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Name: Donald L.
Date you received your item: 12/01/07
Item/s Bought:  Soap and Candles
Comment:
Your products are great. Service is great. Soap and Candles I ordered for Christmas for gifts were so loved they want more!! My orders were here so fast, that makes me sure Mel has elves helping her. I'll be back many times to reorder. If I don't give them more I will be in real trouble.
--Donald L. Greencastle PA

 

 

Name: Renee
Date you received your item: 1/22/08
Item/s Bought:  16oz soy jar candle and lye soap

Comment:

Mel,
 
I received your gifts today and I want to tell you that I was BLOWN AWAY! It is so special to me that you took the time to paint the beautiful mountains, write my inspirational message (in my favorite color) and send the most wonderful smelling candle and soap! I have been to your site and your blogs quite a bit and I'm surprised how much more wonderful your items are in person. Is there some place I can go and write a testimonial for you? I'm THRILLED!
 
I've been bitten by the soap and candle bug too but I was having a TERRIBLE time getting my tarts to throw scent. I was throwing a ton of money down the drain. It is so frustrating! It makes me appreciate how wonderful your items are that much more. You are truly a professional.
 
I took your soap to work today to show my friend who is a hobby soap maker and she loved it too. It smells so good!
 
I've never had anything made especially for me before and the feeling is so wonderful. I was really touched at the time and effort and talent that went into the gift. I know you will always be successful because it is obvious that you CARE about what you do and that is such a nice change!

    R :)


Name: Evelyn
Date you received your item: 9/8/06
Item/s Bought:  8 oz Candles & Melts
Comment:

I can't believe how quickly I received these! I like the fact that you added a little something extra in fragrances that I didn't order. I love the patchouli & honey lotion!!!! Now I have to order more..
 
Thanks, Melissa.

Name: Becky
Date you received your item: 7/26/06
Item/s Bought: 2 - 8oz. jars
Comment:

I LOVE the two 8 oz. jars that i purchased.  I got apple jack & peel and Country Berry Hotcakes.  They smell WONDERFUL :)  An added plus was they are on sale, plus free shipping on 5.00 and more purchase.
Will definitely buy from again :)

 


Name: Susan
Date you received your item: 4/20/06
Item/s Bought: Tarts
Comment:
I received my order today. I am hooked! I can't believe how well one tiny tart can make my entire house smell so good.


Name: Lisa
Date you received your item:
11/2005 & 12/05
State:
 NC
Item bought: 
Soy candles
Comment:
I decided to try soy candles and came upon your site.  I love every scent I have burned.  My favorites so far are country fair apple, mistletoe and twigs and berries. The scent throw from these small jars is magnificent!  I will definitely be a long time customer!


Name: Vickana
Date you received your item:
11/2005
State:
 WV
Item bought: 
banana & lemon candle 8 oz jars, Embroidered hand towel
Comment:
I promptly received 1 of your banana cream pie and 1 lemon pound cake candles and they smell soooo good! I can't wait to have the delicious smells filling my house. I am going to give them to my husband for Christmas, he loves candles. I also got for him your 'gone fishin' hand towel and know that he'll like it too. I look forward to checking out the new items you have on your site and have suggested other people to check it out! Thanks!
 


Name: Ann
Date you received your item:
11/13/05
State:
 PA
Item bought: 
Soy Candle 8oz Jars
Comment:
Best candles ever! They smell good enough to eat!! Wonderful person!!! Thanks!!!


Name: Cathy
Date you received your item:
State:
WV
Item bought: 
Soy Melts
Comment:
The melts have a great smell..... and they keep on smelling.. every time I light the burner! They seem to last quite awhile!

Just a good as the Yankee Candles!!.


Name: Linda
Date you received your item:
11/05
State:
WV
Item bought: 
Candles & melts burner
Comment:
I just love the melt warmers and candles that I have gotten from you... my favorites are the gardenia and spiced cranberry and the country berry hotcakes... just love that one, even my husband liked it... I also was able to be at one of the shows that you were at and just loved seeing all the fragrances you have and different... I enjoyed it so that I got a lot of my Christmas shopping finished.... great to let your fingers do the shopping... easy on the feet.

Just try the products you will not be sorry ... I think that you will be impressed with all that she has to offer.


Name: Kim
Date you received your item:
11/05
State:
WV
Item bought: 
Soy Candles & Room Spray
Comment:
I'd heard about Melissa's candles but figured all candles are created equally and therefore was not really interested.  Who could beat Yankee Candle smells?  This past Friday I had the opportunity to attend one of the "Mel's Smells" parties.  Melissa had an impressive set-up of all her candles and other "smell" products.  Melissa also has great knowledge about her products. I was not aware the soy candles burned at a lower heat and created less black smoke. I purchased several of Melissa's candles and am well satisfied. She has such a variety in her smell line!


 
Name: Ceci
Date you received your item:
Sept 8th, 2005
State:
MD
Item bought: 
Ceramic Electric Melts Warmers
Comment:
Hi  Melissa:
I received the tart warmers today and it is perfect and so pretty!  Those tart melts that you sent smell wonderful.  I put the Gardenia one in as soon as I set it up and with in 20 minutes almost my whole house was smelling like a gardenia garden!! What a strong scent throw!  :-)  I love them, thanks so much.
Ceci

 

Name: Lisa
Date you received your item:
July 27th, 2005
State:
IN
Item bought: 
Custom Quilted Star (Vera Bradley Style) Purse/Tote
Comment:
Melissa, Thank You so much. The handbag is absolutely beautiful! You did a GREAT JOB! I love this handbag. God Bless you and your family! Lisa


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Name: Marsha
Date you received your item:
July 11th, 2005
State:
Pa
Item bought: 
Custom WVU (Vera Bradley Style) Purse/Tote
Comment:
Dear Melissa, The WVU purse arrived today. It is just perfect! The colors are just as I had pictured them to be. I am a hand quilter and am very satisfied with the machine quilting on the purse. I am sure that our niece, the WVU co-ed will be thrilled with her new book bag. Thanks again for helping us spoil her! Marsha

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Name: Yolanda
Date you received your item:
July 8th, 2005
State:
AL
Item bought: 
Custom Mini Flip Flop Purse
Comment:
Melissa, My flip flop purse came in, today.  It is even prettier than the picture, on my e-mail!!  I LOVE it!!  It will match every article of clothing, in my closet. You knew exactly what I was picturing in my head. My purse is perfect craftsmanship!!  I will definitely order, again, and hopefully, will send you more customers, once my family and friends see it.

Thanks so much!!


Name: Gloria
Date you received your item:
June 13th 2005
State:
NY
Item bought: 
Soy Melts, Ceramic Electric Melt Warmer, Car Sack
Comment:

Hi Melissa, I received my order today, I was truly happy with everything that I ordered.  I will be ordering again soon, my family also wants to order from you. And Thank You so much for the extra candle you sent me. Again Thank You for everything and God Bless You Gloria


Name: Lynn
Date you received your item:
April and May 2005
State:
NM
Item bought: 
2 Packs of Soy Tarts
Comment:
Hi Melissa, I just got the tarts. Thank you so much for the extra one. There's that customer service thing again! ;)
They smell absolutely divine. I'm so glad I found you. :) Thanks for everything and have a wonderful weekend.
Lynn


Name: Ronnie
Date you received your item:
January 8, 2005
State:
Pa
Item bought: 
2 Non Quilted Purses
Comment:
Melissa- I received the two purses today...THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!..I love them both!! You do such great work!!


Name: eBay User bucknbelle
Date you received your item:
December 11,2004
State:
Item bought: 
Noel Quilted Table runner
Comment:
Beautiful craftsmanship; super fast shipping; thanks so much


Name: Eva Martin
Date you received your item:
November 05, 2004
State:
OHIO
Item bought: 
Holiday Sweatshirt-Gingerbread house
Comment:
Another wonderful item! Perfect details, excellent quality! You do wonderful work and I will be shopping with you again very soon!


Name: Paulette
Date you received your item:
7/17/04
State:
Ca
Item bought: 
Chihuahua Custom ordered purse
Comment:
SSSSSSSSSCCCREAM!!!  IT'S THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PURSE
I HAVE EVER SEEN. THANK YOU SO VERY VERY VERY MUCH.
GOING TO GO SHOW IT OFF.

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Name: Paulette
State:
Ca
Item bought:
Butterflies Purse
Comment:
Oh Melissa I thank you so much. The purse is beautiful and
I love it. I got it today, and it's so beautiful.
Thank you so very much. I know I will purchase more.


Name: Karen
State: Ga
Items bought: large cotton non-quilted purse
Comment:
Hey Melissa! I got the purse today and I love it!
The pictures really don't do it justice!
Thanks for the beautiful work!
I especially love the cell phone pocket !


Name: Angie
State: WV
Items bought: several banners, crib quilts and wall quilts
Comment:
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL QUILTS MADE FOR
MY DAUGHTER AS KEEPSAKES AND
THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.
I HOPE ONE DAY SHE TREASURES THEM
AS MUCH AS I HAVE.
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"Jordan's Angels"
"I love Baskets"
"Celestial View"
"Grandma's Apples"
"Let's Fly a kite"
"Our nest"
"Floral corner"
 "Our Wedding" Banner 
The "Grand's" Banner 
4 Seasons Wall Banner


Name: Brenda
State:
WV
Items bought:
2 purses, 2 banners,
1 pillow
Comment:
a job well done on the design and craftsmanship of each item
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Pleather quilted extra small purse
Multi-print extra small purse
Joy Banner
Puppy Patchwork pillow
Proclaim my faith banner


Name: Linda
State:
WV
Item bought:
pocketbook
Comment:
just loved the detail and the extra pockets inside the purse....can't wait to get another one for spring!!!!!
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Ultra suede without trim
Sage green flip flop purse


Name: Rachel
State: WV
Items bought: 7 banners, one wall size quilt, 2 purses
Comment:
Each and every quilt was creative and different in every way.  I am pleased with the work, obviously with the amount of quilts
I have had made.  Each quilt has it's own unique style and I am thoroughly surprised with each one.  I have had more compliments on my purses than anything else I have ever carried, because of how awesome they are.
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Butterfly Illusion
Pink Garden
Stars and diamonds a country sampler
Asian Friends
Vintage Chores Banner
Vintage Days Banner
Hearts N Stars Banner-burgundy
Corduroy purse
Butterflies Purse
"Welcome Pumpkin"  Mini Wall size


Name: Eva Martin
Date you received your item:
10-18-04
State:
OHIO
Item bought: 
Holiday Sweatshirt-Bear
Comment:
Melissa, I LOVE this sweatshirt!! Very well done and I am more than pleased! It is SOO Much cuter than the picture! Will be a repeat customer! I can't thank you enough for the wonderful transaction! You are the best!.


 

 

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