You are gonna think we’re probably a little nuts, (you have no idea) but I have to share this little tidbit:

When packing smaller items going abroad, you know those new Priority boxes that resemble an oversized video box?

Instead of shoving more paper inside which raised the weight by ounces, I wrap the items up in a piece of unprinted newspaper, then TAPE IT TO THE INSIDE of the box before sealing it up. It doesn’t move and doesn’t throw that 13 ounce package into the next pound rate!!

Keepin it simple and cheap: save a tree, use TAPE

……I wonder how many people have mentally killed me when they open the box and can’t get the items out by merely dumping it out on the table…..*giggles!

We would like to share a great deal from our Web Host. We’ve been with Emerging Markets Web Design for 12 years and can attest to their amazing record of superb web hosting services. If you are thinking of starting a website, they can fix you up! If you just need a Domain name, they can do it!

Here’s a copy of the message sent to us by Brian, our loyal EMWD owner and Techy

Dear EMWD Client:

Nov 15th will be my 42nd birthday. Now that I am over the hill, I realize life after 40 is not so bad. To celebrate my new outlook on life, I am offering a very generous 40% discount on all new domain and new web hosting packages. This discount is for the life of the package. This is an incredible deal and should be taken full advantage of.

The sale will be on Thursday, Nov 12th, and Friday, Nov 13th. Please mark your calendar.

We would like to request that you use all available means to promote our sale such as posting it on your web site, blog, etc. As an incentive, we will be giving a free month of web hosting for every 3 of your referrals that sign up during this sale. That means if you refer 9 new customers to us during our sale, you will receive 3 free months of web hosting. Please be sure to pass on to them the followng coupon codes:

B-DAY01 – to receive 40% off a new domain name
B-DAY02 – to receive 40% off any of our hosting packages except our mailman service.

Please keep in mind that the above coupon codes will only be valid on Nov 12th and 13th. The discount is also good for domain name transfers.

If you or your friends are using another hosting provider, then this would be a great time to move to EMWD to save some money. We will even assist in transferring your web site to our servers for free if you want to take advantage of our sale.

I have appreciated all of your business and friendships through the years, and I look forward to serving you in the years to come.

Kind regards,
Brian Carpenter, Owner
EMWD.com

Good Hair Days Hair Accessories can also be used for more than just holding up your hair!
3 1/4″ Plastic Hair Pins add a new twist!
Add silk flowers, rhinestones or vintage buttons for a finished look, add sparkle and dazzle your friends~

Look at what some of our Friends are doing with these!

Oh Faro!

There will be no mail service on Monday, October 12 – Columbus Day. We will resume normal shipping on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Orders received Oct. 9-12th will be posted to ship on Wednesday, Oct 14.

Many of you are asking why we use Flat Rate shipping for even some of the smaller items. Please know that we appreciate your concerns and will strive to keep our shipping as fair as possible while maintaining the best Customer Service.

Please visit our website by clicking this link to explore just how our shipping policy works. And as always, we welcome your comments, suggestions and ideas on how we can better serve you, our Faithful Customers!

Have a lovely Fall, and we hope to see you soon!

Mike and Sandra

We’re receiving such a wide audience with the Good Hair Days hair accessories, we are being asked to add even MORE Good Hair Days Products to our already large selection!

Recently we were asked to carry the Grip-Tuth® Shorty Tucks, as an alternative for those with fine hair, so we’ve added them to our website, and are taking Pre-orders now. *Pre-orders means simply: you place an order for a new item not yet in stock, we order it and you get it-that simple! Pre-ordered items usually take 2-3 weeks to get in stock, and we’ll update you as soon as we have more solid information on how soon they can arrive.

You can purchase the Grip-Tuth®  Shorty Tucks by clicking the link: tinyurl.  Be sure and check out the new 6 inch Grip-Tuth® Comb Band too!

2 inch Grip-Tuth® Shorty Tucks (2 on card) #40162 Crystal

3 1/4 inch Grip-Tuth® Shorty Tuck (1) #40126 Shell

Good Hair Days® to you!

TGIF!
We are introducing some new Good Hair Days products AND a new “Curvewood”™ Hair stick, Natural Walnut (can also be used as a shawl pin), just in time for the August Shawl Pin Sale going on now!

"Curvewood"™ Hair stick, Natural Walnut

If you are a Ravelry Member, be sure and look in my trade/sell area for the RAVELRY DISCOUNT for 10% off your Shawl Pin order.
LINK HERE: http://www.ravelry.com/people/manyhorsesmane/stash/trade

We’re excited to be adding these metal side combs and have already had a great response since their introduction.

#314 2" side comb, 14 teeth, Silver Imitation Rodium

#314 2" side comb, 14-teeth, 18K gold plated

We have also added the new 6″ Grip-Tuth^® Comb Band, in Shell and Crystal

Click here to learn more about Grip-Tuth^® Technology

We hope you will try out these new products and let us know what you think! We also encourage you to visit Good Hair Days to see the wide selection of Bridal accessories, and let us know if there is an item you would like us to get for you! Just jot down the item #’s and shoot me an email at customerservice@manyhorses.com, and we’ll get them in stock for you.

Good Hair Days has a complete selection of metal hair combs for you to choose from. Visit their website here: METAL SIDE COMBS

Then send us the item #’s and we’ll order them for you! Please allow 2-4 weeks for new stock delivery.

Please do not contact Good Hair Days^® wholesale direct; they sell to licensed Retail Distributors and will redirect you back to us.

Have a beautiful weekend and stay cool!

Sandra

Pritchard Enterprises

Selling World of Products, Discount products, Gifts for her, Gifts for him and more..

Click image to visit Pritchard Enterprises for more of their Natural Earth Creations!

When cleaning plated beads, it is recommended that you use only a non-abrasive polishing agent, such as soft, effective Sunshine® Polishing Cloths, with their special non-scratch micro-abrasives, safely cleans jewelry, silver, gold, brass, copper, glass, mirrors, golf clubs, guitars, drum cymbals, bar items and most surfaces, leaving a deep long-lasting shine.
At the bench, in your store or in your customers’ homes, Sunshine Cloths are the perfect accessory to brighten everything! These are the same cloths used by professional jewelers, musicians, golf enthusiasts, Louise Vuitton collectors and Galleries carrying fine Native American and Fine Jewelry. We keep one in every guitar case!

Liquid jewelry dips or cleaners should never be used with plated metal beads and findings, as the chemicals found in jewelry dips is too caustic and can lead to chipping, peeling and discoloration. The beads will almost immediately show the effects when dipped in chemical solutions, by turning an unnatural brass color.

The jewelry creations you make using our beads and findings will last a long time with the proper care. When in doubt, ask before purchasing beading materials, in order to avoid costly mistakes later on down the road.

TIP!

Copper and Brass Cleaner

1 pint vinegar
3 tablespoons salt
1 peanut butter jar lid

Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and add salt. Spray solution liberally on copper or brass. Let set for a while, then simply rub clean.

From Beading Daily April 27, 2009:  A7, 2009April 27, 2009

No Business Like Show Business

If you do craft shows, you know show season is upon us and it’s time to dust off the canopy and prepare for the warm months ahead and a busy schedule. There are so many fun things about doing craft shows: getting outdoors, meeting new people, developing relationships with customers and other artists, and making money!  Doing craft shows is also very hard work and there’s been lots written on how to assure success at shows. You’ve probably heard a lot of it. Make eye contact, don’t sit all day, encourage people to come into your booth.

Have a Positive Attitude

During these economic times, though, just as we’re having to make adjustments in other areas of our lives, there may

need to be a bit of a shift in the way we approach selling our jewelry. Let’s face it, buying jewelry has always been a luxury. But I believe it doesn’t have to be a luxury women forego. Plus, often when people feel the most stressed, buying themselves a small gift is exactly what they want to do. Having a positive attitude is rule number one for selling.

Make It Easier for Customers to Buy

Today’s market requires a good range of price points. That doesn’t mean giving away pieces for pennies that took you hours to make. But come up with some new, original designs that take little time with inexpensive materials and make them available next to your more expensive pieces. If you draw a crowd with beautiful designs, priced to sell, chances are your pricier pieces will be hard for some of them to resist!

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