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There are many things that need to be done and I am working toward handling them.  For instance, I had a meeting with a photographer in reference to taking professional pictures of the candles.  She also wants me to be in a few of the pictures.  I'm shy, in case you didn't know that!  Well, here are a few of the labels that I have made.  They have the name of the candle and the fragrance too.  Things are moving forward for Betty's Only!  The only thing I can do is try.

I have been selling candles.  As a matter of fact, I had to make some for church!  Things are good.  Once I have the photo shoot, I will move toward making a catalog.  I haven't done anything with the website either. As a matter of fact, it's not up or running!  Building Betty's Only is what I'm working on doing.  It's a work in progress, but isn't life just that?

Moving Toward Good Things

Started building www.bettysonly.com, my website for Betty's Only A Candle Company.  Things have been moving forward.  Selling candles for random occasions is always good.  The website isn't completed, but is up and running.  No, I haven't had a purchase via Betty's Only, but am looking forward to the first one.

I paid $85.00 to participate in two events here in the city, and messed one.  I had a meeting and didn't prepare so I didn't do it.  I didn't give myself an opportunity to get upset with myself, because ultimately, it was my fault.  It's better to prepare than not.

Friday, May 17, Passion Works Dance Academy will host there dance recital and at that event I will be selling Betty's Only candles.  So nervous, or embarrassed about this.  A friend of mine is going to sit with me while I participate in this event.

There are a few things that I need to purchase before Friday's show.

Table clothes to display Betty's Only candles on the table.  Table without coverage will look so bland.
Tape to hold the banner
gift bags

I believe that I have 50 plus candles.  Tonight, I will sort out the total number per type of candle and the amount that I can make off of them.  That will be my second time selling them at one of her events and period in a setting as such.  Will get there early to set up and wait for the crowd.  Going to stay because at the end, she wants to introduce me to the audience.  Very, very shy I am, but looking forward to this event!

The Wedding is Over

Finished the wedding candles.  They were picked up this past Friday evening.  I am very appreciative for being afforded the opportunity to make them for that event.  That makes my second one.  I made heart floaters, V-lites, and the favors for the reception.  Good job!

Now, I am making candles that are just random.  No order, colors that may not match, jewels, or different colors may be in them.  I just enjoy making candles, it gives me peace and I love to see the finally product. 

Also, working on the website using wix.com.  Need to take pictues of all candles and put for sell on the site.  There's an opportunity to sell some candles at an event.  Trying to have at least 75-100 candles to sell. 

Wonder where to find custom made bags.  If I get the bags and have my logo printed on them.  That would be another way to promote the business. 

Making some progress with Betty's Only, not continue to order my steps and Betty's Only will continue grow. 

Thank you for reading!

Random Things are always Happening

Candle making has been coming along well.  Really haven't stopped making them.  Since I made them for the dance team, I have been getting orders.  I made several candles for Passion Works Dance Academy and Fort Service Learning's Dance Team, thank you Ms. Tamela Thompson.  I do appreciate you trusting in Betty's Only A Candle Company.  From those order, I am making candles for a wedding.  Floaters, potpourri burners, and votives in navy and gold.  I'm excited about this wedding, this is the first once since I made them for a friend so many years ago.  Then the other day, a friend contacted me because she burned the ones I gave her as a gift, she purchased some too.  I also was contacted via email because I posted some on Craigs List.  She's interesed in Betty's Only A Candle Company and lives close by.  Her interest are in tarts, I make the candle burner's, will check to see if they are the same. 

My mother helps me too, she's always getting some from me for gifts and she gets orders too.  For that I'm very appreciative. 

Since I've been basically making orders, I haven't been just making candles.  You know the ones that are in no specific design just something that came together.  I truly love to make candles like that, the colors don't match and the fragrance doesn't necessarily do with the colors.  I love it!  She also asked about me having a boothe which I have never done that ever.  So there are somethings that need to be addressed.  I did make a banner for that purpose, but have yet to use it.  Making a brochure is the next thing and continuing to make beautiful, fragrant, hand crafted candles.  Or just printing the one that I have. 

Things are moving in the right direction for Betty's Only, now just to be more open with the product.  Push my Etsy site and continue to make the product better.  It seems, promotion is the key.  Make it consistent.  There are things that I need in order to do better:

Bags with logo
business cards
brochure
do a craft show, have enough candles all different
promote Bettysonly.etsy.com

Betty's Only has been Doing Many Things

Like my other blogs, I haven't posted in a long time.  Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of what was important to me and the things that I found joy in.  My personality is vibrant, but I am modest at the same time.  I have never done I craft show, or sold them in bulk.  I stepped out and asked a friend of mine would she be interested in a fundraiser to support her dancers and my candles.  She agreed, so here we are today. 

I have been making candles for the last few months and I am so proud to be able to say that.  This is what I have always wanted to do.  Sell my candles and give back to the community.  Working with Tamela Thompson, has allowed me to do that.  Passion Works Dance studio along with Fort Middle School Bellette's are selling Betty's Only Candles to support their teams.  For this I am very thankful!

This has give me the boost I needed.  I also made a banner out of the business card in case I do a craft show.  As a matter of fact, I will sell same candles at Passion Works Winter Showcase.  Again, I am so thankful, people come into your life for a reason and I receive it! 

Looking to building a website to sell Betty's Only candles.  Everything happens in due time, when the time is right and you are ready!  I can' t explain it, things are moving forward and good things are happening.  Going to ride this wave!

Making a Come Back

Betty's Only has been around for a long time. This is something that truly brings me joy. To be honest, in many aspects of my life I don't see my worth. I love making candles, I love to see my clients faces light up when they smell them. Being able to create something that can be used in a variety of ways makes me feel good deep inside.

I haven't made candles for real in a long time. They create a type of peace for me. Kinda making things slow down and gives me something to focus on that is not drama and chaotic.

This has been a really hard time for me, a really huge transistion. During this time, I have been asked about the candles. I even found all of my equipment. At my job, someone mentioned to some students that I knew how to make them. They asked me to make them three for their assignment. I did, so this is how I started making candles again. Thank you Mrs. Claiborne! If you hadn't have done that, the fire wouldn't have been lit to get this thing going again!

I bought some wax. This is what is looks like, I took it outside and broke it up. Beside it are the swirling towere and extended tepee molds. Trying to get the side room organized for candle making. Not complaining cause at least I can make them now.

There is a plan that I thought of. Don't really know how to put it in action though. What I am thinking is let people know that I am selling candles for $2-$4. This will give me a chance to promote them. Something of a welcome back.

I also told myself that I would do a craft show within the next 6 months to a year. Have at least $2,000 in profits. Candles sets, baskets, floaters, burners, candle holders too. Everything candle. Have to get on it! This is my life and I have to live it!
The swirling tower and extended tepee filled with wax.
The bar helps to hold the wick in place










The candles that were in the molds.










Must fill all of these molds.

Cooled wax to be placed in molds to give a marbled look.

Chipped wax, now to fill with another wax.

Filling the jars. A work in progress.

Trying to get the room organized. The candles are on the dryer. Work with me please. Slowly filling all the jars.

An addition to the first two. Burning heart, maybe I will make a gift set.