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Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Mama - great news for vanilla lovers! I have some VBIC but it's not cured yet... now I can hardly wait. Thanks for the review.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 2:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
VBIC sounds yummy! I never even heard of it.

I must say that Fresh Baked Cookies is to die for. I had to force myself to switch to try a Red Velvet Cake.. Too early to comment, it hasn't started melting.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 3:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Sea - thanks for the photos - both your warmer and cute cherry ramie look great! I am glad you were able to get a warmer that you can make good use of that one.

Mama - thanks for the VBIC review! I have a sample here I have not tried yet. I may even try half of one with 1/2 a sugar cookie ... or 1/2 a fresh baked cookie, to make Nilla Wafers.

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 3:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
Oh yummy Julip. It really is nice all by itself. I have had it on all day and I love it. I don't have waffle cone yet, but this smells like really good vanilla bean ice cream with a little sugar cone mixed in already. Love it, love it, love it!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 3:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Red Velvet Cake is yummy.. quite similar to FBC.. maybe I should have cleared my palatte in between, but liking each of the regardless.

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Julip- a tart review update, the mix of strawberry shortcake and waffle cone is a winner! A perfect match, just delicious. You have to try it:-) Question about your rio tart warmer, Is it the same size as the Michael's ones or bigger? I love how it lights up.

Sea- I have a tart of VBIC that came in a sampler and I'd be happy to split in half and mail it to you if you'd like to try it! It smells nice on the cold sniff and from what Mamapors said, it's pretty yummy. Just let me know, I'm always happy to share. BTW- Your warmer and ramiken combo is so cool.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 3:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Ok Mama - that part about "a little sugar cone mixed in already" has completely sold me. VBIC plain is going into the warmer next!

Sea - I can't wait to try the RVC after hearing it is like FBC. Thanks for the review!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 3:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Hmmm - not sure, Jinksy, about the size of the Rio as compared to the Candlesense. I will check later if I can find a listing of measurements for both. If not, I will be sure to compare them side by side when it arrives in a couple of days! I like the light up feature, also. That is what reeled me in when Cathie posted her photos, and now again with Sea's.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 4:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Sea - check an email from me last Thursday. VBIC is mentioned there.

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 4:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Julip- Oops, I totally forgot you haven't gotten it yet. lmao at myself. The light up feature is so cool, I'm starting to think I might like one too. And yes, seeing everyone's pictures makes me really like it:-)

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 4:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I'm loving the light on mine! (not the same model, but love the light feature. Looking forward to seeing Julip's in action.

Holly
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06-19-2005

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 5:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
Sea, what's the wattage on that one. It's really sharp looking. And was the S&H high?

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 11:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Holly, it is 17w, just like the candlsense burner, but is a larger surface and has the lights and the on off switch on the cord.

I really like it.

S&H was $4.95 on a unit price of $12.99.. so reasonable (I saw this same warmer online as high as $32.00! and with higher shipping.

Of course it is far more than a Candlsense at Michaels, but the larger surface area allows me to use the larger ramekins.

It came from Crafts etc

Site isn't easy to navigate but they have a search.. here is the warmer: Signature Lighted Warmer

Regular UPS, but they are in Oklahoma City so it got here quickly.

Cathie found this warmer at Hobby Lobby, but they don't have them here, so I went online.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 11:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I've tried Fresh Baked Cookies today, and Red Velvet Cake. Then went for Caramel Velvet Creme (liked it!) and now have Strawberry Shortcake starting.

Holly
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06-19-2005

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 4:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the info Sea. I think that burner is really cool looking and want to order one. :-)

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 5:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Good Morning Tartettes, Today on the warmers I've still got my BNB, southern vanilla, and strawberry shortcake/waffle cone mix. All of them smell great.

I found myself at Soyful-Joys last night doing a practice order. lol. I sure wish she had a wish list that you could save, it would perfect. I refuse to make another order though unless I clear out some of my stash. lmao.

Sea- Sounds like you had fun trying out the different scents. I'm glad to hear you liked the red velvet cake. I'm curious what you'll think of the whipped cream one. I didn't end up getting it but was very intrigued by the description. Keep me posted.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 8:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
LOL.. well I think I can smell it now, the whipped cream. and it might be a good mixer type tart.

I'm not sure I'm 100% on sense of smell, yet.

Holly, so far, I'm very happy with the burner!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 8:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Sea - glad to hear your sense of smell is returning, and that you like CVC! Also good to hear you are enjoying that new warmer. I am thinking it has a larger heating surface area than the one I'm getting?

Jinksy - it sounds like your house could not smell better. Right now I am on the last hours of Boysenberry Butter Cookie and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream/Fresh Baked Cookie Blend.

Mama - you are absolutely right about VBIC being delicious! I love it more than I thought I would! I only went with half to save the other half for a future blend, but was pleasantly surprised it was not too "milky". I threw in a half of FBC to see how it would turn out, but I think the cookie one completely took it over. Still very yummy, though.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 9:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Heavenly Plumeria is on the warmer here (thanks, Sea) and it really is nice!!!

Not overpowering or perfumy - it's a great floral.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
But I am fighting the urge to put on more crack, I mean, Waffle Cone or try some uncured Vanilla Bean Ice Cream! lol

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 10:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
OK, that's enough floral for me. Trying VBIC.

I'll just keep posting because I am enjoying myself here. rmao.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 10:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
LMAO Bonza! Don't you love having a conversation with yourself? I think my record is 4 or 5 posts in a row.

I have not tried the Heavenly Plumeria - sounds beautiful! Did it get too powerful after awhile, or did you just get tired of it - or craving a foodie tart?

Waffle Cone as your new crack.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 10:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
That's it - talking to myself!

Interesting question about the HP. It didn't get too powerful - it was a consistent medium-body fragrance. But I think, for me, I just can't keep the florals going too long unless it's a blend that brings other fragrances in, like Beach. I might add a non-sugary vanilla to HP later and try it again.

I am trying week-old VBIC and it's taking a while for me to smell anything... I must be impatient today.

Pajomu
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07-26-2005

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 11:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pajomu a private message Print Post    
For anyone who is still without a labeler, I found what I think is a great deal at Office Depot yesterday. I got a Brother PT65 for $20 minus a $10 rebate. For $10 you can't go wrong. I checked the website and there's no mention of a rebate, so I'm not sure if it's a store only thing or not. I tried it out a little bit last night and it seems to be everything I need in a labeler.

My free dozen in January was Toasted Almond Crunch. I tried it this past weekend and was pleasantly surprised by it. I'm not fond of almond scents, but it's not too strong and almost reminds me of Boysenberry Butter Cookie without the Boysenberry, if that makes any sense at all. Thumbs up for Toasted Almond Crunch!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, February 13, 2006 - 12:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Bonza - are you whipping through those scents like Jinksy did last week? Anticipating tart overflow soon?

I seem to do better with floral blends as opposed to the straight florals as well. Some, like Honeysuckle Vine, are exceptions, but I think it is because I warm it on the furthest warmer from me - the distance makes it much more enjoyable for me.

Is your VBIC kicking in yet? I think mine, which was cured longer, did take a little longer than most to get going. Hope you are enjoying it! You are the Vanilla Guru, after all.

Paj - what an awesome deal on the labeler! And thanks for the great review on the TAC. Strangely enough, your description makes perfect sense to me.