MEET OUR SPRING 2014 {MARCH/APRIL} SWEET DELIGHT DIVALICIOUS SAMPLE BOX CONTRIBUTORS

Join us for....THE SPRING 2014 {MARCH/APRIL} SWEET DELIGHT DIVALICIOUS SAMPLE BOX EVENT! Boxes go on sale Tuesday, March 25 at 8:00am (ET)! "Mark your calendars....Set your clocks....Be there early....Snag a box!"

As always, these boxes will give you a mixture of fabulous FULL-SIZED, GUEST-SIZED and SAMPLE-SIZED items! "From high-end products to handmade products...our boxes are filled with the best of the best." Items that you could receive in your box, include: soaps, blush, bronzer, hand and body cream, lip balm, bubble bath salts, earrings, hand cleanser, facial cleanser, bath/shower melts, household deodorizers, toner, laundry detergent, lip color, facial serums, solid perfumes, and so much more!!

You won't want to miss this exciting event!!! Divas from all aross North America will be swarming in to get their hands on "THE ONE & ONLY DIVALICIOUS SAMPLE BOX". There will be many boxes available but boxes are only available on a first-come, first-serve basis. They ALWAYS sell out quickly, so prepare accordingly and be sure to be on the website early for an opportunity to snag one.

MEET OUR SPRING 2014 {MARCH/APRIL} SWEET DELIGHT DIVALICIOUS SAMPLE BOX CONTRIBUTORS:


Rockin' Green
http://rockingreensoap.com

Meows The Time
http://www.meowsthetime.com

Pure Bath & Body
http://PureNaturalLuxuries.com

Key Botanicals
http://www.keybotanicals.com

Waterfall Glen Soap Company
http://waterfallglensoap.weebly.com

Just'a Drop
http://www.myjustadrop.com

Simply Sara Art
http://www.simplysaraart.com

Rodan + Fields Dermatologists
http://saramawyer.myrandf.com

eScential Wellness
http://www.eScentialwellness.com

Terrah Essentials
http://terrahessentials.com

Kootenay Bath Products
http://www.kootenaybathproducts.com

Sappho Organic Cosmetics
https://sapphocosmetics.com

Presque Isle Soap Company
http://www.presqueislesoapco.com

Pine Branch Designs
http://pinebranchdesigns.etsy.com

Succulent Bath & Body
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SucculentBathAndBody

Apricot Hills
http://www.apricothills.com

Polka Goat Farm
http://polkagoatfarm.com

Scentsy
https://anita.scentsy.ca/Scentsy/">

NoHo Soap Company
http://www.nohosoapcompany.com

Robin Logan's 7 Seven Product Line
http://www.7cream.ca

Skiin
http://www.skiinshop.com

DAX
http://imperialdax.com

Quince
http://www.quincebutters.com

Zax's Original Creams
http://zaxhealth.com

Nisim International
http://www.nisim.ca/

Salubritas
http://www.salubritasbody.com/

Stargaze Lip Balm
http://www.stargazelipbalm.com/

Incredibalm
http://yourincredibalm.com/

Antidote Natural Handmade Soaps
http://www.antidotesoap.com/

Natural Concepts
http://www.naturalconceptsltd.ca

Shazzz
http://www.shazzz.com

Colorado PitStik
http://www.pitstik.com

Cherry Valley Organics
http://www.cherryvalleyorganics.com

Izzabelle Blossoms
http://www.etsy.com/shop/IzzabelleBlossoms

Comfort Zone Soaps
http://www.comfortzonesoaps.com

Gold Canyon Candles
http://albertacandles.com


Curious? Want to find out what products will be inside the sample boxes? Visit the Peek Inside The Box page to learn more about our contributors and their FULL-SIZE, GENEROUS-SIZE AND SAMPLE-SIZE products!

INTRODUCING: OUR SEPTEMBER 2012 {sparkle, shimmer and shine} DIVALICIOUS SAMPLE BOX CONTRIBUTORS

THE SEPTEMBER 2012 SPARKLE, SHIMMER AND SHINE DIVALICIOUS SAMPLE BOXES go on sale Tuesday, September 25 at 8:00am (ET)! These boxes will give you a little bit of sparkle, a little bit of shimmer and a little bit of shine....a mixture of fabulous FULL-SIZED, GUEST-SIZED & SAMPLE-SIZED items! You'll find lots of fabulously-glam products/items in your box. Items could include: body scrub, lipstick, body butter, earrings, cell phone charms, tealights, rings, glue-on nails, lip shimmer, lip balm, necklaces, solid perfume, scented pencils, creams, eyeshadow, bracelets, pendants and so much more!!

Join us for this long-awaited, highly-anticipated event. Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this one!!! Divas from all aross North America will be swarming in to get their hands on "THE ONE & ONLY DIVALICIOUS SAMPLE BOX". Boxes ALWAYS sell out quickly, so be sure to be on the website early to snag one.

MEET OUR SEPTEMBER 2012 {SPARKLE, SHIMMER AND SHINE} DIVALICIOUS SAMPLE BOX CONTRIBUTORS:

Sister's Keeper Products
http://www.sisterskeeper.biz

Vi.Be Fragrance
http://www.vi-be.com

D & E Handmade Cosmetics
http://www.etsy.com/shop/dehandmadecosmetics

Spritzy Fitzy
http://www.etsy.com/shop/spritzyfitzy

Puddingfishcakes
http://puddingfishcakes.storeenvy.com

Crossed Wires Jewelry
http://crossedwiresjewelry.com

Renu Derma
http://www.renuderma.com

Revlon
http://www.revlon.com

Nisim International
http://www.nisim.ca

Monaco International
http://lipsticksbymonaco.bloombiz.com/

Simply Natural Kosmetiks
http://www.simplynatural.ca

Hawaiian Body Products - Ola Tropical Organics
http://www.hawaiianbodyproducts.com

Bee's Knees Bodyworks
http://www.beeskneesbodyworks.com

Vivid Jewelry Design
http://www.vividjewelrydesign.com

Calm Skincare
http://www.calmskincare.com

Glam Eyez
http://www.glameyez.com

Bugs and Bubbles Soap Company
http://www.bugsandbubblessoapcompany.com

Feminine Charms Body Products and Accessories
http://myfemininecharms.com

Sellwood Soap Co.
http://www.sellwoodsoap.com

Gold Canyon Candles
http://albertacandles.com

I Candy Crystals
http://www.icandycrystals.com

Century House Soaperie
http://centuryhousesoaperie.com

Willow Tree Collection
http://www.willowtreecollection.com/

Smencils and Smens
http://www.smencils.ca/

Amedaya
http://www.amedaya.com/

LipZipz
http://lipzipz.com/

The Curious Cupcake
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thecuriouscupcake

Garden Path Handmade Soap
http://www.gardenpathsoap.com/

Hawkestone Soap Co.
http://www.hawkestonesoapco.com/

BLM Gifts and BronnleyUSA.com
http://www.blmgifts-bronnleyusa.com

Acrylicana
http://www.acrylicana.com/

Willow Tree Collection
http://www.willowtreecollection.com/

Neroli Naturals
http://www.neroli.ca/

CJ's Unique Boutique
http://cjsuniqueboutique.com/

Bodylish
http://www.bodylish.com/

North Hill Soap Company
http://www.northhillsoap.com/

Garden Lane Soaps
http://www.GardenLaneSoaps.com/

Purple Prairie Botanicals
http://PurplePrairie.com/

Gammy's Beezwax Candles
http://www.GammysBeezwax.com/

Plantlife Natural Body Care
http://www.plantlife.net/

SPAresource
http://www.sparesource.ca/

California Body Care
http://www.calbodycare.com/

Awaken My Senses
http://www.awakenmysenses.com/

Get Fresh
http://www.getfresh.net/

Mark.
http://alistrasser.mymarkstore.com/

Bioré
http://www.biore.ca/

Jergens
http://www.jergens.ca/

John Frieda
http://johnfrieda.ca

Royston Soapworks
http://www.roystonsoap.com/

100% Pure Canada
http://www.100PercentPure.ca

Curious? Want to find out what products will be inside the sample boxes? Visit the Peek Inside The Box page to learn more about our contributors and their samples!

DIVALICIOUS SAMPLE BOXES.....{May 2011 Contributors}

The May 2011 Divalicious Sample Boxes go on sale Tuesday, May 31 at 8:00am (ET). Join us bright and early for this exciting event and snag a box!!

As always, the boxes will be filled with a FABULOUS variety of FULL-SIZE, TRIAL-SIZE AND SAMPLE-SIZE products. The items include....earrings, soaps, lip balms, bracelets, charms/pendants, sprays, makeup, lotion, foot soak, bath salts, and more!

Meet our May 2011 contributors:

Juice Beauty (just added on May 27th)
http://www.juicebeauty.com/

Bugs and Bubbles Soap Company (just added on May 27th)
http://www.bugsandbubblessoapcompany.webs.com/

The Fix Designs
http://www.thefixdesigns.com

Cindy, Oh Cindy
http://www.cindyohcindy.com

Treasures By Cathy
http://www.treasuresbycathy.artfire.com

The Bath Chemist
http://www.thebathchemist.com

Plantlife Natural Body Care
http://www.plantlife.net/

Stone Willow
http://www.stonewillow.ca/

Femm.ca
http://www.femm.ca/

Bathed By Nature
http://www.bathedbynature.com/

Safari Soapa
http://www.thesafarisoapa.com/

Bright Occasions
http://www.brightocc.com/

Make Storybooks, Not Jpegs
http://www.storybooksnotjpegs.com/

Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques
http://www.laurenbrookecosmetiques.com/

Marsbar35
http://www.etsy.com/shop/marsbar35

Reciprocitee
http://www.reciprocitee.com/

SPAresource
http://www.sparesource.ca/

The Cocoa Shoppe
https://www.alliance-packaging.com/

California Body Care
http://www.calbodycare.com/

JOA Bath and Body
http://www.joabathandbody.com/

Bathtanicals
http://bathtanicals.com/

Awaken My Senses
http://www.awakenmysenses.com/

Get Fresh
http://www.getfresh.net/

Spalicity Explicity 4 U
http://se4u.webs.com/

Northern Naturals
http://www.northernnaturals.net/

Crafted By Nan
http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftedbynan

Chickmunk Funk
http://www.etsy.com/shop/chickmunkfunk

Anj Couture
http://www.anjcouture.com

A Natural Alternative
http://www.a-natural-alternative.com/

Mark.
http://alistrasser.mymarkstore.com/

Kristi’s Klean Kreations
http://www.kristiskleankreations.com/

Naturals By Eve
http://NaturalsbyEve.com

Bioré
http://www.biore.ca/

Jergens
http://www.jergens.ca/

New Earth Scents
http://www.newearthscents.com/

Just A Tish
http://www.justatish.com/

John Frieda
http://johnfrieda.ca

Mountain Sky Soap
http://www.mountainskysoap.com

Ecco Bella
http://www.eccobella.com/

EOS
http://www.evolutionofsmooth.com

Bee Happy Candles & Creations
http://beehappycandles.com/

Ecosentials
http://www.ecosentials.ca/

Almond's Grace
http://www.almondsgrace.com/

Rolling River Soap Company
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rollingriversoap

Royston Soapworks
http://www.roystonsoap.com/

Kupala
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kupala

Honey Candles
http://www.purebeeswaxcandles.com

La Vita Soap Works
http://www.MyLaVita.com

Wild Heart Studio
http://www.wildheartstudio.net

Quench
http://www.quenchbathandbody.com

Visit the Peek Inside The Box page to learn more about our contributors and their samples!

July 2010 "Sizzling Summer Sample Box" Contributors!

Divalicious Sample Boxes go on sale Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 8:00am ET. As always, the boxes will include full-sized and sample-sized products....candles & tealights, creams & soaps, lip balms, jewelry, makeup & more! We have a bunch of FANTASTIC contributors for you to discover in these summer boxes. Here's a list of the businesses who will be joining us....(and there are still more to be added soon)....

JULY 2010 CONTRIBUTORS:

Fizz Bath Shop
http://www.fizzbathshop.com/

Bee Happy Candles & Creations
http://beehappycandles.com/

Whimsy Wares
http://www.etsy.com/shop/whimsywares

EcoSentials
http://www.ecosentials.ca/

Maggie Muggins
http://www.maggiemuggins.ca/

Everyday Minerals
http://www.everydayminerals.com/

Boardwalk Candles & Quilts
http://www.etsy.com/shop/boardwalkcandles

Hello, I Love You
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jv1533

Ochado
http://www.ochado.ca/

O-Factory
http://www.o-factory.ca/

Nan's Glam
http://www.etsy.com/shop/nansglam

Candle Kitty
http://www.etsy.com/shop/candlekitty

Barefoot Horse Candles & Gifts
http://www.barefoothorsecandlesngifts.com/store/Default.asp

Batty's Bath
http://www.battysbath.com/

coKo's Soaps
http://www.cokossoaps.com/

Love & Coffee
http://www.etsy.com/shop/loveandcoffee

EOS - "the evolution of smooth"
http://www.evolutionofsmooth.com/

DASH Minerals
http://www.mineralperfections.com/

Kiss My Face
http://www.kissmyface.com/

Soaps By Bonnie
http://soapsbybonnie.com/sweetdelight.php

Ecco Bella
http://www.eccobella.com/

Creamery Creek
http://www.creamerycreek.com/

PureHeart Artsoaps
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pureheartsoap

Sweet Biscuit Bath & Body
http://www.sweetbiscuit.ca/

Buff'd Cosmetics
http://www.buffd.com/

Mountain Sky Soap
http://www.mountainskysoap.com/

The All Natural Face
http://www.etsy.com/shop/theallnaturalface

Crystal Lights
http://www.crystallights.ca/

The Soap Guru *site temporarily down*
http://thesoapguru.com

Sanibel Skincare
http://www.sanibelnaturals.com/

Join us for the big day over at the Divalicious Sample Boxes website! See you then.

ON SALE NOW - The March Divalicious Sample Boxes!

Hurry over and snag a Divalicious Sample Box before they're gone! During the last campaign, boxes sold out in less than 8 hours.

The March boxes contain...mineral makeup, earrings, body butter, soap, solid shampoo, lip balm, and so much more!! Lots of handmade goodies...from a variety of fabulous e-tailers.

DIVALICIOUS SAMPLE BOXES {July Contributors}

It's that time again. Time to start packing the boxes. Time to start working on the newsletter. Time to get everything ready for the Divalicious Sample Boxes and the Sizzling Summer Sample Box Sale!! Things are really beginning to get exciting around here! We've got box loads of full-sized and sample-sized products to sort out, distribute, and pack. There are delicious lip balms and lip slickers, luscious lotions and creams, earrings, necklaces, scrabble tile pendants, peek-a-boob strips, Swarovsky cell phone charms, pretty scrapbooking tags, guest soaps, hair clips, fashionable mini key fobs, scented tealights, perfume, bath salts, gorgeous mineral makeup, felted jewelry, and more. You will be THRILLED with the variety.

The Divalicious Sample Boxes go on sale - Tuesday, July 14 at 8:00am EDT. Hope to see you there bright and early, Divas! Check out the list of July Contributors..

Satindoll & Co.
http://www.satindoll.biz/

Lisa and Lucy Jewelry
http://lisaandlucy.etsy.com/

Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar
http://www.lumierecosmetics.com/

Herban Lifestyle
http://www.herbanlifestyle.com/

Heather’s Natural Soap Co.
http://www.naturalsoap.ca/

Peek-A-Boob
http://www.peekaboobstrips.com

Venezie Bags
http://www.veneziebags.etsy.com

Pick Me Paper Designs
http://pickmepaperdesigns.etsy.com

Pretty Hair Clippies
http://www.prettyhairclippies.etsy.com/

Blue Monday Soap
http://bluemondaysoap.etsy.com

Cell Chic
http://cellchic.etsy.com/

Mountain Farms Soap
http://www.mountainfarmsoap.com

Cocoon Apothecary
http://www.cocoonapothecary.com

B. B. Bellezza
http://www.bbbellezza.com

Envie Bath & Body
http://envieprelaunch.webs.com/

Heaven and Earth Essentials
http://www.heavenandearthessentials.com/

Rosalyns Bath and Body
http://www.rosalynsbathandbody.com/

Kimdles
http://www.kimdles.com/

Crystal Lights
http://www.crystallights.ca

Aquacate & Co.
http://www.aguacateandco.com

To learn more about these companies and their contributions, please visit the Peek Inside The Box page on our site.

Silver Octopus Earrings

We've got to admit that these extra large Silver Octopus Earrings from Crave are just about the coolest earrings we've ever seen. They'd be simply perfect for wearing on that summer getaway by the sea - with a red & white striped shirt and a pair of navy blue capris. How cute!

By the way, the earrings are "made from sterling silver plated brass octopus stampings that were cast from a vintage mold" and each one measures 2 1/2" wide, around 2" tall, and 2 3/4" long.

Visit the Crave jewelry shop over on Etsy and be sure to snag a pair of these totally unique earrings while you're there. See ya!

Burst. Glam. Glisten. Glow.

When you think of summertime, what colors come to mind? Perhaps lime green? Aqua blue? Hot pink? Bright yellow? You'll find these colors and an abundance of others over at Plume Adore on Etsy. They offer a wide variety of handmade glam, vintage, retro, modern, swanky jewelry that would look great with any of this seasons fashions. Check out a few of our favorite pieces. "Burst", "Glam", "Glisten", and "Glow".....how lovely!


"Burst" - Lime Brass Earrings


"Glam" - Hot Pink and Gold Flower Ring


"Glisten" - Blue Crystal Necklace


"Glow" - Yellow Pearl Studs

To see more jewelry, please visit Plume Adore!

Mmm. Lemon Meringue. [fabulous finds]

Lemon Meringue...Mmm...refreshing and sweet!

1. Lemon Meringue Hand Made Soap [Morgan Creek]

2. Lemon Meringue Vintage Glass Bead Earrings [Momoatic]

3. Lemon Meringue Swarovski Phone Charm [Cell Chic]

4. Lemon Meringue Dishcloth Set [Myissa G's Crochet]

5. Lemon Meringue Pie Unsweetened Lip Balm [Sweet and Tranquil]

6. Lemon Meringue Pie Handmade Glass Bead [Bead Brains]

April Showers Bring......

$20 April Showers Bring May Flowers Bracelet by [Maizie]

FEATURED DIVA INTERVIEW ~ with Jessica from Tumbleweed Bead Co.

It's time to introduce you to our newest Featured Diva....
Jessica from Tumbleweed Bead Co.

Tell us a little about yourself:

I live in Central Oregon with my husband and 2 dogs. I have a studio space in my home that looks out at the forest.

Give us a description of your business and the items that you offer:

I love to make feminine handcrafted jewelry that you will want to wear every day. I think my jewelry helps woman feel like themselves just a little prettier.



What are your bestsellers? Your specialty? Most popular items?

Bestsellers are definitely my hoops. Woman tell me they wear them every single day and always come back for another shape or size. My Promise Rings have been a real pleasure to make. Woman email me with stories of the promises they made themselves or how they arrived just in time to fix a bad day. My Thin Gold Hammered Bangles are also getting popular. Woman are stacking them up on there wrists by the dozen, I love that.

Are your items targeted toward a specific age group?

I would say woman 23-60 years old enjoy my jewelry. Especially woman in their 30's and 40's.

What inspired you to start your own indie business?

I was tired of waiting tables!! I had always made jewelry for friends or for weddings. I just decided to see if I could turn it into a business. I waited tables and made jewelry for about 3 years and then was able to switch to just jewelry in the third year of business.




As an independent business woman, what keeps you motivated?

Thinking about going back work:) I also want to have a family and would like it if Tumbleweed could support us. I want to be able to live in Mexico half the year and I could do that with my business. Also fashion and trends really inspire me. Fall fashion especially.

What do you consider to be your greatest achievement thus far?

Being able to support myself through Etsy, my website and my wholesale accounts.

What has been your biggest challenge as a business woman?

Weathering the ups and downs. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think how very fortunate I am to be doing this. There isn't a week that goes by that I don't think about quitting.

What do you believe makes a business successful?

Hard work! I work every single day. I pride myself on customer service and quick shipping. I make a quality product that people want.

Do you have any specific goals/plans for the future?

I want to continue growing my Etsy and wholesale business. I would like to get representation around the country. I want to expand even more into the global market.

Do you have any words of encouragement or advice for women out there who may be considering starting their own business on Etsy?

Go for it!! Etsy is the best way to get a small craft business off the ground. You have to be very diligent, list new items often to keep a good presence. Treat your customers like gold!

Tell us the best way to relax after a busy day of work..

I take a walk with my dogs in the forest. If it is too late for that I like to sit in the hot tub with a glass of wine and my husband.

While growing up, who was your role model? Who impressed and inspired you most?

I come from a long line of entrepreneurs and that was always inspiring. My Grandma was always creating and she was the first person I ever made jewelry with.

Give us three words that best describe YOU:

Determined, Genuine, Fun

Give us one word that best describes your business:

victorious

What is your favorite quote, line or saying?

My heart is full.

Mark Your Calendars!

We've recently learned that fellow diva in business, Darlene from Bijouxbead, will be making a television appearance on the Slice Network (in Canada) on November 3 at 2pm ET. The show is called "The Mom Show" and Darlene will be chatting with the host about being an entrepreneur and a mother. This means that Canadian viewers will be able to see some of her work on TV.

Darlene will also be attending an exhibition and reception at the Made You Look Jewellery Studio and Gallery on Queen West in Toronto. The exhibition will be open with a reception from 5-9pm on November 13, 2008. Her work will remain in the gallery through to November 27,2008.

The Exhibition Theme: “The Bijouxbead Holiday Exhibit features pieces from the necklace, bracelet and earring collections, organized into thirteen collections within a collection; each one named for a province or territory within Canada. The Quebec collection, for example, features for the most part a little known semi-precious stone called Feldspath which was mined in Quebec (see picture “great horned owl”). The Newfoundland and Labrador collection features outstanding examples of Labradorite and the piece “from the rock” (see picture) was designed to symbolize the rugged beauty of Newfoundland and Labrador’s landscape. The New Brunswick collection features Tigereye, which reminds Darlene of the wood she came across there while camping on Grand Manan Island (see picture “wooden it be loverly”). While some of the collections feature a specific stone, there are others that are based in glass and metal. While some pieces within the collection are very organic in nature, others are definitely “set to sparkle”.

For all who are interested, here is a link to Darlene's global invitation to the event on Facebook.

Canadian Divas ~ Be sure to mark your calendars for these two special events! You won't want to miss either one.