Twix-ing the Prize: How Many do You Give?

[Jilleysue]

Here is some pics of some regular prizes and then what happens when you add a little love. They look soo incredible and sooo fun in this purple cellophane ( of course my PC business color). I added my little sticker and I will put them in a my woven basket during the party. They simply brighten things up and make it look so pretty.

 

[gilliandanielle]

VERY cute!! You are starting to inspire me... for Christmas I wrap my freebies in wrapping paper, but never took it farther than that!

 

[Jilleysue]

It's what sets some parties apart from others. make the Its when certain hosts make the guests feel special. People love free stuff..I mean think about it..don't we..and we love it more when it's wrapped up special. Take a night and wrap a bunch of them and you're done. You only give away a couple of them a night..so it doesn't take long. I did about 20 the other night and wasn't long at all. You get on a roll. I just think they look sooo much prettier in a basket. Pushes the basket too.....for parties...etc. You can use the basket for anything..etc..etc....LOL
I am still going to do the water bottles too..just to jazz it up. I can do about 40 of those in a night....and keep them..People love them. I have to get the template to show everyone...Can you tell I love this stuff?

 

[dannyzmom]

Here is some pics of some regular prizes and then what happens when you add a little love. They look soo incredible and sooo fun in this purple cellophane ( of course my PC business color). I added my little sticker and I will put them in a my woven basket during the party. They simply brighten things up and make it look so pretty.

OMG - what a difference!!!
I am going to do this!!!Jill - you are such an inspiration!!

 

[chefann]

One of the things I used to do (and will be doing again after this May) is using the Mini Measure All as a host gift. Leave it in the plastic bag and fill it with chocolate kisses. Then use a small twixit to clip the bag shut. The MMAs aren't expensive, and stocking up on them in May helps the American Cancer Society. And when you give them out in some other month, it gives you a chance to spend a minute talking about HWC.

 

[dannyzmom]

One of the things I used to do (and will be doing again after this May) is using the Mini Measure All as a host gift. Leave it in the plastic bag and fill it with chocolate kisses. Then use a small twixit to clip the bag shut. The MMAs aren't expensive, and stocking up on them in May helps the American Cancer Society. And when you give them out in some other month, it gives you a chance to spend a minute talking about HWC.

oooooh - I love this idea!!

 

[MicheleC]

Awesome ideas! I have to admit, I'm a pretty practical person and overlook a lot of the added touches (you don't ever want me on the decorating committee! LOL). These are so cute though and I could definately see how they make it more festive. Jill, purple is my fave color too. Hope you don't mind my taking your idea. Carolyn, I like having things that I put my name on too. I've been adding business card magnets to my host packets but if I'm packaging door prizes that's another great way to hand them out as well. Thanks for the inspiration. I like the idea on the spices as well. Great way to get people to try some of the pantry items.

 

[debswork]

I too would like to see a picture of the water bottle idea. Can you post a image on the site please?

 

[Jilleysue]

Awesome ideas! I have to admit, I'm a pretty practical person and overlook a lot of the added touches (you don't ever want me on the decorating committee! LOL). These are so cute though and I could definately see how they make it more festive. Jill, purple is my fave color too. Hope you don't mind my taking your idea. Carolyn, I like having things that I put my name on too. I've been adding business card magnets to my host packets but if I'm packaging door prizes that's another great way to hand them out as well. Thanks for the inspiration. I like the idea on the spices as well. Great way to get people to try some of the pantry items.

Oh I don't mind at all. I got pink and clear too and I am gona do some other funky things. Yes I already thought about when people order Pantry items as well to put your label on them, so if they run out they always know where to go back to. The measuring cup idea is great. I definitely think if you make the host feel special and they get something, it makes others want to be a host. I know I would if I knew I got a gift..HEHE. I just love presents.

 

[PCGINA]

I also liek the idea of some sort of ribbon, bag or wrap for gifts. It sets a festive fun feeling. I give SB, twix-it (2) or what I found interesting - the stone scrapers. When they ask "what is this for" and I answer "that scrapes the gunt from around your kitchen sink" they grab them up LOL!

 

[gilliandanielle]

I use my stone scrapers for everything from removing toddler gunk from my kitchen table to sliding them along the side of my stove (between two counters) to get the lodged gunk out to scraping all my dishes.

It is an easy day for them if they only clean a stone!!

 

[MicheleC]

When I went to my dentist last time the assistant asked for some more of those stone scrapers. They moved into a new office and she said it was the best thing for gettting all of the stickers off the windows. What a useful tool.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Wow Jill! How cute! I never thought about wrapping my door prize gifts.....beautiful!
What exactly is on the little label you put on the gifts?

 

[SillyChef]

Okay Miss Jilly! You are getting the hang of everything! Great job with the gifts. Now I am off to wrap all mine! lol.

 

[Jilleysue]

The little label just says...OH wait..I'll take a pic for you...LOL

 

[Jilleysue]

I couldn't take a pic..too blurry.
It just says..Compliments of your FAVORITE Pampered Chef Consultant: my Name and contact info with my email, and website and of course the cute PC logo.

 

[chefkristin]

Jill your starting to become my idol!!!!
You have so many great ideas!!!

 

[Jilleysue]

Jill your starting to become my idol!!!!
You have so many great ideas!!!

HAHA, Oh thank you. You may not think so, if you saw my demos. I am still not very good at the talking and cooking or showing aspect. I am trying though. Many have said I should be an event planner...but I like doing things for fun. Too much pressure and I start freaking...LOL

I had to email Carolyn tonight because I got frustrated practicing my demo. It' just like I am all over the place...messy messy and god knows you all know How I feel about that. I have to be organized and when I am trying to keep my demo table organized..it just aint working. I can do the cakes and desserts but when I got to do the other recipes..like the rings or other appetizers or item to eat...I just can't get the ones I am good at yet.

Other than that...I can come up some good ideas though..they come to me in the shower believe it or not..ahahahahaha. Dont' ask me why...LOL

 

[cmdtrgd]

One thing I was told early on (because I can be a bit controlling) is that a perfect demo is not one that gets recruits.

 

[chefkristin]

That is true! I know I am always a mess as far as demos. I never know where I am going with it. I just try to have fun.

 

[Jilleysue]

Oh god really...thank you for telling me that..because I am simply a frickin mess. I almost started crying again tonight. I am just messy and feel stupid. The cakes I feel confident and upright..like hey look at me and watch what I can do...and when I move on to the 2nd recipe..I feel like I curl up...ARRRGHHH

 

[Lisa/ChefBear]

Soaps in the Bread Tubes.....One thing I've done in the past, is make for my hostesses soaps using the bread tube, you can get quite a few out of one batch and they are nice, and CHEAP!!

I use lots of tools to make these also and they are something different, and makes another way of selling those Bread Tubes.

Lisa

 

[Jilleysue]

You make soaps??? How is that done?

 

[gilliandanielle]

Maybe start trying one recipe instead of two?? I never make two recipes!! No wonder you feel confused!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Or, if you are going to do two, have one (the hard, messy one) already done and just tell the guests how you did it and talk about the tools that you used. I try not to have my guest kept "captive" for too long if I can help it!

 

[trps]

I couldn't take a pic..too blurry.
It just says..Compliments of your FAVORITE Pampered Chef Consultant: my Name and contact info with my email, and website and of course the cute PC logo.

Do you have the label saved in a computer doc. or is it your label maker? If is is can you attach? I am always going cheap! I want it to be a profitable business and want others to see they can do it easily so wen I was ready I thought what a waste until I saw the picture and thought of the times I hate to give the twixit or what ever but saw that and thought to add with my business card magnet abd it will be nicer!!

 

[dannyzmom]

One thing I was told early on (because I can be a bit controlling) is that a perfect demo is not one that gets recruits.

that is SUCH a good point!!
If you get up there in front of everyone and do it ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESSLY they're all sittingin the audience thinking to themselves "OMG - she's amazing, I could NEVER do this!"
Let them see you be human, goof up and laugh at your mistakes...then they can look at themselves and think "Hey, I could do this!"

 

[dannyzmom]

One thing I've done in the past, is make for my hostesses soaps using the bread tube, you can get quite a few out of one batch and they are nice, and CHEAP!!

I use lots of tools to make these also and they are something different, and makes another way of selling those Bread Tubes.

Lisa

Unfortunately the bread tubes are gone as of Feb 28th

 

[Jilleysue]

Oh well hell...my dog can do it then...because Messy and Confused should be on my name tag....LOLOLOL

 

[Lisa/ChefBear]

Soaps in bread tube.....I know they'll be discontinued, but it's a way to pump up selling them, show casing not only "fancy" breads, but easy gifts......

Here's how I make my soaps.....one thing I've found, using coupon at Michael's you can get a 5 or 6 pound tub cheaper than 2 lb. brick. For May I've used the retired heart mold for my hostesses, to show I love their helping with HWC campaign.

Glycerin Soap in Bread Tubes Lisa McVaugh,
Independent Pampered Chef Consultant

2 lb. Brick Moisturizing Clear Glycerin Soap
Soap Dyes (I used liquid Life of the Party Essentials)
Soap Fragrances (I used Life of the Party Essentials)
for my scent I used Vanilla & Lavender which is a really light scent

1. Take brick & flip out onto Cutting Board. Cut into individual Cubes using the utility knife & put cut cubes into 2 qt. batter bowl.
2. Microwave 40 seconds on High, stir & then continue with
10-30 second intervals, stirring each time. * *They say 10 second intervals & I've done in MY microwave up to 30 seconds each time without scorching but try what works with yours This is a very sticky job, I ended up using scraper & then using nylon scraper to scrap off stuff of knife & scraper.
3. After I had it melted, I added the color (That I played with, added little at time until I got the color I wanted) & then for scent I again played with it, directions said use so many drops per weight & I just used minimum, stirred & smelled it, & added a little more. (As I have asthma I didn't want it strong, as who knows who has problems with strong scents)
4. Once you've got it melted, colored, & scented, the you take bread tube, put a piece of alum. foil at bottom (& try to get as FLAT as possible) before putting cap on & pour a little -about ½" of soap into tube, sprinkle with Alcohol (this disperses bubbles) & place upright in freezer for about 5-10 minutes - Just enough to "seal" the bottom so when you pour the rest in it won't leak out of the bottom. (During the time you're waiting for this to set, you will need to keep the glycerin melting or heating in microwave as it'll set up easily) Then, when the bottom is sealed, pour the rest of the soap (I've been told tube holds about 2 pounds of soap) & sprinkle with alcohol again this disperses the air bubbles that form. (I didn't do the last step & I had allot I had to cut away that had bubble through it, so remember to do this!! (The size of container of glycerin (2 lb. brick) I bought only filled the flower/ scalloped tube about ¾ full). Each is different!! The heart fills with 2 lbs.
5. Then put the tube upright into freezer for minimum of 40 minutes, I had to leave mine for almost an hour before it felt hard all the way, & then take out, pop one end off & it slides right out. I then used the utility knife** & cut it into 10 pieces & then when I gave it out, I put into a clear
sandwich ziploc bag, & tied with raffia (& then cut the
ziploc part off) as I didn't have any other bags to put it
into. (I did have pieces with bubbles that my family is
using as I didn't want to give it out, didn't look right)
**Also, I could have used the crinkle cutter to cut
these, it's very easy to cut (but hard to keep a straight
line as you're doing for first couple of cuts). If using the
crinkle cutter as I've done since my first batch,
I push out little but, & cut right along edge of bread tube. I cleaned everything up & have used everything again with out a soapy taste!!
Had I thought ahead, which I didn't I would have been checking when glycerin went on sale or used a 40% off coupon, as block I bought was around $9.00, color I got on clearance for $1.00 & scent I think was $3.00, but I've still got lots of the scent left to make more batches.

HTH,

Lisa