Newsletter from Lone Star Candle Supply

Lone Star Candle Supply Newsletter

January 16, 2009

Greetings!

Happy New Year! As we enter 2009 and a fresh start to the new year, we are excited about many initiatives we have planned for our website and our company in the upcoming year.

This will be our 10th year in the candlemaking supply business, and, as always, we want to thank our fantastic and loyal customers - you truly are the best!

With Valentine's Day not too far away, we have included in this issue some great gift ideas and projects. Have fun!

Sincerely,

The Lone Star Candle Supply Team

Valentine's Day ...

Mini Scraggles is VERY popular for Valentine's Day. Give him as a gift or dip him in scented wax for a truly unique gift idea. His extra long white fur makes him perfect for dipping. Approx. 6.5 inches tall (when sitting). Only $4.49 each. Sold individually.

Click here for detailed instructions on How to Make Wax Dipped Bears.

Fragrance of the Month... Love Spell (type) - On Sale for $9.95!

Now through February 5th, our "Fragrance of the Month", Love Spell (type), is only $9.95! Regular price is $17.95...a savings of almost 45%. This offer applies to 16 oz. size fragrance oil only. Limit 2 per customer. This discount may not be combined with other discounts.

Popular Scents By Category

According to the National Candle Association, scented candles are the number one choice of U.S. consumers for home fragrancing. In addition, almost 75% of all candles sold in the U.S. are scented.

Spices

Vanilla and vanilla-based aromas have been the most popular candle scent for nearly a decade now. Some other favorites in this category include cinnamon, coffee, mocha, gingerbread, pumpkin, apple pie, brown sugar and hazelnut. To check out our spice fragrances click here.

Fruits

Fruity fragrances generally are the second most popular scent for candles and include citrus and apple scents, as well as peach, black cherry and wild berries. For a list of our popular fruity fragrances click here.

Florals

Soft and light floral scents continue to be popular with special emphasis on lavender, lilac, rose, peony, jasmine and gardenia. For a list of our fragrant florals click here.

Spa/Aromatherapy

This category features scents associated with relaxation and mood enhancement, including peppermint, eucalyptus, sandalwood, and green tea.

Fantasy

This relatively new category includes fragrances such as Ocean Overlook and Rainforest Blossoms, etc. We have multiple categories of these "fantasy" fragrances such as Aquatic, Botanical, Tropical and many more.

-Excerpts from National Candle Association