2007 Preorders, NEW ITEMS, and Demo

Hi everyone!

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday, 8/8) is the last day for preorders to be guaranteed delivery on Saturday. Use code ILL10 when you checkout for the 10% discount! :)

Also, some of our new items have arrived already! We now have Polysorbate 20 and 80, Cetyl Alcohol, and Emulsifying Wax for your toiletries and other creations, and new bottles as well -- 80 and 120 ml aluminum bullets, and 2, 4, and 8 oz. Cosmo Ovals. But the new item I'm most excited about is an Oak Court Creations exclusive -- our new Crystal Heat Transfers for soapers (chandler versions soon to follow!) Here's a preview of the first one in the line which I'll have available for purchase on Saturday - you guys are going to be the first ones to see these!!

The graphics don't do them justice.... these are sparkling rhinestone-like crystals, applied to a clear heat transfer backing material that allows them to be ironed on to t-shirts, tote bags, aprons, etc. with either a home iron or a heat press. You can put them on any color shirt -- they look best on medium to dark colors, where they really pop, but they sparkle no matter what the background color is! :o) These are going to be $15 each on our website, but they'll be only $12 on special on Saturday. AND - we'll have a heat press with us, so if you want to bring a blank shirt/tote/apron/whatever (prewashed in case it shrinks), we'll iron it on for you for no charge! There are simple instructions included if you prefer to take it home and iron it on yourself. Once this initial order is depleted, it will take us 3-4 weeks to bring them back into stock, so come see me early on Saturday (or put in your dibs on Friday night at the party! LOL). I don't have these up on the website yet, so they aren't eligible for the preorder discount.

I have my demo ready to go - we'll be making Moisturizing Body Spray and Linen Spray - but right now, I have NO VOICE due to bronchitis, so I may have to use a translator and/or "cue cards" instead of talking. LOL You'll be able to take home a sample of one of the sprays and the recipes, even if I can't talk. I'll also have a make-and-take area in my booth so you can play at making an AromaArt™ Air Freshener to take home with you. Those of you who know me, know that this is absolutely killing me not to be able to talk. But we'll make the best of it! :o) I've got goodies from the health food store and lots of info from online, and will do everything I can to have enough voice to do the demo on Saturday.

See you on Friday --

Brenda
Oak Court Creations
http://www.oakcourtcreations.com/

Oak Court Creations - specials and other info :)

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to post that we will be offering 10% off and free delivery for all preorders placed through and including August 8th. Please use the discount code ILL10 in the shopping cart, and choose Gathering/Conference Pickup when prompted for a shipping option in order to get the free delivery.

I'll also have some special pricing at the show, and will probably have some brand-new products making their debut that day -- they're on order, but they just have to get here in time to package them up!

For those of you unfamiliar with Oak Court Creations -- I'll have a display with all of our products out for sniffing, touching and feeling, etc., and take an order to be shipped to you when I get back from the show. There's no charge for shipping as long as you place a $30 order! Some of our product lines include packaging bags and bottles, base oils, silk petal supplies for dipping, and of course our signature item -- AromaArt™ Air Freshener Shapes!

I will also be doing a demo -- the topic is subject to change, but at this time it looks like it will be Quick'n'Easy Room and Body Sprays.

See you on August 11th --

Brenda Sievers
Oak Court Creations
http://www.oakcourtcreations.com/

ISOCAN Workshop By Sheila Stewart

Next month Sheila Stewart will be speaking on

communication and perception

Communication and perception skills aren’t inborn, they’re learned. In this workshop, Sheila will teach you the specific techniques and strategies that will help you communicate more effectively while being less misunderstood. You’ll learn some interesting and eye-opening concepts at this meeting.

Some things Sheila will be teaching are:

• How to effectively communicate
• Discover how to increase sensitivity in perception
• Tips on how to enhance your communication skills
• A look at in-depth ascertaining to “see” or “know” the “real thing”
• How to compensate for “one-dimensional” telephone communicating
• Listening techniques that actually increase your credibility and influence
• Special communication techniques that are wonderfully helpful for daily living
• Are you seeing what you “think” you see? Tips on how to take a second look
• Check yourself for subtle mannerisms that send the message “I’m not paying attention.”
• Never misunderstand anyone again (no matter how poor his communications skills may be!)
• Real-life rules about gossip: how to stay away from it and avoid becoming part of the problem
• Learn how to establish “feedback loops” and gain a reputation for always getting the message correct
• A sound strategy to avoid “communication breakdowns” and the mistakes and oversights that come with them

Why not reap the benefits of proper communication rather than reap the pitfalls? This may be the most productive, enlightening workshop you will ever experience. We’ll have lots of fun learning, too!

This meeting is one-of-a-kind and possibly may never be duplicated again!

Speakers/Demos

Here are some of the speakers/demos you can look forward to in Aug! More demos are being finalized and will be posted as soon as we can. If you are interested in doing a demo, please contact us.

Amy Brooks
Have you ever wondered how to make layered soaps? Not only is Amy going to show us how to layer CP soaps, she will show us her technique on how to make dimensional layers! Her layers are perfectly done, they are art in soap form :)

Tammy Doering
The "Mud Queen" will be there to show you everything you need to know about her products that include dead sea mud and Sensitive Skin Mineral Peat Mud Masque! You will love her products and what they can do for your skin.


Kathy Lynn
A long time chandelier, Kathy is very knowledgeable in soy candles, gel candles as well as paraffin candles! She will share with us all the tips and tricks, for those that are not familiar with candle making, Kathy will take us step-by-step and make some candles at the convention, don't miss this one!


Kerry Cunningham
We will introduce a demo on all the tools that we use in both soap and candle making, the infamous Aussie will show us how to use different kinds of tools to get the job done! From "the tank" to frosting funnel! who says we can't use other trade tools for soap and candle making? There is no telling what Kerry has in his tool bag!

Got unique tools that you use and want to share with us, please contact us and we'll also demo that at the convention.


Sheila Stewart
The multi-talented Sheila has a lot up her sleeves, from marketing to extracts! Sheila will host an in-depth discussion on Communications and Perception, In this workshop, Sheila will teach you the specific techniques and strategies that will help you communicate more effectively while being less misunderstood. You’ll learn some interesting and eye-opening concepts at this meeting.

Brenda Sievers
Need to make body and linen sprays that behaves well and not separate? Brenda has the perfect solutions for all of us! It is called "Magic Spray"!