
Ribbon
Lip Tube
Round Top Light Blue Green
Organza Bag Light Blue
(6.5” x 5”)
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WSP Product Suggestions: Wedding Favors
Wedding Day Type
Fragrance Oil 246
Wedding Cake
Fragrance Oil 562
Love Spell*
Fragrance Oil 302
P.S. I Love You*
Fragrance Oil 626
Premium Crystal
Cello Bags
(12” x 6” - Cone)
Muslin Drawstring Bags Traditional 4 x 6
Soap Box - Oval Window
(KRAFT COLOR)
Soap Box - Rectangle Window
(WHITE COLOR)
Wedding Rings
Clamshell
Cake Pop
Silicone
Mold
Natural
Push Pop
with Lid
Heart - Guest - GLOSSY
Silicone Mold 1612
Organza Bag White
(4” x 3”)
Premium Crystal
Cello Bags
(3.5” x 2” x 7.5”)
Crinkled
Paper Filler Ivory
Premium
Glassine Bags
(4 1/2” x 6 3/4”)
Calla Lily*
Fragrance Oil 328
Fresh Cut Roses Type
Fragrance Oil 447
White Gardenia Flowers
Fragrance Oil 206
Peony*
Fragrance Oil 424
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WSP Product Suggestions: Primp & Prep
Spa Tonic
Fragrance Oil 384
Aqua Spa
Fragrance Oil 340
Spa’ taneous
Fragrance Oil 789
Relaxation
Fragrance Oil 208
European Spa Salt Fine Grain
Oat
Scrub
Soy
Scrub
Apricot Seed
Powder
Argan
Oil
Babassu
Oil
Jojoba Oil Clear
Shea Butter Liquid, Refined
Kaolin Clay White
Oatmeal Colloidal NF
Alfalfa
Powder
Sea
Clay
Relaxing
Fragrance Oil
533
White Tea & Ginger*
Fragrance Oil 442
Revitalizing Rosemary Mint
FO 209
Bamboo
Fragrance Oil 253
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WSP News: New Products!
27 NEW Fall and Winter Fragrances!
Amaretto Cocoa
Bake Shop
Boardwalk
Cherry Christmas
Chestnuts & Cherries
Christmas Cookies
Christmas Woods
Cranberry Wreath
Crème de Mint
Elf on a Shelf
Goody Goody Gumdrops
Holly Berry
Icelandic Mint
Make a Wish
Mistletoe Kisses
Peppermint Cocoa
Pineapple Coconut
Pink Champagne
Pralines & Cream
Snow Day
Snowberry
South Beach
Spiced Pumpkin
Sunset Swirl
Vanilla Musk
Winter Clementine
Wish Upon a Star
P lus!
Butterfly Guest
5 Molds
Tray Soap Mold:
Paw Prints
Halloween Skull (15 Mini)
Silicone Mold
Pumpkin (24 Mini)
Silicone Mold
Crafter’s Choice
Argan Butter
Blend
0.75 oz
Natural Twist-up
Tube & Top
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Wedding gift boxes mp soap recipe
Project Level: Intermediate
Estimated Time: 2 Hours
Yields: 12 Gift Box Soaps
These pretty gift box soaps will look beautiful placed next to each guest’s table
setting. This will be a lovely reminder of a very special day!
Buy this as a kit! Click Here
INCI Ingredient List: Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth
Sulfate, Sodium Myristate, Silica, Triethanolamine, Fragrance
Ingredients
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92 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Clear Suspension MP Soap Base
2 Teaspoons Crafter’s Choice Caribbean Blue Glitter
1 Piece Crafter’s Choice Sparkle White Soap Color Bar
2.5 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Wedding Day Fragrance Oil
1 Crafter’s Choice Square Silicone Mold
Directions
Equipment
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Microwave
Glass Measuring Cups - Large & Small
Soap Cutter
Mixing Spoons
Plastic Droppers - 2
Scale to Weigh Soap
Thermometer to Check Soap Temperature
Vegetable Peeler
Plastic Beaker
Spray Bottle with Alcohol
14.Empty one entire bag of Caribbean Blue Glitter into
melted soap. Mix with wire whisk to incorporate into
soap.
15.Add 1.5 oz. of fragrance and mix well.
16.Check soap temperature so it is no higher than 125°.
Once soap has cooled to this temperature, spritz first
soap cavity with alcohol
17.Pour blue soap over white ribbons. Spritz top to release
air bubbles. Continue until entire soap tray is poured. Set
aside until set up.
18.While soap is setting up, you can make the soap curls.
For this step you will need a vegetable peeler.
19.Taking the white squares made in Step 5, use a vegetable
peeler to shave off soap curls for top of gift box. Peeling
all 4 squares will be enough for all 12 soap bars.
20.Once soap has set up, remove from mold.
21.If clear soap is left from Step 8, remelt for this step.
Otherwise, melt about 1 oz. of clear soap in plastic
beaker.
22.Spritz top of first box with alcohol. Using a plastic
dropper, drizzle a small amount of clear soap in middle.
Spritz some curls with alcohol and place in melted soap.
Drizzle extra soap if they do not all stick.
23.Continue in this fashion will all soap boxes. Set aside.
24.Wash silicone mold in warm, sudsy water and dry
thoroughly.
25.Repeat above steps to make 6 more soap boxes. In Step
2, only melt 2 oz. of clear soap and add sparkle white
color. The soap curls have already been made in Step
18. Also, only add 1.5 ml of fragrance oil to the 2 oz. of
soap.
26.Packaging Suggestion: Place in cello bag 5 x 3 x 11.5. Tie
with coordinating colored ribbon. Add tag with couples
name and wedding date.
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 4 oz. of Clear Suspension MP soap. Cut into
small chunks and place in glass measuring cup. Heat in
microwave about 30 seconds until soap is melted.
3. Taking the white soap cube, cut in half and add one half
to the melted soap. Stir until all melted. Heat soap further
if color bar is not completely dissolved.
4. Add 3 ml. of fragrance to colored soap. Mix well.
5. Divide the soap between all 6 mold cavities. Spritz with
alcohol to dissolve surface bubbles. Allow soap to set up.
6. Once hardened, unmold the squares. Take 2 of the soap
squares and cut each square into 6 separate strips for the
ribbons.
7. Take 2 of the white strips and place one on top
of the other to make a “+”. Cut off strip where it
overlaps the other so they will fit in the cavity without
overlapping.
8. Continue until you have enough for 6 gift soaps.
9. Weigh out 5 oz. of Suspension MP soap. Cut into chunks
and heat in microwave until melted. Do not fragrance.
10.Pour small amount of clear into first cavity-just enough to
cover the bottom. Spritz with alcohol, then spritz 3 ribbon
strips and immediately place into clear soap in bottom
of cavity. Spritz again with alcohol when ribbons are
positioned.
11.Continue in this manner, one cavity at a time until all 6
cavities are finished. Let soap set up.
12.Remove entire 2 lb. tray of clear soap and an additional
4 oz. of soap from second tray. Cut up into small chunks
and place in large glass measuring cup.
13.Heat soap in microwave until completely melted. Remove
and stir to be sure all soap has melted.
Wholesale Supplies Plus is not responsible for the products you create from our supplies. You alone are responsible
for product and recipe testing to ensure compatibility and safety.
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Blue Heart MP Soap Recipe
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
Yields: 12 - Approximate 6.5 oz Bars
These sparkling soaps will be the perfect addition to your perfect day! The white
window soap boxes will complete the packaging.
INCI Ingredient List: Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate,
Sodium Myristate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Triethanolamine. Titanium Dioxide,
Fragrance, Ultramarines, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, EDTA, Benzophenone 4.
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Pounds Crafter’s Choice Basic White MP Soap
Ounces Crafter’s Choice Matte Cobalt Blue Liquid Pigment
Ounces Crafter’s Choice Bluebells & Baby’s Breath Fragrance Oil
Ounce Crafter’s Choice Iridescent Super Sparkle Glitter
Crafter’s Choice Rectangle Basic Glossy Mold
Crafter’s Choice Tube Mold: Hearts
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Large Glass Bowl
Soap Cutter
Scale (for weighing ingredients)
Cookie Sheet
Potato Peeler
Cheese Grater
Plastic Dropper
Thermometer
White Rectangle Window Boxes
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. Weigh 20 oz. of the Basic White MP Soap Base. Cut up into chunks and place in large glass bowl.
3. Heat in microwave at 30 second intervals until the soap is melted.
4. Add .5 oz. of fragrance oil and mix well.
5. Place Rectangle Soap Mold on a cookie sheet. This will help stabilize the mold should it need to be moved.
6. Pour melted soap into all 4 cavities. Spritz the top of the soap with alcohol to dissolve any surface air bubbles. Set aside
and allow soap to solidify.
7. Once soap is hardened, unmold white rectangle soap base and create soap curls. You can use a potato peeler to get
large curls or a cheese grater to get white shavings. Or, make a little of both. Set soap curls aside until Step 20.
8. Weigh and cup up 8 oz. of Crystal Clear MP Soap. Place in glass measuring cup and heat in microwave at 30 second
intervals until all soap is melted.
9. Add .5 oz. of fragrance and mix in well.
10.Add 1.5 ml Matte Cobalt Blue Liquid Pigment to melted soap and stir well to mix in.
11.Place heart tube soap mold on a cookie sheet. This will give the mold stability should it need to be moved.
12.Pour blue soap into 4 of the small heart tubes. Spritz the tops of the soaps with alcohol and allow soap to harden.
13.Once soap has hardened, unmold blue heart tubes and cut each tube into thirds. Each piece should be about 1 1/4 inch
long. Set aside until Step 19.
14.Weigh and cut up 20 oz. of Crystal Clear MP Soap Base. Place in glass measuring cup and heat in microwave at 30
second intervals until all soap has melted.
15.Add .5 oz. of fragrance oil and mix in. Add about 10 drops of Matte Cobalt Blue Liquid pigment to give the clear soap a
bluish tint. This will make the white curls pop in the soap.
16.Add desired amount of Iridescent Sparkle Glitter to the melted soap and stir in.
17.Allow soap to cool down to about 125° F before pouring. If too hot, it will melt the white soap curls.
18.Place Rectangle Soap Mold on a cookie sheet. This makes it easier to move the mold without disturbing the soap.
19.Place one blue heart tube in each cavity of the Rectangle Mold. Be sure to place the heart so that it can be seen through
the window of the soap box.
20.Fill the remaining area of the soap cavity with the white soap curls/shavings made earlier.
21.Heavily spritz each cavity with alcohol to ensure the clear soap adheres to all of the soap curls.
22.Once soap has cooled to 125° F, pour clear glitter soap over the white curls in each of the four cavities.
23.Spritz top of each cavity with alcohol to pop any surface bubbles. Set aside and allow soap to harden.
24.Repeat Steps 14-23 until all 12 soap bars have been made.
25.Package as desired and enjoy. We recommend wrapping tightly with plastic wrap then placing in white soap boxes.
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White Calla lillies mp soap recipe
Yields: 8 Bars
These elegant calla lilies, embedded in blue glitter, look like they are floating in
water.
INCI Ingredient List: Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth
Sulfate, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Triethanolamine, Silica, Glycerin,
Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane 33, Iron Oxides
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4 Pounds Crafter’s’ Choice Crystal Clear MP Soap
2 Pounds Crafter’s Choice Ultra White MP Soap
2 Pounds Crafter’s Choice Clear Suspension MP Soap
2 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Turquoise Glitter
2 Ounces Glycerin - Natural
2 Ounces Crafter’s’ Choice Calla Lily Fragrance Oil
1 Piece Crafter’s Choice Yellow Matte Soap Color Cube
1 Heart Mold Silicone
1 Crafter’s Choice Basic Oval Mold
12 White Oval Soap Boxes
Directions
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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. To Make Lilies: Weigh 8 oz. of ultra white soap. Cut up into
chunks and place in glass measuring cup.
3. Heat until soap has melted, about 30-45 seconds. Remove
and stir soap.
4. Add 1.5 oz. of glycerin and 7 ml of fragrance oil. The
glycerin will make the soap pliable so it can be molded into
a calla lily.
5. Pour a thin layer into the bottom of 6 heart cavities. Pour just
enough to cover the bottom of cavity. If soap is too thick,
it will not bend. Spritz the soap with rubbing alcohol to
release any surface bubbles.
6. Let soap set up - about 10 minutes. Carefully remove from
mold and set aside.
7. If soap has hardened, remelt to pour another 6 hearts. Let
harden, then remove from mold. There should now be 12
white hearts.
8. To Make Pistons: Weigh 1.5 oz. of clear soap. Add 1/4
cube of yellow color bar and place in bowl with clear soap.
9. Heat in microwave until soap and color bar have melted.
Pour soap into 2 of the heart cavities and spritz with alcohol.
10.When soap has hardened, carefully remove from mold.
Using a soap cutter, cut each heart in half lengthwise. Cut
slivers of yellow at an angle so there is a point at one end.
Continue until there are 12 pistons.
11.Melt 1 oz. of the clear soap in small beaker. This will be the
“glue” to hold the flower together. For this step, you will
need a small children’s paintbrush.
12.Taking one heart with the point facing up, fold the sides in
towards the middle. Gently pull the sides out slightly so they
are more rounded.
Microwave
Soap Cutter
Scale (for weighing soap)
Spray Bottle filled with Rubbing Alcohol
Beaker
Glass Measuring Cup
Paintbrush - Children’s Size
Thermometer
13.Take one piston and place in the middle of the flower and
squeeze sides of lily together. If the piston is too thick, it can
be trimmed or place it more towards the hole in the bottom
of the flower. Try to position piston so it is sticking up in lily.
14.Using the paintbrush, paint the clear soap around the sides
of the flower where the flower and piston meet. Pinch sides
together until soap hardens. Add more “glue” if needed to
hold the sides together.
15.Continue until all 12 calla lilies are made. Trim excess piston
at the bottom of the lily if it is sticking out from the flower.
16.Weigh and melt 5 oz. of suspension soap. Add 3.5 ml
of fragrance oil and 1 tsp. of the turquoise glitter. Stir
well.
17.Pour soap into the bottom of the 4 oval cavities. Spritz top
of soap with alcohol.
18.Spritz the bottom of one lily and place down into the blue
soap but leave the top of the flower slightly raised so not
laying flat. Continue with the other 3 cavities.
19.Melt 16 oz. of the crystal clear soap. Do not add any
fragrance. This can sometimes cloud the soap.
20.When the temperature of the soap has reached 125°F,
soap is ready to pour.
21.Spritz the entire soap cavity well with alcohol and pour the
clear soap into the cavity until it reaches the top. Spritz
again with alcohol.
22.Pour remaining 3 soaps and let soap completely harden.
23.Once soap has completely set up, about 2 hours, carefully
remove from mold.
24.Repeat Steps 16-23 twice to make remaining 8 soaps.
Recipe will yield 12 soaps when finished.
25.Packaging Suggestion: Wrap soaps tightly with plastic wrap.
Place in oval window soap box so the lily can be seen.
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Rustic Soap Wedding favors mp soap
Yields: 24 Guest Soaps
Your guests will love these goat milk soaps filled with flowers and herbs. Raffia
ribbon finishes off the rustic look.
INCI Ingredient List: Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate,
Goats Milk, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Laurate, Triethanolamine, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide,
Yellow 5, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal, Rose Petals, Calendula Petals, Lavender Buds,
Fragrance
Ingredients
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60 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Goat Milk MP Soap
1 Ounce Crafter’s Choice Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Fragrance Oil1
2 Tablespoons Crafter’s Choice Oat Scrub-Chopped Oats
2 Tablespoons Crafter’s Choice Rose Petals2
2 Tablespoons Crafter’s Choice Calendula Petals3
2 Tablespoons Crafter’s Choice Lavender Buds - Premium4
1 Crafter’s Choice Silicone Tray Mold 1701
24 Cello Bags 3.5 x 2 x 7.55
1 Pound Crinkle Paper - Brown
Natural Raffia
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Microwave
Large Glass Mixing Bowl
Mixing Spoon
Spray Bottle filled with Rubbing Alcohol
Parchment or Wax Paper
Soap Cutter
Small Pieces of Cardboard
Directions
2. Weigh 60 oz. of soap. Cut up into small chunks and place in large glass bowl.
3. Place in microwave and heat until soap has completely melted. Stir soap to be sure all soap chunks have melted.
4. Add 1 oz. of Oatmeal, Milk & Honey fragrance oil. Stir to incorporate.
5. Place silicone mold on large cookie sheet. This will enable mold to be moved if necessary.
6. Pour soap into mold and spritz top of soap with alcohol to dissolve any surface bubbles.
7. Before the soap gets a skin on top, sprinkle the Oat Scrub, Rose Petals, Calendula Petals and Lavender Buds in various
areas of the tray. It is okay if they overlap a little. This will make it look more rustic and handmade.
8. Allow soap to set up overnight.
9. Before unmolding, lay down a layer of parchment or wax paper on your work area. This will catch any toppings if they fall
off when unmolding.
10.Gently pull sides of mold away from soap. Carefully turn mold over and gently push on bottom to release soap. Turn soap
right- side up.
11.Cut the bars of soap along the score lines. Cut each bar in half lengthwise and then widthwise, creating four small
rectangles from each larger rectangle bar.
12.Package 2 different mini rectangles together in a Cello Bag with Brown Crinkle Paper. To help avoid smudges on the bag,
you can use two pieces of cardboard or some other flat material to guide the soap into the bag and then pull out the
cardboard.
13.Make two folds at the top of the Cello Bag then punch two holes with a hole puncher. Tie 1-2 pieces of Raffia through the
holes and tie into a bow.
14.Add tag or label on bag with couples name and wedding date.
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scrabble tile favors mp soap recipe
Project Level: Easy
Yields: 30 sets of 4 soaps
Spell out how much you L-O-V-E your family and friends with these adorable
soaps. These will make perfect favors or gift for any special occasion.
INCI Ingredient List: Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth
Sulfate, Sodium Laurate, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Titanium Dioxide, Fragrance.
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2 Pounds Crafter’s Choice Basic White MP Soap Base
4 Pounds Crafter’s Choice Basic Clear MP Soap Base
5 Pieces Embed Paper for Soap (Water Soluble)
2 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Sea of Love Fragrance Oil1
2 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Rose Petals - Buds & Leaves2
1 Brownie Bite (24 Mini Squares) Silicone Mold3
50 Clear Poly Bags - 10” x 3”4
Natural Raffia5
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Scale (for weighing soap)
Laser Printer
Soap Cutter
Glass Measuring Cup
Plastic Dropper
Directions
and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron
2. EMBED PAPER CAN ONLY BE USED WITH LASER PRINTERS. When using embed paper in soap, the paper remains intact
until soap is used to point of embed. At that time, paper dissolves in water.
3. Here is the link for the template to print the letters: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/PDFs/Labels/Love-LettersEmbed.pdf
4. Using a laser printer, print the letters on embed paper and cut out the individual letters.
5. Measure and melt 6 oz. of Basic Clear MP soap (we did not fragrance this portion as some fragrances may cloud the clear
soap).
6. Pour a small amount of clear soap. Fill the cavity to approximately 1/4-1/3 of the way full. Spritz with alcohol to release
any air bubbles.
7. Moving fairly quickly place the embed paper (print down) into the clear soap. Press down on the paper until a thin layer
of soap covers the back of the embed paper. Spritz again with alcohol to release any other air bubbles.
8. Repeat until all letters are used. Allow clear soap to set up.
9. Measure and melt 12 oz. of Basic White MP. Add 10 ml. of Sea of Love fragrance oil. Stir to incorporate.
10.Spritz each cavity with alcohol. This will allow the soap to stick together.
11.Immediately after spritzing, pour the soap until the cavity is filled. Spritz again to release any air bubbles.
12.Repeat until all cavities are filled and allow to set up.
13.Package Suggestion: We put approximately 1 tsp. of Rose Petals-Red Buds & Leaves in the bottom of each bag. Tie with
Natural Raffia.
14.Each recipe will make 6 sets of tiles. Soap provided in recipe will make 30 sets of tiles.
15.Package and label according to FDA guidelines.
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purple calla lily soap cakes MP Soap Recipe
Yields: 12 bars
Purple is a trending color for fall weddings. These purple calla lilies look beautiful
on top of this milky white soap “cake”.
INCI Ingredient List: Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate,
Goats Milk, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Laurate, Triethanolamine, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide,
Yellow 5, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane 33, Fragrance, Iron Oxides, Glycerin
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Pounds Crafter’s Choice Extra Clear MP Soap
Pounds Crafter’s Choice Goat Milk MP Soap Base
Ounces Crafter’s Choice Wedding Day Fragrance Oil
Teaspoon Crafter’s Choice Glycerin - Natural
Teaspoon Crafter’s Choice Lilac Purple Glitter
Piece Crafter’s Choice Matte Yellow Soap Color Bar
Crafter’s Choice Heart Guest Silicone Mold
Crafter’s Choice Round Basic Silicone Mold
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Cookie Sheet
Soap Cutter
Large Glass Measuring Cup
Mixing Spoon
Plastic Beakers - 2
Scale to Weigh Soap
Plastic Dropper - 1
Toothpick or Skewer
Small Child’s Paintbrush
Directions
2. To Make Pistons: Melt .5 oz. of clear soap in a plastic beaker. Add slivers of yellow color cube until deep yellow color is
achieved. Pour into one cavity of the round soap mold.
3. To Make Lilies: Melt 1.5 oz. of clear soap. Add 1 teaspoon of liquid glycerin and about 1/2 tsp. of Purple Glitter. Add a
little more if darker color is desired.
4. Place small heart soap mold on a cookie sheet. This will give the mold stability if it needs to be moved.
5. Stir soap right before pouring into soap mold. Pour just enough soap to cover bottom of each heart cavity. When finished,
spritz top of soap with rubbing alcohol.
6. When soap has set up, remove yellow circle and all 12 purple hearts.
7. Cut yellow circle in fourths. Using soap cutter, slice thin pistons at an angle so one end is a point. Make enough for 24
calla lilies. Set aside.
8. With point of heart facing up, fold sides of heart into the middle. Continue until all 12 hearts are folded.
9. Melt 1 oz. of clear soap in a beaker. This will be the “glue” to hold the calla lily together.
10.Place one piston inside a lily and press together. Try to keep piston sticking up as much as possible. Using a small paint
brush, paint some clear soap into the middle of the flower and hold together until soap sets up. Add more soap if needed.
11.Continue until all twelve lilies are finished. Cut any excess yellow piston on end so it is even with lily. Set aside.
12.Weigh 28 oz. of goat milk soap. Cut up into chunks and place in large glass measuring cup. Melt in microwave until
completely melted.
13.To melted soap, add .84 oz. of Wedding Day fragrance oil. Stir well to incorporate.
14.Pour soap into all 6 soap cavities. Spritz tops with rubbing alcohol.
15.When soap begins to thicken, place one lily on top of soap. If lily stays in place and does not sink, soap is ready.
16.Taking 2 lilies, spritz bottoms with alcohol and top of white soap. Using a toothpick, poke a few holes into the soap,
releasing some melted soap. Position 2 lilies on top so melted soap acts as a glue to hold them in place.
17.Continue until all 6 soaps have been made. Set aside.
18.Repeat above steps to make remaining 6 soaps. Omit Steps 2 and 6. Enough pistons were made for all 12 soaps.
19.Package Suggestion: Place a cello bag flat on table. Using a small piece of cardboard, place soap on top and slide into
bag. Remove cardboard. This will help keep soap marks off the cello bag. Tie with purple ribbon. Add tag with couples
name and wedding date.
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Endless love shower gel recipe
Project Level: Easy
Estimated Time: 1/2 Hour
Yields: 16 - 8 oz. Bottles
These sparkling blue bottles of shower gel/bubble bath will make great wedding
or shower favors or gifts for any girl on your list.
INCI Ingredient List: Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin, Disodium Cocamido MIPA
Sulfosuccinate, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Polyethylene
Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyurethane 33.
Ingredients
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1 Gallon Crafter’s Choice Liquid Suspension Soap Base1
4 Tablespoons Crafter’s Choice Super Sparkle Iridescent Glitter2
2 Teaspoons Crafter’s Choice Caribbean Blue Glitter3
4 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Endless Love Fragrance Oil4
4 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Pearlizer and Foam Booster5
16 Crafter’s Choice Keuka Bottles
16 24/410 White Smooth Disc Top Cap
16 Foil Wrappers - Silver
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Microwave
Mixing Spoons
Measuring Spoons
Directions
2. In a large glass bowl, empty 64 oz. or half of the gallon of Liquid Suspension Soap Base.
3. Place in microwave and heat for about 30-45 seconds. Remove and stir. Test to see if product is warm and has thinned
slightly. This will help incorporate the additives that will be added. If product not warm enough, heat in 15-20 second
intervals.
4. In a small glass bowl, mix 2 Tablespoons of Sparkle Iridescent Glitter with 1 Teaspoon of Caribbean Blue Glitter. Mix
together
5. Add 2 oz. of Endless Love fragrance oil to the glitter mixture. Mix well.
6. To warm shower gel base, add 1.5 oz. Pearlizer and Foam Booster along with fragrance/glitter mixture. Mix gently so as
not to create too many bubbles.
7. Pour mixture into 8 Keuka Bottles. Let product cool completely before capping bottle. If product is too warm when capped,
condensation may appear inside bottle.
8. While bottles are cooling, repeat above steps with remaining 64 oz. of product.
9. When all bottles are cooled and capped, take the silver foil wrappers and fold over the top of each bottle to look like a
bottle of champagne.
10.As an added touch, tie coordinating ribbons around the top.
11.If selling product, label accordingly.
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Glowing Facial Scrub recipe
Project Level: Easy
Yields: 6 - 4 oz. Jars
This scrub is packed full of nourishing ingredients that will leave your face
glowing and smooth. The wheat germ oil leaves skin feeling moisturized so
there is no need to follow up with lotion.
INCI Ingredient List: Glycerin, Water, Sucrose (Brown Sugar), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate,
Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ
Oil, Stearic Acid, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Powder, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry)
Seed, Citrus Medica limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Sodium Chloride, Solanum Lycopersicum
(Tomato) Fruit Powder, Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Tetrasodium
EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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16 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Foaming Bath Whip1
3 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Wheat Germ Oil2
1.5 Teaspoons Crafter’s Choice Tomato Powder3
1/3 Cup Crafter’s Choice Lemon Peel Granules4
1/3 Cup Crafter’s Choice Strawberry Seeds5
9 Ounces Raw Brown Sugar (Turbinado)
2 Tablespoons Crafter’s Choice Lemon Essential Oil6
3.5 Milliliters Germaben II E Preservative7
6 4 oz. Clear Heavy Wall Plastic Jar - 70/400
6 70/400 White Straight Top Cap - F217 Liner
Large Glass Bowl
Mixing Spoon
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Spatula
Directions
2. Weigh out 16 oz. of Foaming Bath Whip and place in a large glass mixing bowl.
3. Recipe calls for Raw Brown Sugar. This is also known as Turbinado Sugar. This can be found in your local grocery store.
Nine ounces will equal 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons.
4. Add all ingredients except Lemon Essential Oil and Germaben II E. Mix well.
5. Add 2 Tablespoons of Lemon Essential Oil and 3.5 ml. of Germaben II E preservative to mixture and blend in.
6. Package into 4 oz. jars. Label according to FDA guidelines.
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Botanical Bath Salts Recipe
Project Level: Easy
Yields: 50 - 8 oz. Bags
De-stress and detox with these aromatic bath salts. Unwind in the tub after a long
and stressful day!
INCI Ingredient List: Sea Salt, Mica (and) Titanium Dioxide, Fragrance, Rose Petals, Lavender
Buds
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20 Pounds Crafter’s Choice Salt Blend - European Sea (Pure Salt)1
2 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Love Spell Fragrance Oil2
2 Ounces Crafter’s Choice White Sparkle Mica Powder3
1 Pound Rose Petals - Red Buds & Leaves4
1 Pound Crafter’s Choice Lavender Buds - Premium Botanical5
50 Premium Crystal Cello Bags (4” x 2.5” x 10.25”)6
50 Organza Bags - Ivory (6.5” x 5”)7
Equipment
• Large Glass Bowl
• Measuring Spoons
• Plastic Dropper - 1
• Fork or Spoon for mixing
• Cookie Sheet
• Waxed Paper
• Scotch Tape
Directions
and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron
2. Measure bath salts into a glass mixing bowl. The bowl should contain 40 ounces of salt.
3. Add 1 tsp. or 5 ml. of Crafter’s Choice Love Spell Fragrance Oil 302. Stir with fork or spoon to mix in.
4. Sprinkle in 1 tsp. of Crafter’s Choice White Sparkle Mica Powder. The color will not coat evenly but will create a lovely
variegated look to your salts.
5. On a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper, lay out bath salts to dry.
6. Once salts are dry, add 10 tsp. of your desired additive, either Rose Petals-Red Buds & Leaves or Lavender Buds and mix
into the salts. Or add a little of both if desired.
7. Measure out 8 ounce portions and place into cello bags. We folded the opening down and secured with a piece of tape.
Place each bag inside the Organza Bag-Ivory (6.5”x5”). Each batch will fill 5 bags.
8. Repeat above steps until desired amount of product is made. Makes enough for 50- 8 ounce bags.
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Activated Charcoal and Grapefruit CP Soap Recipe
Fills WSP Wooden Soap Mold!
Ingredients
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24 oz. 13 oz. 27.6 oz. 13.8 oz. 46 oz. 4.6 oz. 3 oz. 8 tablespoons Optional Water
Sodium Hydroxide
Coconut Oil
Shea Butter
Olive Oil
Castor Oil
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Activated Charcoal
Nettle (for sprinkling on top)
Directions
1. Add lye to water, stir and let cool. In a separate pot, melt coconut and
shea butter, then add room temperature oils. At desired temperature for
oils and water (between room temperature and 115F recommended),
add lye solution to oils and bring to very light trace. Put stick blender
aside and stir in activated charcoal by hand. If there are any lumps, use
the stick blender to smooth out the consistency (this is why it is important
to add the charcoal at very light trace). Next, stir in grapefruit essential
oil by hand. Pour into mold.
2. If soap gets thick, be sure to tap down the mold firmly. This will release
any air bubbles.
3. Let sit overnight covered with plastic wrap to prevent any soda ash.
Release and unmold. Cut into bars. Cure for 4 weeks before use.
Shea Butter
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Citrus Blast Soap CP Soap Recipe
Fills WSP Wooden Soap Mold!
Ingredients
• 24 oz. Water
• 13 oz. Sodium Hydroxide
• 27.6 oz. Coconut Oil
• 13.8 oz. Shea Butter
• 46 oz. Olive Oil
• 4.6 oz. Castor Oil
• 2.5 oz. Sweet Orange Essential Oil
• 0.5 oz. Lemongrass Essential Oil
• 1 ½ tablespoons Neon Citrus Blast Dye Powder
• 3 tsp. Titanium Dioxide (water
dispersible) mixed with 1 oz. distilled water
Directions
1. Add lye to water, stir and let cool. In a separate pot, melt coconut and shea butter, then add room temperature oils. At
desired temperature for oils and water (between room temperature and 115F recommended), add lye solution to oils
and bring to light trace. Next, stir in essential oils by hand.
2. Working quickly so soap doesn’t thicken, divide batch by pouring out approximately four cups of soap into a separate
container. Stir in titanium dioxide and water mixture until well incorporated. Set aside.
3. Mix neon citrus blast dye with ¼ cup from remaining soap. Mix well (a mixing frother makes this easy). Add into pot
with remaining soap. Stir well until color is completely incorporated.
4. Pour citrus colored soap into mold. Then dollop white soap on top and spread evenly until entire soap is covered in
white.
5. When finished, tap down the mold firmly to release any air bubbles.
6. Let sit overnight covered with plastic wrap to prevent any soda ash. Release and unmold. Cut into bars. Cure for 4
weeks before use.
Coconut Oil
Sweet Orange
Essential Oil
Lemongrass
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Dye Powder
Titanium Dioxide
These recipes and authored and contributed by Marla Bosworth is the CEO and Founder of Back Porch Soap Company,
(http://www.backporchsoap.com) She conducts soapmaking workshops, natural skincare courses, and beauty entrepreneur
throughout the U.S. In addition, Ms. Bosworth also provides product, brand and marketing strategies for handmade beauty
companies.
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4 Best Payment options for accepting credit cards
Looking to boost your customer experience, perceived professionalism, and average order
size? Accept credit cards.
In Psychology Today, cognitive scientist Art Markman explains that people tend to forget prices
more quickly and value them less when they’re paying with a credit card — versus parting with
cold, hard cash. Likewise, impulse buying and average order sizes increase when customers
can pay with credit. Simply accepting credit cards can not only help you to command better
profit margins, it can boost the likelihood you’ll succeed in selling lower-priced “add-ons,” as
well as higher-priced items.
If you’ve previously shied away from accepting credit cards assuming that you don’t know
enough about the technology, or don’t do enough business to justify the cost, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the many affordable
payment options that empower all types of small businesses regardless of where, how—or how much they sell. Here are some of the
best payment processing options for small businesses ready to start boosting their business by accepting credit cards.
WePay
Not sure how to even go about developing your website so it’s equipped to accept online credit card payments? No problem. WePay
equips you with everything you need to start accepting credit cards—including the ability to simply drag and drop provided HTML
code to create “buy” and “register” buttons for your website. Its “We Pay Page Builder” even walks you through the entire process of
building your own simple web store, complete with assistance for accommodating shipping and handling, tax and inventory. Though
WePay offers secure payment processing, customers will never know that they have been transferred from your site to a third party
vendor, which helps simplify the customer experience and reduce shopping cart abandonment. Rates are competitive at just 2.9%
per transaction + .30 cents.
2Checkout
Also with rates as low as 2.9% per transaction + .30 cents, 2Checkout’s Direct Checkout and Dynamic Checkout products facilitate
credit card, debit card and Paypal payments, and can also be customized and branded to give the appearance that customers are
still on your site throughout the checkout process. Direct Checkout features save the customer from having to input their customer
information, shipping and billing information more than once, and accommodates international sales, offering service in different
languages and currencies. You’ll be paid for sales every Thursday via wire transfer, check or a reloadable debit MasterCard.
PayAnywhere
With PayAnywhere’s free card reader and app that is compatible with Blackberry, iPhone and Android devices you can accept Visa,
MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards with a transaction fee of 2.69% per swipe. You can also issue preauthorizations,
voids, and refunds from either the app or the company’s website. Because the checkout process is fully customizable, you can
input several categories and pricing for all the items you for faster checkout and fewer errors. Unlike many other mobile payment
providers, PayAnywhere doesn’t just accommodate credit card transactions; you can accept and track cash payments and discounts,
and send customized receipts to customers via email.
Breadcrumb by Groupon
Though it’s marketed to restaurants, Breadcrumb is one of the most affordable payment solutions (rates are just 1.8% and 15 cents
per swipe transaction) and accommodates all small business owners who sell several items, and can use an iPad to conduct sales.
You’ll especially benefit if you do less than five figures (or more than six) in monthly sales, and have an average order of at least
$26. Though you’ll pay $15 for the card reader (offered for free by most other mobile payment processors), the current promotion
waives fees on your first $5,000 in sales.
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.
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3 Steps to getting things done
Is maintaining focus difficult for you? If you’re an entrepreneur, most likely it is. You see,
entrepreneurs are blessed (and cursed) with busy, brilliant, creative minds. Why is that
a curse as well as a blessing? Well, sometimes no matter how hard we try, we just can’t
seem to quiet the creative mind long enough to focus on the tedious work of completing
our goals. There are mental distractions everywhere! You know what I’m talking about:
those “bright and shiny objects” that all look so promising? They sure do get in the way
of productivity, don’t they?
What a dilemma! We’d be hard-pressed to succeed without those right-brained qualities
and innovative ideas, but how do we let the logical left brain function take over when
the creative right brain wants to run the show? How can we make sure our ideas get
the attention they deserve yet also pay attention to the action steps necessary to make
our big picture goal come to fruition?
One of the tricks is to make sure that any bright and shiny objects you consider pursuing are in harmony with the big
picture. Don’t let every opportunity detour you; this robs you of time that you could be putting into your dream. Use
the first tip below to help you decide if a goal or opportunity is worth fitting in. Then move on to steps 2 and 3 and
watch how efficiently you can get it to done!
1.
Examine it.
Consider all of the reasons that you want to pursue this idea and list its benefits on paper. Are you doing this for the
right reasons? Do you feel that it is in integrity with your values, vision, and your business model? If not, this is the
time and place to revise the goal until it feels right or eliminate it altogether. Don’t limit yourself to logic when you are
making these determinations; use your intuition as well.
2.
Make it friendly.
Once you are certain that your new goal is a good fit create a friendly document for each series of steps you will take
to make it happen. Also create a timeline. When will you have each phase or step complete? For instance, when will
the outline of my e-book be complete? etc. I leave my timeline document open on my PC’s desktop. Between client
sessions I refer to it to see what the next action step is - and I DO IT.
3.
Make it a habit.
Now the trick is to remember to look at your working document. Until it becomes habit, put a reminder in your calendar
or sticky notes throughout your home, car and office. Referring to your task list needs to become automatic so that you
don’t get off track with other projects and grand ideas that can wait until another time.
Tip:
Schedule blocks of time at least 3 times a week to work on your goals and do not allow interruptions. Turn off email,
unplug the phone, and put a Do Not Disturb sign on your office door! If you have young children and work from home,
honor your vision by bringing in a sitter or getting involved in a babysitting exchange. Before you know it you’ll be
looking back on your achievements and forward to a better life!
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].
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Business Promotion
way to stand behind products and services
than for the business owner to present
them in a compelling way. Embed the
video on your website in a prominent spot
where it will receive maximum views. The
search engines love videos and so does
YouTube, so take advantage of all available
communication channels to distribute your
message.
It’s often said that word-of-mouth is the
best form of advertising, and it’s also
the cheapest. There are lots of ways to
promote your small business that don’t cost
much money and you’ve likely used some
of them already.
The purpose of this article is to suggest and
stimulate more creative ideas that might
work for your business. The best part is
you’ve got little to lose by trying them out.
Subject Matter Expert
There’s a fairly easy way to get your name
and company mentioned in articles if you’re
an expert in a particular field. For example,
if you own a computer repair business and
can talk effectively about computers in a
way that laymen can understand, you can
be a source for reporters and writers who
cover this dynamic technology. They have a
continuous need for knowledgeable experts
who know their stuff inside and out. You
may be quoted, you’ll get a mention in their
article, and it costs you nothing but a little
time. One way to do this is to join a group
like Help A Reporter Out (helpareporter.
com).
The Internet has opened up a world of
possibilities that didn’t exist before. Take
advantage of this unprecedented capability
Custom Calendar
to spread the word.
Printed calendars aren’t as common as
they used to be because of the popularity
Monthly Newsletter
What used to cost hundreds or thousands of electronic personal devices and
of dollars in printing and postage is now smartphones with digital calendars. In spite
essentially free. Send out regular electronic of this, they’re still a relatively inexpensive
newsletters to those who provide their email marketing tool, especially if your products
addresses on your website. Keep them and services are targeted to the local
Anyone who hangs your
informed on new products and services, as community.
calendar is providing visible advertising
well as coming sales and special deals.
that will last a full year, something you can’t
Customer Loyalty Program
say for most advertising campaigns. Load it
Frequent flyer miles work, or the airlines up with quality photos and all your contact
wouldn’t award them. So do restaurant information.
rewards cards that allow you to collect
points toward a free meal. You can do Press Release
something on a smaller scale by giving Bragging isn’t a dirty word when it comes
discounts to customers who exceed a dollar to self-promotion in the business world. If
threshold of total purchases. Design a you’re doing great things, you’re local
loyalty program unique to your business newspaper wants to hear about it. Take the
that will keep your customers coming back initiative and send them notices about grand
openings, business milestones, job creation,
again and again.
new products, and special events. You can
Networking
expand this by using online websites that
Join the Chamber of Commerce and other offer press releases at no cost or for a small
groups that will bring you in contact with fee.
others in the local business community. In
addition to engaging with people who will Contests & Awards
talk about your business, it demonstrates Contests work if you make them worth the
your commitment to the growth and success effort to enter and you vary the theme
of your community. Goodwill goes a long and awards. Free products, discounts, gift
way toward creating a favorable, positive cards, and other forms of sweepstakes will
spur interest in your business throughout
image.
the life of these programs. Publicize each
Marketing Video
contest, design creative ways to make the
Be your own celebrity pitchman and awards public, and officially recognize the
produce an eye-catching video to promote winners. Select a “customer of the month”
your business. There’s no more authentic and feature them all in a running gallery of
award recipients.
Promotional Teaming
Find a company with products that
compliment yours but don’t directly compete
with you. Let’s say you’re in the business of
making custom vases and other ceramics.
Consider an exclusive marketing deal with
a flower shop to provide vases for their
specialty arrangements. Their customers
get to see your work with virtually no
effort on your part. They get the benefit
of providing quality vases that can be used
by their customers and seen by their friends
and acquaintances.
Community Awareness
Many cities and towns set aside one or two
days during the year to spotlight their small
businesses. Some even hold parades where
the businesses are invited to participate
and provide sponsorships for local groups.
Get involved in these events whenever you
can. It will help solidify your image as a
business that fully supports the citizens of
your community.
Public Speaking
Volunteer to give talks at local schools
about your area of expertise, or take it a
step further and offer your services on an
introductory basis. Let’s say you open a
new dance studio and you’re offering
evening classes to adults. Approach the
schools about giving sample classes to
their students during the day so they can
get a taste of dancing like a pro. This
could open the door to late afternoon and
Saturday morning classes to a huge group
of potential young customers. If they get
hooked on dancing, they could be with you
for years to come. Schools also hold career
days and conferences which represent a
great opportunity to interact with parents
and school staff.
Bottom Line
When it comes to jumpstarting promotional
opportunities, the possibilities are virtually
endless. This article only scratches the
surface of ideas you might consider, and
some may not be a good fit for your specific
business. Think about what would attract
you to your business if you were a potential
customer. Putting yourself in their place will
help crystallize ideas that will provide the
most impact for your money.
Don’t forget webinars, seminars, blogs, and
social media. Having a top-notch website
is a great start, but it should only be the
foundation of your online presence. Build
from that by taking advantage of all the
Internet has to offer.
Geoffrey Michael (www.geoffreymichael.pro) is a freelance writer specializing in business, marketing, personal finance, law, science,
aviation, sports, entertainment, travel, and political analysis. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and is also licensed to
practice law in California and New Hampshire. Geoffrey wrote this feature article exclusively for DebbieMay.com, an organization dedicated
to helping small businesses succeed.
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Guidelines for manufacturing insect repellent products
Summer increases the likelihood of outdoor activities, which
been classified by EPA as
in turn increases your risk of exposure to insects. Many small
List 4A “Inert Ingredients
cosmetics companies see this as an opportunity to market
of Minimal Concern.”
“natural’ insect repellent products as an extension of their 3. All of the ingredients (both
existing line. However, commercial insect repellents are, by
active and inert) must be
definition, pesticides. Because of the intended use of these class
listed on the label. The
of products, they are understandably highly regulated. Before
active ingredient(s) must
an insect repellent can be marketed, most must be registered by
be listed by name and
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA registration of
percentage by weight.
insect repellent active ingredients ensures that the materials used
Each inert ingredient
have been reviewed and approved for human safety as well as
must be listed by name.
for effectiveness. Products registered by the EPA will display an 4. The label cannot include
EPA Registration Number on the product label. The Centers for
any false or misleading statements, and claims that minimum
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) solely recommends the
risk pesticides protect human or public health are prohibited.
use of products containing active ingredients that have been 5. In general, public health claims are prohibited. Minimum
registered by the EPA. [1]
risk pesticide labels may not bear claims to control rodent,
insect or microbial pests in a way that links the pests with any
There are some insect repellent products for sale in the United
specific disease.
States that do not currently require EPA registration. The active
ingredients in these non-registered products were evaluated for
safety in the 1990’s and include many “natural” components
like essential oils and botanicals. It was determined at that
time that these specific active ingredients posed minimal risk to
human health. Based on this minimal risk determination, the EPA
determined that products made from these ingredients should be
exempt from registration. Products made from these ingredients
have not been evaluated for effectiveness, only for safety of
the active ingredients. The EPA is considering whether repellent
products should be removed from the exemption altogether
because effectiveness is critical to disease prevention which is the
underlying intent of a repellent. Examples of some ingredients
used in non-registered insect repellents are citronella oil, cedar
oil, geranium oil, peppermint oil and soybean oil. [2]
Minimum risk pesticides are a special class of pesticides that are
not subject to federal registration requirements because their
ingredients are demonstrated as safe for the intended use. To
satisfy the conditions required for federal minimum risk status, all
five of the following conditions must be met:
If you advertise (in print, online, by word of mouth or by any other
means) that your product “kills”, “repels”, “protects against” or
imply that the intended use of your non-registered product is to
perform these functions, you are making a claim that ultimately
should be validated through independent testing.
Manufacturing pesticide products in a non-agricultural facility
falls under Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA)
jurisdiction. Working with pesticides, even natural ingredients
that act as pesticides, requires appropriate personal protection
equipment for all workers who may come into contact with these
materials. Failure to comply can result in OSHA intervention and
fines.
In short, it is possible to offer a natural repellent product as a
small or micro-business. However, to remain in compliance with
both local and federal regulations, you should be sure to follow
all published guidelines as well as contact your local Extension
office to determine any additional guidelines specific to your
geographical location as well as the geographical locations in
which you intend to distribute your finished repellent product. [3]
1. The product must contain only active ingredients that are 1. http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/faq/repellent.html
listed on the EPA website.
2. http://www.epa.gov/oppbppd1/biopesticides/regtools/25b_list.htm
2. The product must contain only inert ingredients that have 3. http://npic.orst.edu/mlr.html
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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WSP Savings Center
RATE PRODUCTS &
RECEIVE WSP COUPONS!
You Can Get Coupons for ANY Product, Such As..
Oils
Butters
Essential Oils
Molds
Colors
Here’s How:
1. Simply log into your WSP account and go to “My
Ratings”.
2. Rate and review the products you have purchased.
3. Once the review is made public on the website,
you will be issued a coupon good toward future
purchase of that item!
4. Go to your “My Coupons” on your account page
to view your unused coupons!
We encourage customers to share honest opinions,
both favorable and unfavorable so that other
customers can make smart buying choices. For
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WSP Fragrance of the Month
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Wedding Day(yankee type)you won’t be dissappointed in this
Fragrance Oil!! A+A+A+A+
August 2013
John from Chicago
Bath Products
Terrific Scent!
Used in CP soap. Wonderful floral fragrance.
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WSP Loyalty Reward
Wholesale Supplies Plus rewards loyal customers that choose to select us as their “one stop” shopping source. These programs are
designed to give back to customers that continue to return and buy from Wholesale Supplies Plus.
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Wholesale Supplies Plus will be combining their Loyalty Points and WSP Rebate Rewards Programs into one single program.
The new program will be called WSP Loyalty Rewards and offers the following benefits to all retail customers.
• Customers will earn a higher percentage of WSP loyalty rewards per purchase – which can be used as payment on future
orders.
•Change: In the old program, rewards were split between future order discounts and rewards. Very often customers had to
place multiple orders to accumulate enough points to obtain an order discount.
• The entire invoice will be used to calculate loyalty rewards. This means if you need to upgrade your shipping, you will earn a
reward on the expedited shipping charges.
•Change: In the old program, only product purchases were used to calculate rewards.
• Rewards will be issued 2 weeks after an invoice ships.
•Change: In the old program, customers had to wait up to 90 days to be issued WSP rewards.
• Rewards can be used to pay for up to 25% of an order.
•Change: In the old program they could be used for 50% of the order.
• Rewards are good for 1 year after date issued.
•Change: In the old program rewards expired after 90 days.
Since many people have been accumulating points for future discounts and have been trying to attain the next level, we have
come up with a solution. As a promotion to launch our new program, we are automatically bumping customers points to take their
account to the next usable reward level. These points, as well as any other points in your account will have an expiration date of
90 days. Starting immediately you will begin earning WSP Loyalty Rewards on all new purchases.
How to Redeem WSP Loyalty Rewards:
• You may log into your account at any time and check your rewards available This page will display your order date and
reward accumulation. The page will also reflect rewards that have been removed from your account for reasons such as
product refunds and reward redemption.
• When you place an order and begin the checkout process, our system will verify the order against your reward balance and
program rules. If you are eligible to redeem rewards, you will be presented with the opportunity to use rewards for savings on
that order. If you prefer to grow your reward bank for larger future savings, you will have the opportunity to save the rewards
and not use them on this order.
• If you choose to redeem the rewards, just enter the dollar amount of rewards you wish to use. The savings will be shown on
your invoice and the total dollar for products purchased is reduced.
Click Here to See the Important WSP Loyalty Rewards Program Terms & Conditions
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Industry Trends: Lace
Lace!
With the season of fall weddings almost upon us, everyone tunes into what DIY/crafting trends will be hot this fall
wedding season. While lace is always a popular wedding trend, it’s making a huge show this fall and is everywhere.
Check out the pictures below that showcase this trend and look at the products from WSP below to help recreate this
trend in your soap and cosmetic products!
www.youstirme.com
www.luvinthemommyhood.com
www.weddbook.com
www.cutediypins.com
www.oncewed.com
www.wild-and-precious.com
Get in on this trend by recreating the lace look in any soap or cosmetic product
by using the products from Wholesale Supplies Plus listed below!
Crafters Choice™
Ivory Lace Sparkle
Soap Color Bar
August 2013
Deco-It: Macrame
Silicone Mold
Tray Soap Mold:
Brocades (MW 18)
Victorian Oval
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Retail Trends: Summer
August Retail Trends for 2013
Summer is almost over, but there are still plenty of warm days left! Take a look at the retail trends below that are
closing out the summer in style!
Ocean Scents
Ocean Pearl Anti-Bacterial
Gentle Foaming Hand Soap
www.bathandbodyworks.com
Oceans Soap &
Lotion Caddy
www.pier1.com
Homescent Collection - Ocean
Mini Oil Diffuser
www.potterybarn.com
August 2013
Sea Salt
Ocean Salt
Face and Body Scrub
www.lush.com
Bumble & Bumble
Surf Collection
www.sephora.com
Peach - Color & Scent
Vineyard Peach
Lip Gloss
www.bodyshop.com
Fruits & Passion Quenching
Body Butter - Georgia Peach
www.soap.com
Lee Stafford
Beach Babe Sea Salt Spray
Peach Bellini Anti-Bacterial
Moisturizing Hand Soap
www.ulta.com
www.bathandbodyworks.com
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Show off your creations and enter to win a $25 WSP Gift Certificate!
Email us product pictures of items you have created! In your email, tell us which WSP
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Email Us At: [email protected]
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WSP News: Contest Winners
Facebook Fans of the Week!
Becka Baker
7/5/2013
Rikki Miller
7/12/2013
Sue Faunt
7/19/2013
Rebecca Roy
7/26/2013
Handmade Board of the Month Winner
Play this month and be featured here in September!
This Handmade Board of the Month is all about Weddings!
Make a Wedding Board and start pinning products from WSP,
your own shops and all over Pinterest that inspire you that are
all about weddings!
Wanna play in August?
Click Here!
Show & Tell Contest Winners
Mary Washington
Melissa O’Brien
6th Scents Soy & Bath
Orange & Spearmint Soap
Tropical Haze Planet Soap Loaf
“I used Orange (15X) essential oil, which sticks
fabulously in cp soap and spearmint essential
oil(from another company which shan’t be
named)...orange bath bomb colorant along
with some water soluble titanium dioxide (both
from wsp) and calendula petals. Smells so
freaking amazing. Also in it is some avocado
oil, castor oil, coconut oil(all from wsp) and
sunflower oil.” - Mary Washington
August 2013
“WSP Products Used: 2lbs detergent free
Shea butter mp soap, one inch sphere molds,
stained glass dyes of almost every shade;),
baby medicine syringe, silicone loaf mold, 1.5
ounce personal blend of scent & 1 oz vanilla
stabilizer. Love you guys! Come on with the lye
so I can really get my hands dirty... or clean I
guess I would say, since it is soap.”
- Melissa O’Brien
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Aissa Ong Babinski
Nickory Bath Treats
Calypso Sun Soap
“This is calypso sun using WSP Calypso sun
fragrance!” - Aissa Ong Babinski
WSP Show & Tell
You’ve shown us your creations via Facebook and we’re displaying them here, each month. Check out the creations we’ve
gotten since the beginning of July!
Want to see your creations here next month? Simply post a picture ot our Show & Tell page!
Tea Time Creations
4th of July Soap Cake
The Bath Cafe
CafeBaby
Heather Glen Apothecary
Hidden Fantasy
Solid Perfume Sachet
Dragon’s Blood
Jo Groves
Bath Fizzies - Student Project!
Tea Time Creations
April Showers Soap Cake
6th Scents Soy and Bath
Hand Brushed Detail Paisley Soap
Soaps and Lathers, LLC.
Goji Berry CP Soap
August 2013
JuicyLushe Soap Creations
Pink Leopard Sexy Little Soap
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LoveLee Soaps
Neapolitan Bath Bombs
Katie Kaltenbach
Bit O’Honeycomb Bar Soaps
Around the Water Cooler
Preparing for Fall!
sale! Click Here to sign up!
As summer comes to a close, we’re preparing for all of the great things that
come with the fall season. Number 1 being the show season. If you haven’t
taken advantage of all of the great sales we’ve had this summer to stock
up for show prep - have no fear, they’re not ending with the summer. We’ll
continue to keep giving you great deals on our quality products so you have
what you need to prepare for all of the fall/winter shows. Have you missed
a few sales and got frustrated that you didn’t know? Well, sign up for our
mobile alerts now! It’s the first place we announce all of our sales and the
best way for you to know right away when a product you need has gone on
Have you written a review yet? Did you know you can get coupons just for providing feedback to your fellow
soapers? We know how much reviews can help everyone out and hope that now that our new system is up
and running you are able to get an even better idea of the products you’d like to try!
Click Here to learn more about how you can earn coupons for leaving a review!
Like to see something you need go on sale or just want to drop us some feedback?
Click Here - we’d love to hear from you!
Employee Trivia
With the fall wedding season coming up, we’ve got weddings on the brain. Take a look at the wedding-themed trivia our staff
answered below!
Are you married?
• Yes - Renee T., Kacey S., Steve S., Karen S., Leah P., Cayla T., Sue B.
• No - Samantha A., Marissa T., Alina R., Hanna K., Leslie G., Carmen G.
If you are married, what time of the year did you get married? If you’re not, do you wish
to get married and what time of the year would you like to be married?
• Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) - Leah P., Karen S.
• Spring (March, April, May) Steve S., Hanna K.
• Summer (June, July, August) Marissa T., Alina R., Samantha A., Sue B.
• Fall (September, October, November) Renee T., Kacey S., Marissa T., Leslie G., Cayla
T., Hanna K., Carmen G.
If you are married, what type of favors did you give away (if any) at your wedding? If not,
what would you like to give away at your wedding?
• Jordan almonds wrapped in netting, tied with a ribbon, with a small flower and wedding rings attached. - Renee T.
• Photo Booth Photos and a small bottle of wine - Steve S.
• Gummy Bears that matched the color theme - Kacey S.
• I would like to give away a personalized CD with songs that explain Matt and I and momentous occasions in our relationship.
There would also be CD cover art with our wedding date (and the inside cd lyric section would have info explaining how the
songs are important to us) created by one of our graphic designer friends. - Alina R.
• No Favors - Karen S.
• The best favors are practical favors. I like the idea of DIY soap or candy favors. - Hanna K.
• Cookies - Leslie G.
• We were not going to do favors, but at the last minute one of my bridesmaids put together little bags of Hershey Kisses. I wish
that we had Pinterest at the time because there are so many simple but cute ideas now! - Leah P.
• I did not have favors, but I think seed packets would have made cute favors or guest bars of CP soap. - Cayla T.
• I love the thought of something useful and practical as a wedding favor. Since I’m not even dating at the moment it is hard to
think about. But for now, I think I’d probably make SOAP… of course!!! - Carmen G.
• Matches with our names printed on them. - Sue B.
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