7-Year Anniversary Party
Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 1-4pm
** Free Event ~ You're Invited **
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It's all about you - a customer appreciation day - to say THANK YOU for helping us reach the 7-year milestone. This day will be packed with demos, door prizes, free make & take projects, optional soap swap, supply barter sale/table (bring things you want to sell!), networking with other product makers, snacks, drinks & more. Open invitation to those who have been coming to The Nova Studio for years or those who have yet to experience what we have to offer. Hope to see you there!
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| Time |
Demonstrations / Tables |
1-1:30pm
2-2:30pm
3-3:30pm |
Ruth Esteves of Sirona Springs, will demonstrate how to Shrinkwrap Your Soap using biodegradable & compostable film
(sponsored by: National Shrinkwrap) |
1-2pm
3-4pm |
Erin Pikor of Naiad Soap Arts will demonstrate how to make Sugar Lip Scrubs (yes, attendees will get free samples!) |
| 2-4pm |
Free "make & take" Facial Steam Bags with Alice Duvernell and a Hydrosols Q&A session
(sponsored by: Mountain Rose Herbs) |
| 1-3pm |
Aroma Beads demo & free "make & take" with Melanie Monteverde
(sponsored by: Elements Bath & Body) |
(schedule subject to change) |
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Donations for Goodie Bags and Free Raffles
(please visit the company links below)
R=Raffle/Door Prizes are FREE, but you must be present to win
G=Goodie Bags FREE for the first 50 people who arrive on 9/11/10 |
Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild
Leigh O'Donnell
www.SoapGuild.org
(R) = $100 Gift Certificate,
4 HSMG Logo Items,&
Marie Gale's Labeling Book
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Mountain Rose Herbs
www.MountainRoseHerbs.com
(R) = Chakra Essential Oil Kit, Classic Essential Oil Kit!
(G) = Handcrafted Seed Cards
& Herbalism Stickers!
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Bio Chemica
Mike Terry
www.BioChemica.com
(G) = Samples of Exotic Butters with Catalog & Bag
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Soaper Supplies
Felicia Lindemann
www.SoaperSupplies.com
(R) = Two $25 Gift Certificates
(G) = 10% Off Coupons
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Mission Peak Soap
David Critchfield
www.MissionPeakSoap.com
(R) = 18-bar Wood Soap Mold
Kit with Lid, Cutter & Liners
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Bramble Berry
Anne-Marie Faiola
www.BrambleBerry.com
(G) = Samples of Essential Oils, Walnut Shell Powder Exfoliant,
and $10 Off Coupons |
Soapers Choice
Mike Lawson
www.SoapersChoice.com
(R) = 2 Gift Certificates for 50 pounds of Palm Kernel Oil (includes US shipping!)
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SPA-bulous!
Valarie Espinoza-Ross
www.spa-bulous.com
(R) = $25 Gift Certificate
(G) = 25% Discount Cards
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Mold Market
Denise Marks
www.MoldMarket.com
(R) = $100 Gift Certificate, Mold, Mitre Box w/Cutter & Apron
(G) = 20% Off Coupons
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From Nature With Love
Kibby Mitra
www.FromNatureWithLove.com
(R) = Two $25 Gift Certificates
(G) = 5% Off Coupons &
Fruit Seeds or Fibers
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Saponifier Magazine
Kathy Tarbox
www.Saponifier.com
(R) = 2 Free 1-Year Subscriptions, 2 Swirling With the Best Tutorials
(G) = Half Price Intro or Gift Subs
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Soapies Supplies
Kelley Perea-Shafer
www.Soapies-Supplies.com
(R) = 3 Gift Bags Filled with Colors, Fragrances & More!
(G) = $10 Off Coupons
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Oh, Oh Organic
Gay Timmons
www.OhOhOrganic.com
(G) = All-Natural Lip Balm
or Organic Essential Oil Sample
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The Nova Studio
Lori Nova
www.TheNovaStudio.com
(R) = $100 Off Any Boot Camp
(R) = 6-Quart Crock Pot, 2 Soap Additive Kits
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INTERESTED IN DONATING?
Do you have a product or a service you would like to donate to our big event? We have just started the donation process. Get your products directly into the hands of new & experienced soap, candle, bath & body product makers. We will list all donations/companies here on this page. Please call Lori Nova at 510-234-5700 or email(at)thenovastudio.com if you need more information.
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JOIN OUR PRODUCT SWAP?
If you've never done a swap before, you are in for a real treat! A SWAP is a great way to get your product out there and see what other people are doing at the same time. The SWAP category is SOAP (cold process, hot process or melt & pour). Please try to make your soap as natural as possible (ex. choose essential oils over fragrance oils, etc.) so the products in the swap will be able to be used by everyone. Each swap will have a maximum of 10 people. If we get a large number of participants, we'll have several 10 person swaps.
HOW DO YOU JOIN ? Simply contact us at 510-234-5700 and let us know your name, email & phone #, and what you are bringing. Bring 10 of your chosen product (full size bars preferred) and a typed 8.5x11 recipe sheet (11 copies). Then show up to the anniversary party at 1pm and we'll display your handmade/crafted soaps for all to ooh and ah. Around 4pm or when you are leaving, you'll grab one of each soap to take home along with the recipe sheets. Very simple and tons of fun - trust me - you'll love it!
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CP/HP Soap Swap:
Cold Process or Hot Process
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Melt & Pour & CP Swap:
Melt & Pour or Cold Process Soap |
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Lori N. (CP) |
Lori N. (M&P) |
| 2 |
Christy L. (CP) |
Ally S. (M&P) |
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Ruth E. (CP) |
Meigan A. (M&P) |
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Carla M. (CP) |
Melanie M. (M&P) |
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Erica J. (CP) |
Kendra B. (CP) |
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Nancy R. (CP) |
Stephanie (CP) |
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Jen G. (HP) |
Christian B. (CP) |
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Erin P. (CP) |
Juliana (CP) |
| 9 |
Sherry M. (CP) |
Erika J. (CP) |
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Putting together a large event like this really takes a group effort.
We would love some extra help before, during & after the event, or even if you can only spare an hour - we'll take it! Please call Lori at 510-234-5700 to arrange.
CONFIRMED VOLUNTEERS:
Lori S. & Stephanie B., Angel H., Sherry M. & Kendra B.
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Slide Show with Pictures from Past Anniversary Parties:
Last time, we had 79 attendees!
"I am writing to tell you that I had a great time @ your celebration this weekend. I made it in time to get a goodie bag.... So many great samples & valuable, valuable resources. So congratulations on a job well done & may God Bless all of your future endeavors. p.s. The eye shadow matching was the Bomb! I had to take home a kit." ~Kyonda Trass
"It was great to see you and to enjoy an afternoon with other crafty people! The studio looked great. I so enjoyed visiting the tables & seeing what the teachers were doing. I think Alicia's geode soap is a very clever idea. I put my magnet from Diane's table on the refrig. when I got home. While I'd taken beginning PMC & didn't think I had the aptitude for it, after watching Patrik today, I may try the class again!" ~Mary Still
"Thanks for inviting me to the party - I had a very nice time! I am in school right now but I will take a candle class in Jan. or Feb. I loved all the things in the goodie bag and the PMC necklace that I won in the raffle! You are a lovely lady and I enjoy the studio. I like to share it with family and friends so that they can have fun too!" ~Jeanette S.
"Lori,
Just want to thank you for the wonderful celebration held at the studio 9/29--
it was a lot of fun! Also, Congratulations on 4 years creating Nova Studio.
Here's to many more. Best wishes!"
~C. Nakaso
"Thank god for The Nova Studio!" ~Karen Loera
"THANKS for the great party! I love the gift bag and
I'm glad my raffle number was called." ~ Lori Stoia
"What an amazing accomplishment in only 4 years! The Nova Studio is an important gathering place for many people. You have touched each of them and made it happen."
~Tom A.
"All of your hard work paid off. It was a fantastic open house!" ~Louise Burford
"I'm so glad to finally meet Lori & see The Nova Studio!" ~Alicia Grosso |
