Avon eParty to celebrate the blizzards of 2010

If you live in the mid to northeast you're more than likely snowed in with 2 to 5 feet of snow around you. We've had two storms in the past week and approximately 4 feet of snow to show for it! The last time we had snow like this was 1996! So, to "celebrate" being snowed in and suffering from cabin fever, you can shop on my Avon site and take advantage of all the great deals! Simply go to the eParties page (click here) and use the coupon code BLIZZARD2010 when you check out. There are a lot of great deals right now, including the Skin So Soft Signature Silk Big Deal - 2 shower gels, 1 body lotion, 1 hand cream and 1 body cream - all for $12.99 (regularly 28.00). To gain easy access to all the great deals, click on the Special Offers link (click here).

You can also use that same coupon code (BLIZZARD2010) at the Lapisworks site (click here) to receive a 20% discount! Both sales will run through next Wednesday (February 17). Due to the weather, we did not have mail yesterday, and may not have it today, so shipping items may be delayed, but I will contact you with details as soon as I have them. It appears we may have another snow storm Monday into Tuesday, so stay tuned, I may run another sale! So whether you're snowed in or not, stay safe and warm, and have fun shopping!
Lisa

Custom Tshirts

So, I'm considering opening a store with CafePress.com. This site offers anyone the ability to sell their own graphic designs on apparel and other items for an agreed upon percentage. I've considered the idea for quite some time now, and I've had an account with them for over a year. I simply never took the next step to start offering merchandise and advertising the store. I didn't sleep at all last night (if you follow this blog or get to know me, you'll notice I have manic swings where I might go a few days without sleep), instead, I sat up and wrote about 5 pages worth of ideas for funny or witty t-shirts and coffee mugs. I have to say, I'm impressed! Never in a million years would I think I could come up with that much material!

So now my action plan is as follows: I intend to type up all these ideas into a spreadsheet so that I can sort them by theme and product. Then I'll whittle the list to what I think is most likely to sell. Next I'll need to familiarize myself with the product templates and transfer my ideas onto the templates so that there is a "product". Once I have product, I'll make announcements on Twitter, Facebook, Lapisworks Store and here on the blog. I can tell I'm in a manic state because I normally would not allow myself this type of exposure. I would like to follow through with this because, obviously, this is another creative outlet (one I didn't know was there). The two biggest questions remain - Who is my target market? & Will I sell anything?

I have some ideas on who my target market is, the ideas I came up with do not single out any one so-called "group" of people. That is partly why I want to sort these items into themes, I'll be able to isolate my targets better that way. As for the second, and perhaps larger question, that remains to be seen. I figure as long as I'm not spending 24 hours a day on it and still having fun, it's a win-win. I'll go with it until it no longer "works". Any feedback would be much appreciated!

New Inventory Added to Lapisworks Vintage Artisan Garden

I have finally uploaded about 20 pairs of my handmade, recycled earrings to the Lapisworks site. Most of these earrings are created using recycled vintage beads (from broken or unwanted vintage costume jewelry) and new components. They're a bargain with prices between $10 and $15. I'm currently offering a free Avon lip balm and samples with any order as well. Most of these earrings have a matching necklace or bracelet, but I've managed to break my memory card reader and can not load the pictures! So, if you do happen to take a peek and see something you like, let me know. I'll set them aside until you are ready to purchase after viewing the complimenting piece.

Links Page

I've added a Links Page to the blog. There are a bunch of great sites listed from craft supply vendors to search engine optimization blogs. Take a look, and let me know if any links are broken, or if you have any suggestions! Thanks! Lisa

Free Shipping on orders $5.00 or More!

Avon is offering free Direct Delivery shipping on any order over $5.00, just use coupon code KISSES at checkout! Shop my site and take advantage of all the great deals!

http://www.youravon.com/lcollins1205

Avon Inventory Page Updated

I've finally updated my Avon Inventory Page. You can now order Avon Naturals products and Moisture Therapy hand creams at 50% the regular brochure price! Click here or any other link in this post to go directly to the inventory section of my store.

Campaign 4 Special Offers Now Available!

I've updated the Avon Special Offers page for Campaign 4! There are lots of good deals to be had during this campaign! Check out the great deals here! Today or tomorrow I will have my inventory page updated to include items from Avon's Naturals line, hand lotions and the best eye makeup remover I've ever used. All of the inventory items are available at deeply discounted prices! Check it out!

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Avon 2010 Campaign 2 Orders due Monday 01/18/2010

The following offers are valid through Monday January 18, 2010.

Either place your order directly with me and save on shipping (no charge regardless of order size) OR shop on my site
( www.youravon.com/lcollins1205 ) and receive free shipping on any order over $30.00 (Enter Code FS30REP at checkout)

Makeup Savings
2-Piece Gold Beauty Gift Set (a $23.00 value): Yours for only $4.99 with 2 select purchases!
Eye-Mazing Makeup Sale: 3 for $8.99 on select items. Save up to $9.00!
Mascara & GLIMMERSTICKS Makeup Sale: 2 for $7.99 on select items. Save up to $11.00!
MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Lip Moisturizer SPF 15: 2 for $3.00! Save 25%!
Nail & Lip Make Sale: 2 for $5.99 on select items. Save up to $7.00!
Nailwear Pro Nail Enamel (select shades) & Smooth Velvet Lip Color Sale: 2 for $5.99! Save up to $4.00!
PERFECT WEAR Makeup Sale: Buy 1, Get 1 for only $2.99 on select items. Save up to $6.00!

Site-Wide Savings
Heart Necklace Made with CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements (a $19.99 value): Yours for only $5.99 with any $10.00 purchase!

Skincare Special Offers
ANEW REJUVENATE Skin Care Sale: Buy 1, Get 1 for $5.00 on select items. Mix or Match!
ANEW Try-It Sizes: 2 for $19.99! Mix or match from select items. Save $4.00!
ANEW ULTIMATE Skin Care Sale: Buy 1, Get 1 for $10.00 on select items. Mix or Match!
Clearskin® Professional Skin Care Sale: 2 for $19.99! Mix or Match select products. Save up to 37%!
Solutions Ageless Results Eye Cream (a $14.50 value): Yours free with select Ageless Results Skin Care purchase!
Solutions Maximum Moisture Eye Cream (a $12.50 value): Yours free with select Maximum Moisture Skin Care purchase!
Solutions Total Radiance Eye Gel (a $12.50 value): Yours free with select Total Radiance Skin Care purchase!

Bath & Body Special Offers
Double Pouf Shower Brush (an $8.00 value): Yours for $3.99 with select Bubble Bath purchase!
MOISTURE THERAPY Body Lotion Sale: 2 for $10.00 on select items. Save 37%!
MOISTURE THERAPY Hand Cream Sale: 2 for $5.00 on select items. Save 50%!
NATURALS Bath & Body Sale: 3 for $9.99 on select items. Save up to $17.00!
SKIN SO SOFT Bath & Body Sale: Buy 1, Get 1 FREE on select items. Save up to $16.00!

Fragrance Special Offers
be...kissable 3-Piece Fragrance Set (a $31.00 value): Yours for only $15.00! Save $16.00!
Far Away 4-Piece Fragrance Set (a $43.25 value): Yours for $22.50! Save 47%!
Her Fragrance Faves Sale: 2 for $14.99 on select items. Save up to $18.00!
Imari Seduction Purse Spray: 2 for $7.99. Save 60%!
In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon 3-Piece Fragrance Body Set (a $45.00 value): Yours for 22.50! Save 50%!
Purse Spray, Shower Gel & Body Lotion Sale: Buy 1, Get 1 for only $1.99 on select items. Save up to $8.00!
Rare Pearls 3-Piece Fragrance Set (a $38.00 value): Yours for only $14.99! Save 60%!
Timeless 3-Piece Fragrance Set (a $23.50 value): Yours for only $9.99! Save 57%!
Tomorrow for Him and Her Fragrance Sale: Buy 1, Get 1 for $10.00! Save up to 33%!
Womens Fragrance Sale: 2 for $22.00 on select items. Save $23.00!

Wellness Special Offers
Curves® Scoop Neck Tee (a $15.00 value): Yours FREE with select $20.00 Curves® purchase!
liiv botanicals Vitalizing Eye Cream (a $12.00 value): Yours FREE with select liiv botanicals purchase!

Gifts Special Offers
Food Savers: Any 2 for $7.99! Save now!

Men's Special Offers
Black Suede 3-Piece Fragrance Body Set (an $11.49 value): Yours for only $6.00! Save 47%!
Men's Fragrance Sale: 2 for $22.00 on select items. Save up to $23.00!
Mesmerize for Men 3-Piece Fragrance Body Set (an $11.49 value): Yours for only $6.00! Save 47%!
Mesmerize for Men 3-Piece Fragrance Set (a $30.00 value): Yours for only $14.99! Save 50%!
Patrick Dempsey 2 Three-Piece Fragrance Body Set (a $30.50 value): Yours for $22.75! Save $7.75!
Tomorrow for Him and Her Fragrance Sale: Buy 1, Get 1 for $10.00! Save up to 33%!
WILD COUNTRY 3-Piece Fragrance Body Set (an $11.49 value): Yours for only $6.00! Save 47%!

Fundraising Special Offers
Breast Health Resource Guide FREE with any Pink Ribbon product!
FREE Domestic Violence Resource Guide!

mark Special Offers
FREE mark hook up connector with purchase of ANY 2 mark hook up products!
mark Jewel: Buy the Eau de Toilette Spray, get the Body Cream FREE!
mark Rebel Rose: Buy the Fragrance Mist, get the Shower Wash FREE!
mark Sassy Mark: Buy the Fragrance Mist, get the Dry Oil Mist FREE!
mark Sophistique: Buy the Eau de Toilette Spray, get the Sheer Shimmer Body Creme FREE!

Fashion Special Offers
Fashion Jewelry Sale: 2 for $20.00! Mix or match select items. Save up to 50%!
Genuine Birthstone Sterling Ring Sale: 2 for $30 on select items. Save $69!
Heart Necklace Made with CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements (a $19.99 value): Yours for only $5.99 with any $10.00 purchase!
Three's a Charm! Jewelry Sale: 3 Charms for $10.00. Mix or match. Save $4.97!
Watch Sale: 2 for $40.00! Mix or match select watches. Save up to 50%!

Don't forget to checkout the Outlet section for Holiday items at closeout prices and other great deals on makeup, skincare items, jewelry and clothing!

I appreciate your time and look forward to providing you with unbeatable products and customer service. Let's compare the products you currently use with Avon's products and see how much you can save! My website also offers you the ability to upload a photo of yourself and try on different products before you even buy them with Avon's Virtual Makeover service. If you do not feel like uploading your photo, you can still preview the products on various models already in the system. Avon's campaigns last 2 weeks, and I will be updating this blog with the new deals as soon as they are available, so be sure to subscribe to this blog so you'll be up to date and able to grab the great deals we're always offering!