grammafransfixins Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Well I had made one of these as a gift for a friend and she totally loved it, said I need to add them to my site... so I did They come in 8 oz and 16 oz jars, with zinc lid and pump. You can get either soy soap, or soy lotion in them.Whatcha think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 The fabric adds a lot to the "look." I like it. Where do you get your fabric? Our so-called "super" Walmart has next to nothing, and I am looking for some to tie my soaps in the crates that my husband made for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammafransfixins Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 Thanks,Well I get from Walmart usually.. but I guess now I will have to find it elsewhere?? I do have a Hancock fabric and also another smaller fabric store nearby. Maybe the smaller one will be able to get me homespun special. Why is it so hard to find?? LOLI do have a ton of the new mustard homespuns...and had it on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 The homespun stuff is new to me, but I have really enjoyed looking at pics incorporating it with packaging products. I haven't been to Walmart for a couple of weeks, but I'm gonna go see what they might have that I can use. I just hate to go there!! Don't know why, I'm a stockholder and love it that others go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I am going to be honest, I expect others to do tha same with me. I can see some one thinking its novel, it is very unique idea, I have never seen one before. To me, my first impression was junky.. the fabric looks large and overpowering to the container.. maybe thinner fabric or a nice label on jar would make it look more professional, but if you are going for that totally homemade, kitchen craft project look, then great.I could see this sitting on my kitchen sink with soap, but not really in my bedroom or bath.This is just my personal opinion.. no offense meant in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Those are nice, especially for those that like the country look. Where did you find the lids with the pumps? I have seen them in regular catalogs, but they are really expensive!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I sold a ton of these last year at the Retail Fairs (we even sold them empty so they could fill them themselves OR they could order one with whatever scent from our line that they wanted)...we used black pumps on silver and rusty lids and made 16oz and little 8oz and I had a few 6oz jars we used too. They were a huge hit! For my wholesale customers I started offering a "free" tester with a case of 36 lotions....these being the tester filled with a lotion and they could choose the scent....really encouraged alot of them to buy a case of 36 so they could get a tester! We tied homespun on ours also but tied it up on the pump part and added a hangtag with our info and the scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I would think that tying the homespun around the pump would allow the adorable little lid to show better. With that wide strip of ribbon, you can't even see the jars. It's a cute concept, just a little overdone imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I am going to be honest, I expect others to do tha same with me. I can see some one thinking its novel, it is very unique idea, I have never seen one before. To me, my first impression was junky.. the fabric looks large and overpowering to the container.. maybe thinner fabric or a nice label on jar would make it look more professional, but if you are going for that totally homemade, kitchen craft project look, then great.I could see this sitting on my kitchen sink with soap, but not really in my bedroom or bath.This is just my personal opinion.. no offense meant in any way.I agree with Soapermom and PA.. This is overdone in my opinion.. Same with the ones in the candle gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 A smaller amount of fabric and they will be super cute. Where do you get the lids with the holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 they are cute, but i would make the homespun strips narrower and shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammafransfixins Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 Thanks for everyone opinion.I am going for the country homemade look. I am not into (or are my customers) the mass produced look.I was toying with the homespun ideas some.. and so still not totally fixed on what that will look like.As for my grubby candles in my other post.. those are a huge Prim hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I agree with Soapermom, she is dead on.The concept is very cute. But the homespun and the large hangtag overshadow the product. The jars themselves are unique, and I would suggestion playing the up a bit with a label on the jar, and thinner homespun.If you really like the larger homespun, I would try putting the lotion jar in a cello bag and tying it off with a bow. "Country Homemade" is a huge market. But I think less is more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I like them too. It seems as though the lotion or soap would get all over the fabric, so cutting down the fabric a little bit would eliminate this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Have you tested those metal lids, that the pump is in?I would think they will rust over time, either from the product or from moisture collecting on the inside of the lid. Rust in a product no good.Maybe fill a solid lid with product then let it sit for a few weeks and see if they rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Have you tested those metal lids, that the pump is in?I would think they will rust over time, either from the product or from moisture collecting on the inside of the lid. Rust in a product no good.Maybe fill a solid lid with product then let it sit for a few weeks and see if they rust.I just went and checked mine in the bathroom (just to make sure).....which I keep refilling with the scent I like. Anyway it has been in use for over a year and no rust anywhere. BUT when I refill I always wash it out before adding the new lotion and liquid soap. So I dunno.....no prob with rust here after over a year of use. I do beleive it would also depend on what is in your lotions or soaps....that could make a huge difference as different ingredients might react differently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammafransfixins Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 Thanks everyone.. and I do agree with the homespun.. less is more.As for the lids..they are not a rusty lid, they are just silver and shouldn't ever rust. They sell ones just like these predrilled.. but these I drill myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I just went and checked mine in the bathroom (just to make sure).....which I keep refilling with the scent I like. Anyway it has been in use for over a year and no rust anywhere. BUT when I refill I always wash it out before adding the new lotion and liquid soap. So I dunno.....no prob with rust here after over a year of use. I do believe it would also depend on what is in your lotions or soaps....that could make a huge difference as different ingredients might react differentlyThanks, Just wanted to make sure that rust would not become an issue, for those that use these.That is a very good practice to keep doing. You don't want to add fresh clean product to a possibly contaminated bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I didn't have an issue with the look, I do rustic/prim/country/homespun myself( everyone calls it something different it seems). I just felt the stuff was too big for the jar.. it over powered and obscured the jar and product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammafransfixins Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 I didn't have an issue with the look, I do rustic/prim/country/homespun myself( everyone calls it something different it seems). I just felt the stuff was too big for the jar.. it over powered and obscured the jar and product.I agree it does overtake the smaller jar.... but I think the bigger is ok. JMOThanks for being honest...that is why we post pics right? To get honest feedback...and I take all into consideration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 IMO - the homespun would be a consern if left on. Product would get on it and just be nasty. IMO - I would tell the customer, & printed on hand tag, to remove before use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bees~1flower Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 hello...i don't post a whole lot...enjoy reading tho...and i have to tell you that i love those jars!! you mentioned one could buy those lids....would you mind sharing what supplier carries them? sooo cute!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellywax Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Cute but I would make the ribbon smaller and get rid of that tag...it overpowers it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Ditto - I can't take my eyes off the dirty tag and the homespun is too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammafransfixins Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Ditto - I can't take my eyes off the dirty tag and the homespun is too long.LOL!! Dirty tag.. Yup.. may need some revamping.. LOL! But the tag is to be dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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