Category: Craft Shows

Snowed Out of Salem Holiday Market

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We are so sorry to announce that Pauper’s Candles will not be at the Salem Saturday Holiday Market on December 10 & 11.  After much deliberation, we decided to not risk the travel from Sandpoint, ID to Salem, Oregon due to the weather alerts.

As we woke up on Friday and were getting ready to travel to Oregon, we were getting many unfavorable weather reports and the storm was just starting to hit northern Idaho.

We want to take a moment to tell our customers that we appreciate you so much and are going to miss visiting with you.  We hope to see you next year.

We would like to invite you to order your candles at our store,  https://squareup.com/store/paupers-candle-company

Thank you all and again we are sorry we will not see you all this year.  May you all have a Blessed Merry Christmas and New Year.

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New Location at Salem Holiday Market!

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Pauper’s Candle Company is going to be attending the Salem Holiday Market again this year.  We are excited to be there and this show is always a wonderful event full of great vendors who make their products themselves.  It is so nice to meet who created, designed, and made the product you are purchasing.  Cannot get more local than that!

We want to let everyone know that Pauper’s Candle Company is in a new location this year! We are in Booth J34 in the Jackman Long Building.  We are near the concessions against the wall and diagonally across the building from our former booth.  We hope to see all of our returning customers and meet many new ones as well. There are a few changes to note to all of you attending the show.  There is now free parking and there is admission for those under 12 years old.  I have attached a picture of a coupon you can copy and bring with you to receive $1.00 off admission and there are other discounts on the Salem Saturday Market website.

We look forward to seeing you there and may your Holidays this year be blessed!

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Harvest Moon Bazaar – Blessed Time :)

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We are on our way…..you have to love the traditional selfie

What a blessed, fun, and successful show we had.  My Support, husband, in all that I do had to stay at home and run a craft fair for his Economics Class that was on the same day as the Bazaar.  So, Kirt and I were on our own for this one.  We left as soon as Mark left for work and drove to Oregon to set up our show and run it that day for four hours.  My Mom and Dad came to help me set up and run the show.  The next two days were great.  Again my parents come to help me take down after the show.  Thank you Dad and Mom for all your support through the years.

There were so many wonderful opportunities to be able to talk, listen, and encourage individuals.  God is amazing.

Thank you to all who came by my booth and supported Pauper’s Candles.   We love making products you enjoy.  May you all have a great year and we will see you next Harvest Season at the Bazaar.

 

Harvest Moon Bazaar – Come and See Us!

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2016-postcard-finalIt is that time of year again.  Fall is here, Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the Harvest Moon Bazaar is about to begin.

If you are in the Boring, Oregon area, we would love to see you at our booth. My son, Mom and Dad will be helping me with my show this year. If you mention seeing this post/postcard, you can receive $2.00 off one of our Pauper’s Candles.

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My big helper at the 2015 Harvest Moon Bazaar!

The Harvest Moon Bazaar is one of my most favorite shows to do.  The show location is great, the vendors are of high quality, and the women hosting the show are wonderful.  If you enjoy  handmade and vintage products, you will love this bazaar.

We all hope to see you there!

Sandpoint Style-Putting on the Glitz

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My Mom and I putting on a little glitz.

On October 22nd I was a vendor at Sandpoint Style in Sandpoint, Idaho.  My Mom and Dad were visiting and so my mom was able to go with me to this event.  We had a great time as always.

As I am writing this post, memories of the many shows my mom has done with me over the years come to mind.

 I remember…

  • My mom coming with me when I was a vendor at my first trade show.  She helped me put my booth together, sell my candles, and support me in general with my small business adventure.
  • Doing a local Farmer’s Market in Oregon and mom would meet me there as we both traveled from our homes in different towns.  She traveled an hour just to help me with a four hour Farmer’s Market.
  • And will not forget doing a show in Oregon at Oregon State University.   The weather forecast for this particular show was a very high chance of rain.  But in Oregon you never know, so we set up the show with my Dad’s help and the rain started.  This can be handled, but then the wind started and continued to get stronger.  At several points the gusts of wind blew so hard that several canopies from fellow vendors flew into the air and destroyed their products.  I can still remember, my mom and I looking at each other and laughing, as I am holding down our tent during the big gusts, taking money from customers, and my mom wrapping their candles while tissue paper is trying to fly away because people were still buying our candles.  We ended up having one of our best days despite the weather.   We still giggle about this show.
  • Attending the Lavender Festival with my mom.  The day was picture perfect.  My booth was located next to the u-pick lavender field with rows and rows of  dark and light purple and pink lavender plants ready to be picked, the scent of lavender was in the air and the sun was shining.  My mom and I stated many time to each other that we could not have picked a better day.
My mom helping at Lavender Fest. She is the best!
The awesome Lavender fields!
My beautiful Mom and I

I have so cherished the times with my Mom and they are memories I will keep with me for the rest of my life.  Looking forward to the next show with my Mom….

OSU Mom’s and Family Weekend 2016…

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2016 New Candles

Pauper’s Candles new candle scents for 2016. You are sure to love them!

Pauper’s Candle Company is going to be at Oregon State University Mom’s and Family Weekend Art Festival. You can see more information about this event on their Facebook page.  We will be there on April 3oth and the festival is from 10am – 5pm located near the Memorial Union building on the brick mall.  We will be in booth 14.  We would love to see you there.

This is our first show of the year and we will be debuting five new candle scents.  They are Sweet Orange Chili Pepper, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pomegranate, Salty Sea Air, and Toasted Marshmallow.  Come and stop by our booth and smell the new candles.  I totally love the Sweet Orange Chili Pepper.  I have always loved orange fragrance and this candle scent throws great and yet is not too heavy.

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Kirt helping set up our booth at the Sandpoint Farmers Market.

My son is making the trip with me this year.  He is looking forward to seeing Grandma and Grandpa, as we will be staying with them. He is also a great helper setting up our booth. It is always fun to see my parents and my mom will be helping me run my booth as she has been for many years now and my Dad always assists with unloading and loading my supplies for this show.  I love my folks.  They have always been so supportive.

Thank you to OSU for putting on a great show.  We are looking forward to another great time at the festival.

What a Great Way to End 2015!

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Krista at the Salem Farmer’s Market Holiday Craft Show

Pauper’s Candle Company had a terrific show at the Salem Farmer’s Market Holiday Craft Show in Salem, Oregon.  While my husband, son and I were driving to Oregon from Idaho, my husband and I were trying to think how many years Pauper’s Candles had been attending this show.  We concluded that it had to be at least 10 years.  Hard to believe that much time has passed.  I always enjoy seeing those who come each year to purchase their Pauper’s Candle.

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My husband and son at Tuba Christmas. Practicing before the performance

This year was especially special because my husband and I had our son with us.  And on top of that, my husband and son played in Tuba Christmas in Portland, Oregon on Saturday.  My parents offered to run my booth while I buzzed to the show to watch them play, and of course it was raining.  Just an aside: My son is just learning to blow the horn, so he watched Dad for fingering and did not blow much.  He did get a little prize for being the youngest player there.  He thought that was pretty cool.  Good memories and thank you Mom and Dad for running Pauper’s booth.

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My wonderful husband, Mark

Grandma and Grandpa wanted to spend some time with their grandson on Sunday, so my husband and I ran our booth together.  This was fun.  We have not run our booth together in a long time.  Again, good memories.

After the show we were able to spend some time with my parents and take our son to see the Christmas lights in Corvallis that are now at the local Fairgrounds.  While I was growing up the Christmas lights were around the local Pepsi building.  Our son enjoyed seeing all the lights and live Nativity.  Once again, good memories

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Our Christmas Cabin Soy Candle is a spectacular scent!

The Salem Holiday Show is always Pauper’s last for the year and this year it was a great way to end our show season for 2015.  This year has been a great year for shows and making memories.

Thank you to all our customers for a great year!  Merry Christmas and we wish you a Blessed New Year.

OSU Mom’s Weekend: Thank You

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Pauper’s Candles had a terrific show at OSU’s Mom’s Weekend.  The weather was perfect.  The crowds were great.  The customers were stellar.  The event coordinators were awesome.   To top off the weekend, I was able to see and stay with my parents.  My dad and mom helped me set up and my mom and I ran the show.

Ever since I have been doing craft/art shows my mom has assisted me whenever she can in my booth selling my candles. Being able to have my mom with me has been such a blessing.

Also in the middle to the show, I received a text.  It was from my husband who was not able to go with me because he was working.  My husband had written me a poem and texted it to me.   It was the icing on the cake you could say to make this show a great experience.

Pauper's Candle Company Scented Soy Wax Candles

Scented Soy Wax Candles By Pauper’s Candle Company

Thank you to my customers and event coordinators for making this a great show.

Until next year…..

Pauper’s Candles is a Vendor at OSU Mom’s Weekend Art Festival

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Pauper's Candle Company at OSU Mom's Weekend in 2012

Pauper’s Candle Company at OSU Mom’s Weekend in 2012

On Saturday May 2, 2015 from 10-4pm, Pauper’s Candles will be a vendor at Oregon State Universities Mom’s Weekend Art Festival.  OSU is located in Corvallis, Oregon.  We have attended this show for many years and enjoy it every year.  This show is very organized and full of a quality art and crafts.  All items are made by the vendors, so it is nice know that what you purchase is made by the person you are purchasing it from.

We will be selling our Scented Container Soy Wax Candles, Air Fresheners, Hand-Made Rustic Signs, and Wick Dippers.

Rustic Hand-Made Sign By Pauper's Candles "Flowers are Heaven Scent"

Rustic Hand-Made Sign By Pauper’s Candles
“Flowers are Heaven Scent”

I grew up in Corvallis, so doing this show is literally like going home.  This time of year in Corvallis is beautiful and I think the weather should hold and not rain.   We have endured many rainy days during this show.  But the thing about Oregonians is that the rain does not stop them from coming out and enjoying the festivities.  My husband and I lived on the Oregon coast for five years and if we would have waited for the rain to stop to do something we would not have done very much during the time we lived there.

My mom and dad help me with this show, since they still live in the area.  It is so much fun to be with my parents and be able to stay with them.  My parents are now in their 70’s and still help me set up and sell candles.  They are awesome.

The Memorial Union Program Council puts together the whole weekend of events, activities, programs and more for the students and their mothers.  The campus is all bustling and it is a fun event.  If you are in the area, you can stop by the art show, it is open for anyone.  Remember, you can always shop online for our candles too, www.pauperscandles.com