For those of you in the Reno, Nevada area, Beth Ann can come visit your home or office with ready to buy merchandise, samples, and swatches so you and your guests can design their own purses, makeup bags, change purses, and more, or choose from tons of different pre-made styles.

Are purses not your thing? Beth Ann also hand draws all her own greeting cards which will be available to purchase at the party. With over 20 different designs to choose from, there is something for everyone.

If you are interested in hosting a purse party, please contact Beth Ann at least 4 weeks ahead of time to schedule a time for your party. Email designsbybethann@yahoo.com.

After you schedule your party Beth Ann will send you invitations that you can send to your guests. It is requested that 10 or more guests attend the party, which means you will need to invite double that to account for people who cannot make it. Just remember the greater your number of sales the more you will get in return! One week prior to the party you will be asked for a head count so please make sure your guests RSVP.

The Purse Party

Beth Ann will arrive at your home or office 1 hour before the party to set-up. Each party will last approximately 2 hours. An area for the purse display - such as a large dinning room table, or a couple of card tables, etc. - will be needed. As far as food and drink goes, that is totally up to you! I find it works best when there are drinks and appetizers for the guests so they can mix and mingle while they shop. Depending on the day and time of your party some options are, a wine and cheese party, a cocktail party, Sunday brunch, etc. But remember - it is totally up to you.

Beth Ann will be available throughout the entire party to help with any questions, make suggestions, and handle sales transactions. Because these are custom orders payment is required at the party. Cash and checks are accepted.

The purses will take approximately 2-3 weeks to make and will be returned to the hostess for delivery. Orders can also be mailed directly to each customer for an additional postage charge. Also remember that a 6.5% sales tax will be charged to each purchase at time of order.

Benefits of Hosting

To thank our hostess, an incentive is provided based on the level of sales at the party. This incentive is as follows:

• Sales from $0-$500: $40 credit

• Sales from $500-$750: $50 credit

• Sales from $750-$1000: $60 credit

• Sales from $1000-$1250: $75 credit

• Sales from $1250-$1500: $100 credit

If someone books a purse party during your party, you will receive a $10 gift certificate to use at her party, and she will receive a free change purse to match her purse. If the party is cancelled, the gift certificate is void.