Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Eight Great Gift Ideas from Longaberger


Longaberger has eight great gift ideas that everyone will love to get under the tree this gift giving season. Take a look at these great items and prices. Order these gifts early and take advantage of the sales prices while they last. Visit our website for a complete catalog of all Longaberger products and sign-up for our eNewsletter service to keep updated on all our ongoing sales, one-day exclusives, and bonus buys.

2009 Holiday Helper™ Treats Basket Set w/Lid
Item #61919
Save $24 on the Set! An $86 Value! The 2009 Holiday Helper Treats Basket is the perfect present for just about anyone when filled with home-baked treats! The basket features a whitewashed snowflake on the front and finished with a green outside band and red over whitewashed trim strip and a red stationary handle. Set includes Basket, Drop-In Liner with tri-color braided cording in Holiday Plaid, Protector and WoodCrafts Lid with knob set (includes wood knob and decorative knob).
7 1/8"l x 5 7/8"w x 7 7/8"h (includes handle)
Your Price $62.00

Set of 2 Snowflake Jumbo Mugs
Item #31880
Save $10 in November Only! With a capacity of 22 ounces, these mugs truly are jumbo. You'll love them with hot chocolate, coffee, cider or whatever warms your heart! Vitrified safe for use in microwave, oven, dishwasher and freezer. Set of 2; 6"d x 4 3/4"h; Capacity: 22 ounces
Regular Price $40.00
Your Price $30.00

Woven Traditions® Jumbo Mugs
Item #31878POT
You'll warm more than hearts when you give our Woven Traditions Jumbo Mugs as gifts this holiday season — they hold tummy-pleasing amounts of piping hot coffee and cocoa. Pair them with a Holiday Helper™ Basket filled with home-baked treats, and you've got a perfect present for just about everybody.
Set of 2; 6"d x 4 3/4"h; Capacity: 22 oz.
Your Price $30.00

Wrought Iron Mug Rack
Item #71487
The black Wrought Iron Foundry Collection detail of our new Mug Rack coordinates beautifully with our other wrought iron pieces and fits into any decor. Our new Wrought Iron Mug Rack, available now through December 31, 2009, holds six mugs by the handle on the scrollwork.
9 1/2"w x 16"h
Your Price $30.00

Snowflake Cookie Platter
Item #31873
Available in the Fall & Winter WishList through February 28, 2010 Designed to fit inside the 2009 Christmas Collection™ Snowflake Cookie Basket, the two peppermint twist handles make lifting a baker's dozen a breeze. Vitrified safe for use in microwave, oven, dishwasher and freezer.
9 1/4"l x 9 1/4"w x 1 3/4"h
Your Price $35.00

2009 Christmas Collection™ Snowflake Cookie Basket
Item #11622BSKT
The sweetest season is almost here. Our 2009 Christmas Collection™ Snowflake Cookie Basket has a festive flair and makes holiday entertaining and gift-giving a breeze. So many Longaberger Pottery pieces fit inside this year's Christmas Basket. Try these with the Snowflake Cookie Basket: Snowflake Cookie Platter, Woven Traditions® Grandma Bonnie's™ Pie Plate, 8" x 8" Baking Dish and Soft Square Serving Bowl. 11 1/2"l x 11 1/2"w x 4"h
Your Price $62.00

Set of 3 Snowflake Cookie Mold Ornaments
Item #71478
Available in the Fall & Winter WishList through February 28, 2010 Vitrified, unglazed and safe for use in microwave, oven, dishwasher and freezer. Each uniquely designed ornament includes a red ribbon for hanging. Set of 3; 3 1/2"d x 3"w x 1/2"h
Your Price $20.00

Set of 2 Holiday Plaid Napkins
Item #26778293
Available in the Fall & Winter WishList through February 28, 2010!Traditional shades of red and green highlighted with threads of black and ivory. A quick and stylish way to dress up your table or use in a basket as a liner. The 100 percent cotton fabric is stain resistant for easy care and long-lasting enjoyment.
Set of 2; 19 1/2" square
Your Price $15.00

Friday, October 9, 2009

Round Up the Savings! Longaberger Round Potluck Basket


On Wednesday, October 14, Longaberger customers can purchase this handy basket for just $42 – a savings of $20.

Our Round Potluck Basket is perfect for toting warm casseroles in the Woven Traditions® 2-Quart Covered Casserole to your next family gathering … or even a scrumptious pie in Grandma Bonnie's™ Pie Plate. Place you Order Here on October 14th.

Here are just a few ideas this great basket buy can be used for:
•fall centerpiece with small gourds and pumpkins
•fruit bowl on the counter
•rolled utensils in napkins for your buffet table
•extra large muffin or dinner roll basket with handles to pass it easily
•small paper plates and cocktail napkins
•bath and body products in your bathroom
•trick-or-treat basket
•after school snacks on the kitchen counter
•tie the handles together, attach helium balloons and fill the basket with birthday cards or treat bags
•fill the protector with ice and use as a mini ice bucket

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Shop The Longaberger Factory Store For Great Gift Ideas


Wheather you are looking for Revered, Respected, Retired products, closeouts, overruns and other Longaberger treasures--you will find them all here at the Factory Store. Check out the factory store frequently for new items and new bargains. You never know what you might discover in our Factory Store!

Click here now to browse. Here’s a brief sample list of available items today…20% - 40% Off Christmas items, baskets, liners, protectors, tie-ons, lids, pottery, wrought iron décor, home accents, So Rachel items, handbags, Horizon of Hope Collection, collectors club items, and much more!

Longaberger October Sweet Deals – Just For You


Longaberger has some October Sweet Deals just for you! Take advantage on our Bonus Buys in October to take advantage of great savings on Woven Traditions products. Sweet smelling candles are on sale Buy One Candle and Get One Half Price. And don’t forget to Do the Peppermint Twist and get our Tree Trimming Peppermint Twist Baskets just in time for the holidays. Sweet deals at Longaberger in October, Order your sweet deal today!

Woven Traditions® Batter Bowl – Now $40
Item #31865POT
Save $10 in October Only! The handle of the Woven Traditions® Batter Bowl allows a sure grip when stirring. Available in Woven Traditions® Solid Colors with Ivory interior for the first time!
8"d x 11" (handle to spout) x 5 3/4"h; Capacity: 64 ounces or 2 quarts

Woven Traditions® Muffin Pan – Now $40
Item #31872POT
Save $10 in October Only! This new Muffin Pan holds 12 muffins or cupcakes so you can bake up treats for a crowd. The unglazed exterior allows for even, consistent baking while the glazed interior ensures your baked goods won't stick. Available in Woven Traditions Solid Colors only. 16"l x 10 3/4"w x 1 3/4"h; Capacity: 3 ounces

Peppermint Inclusion Candle - $30
Item #71413
Available in the Fall & Winter WishList through February 28, 2010! Filled with red peppermint twist candies and green spearmint twist sticks, the peppermint scent will have your home smelling like the holidays. 26 ounces; average burn time: 70 hours; 4"d x 4"h

Filled Hurricane Candle - $28
Item #71411CANDLE
Available in the Fall & Winter WishList through February 28, 2010! Elegant hurricane glass is filled with a 2-wick candle. Available in Chrismas Pine, Cinnamon Stick, Frosted Sugar Cookie or Pumpkin Pie. 23 ounces; average burn time: 75 hours; 4"d x 5 1/2"h

Pint Size Pillar Candle - $12
Item #71296CANDLE
This candle was custom-designed to fit perfectly in the Woven Traditions® 1-Pint Crock. Each candle is carefully removed from the mold by hand, polished, packaged in a protective sleeve and individually boxed. Ave burn time: 40 hours; 3 1/2"d x 2 1/2"h

2009 Tree Trimming™ Pepperment Twist Basket w/Tie-On Set. $49
Item #61915SET
A very sweet basket! Our 2009 Tree Trimming™ Peppermint Twist Basket will help bring the holidays to any room in your house. This is the 11th basket in the Trimming Collection, which began in 1999. This special basket, available in red or green, was inspired by a peppermint candy and holds our Set of 4 Peppermint Twist Coasters perfectly. Set includes Basket, Liner and Protector. WoodCrafts Lid with twist decal available separately. 5 1/8"d x 2 1/2"h

Tree Trimming Peppermint Twist Liner Online Orders on Extended Delivery
The Tree Trimming Peppermint Twist Drop-In Liner in Holiday Plaid is on extended delivery and will begin shipping the week of October 12. The liner will be shipped separately from the other products on your order.

2009 Tree Trimming™ Peppermint Twist Basket w/Tie-On - $44
Item #11624BSKT
A very sweet basket! Our 2009 Tree Trimming™ Peppermint Twist Basket will help bring the holidays to any room in your house. This is the 11th basket in the Trimming Collection, which began in 1999. This special basket, available in red or green, was inspired by a peppermint candy and holds our Set of 4 Peppermint Twist Coasters perfectly. Available separately are a Drop-In Liner in Holiday Plaid fabric, Protector and WoodCrafts Lid with twist decal. 5 1/8"d x 2 1/2"h

Tree Trimming Peppermint Twist Liner Online Orders on Extended Delivery
The Tree Trimming Peppermint Twist Drop-In Liner in Holiday Plaid is on extended delivery and will begin shipping the week of October 12. The liner will be shipped separately from the other products on your order.

2009 Tree Trimming™ Peppermint Twist Basket Bundle - $89
Item #61916SET
A very sweet basket! Our 2009 Tree Trimming™ Peppermint Twist Basket will help bring the holidays to any room in your house. This is the 11th basket in the Trimming Collection, which began in 1999. This special basket, available in red or green, was inspired by a peppermint candy and holds our Set of 4 Peppermint Twist Coasters perfectly. Set includes Basket, Liner, Protector, WoodCrafts Lid with twist decal and Set of 4 Peppermint Twist Coasters. 5 1/8"d x 2 1/2"h

Tree Trimming Peppermint Twist Liner Online Orders on Extended Delivery
The Tree Trimming Peppermint Twist Drop-In Liner in Holiday Plaid is on extended delivery and will begin shipping the week of October 12. The liner will be shipped separately from the other products on your order.

Set of 4 Peppermint Twist Coasters - $25
Item #31875
The perfect complement for any holiday beverage, our peppermint inspired coasters fit perfectly in the 2009 Tree Trimming Basket. The red, white and green stoneware coasters are safe for use in the microwave and dishwasher and the coaster design matches the Snowflake Cookie Platter and Snowflake Jumbo Mug designs. Our Pint Size Pillar Candle fits perfectly on top of the coaster. Setof 4; 4"d

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Longaberger Gifts $50 and Under – Quick, Easy and Affordable Ideas


Longaberger has 88 gift ideas to help you stay out of the long lines this holiday season. Better yet, you can get all 88 items for less than $50 each. Longaberger products meet your every day needs for gift giving, organizing, entertaining and decorating—especially when they are under $50! Whatever your budget may be, Longaberger has something to offer. Check out our new Wishlist catalog here and start checking off your holiday list early this year with Longaberger’s quick, easy, and affordable gift ideas.

$25 & UNDER (17 Items)
RETIRING!* 2009 Baby Tie-On $10
RETIRING!* Crock Lid/Coaster $10
NEW! Snowflake Tie-On $10
NEW! Fall Foliage Tie-On $10
Pint Sized Pillar Candle $12
Woven Traditions® 1-Pint Crock $15
Napkins (set of 2) $15
Wrought Iron Easel $18
Collectors Club Charm Bracelet $19
American Home Pottery™ Mug $20
American Home Pottery Soup & Salad Bowl $20
NEW! Woven Traditions Pump Dispenser $20
NEW! Snowflake Cookie Mold Ornaments $20
Wrought Iron Salt & Pepper Caddy $22
Placemats (set of 2) $22
Longaberger: An American Success Story $25
NEW! Celebrate Plate $25

$26 - $50 (71 items)
Woven Traditions Grandma Bonnie’s™ Pie Plate $28
Woven Traditions Mugs (set of 2) $28
Woven Traditions Soup & Salad Bowls $28
Filled Hurricane Candle $28
Collectors Club 2009 Gathering Charm Set $29
Small Fabric Bin Dividers $29
American Home Pottery Luncheon Plate $30
RETIRING!* Wrought Iron Serving Stand $30
Wrought Iron Utensil Caddy $30
Woven Traditions Measuring Cup $30
NEW! Bright Multi-Color Small Bowls (set of 2) $30
NEW! Bright Multi-Color Mugs $30
NEW! WoodCrafts Cutting Board $30
NEW! Peppermint Inclusion Candle $30
Cracker Basket $32
Tea Basket $32
Woven Traditions Bread Plates (set of 2) $32
Woven Traditions Soft Square Salt & Pepper Shaker Set $32
Woven Traditions Soft Square Small Bowls (set of 2) $32
RETIRING!* Woven Traditions Soft Square Mugs (set of 2) $32
Woven Traditions Travel Mugs (set of 2) $32
Woven Traditions Beverageware 8 oz. Tumbler Set (set of 4) $32
RETIRING!* Wrought Iron Stack Rack $32
American Home Pottery Dinner Plate $34
RETIRING!* Medium Berry Basket $34
Woven Traditions 3-Part Server $35
NEW! Snowflake Cookie Platter $35
NEW! Woven Traditions Soup & Sandwich Plate $35
NEW! Small Loaf Basket $35
NEW! Small Oval Gift Basket $35
NEW! Small Recipe Basket $35
NEW! Sort & Store Square Pencil Basket $35
Large Recipe™ Basket $36
Woven Traditions Vegetable Bowl $38
Fabric Bin Divider Medium $39
NEW! Team Spirit™ Small Berry Basket $39
Wrought Iron Media Rack $40
NEW! Wrought Iron Newspaper Basket Stand $40
NEW! Wrought Iron Two-Pie Server $40
NEW! Bright Multi-Color Luncheon Plates $40
NEW! Snowflake Jumbo Mugs $40
Wrought Iron Expandable Trivet $42
Bread Basket $42
Tall Tissue Basket $42
Small Square Serving Basket $42
Woven Traditions 2-Quart Baking Dish $42
Woven Traditions 8" x 8" Baking Dish $42
Woven Traditions Butter Dish $42
Woven Traditions Sugar & Creamer Set $42
Woven Traditions Loaf Dish $42
Woven Traditions Luncheon Plates (set of 2) $42
Woven Traditions Pasta Bowls (set of 2) $42
RETIRING!* Woven Traditions Large Pasta Bowl $42
Woven Traditions Rectangular Tray $42
Woven Traditions Beverageware 17 oz. Tumbler Set (set of 4) $42
NEW! Bright Multi-Color Little Swoop Basket $42
Collectors Club One Year Membership $45
Oval Kiddie Purse Basket $46
Woven Traditions 2-Quart Pitcher $48
Woven Traditions 9" x 13" Baking Dish $48
Woven Traditions Dinner Plates (set of 2 $48
Woven Traditions Soft Square Luncheon Plates (set of 2) $48
NEW! Oval Muffin Basket $48
NEW! Chestnut Medium Oval Diamond Basket $48
Fabric Bin Divider Large $49
NEW! Small Loaf Basket Set (includes Basket, Liner and Protector) $49
NEW! Small Oval Gift Basket Set (includes Basket, Liner and Protector) $49
NEW! Small Recipe Basket Set (includes Basket, Liner and Protector) $49
NEW! Woven Traditions Batter Bowl $50
RETIRING!* Woven Traditions Chip & Dip Bowl $50
NEW! Woven Traditions Muffin Pan $50

Friday, September 25, 2009

Longaberger Collegiate Collection - Virginia Tech University


Attention Hokie Fans…Longaberger’s winning color combinations for your favorite baskets make tailgate parties and gatherings something to cheer about! See your Teams colors below for great products that you can use during this years tailgate parties. Hokie Fans You'll score a touchdown with Longaberger's officially licensed Basket and Virgina Tech™ WoodCrafts® Lid. Note: Virginia Tech Tie-On coming soon!

To see the Longaberger complete collegiate collection, please visit our website. GO HOKIES!

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Longaberger Collegiate Collection - Michigan State


Attention Spartan Fans…Longaberger’s winning color combinations for your favorite baskets make tailgate parties and gatherings something to cheer about! See your Teams colors below for great products that you can use during this years tailgate parties. Spartan™ Fans can show your pride with our officially licensed Basket and Michigan State WoodCrafts® Lid. Note: Longaberger Michigan State tie-on coming soon!

To see the Longaberger complete collegiate collection, please visit our website. GO SPARTANS!

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Longaberger Collegiate Collection - Ohio State Buckeye's


Attention Buckeye Fans…Longaberger’s winning color combinations for your favorite baskets make tailgate parties and gatherings something to cheer about! See your Teams colors below for great products that you can use during this years tailgate parties. Show your pride for Ohio State® and top your basket with an Ohio State WoodCrafts® Lid and also add our new Ohio State Tie-On!

To see the Longaberger complete collegiate collection, please visit our website. GO BUCKEYES!

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Longaberger Collegiate Collection - University of Iowa


Attention Hawkeye Fans…Longaberger’s winning color combinations for your favorite baskets make tailgate parties and gatherings something to cheer about! See your Teams colors below for great products that you can use during this years tailgate parties. You'll cheer about our officially licensed Basket and University of Iowa™ WoodCrafts® Lid Set. Note: University of Iowa Tie-On coming soon!

To see the Longaberger complete collegiate collection, please visit our website. GO HAWKEYES!

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Longaberger Collegiate Collection - University of Indiana


Attention Hoosier Fans…Longaberger’s winning color combinations for your favorite baskets make tailgate parties and gatherings something to cheer about! See your Teams colors below for great products that you can use during this years tailgate parties.

To see the Longaberger complete collegiate collection, please visit our website. GO HOOSIERS!

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Longaberger Gifts – Quick, Easy and Affordable Ideas


Longaberger has gift ideas to help you stay out of the long lines this holiday season. Whatever your budget may be, Longaberger has something to offer. Check out our new product line and start checking off your holiday list early this year with Longaberger quick, easy, and affordable gift ideas.

Here are a few gift ideas to get you started:

Grandma and grandpa: Set of 2 Jumbo Snowflake Mugs – one filled with hard candies for grandpa and another with tea and cocoa mixes for grandma – both around $30
Sister: Snowflake Cookie Platter layered with homemade baked goods – for around $35
Brother: Small Loaf Basket full of items for the car (flashlight, tire gauge, car freshener etc) – for around $35
Babysitter: Oval Muffin Basket with a manicure/pedicure kit inside – for around $32
Sunday School Teacher: Snowflake Cookie Mold Ornaments tied to a cookie mix – for around $20

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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Join the Longaberger Collectors Club Family Today!


The Longaberger Collectors Club is home to the most innovative baskets and American crafted products Longaberger has to offer. Our members are Longaberger’s most important customers – we want you to have access to these innovative designs before anyone else; you deserve the best!

Our exclusive designs are often inspired by American craft traditions and even traditions that you have established with your families. Sometimes our products are made of unique materials that are selectively used for our very best designs.
Members also receive exclusive promotions, free gifts with purchase, access to the most beautiful and unique designs Longaberger has to offer, four issues of our premiere Signatures™ magazine filled with inspiring stories and great times together at events.

Another important reason to join the club is our products are "Proudly crafted in the USA." The Longaberger Collectors Club is for a special group of people who love everything about Longaberger. By joining Collectors Club, you have immediate access to exclusive products, offers, Signatures™ magazine, online renewal, and events and information available to members only.

Signatures Magazine is the exclusive publication of the Longaberger Collectors Club and provides members with compelling and useful content combined with beautiful photography that brings the Longaberger lifestyle to life. Signatures is published quarterly by Longaberger Collectors Club and is one more benefit to being a member.

Enjoy the very best Longaberger has to offer — join Collectors Club today!

Longaberger Collectors Club prides itself on the unique, limited-edition products we can share with our members. Whether they are miniature replicas celebrating Longaberger's heritage or intricately designed works of art, Collectors Club exclusives reflect the authenticity, quality and craftsmanship only Longaberger can provide.

Follow this link and discover some of the exclusives available to members today. For a closer look at the handcrafted quality that makes each Collectors Club product unique. Click here to view a special Behind The Craft video.

One Day Online-Exclusive Offer – Longaberger Woven Traditions® Travel Mug Just $10


It’s our lowest price ever! Longaberger customers can stock up on these great buys on the Woven Traditions® Travel Mug for just $10. Save $6. These mugs make great last-minute gift ideas so at this price on Wednesday, September 23, act fast to place your order.

Longaberger NFL Collection


We're thrilled to announce our new NFL Collection of basket and lid sets for your favorite teams! These are perfect for game day and everyday use. These products are all handmade and make great conversation pieces at the game. Our NFL Line-up of baskets are in demand, Please allow up to 10 days for delivery. Click here to see more of the NFL Collection by Longaberger! Place Your Orders Today!

Shop The Longaberger Factory Stores or Online!


Featuring retired and revered products, our Factory Store captures the spirit of our American craft and tradition, and provides you the opportunity to find rare Longaberger Treasures at a great price. CLICK HERE to shop the Longaberger Factory Store Online now!

WHERE ARE THE FACTORY STORES?

Longaberger Homestead
Located on the Basketmaking floor in Frazeysburg, Ohio, the original Factory Store captures the very essence of our American Craft tradition. Longaberger is located at: 5563 Raiders Road, Frazeysburg, OH 43822. Click here for hours of operation.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

NOW OPEN! Visit us inside the Boyds Bear Country Barn in Gettysburg, Pa. This new Factory Store offers a wide variety of the products that made the first Factory Store such a success! Located at: 75 Cunningham Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving.


Want more information? Call 740.322.5588 or email guestrelations@longaberger.com

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Longaberger Factory Store Online-Exclusive Offer – Small Loaf Dish


On Tuesday September 22nd, don’t miss this great buy. Longaberger’s Small Loaf Dish is only $5 and available in seven colors. The Woven Traditions® Loaf Dish features embossed handles for easy handling and a traditional look. This dish is ideal for baking small meatloafs, vegetables, bread and desserts. Mark your calendar and get them while they last. Make a great gift idea. Place your order here.

Monday, September 14, 2009

LONGABERGER TEAMS UP WITH OHIO STATE


Longaberger has partnered with The Ohio State University on a line of Team Spirit baskets featuring Ohio State logo lids and tie-ons. This is the first college program to partner with the new product line. Many other schools will soon follow as Longaberger has more licensing agreements with other schools expected in the near term. There are also many team colors available that will match your favorite high school, college, or professional sports team. You can check out the Longaberger Team Spirit line here at www.rosesgiftideas.com. Order your Team colors today.

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY HAS JOINED OHIO STATE IN PARRTNERSHIP WITH LONGABERGER


Michigan State University is the latest to partner with Longaberger on the new Team Spirit collection. They have joined The Ohio State University to be the second partner in the basket collection that is ideal for tailgate and game parties. These are must have accessories that will make you the envy of the game time gathering. They are also great gift ideas for that special fan. Many other colleges and professional teams are in the works as Longaberger has more licensing agreements with other schools expected in the near term. Check here often to see when your team logo becomes available! Order here today www.rosesgiftideas.com.

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY HAS JOINED OHIO STATE IN PARRTNERSHIP WITH LONGABERGER


Michigan State University is the latest to partner with Longaberger on the new Team Spirit collection. They have joined The Ohio State University to be the second partner in the basket collection that is ideal for tailgate and game parties. These are must have accessories that will make you the envy of the game time gathering. They are also great gift ideas for that special fan. Many other colleges and professional teams are in the works as Longaberger has more licensing agreements with other schools expected in the near term. Check here often to see when your team logo becomes available! Order here today www.rosesgiftideas.com.

LONGABERGER TEAMS UP WITH OHIO STATE


Longaberger has partnered with The Ohio State University on a line of Team Spirit baskets featuring Ohio State logo lids and tie-ons. This is the first college program to partner with the new product line. Many other schools will soon follow as Longaberger has more licensing agreements with other schools expected in the near term. There are also many team colors available that will match your favorite high school, college, or professional sports team. You can check out the Longaberger Team Spirit line here at www.rosesgiftideas.com. Order your Team colors today.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE HAS NOW PARTNERED WITH LONGABERGER


Longaberger is very excited to announce that National Football League is the newest partner in the Team Spirit Collection! They join The Ohio State University and Michigan State University in the exclusive new line of products that feature each team's officially licensed logos. All 32 NFL teams are represented and Longaberger secured licensing to feature all teams and official baskets for five colleges -- Ohio State, Michigan State, Indiana State, Iowa and Virginia Tech… with more licensing agreements with other schools expected in the near term. We expect the NFL licensed items to be very popular as we roll our new NFL products. Act Today and place order for your favorite Team now at www.rosesgiftideas.com.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Longaberger Made-In-America Pottery Collection

The Longaberger Company Made-in-America Pottery Collection complements the offering of high-quality baskets that its basketmakers weave by hand in rural Ohio. The new American Home Pottery(TM) collection underscores Longaberger's long-standing commitment to American manufacturing and craftsmanship. The collection includes dinner plates, luncheon plates, soup & salad bowls, and coffee mugs which are stamped with the words “Made in America”. Our four piece place setting in embossed ivory also features Longaberger's traditional Four Petal™ motif and coordinates beautifully with all your Woven Traditions® Pottery.

Vitrified safe for use in oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer. The Four-Piece Place Setting includes one each Dinner Plate (10"d), Luncheon Plate (9"d), Soup & Salad Bowl (6"d x 2 5/8"h; 23 ounces) and Mug (3 3/8"d x 3 7/8"h; 12 ounces). Pottery accounts for about 15 percent of our company’s annual sales. While the new line of pottery costs slightly more than the current line produced in Asia, the benefits of buying and supporting the made in the U.S. pottery, far out way the few extra bucks that you will spend on the products.

Please note that Longaberger does sell some of its current pottery line, which is made in Asia, however knows our newest products will appeal to the many consumers who in these hard economic times have become conscious of buying American made products to help U.S. workers stay employed and to help strengthen and rebuild the economy. The company’s new line of pottery is made in three locations in the West and Midwest. However, the company is choosing to keep the third location a secret. The company is still working out details with our suppliers and is open to adding additional pottery makers. Made in America Matters™ and Longaberger is committed to helping our economy make a strong come back.

Longaberger is America's premier maker of handcrafted baskets, a tradition that began in the Longaberger family more than a century ago and has been the company's hallmark of craftsmanship since its founding in 1973. It also offers other American-made products, such as flatware, beverageware, candles and much more.

“Made in America matters”, says Tami Longaberger, Chief Executive Officer and president. It is reflected in our tradition of making the highest-quality baskets that are as functional as they are worthy of being handed down. We're excited to offer a collection of pottery that is made in the U.S. Rebuilding our nation's economy requires an investment in America and its workers. It is the right thing to do and it’s what Longaberger is about.

Longaberger’s pottery design aspects are reminiscent of the first baskets woven by J.W. Longaberger, grandfather of Tami Longaberger. Dinner plates prominently display "Made in America" on top along of each plate with braiding that resembles those J.W. tacked onto the band of his "fancy" baskets. Our pottery collection can be purchased individually or as a set on our site.

To learn more about our American Home Pottery, please watch our video.
The Longaberger Company is America's premier maker of handcrafted baskets and offers other home and lifestyle products, including pottery, tabletop, wrought iron, fabric & basket accessories and Collector Club exclusive offerings. Please remember to visit our online Factory and Homestead stores which are open 24/7.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Longaberger Online Exclusive September 9, 2009 – Woven Traditions Picture Frames are only $7


Save over 60% off on Longaberger Woven Traditions picture frames on September 9th. These frames are gorgious and are available in great seven colors. At only $7, these frames are perfect for displaying your childrens 2009 school photos. Act fast and Order Here as this great buy will sell out quickly.

Longaberger Factory Store Excluive – Woven Traditions Bud Vase For Only $5


Act fast on these beautiful Woven Traditions Bud Vase’s on September 8, 2009 and save $20 during our Factory Store exclusive sale. Available in Ivory and Paprika, these vase’s are a teriffic buy. Order here.

University of Iowa and Virginia Tech Join Longaberger’s Team Spirit!


Longaberger is thrilled to add the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and Virginia Tech Hokies to our Team Spirit basket collection! These spirited baskets aren't just for college football teams! Think about any Little League, high school or college team with these colors – they're perfect for fans of any team, school or organization. You'll score big when you arrive at the tailgating party with these beautiful baskets. Order your Team Colors Today!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Longaberger Snowflake Cookie Platter - $35


Available in the Fall & Winter WishList through February 28, 2010
Longaberger’s Snowflake Cookie Platter designed to fit inside the 2009 Christmas Collection™ Snowflake Cookie Basket, the two peppermint twist handles make lifting a baker's dozen a breeze. Vitrified safe for use in microwave, oven, dishwasher and freezer. Specs: 9 1/4"l x 9 1/4"w x 1 3/4"h.

Longaberger Set of 2 Snowflake Jumbo Mugs - $40


Available in the Fall and Winter WishList through February 28, 2010!
Terriffic Value and with a capacity of 22 ounces, the Longaberger Snowflake Mugs truly are Jumbo. You'll love them with hot chocolate, coffee, cider or whatever warms your heart! Vitrified safe for use in microwave, oven, dishwasher and freezer. Set of 2; 6"d x 4 3/4"h. Buy your set today!

Longaberger 2009 Christmas Collection Snowflake Cookie Basket Bundle - $119


The sweetest season is almost here. Our 2009 Christmas Collection™ Snowflake Cookie Basket has a festive flair and makes holiday entertaining and gift-giving a breeze. So many Longaberger Pottery pieces fit inside this year's Christmas Basket. Try these with the Snowflake Cookie Basket: Snowflake Cookie Platter, Woven Traditions® Grandma Bonnie's™ Pie Plate, 8" x 8" Baking Dish and Soft Square Serving Bowl. Bundle includes Basket, Liner, Protector and Snowflake Cookie Platter. Specs: 11 1/2"l x 11 1/2"w x 4"h.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Two Simply Sensational September Longaberger Bonus Buys!



Save $10 on Woven Traditions® Soup & Sandwich Plates
Attention Longaberger customers, for those of you who purchased the Woven Traditions Chili Bowls (during last week's online-exclusive offer) take advantage of this great buy…the NEW Woven Traditions Soup & Sandwich Plates are available throughout September for just $25 each (regularly $35)! They're the perfect combination!


Save $14 on the Chestnut Medium Oval Diamond Basket
Regularly $48, this beautiful new basket combining traditional weaving techniques with an innovative new pattern and a rich chestnut color is available throughout September for just $34. What a great buy!

Longaberger One Day Online-Exclusive Offer - NEW Bread Carrier Basket


On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 only, Longaberger customers will have the opportunity to purchase the NEW Bread Carrier Basket making its debut in the new Fall-Winter WishList in Bright Multi-Color or Warm, Rich and Deep Brown.


Customers can pick up the Bright Multi-Color Bread Carrier Basket for just $49 – a $15 savings over the regular $64 price. Customers who prefer the basket in Warm, Rich or Deep Brown will pay just $39 – also a $15 savings!

Prefer your baskets in sets? We've got you covered! Customers can choose the Bright Multi-Color Set (basket and protector) for just $63 – a $15 savings – or the Warm, Rich and Deep Brown Set for just $53 – regularly $68! Order Today as these great buys will not last.

Factory Store Online Terrific Tuesday Special! The Longaberger Bright Multi-Color 2-Quart Pitcher


Beginning Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 and while supplies last, get the Longaberger Bright Multi-Color 2-Quart Pitcher for just $39 and save $21 off the $60 regular price – and pay NO surcharge on the Pitcher! Hurry and make your orders early as this terrific buy will not last long before we sell out.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Horizon of Hope®

Once again, Horizon of Hope unites Longaberger employees, Home Consultants and customers in the battle against breast cancer.

Since 1995, Longaberger has sold more than 3 million Horizon of Hope Baskets in support of finding a cure for breast cancer. Our partnership with the American Cancer Society has raised over $14 million and reached an estimated 20 million women with potentially life-saving information. This year again, Longaberger pleges to donate $2 from the sale of each 2009 Horizon of Hope Basket, Note Basket and Accessories Set and $1 from the sale of each Horizon of Hope Tote, Woven Traditions® Pink Pie Plate and Measuring Cup to the American Cancer Society.

Longaberger believes Woven Together for Life sends a positive message to breast cancer patients – and all those touched by this disease and that hope unites us with strength and purpose.

July 2009 Longaberger kicked off this year’s annual Horizon of Hope® campaign. We are proud to share with all our customers that Longaberger again will contribute $2 from the sale of each 2009 Horizon of Hope® Basket, Note Basket and Accessories Set and $1 from the sale of each Horizon of Hope Tote, Woven Traditions® Pink Pie Plate and Pink Measuring Cup to the American Cancer Society. Together we CAN make a difference! For more details, contact us today by email @ rmvince1@gmail.com or by phone (571) 379-5212.

Set of 2 Horizon of Hope® Baskets - $74 Save $11 on the Set! A $85 Value! Join us in this year's campaign, and help us make the world a healthier place for women everywhere. This set includes the 2009 Horizon of Hope Basket and the 2009 Horizon of Hope Note Basket. The set is perfect for your desk to keep pens and pencils in the inkwell-inspired 2009 Horizon of Hope Basket and notecards in this year's Horizon of Hope Note Basket. Nothing lifts spirits like a hand-written note.

2009 Horizon of Hope® Note Basket Accessories Set - $52
Save $10 on the Set! A $62 Value! The 2009 Horizon of Hope Note Basket Accessories Set includes Liner, Protector, WoodCrafts Lid and 2009 Horizon of Hope Tie-On.

2009 Horizon of Hope Basket Accessories Set - $42
Save $6 on the Set! A $48 Value! The 2009 Horizon of Hope Basket Accessories Set includes Liner, Protector, WoodCrafts Lid and 2009 Horizon of Hope Tie-On.

2009 Horizon of Hope® Note Basket Set w/WoodCrafts Lid - $82
Save $15 on the Set! A $97 Value! Together, we can do much, much more. Together We can help make the world a healthier place for women everywhere. Nothing lifts the spirits like a hand-written note. This year's 2009 Horizon of Hope® Note Basket allows you to keep your own messages of hope close at hand.

2009 Horizon of Hope® Note Basket - $45

Together, we can do much, much more. Nothing lifts the spirits like a hand-written note. This year's 2009 Horizon of Hope® Note Basket allows you to keep your own messages of hope close at hand.

2009 Horizon of Hope® Basket Set w/WoodCrafts Lid - $68
Save $10 on the Set! A $78 Value! Our inkwell-inspired 2009 Horizon of Hope Baskets makes a perfect place to hold pens, pencils, stamps or keepsakes.

2009 Horizon of Hope® Basket - $40
Join us in this year's campaign, Our inkwell-inspired 2009 Horizon of Hope Basket makes a perfect place to hold pens, pencils, stamps or keepsakes.

2009 Horizon of Hope® Tie-On - $10The 2009 Horizon of Hope Tie-On adds a beautiful touch to the Horizon of Hope Basket and Note Basket. The tie-on has a satin, nickel finish and includes a coordinating pink ribbon.

2009 Horizon of Hope® Tote - $15Wherever you go, take along a message of hope and show your support with our pretty pink ribbon-handled tote. Makes a great gift for women both young and young at heart.

Woven Traditions® Pink Pie Plate - $20Save $8! A $28 Value! Hope starts with a healthy lifestyle, and our new Woven Traditions Pink Pottery will serve as a happy reminder to eat right. Our Pie Plate is right at home holding vegetables, salads or muffins.

Woven Traditions® Pink Measuring Cup - $20Save $10! A $30 Value! Our new Woven Traditions Pink Pottery will serve as a happy reminder to eat right. Our Measuring Cup lets you get portion sizes just right.

Act Now and Order today and take advantage of this great campaign. To learn more about the Horizon of Hope Campaign, click here.

Longaberger woven Traditions Beverageware and Flatware – Things to Know

At Longaberger, the American spirit thrives! We see it everyday, when we walk the basketmaking floor at our basket factory, where we’re working hard to create the finest-quality hand-made baskets or when we hear from our Independent Home Consultants who are living the Longaberger Dream.

We all come from different walks of life, however, we have something huge in common —a love for things that are uniquely American and your appreciation for the American worker and their craftsmanship. Together, we’re doing our part at Longaberger to rebuild America and supporting the American Dream.

Below, highlights some important facts about Longaberger products that you might not know. View our product line Today.

Longaberger Woven Traditions Beverageware
Craftsmanship
• Inspired by the timeless charm of Woven Traditions Pottery.
• Blends the distinctive look of Longaberger with the beauty of durable pressed glass.
• Unique basket weave design combines with an abstracted upsplint to coordinate beautifully with Woven Traditions Pottery and Flatware.
• Each bottom has a Woven “L” back stamp.

Quality
• Heavier pressed glass is more durable for everyday use than blown glass.
• The heavy base shams feel balanced in hand and provide stability.
• The tapered shape makes the tumblers easy to handle.

Care
• All Woven Traditions Beverageware is dishwasher safe.
• Avoid stacking as this may cause the glass to weaken and break.
• Avoid impact and extreme temperature changes.
• Do not expose glass to an open flame.
• To enhance the natural sparkle and luster of the glassware, rinse occasionally with a mild vinegar and water solution.

Function
• Smooth interior is great for easy clean up.
• The non-porous surface prevents stains or odor absorption.
• Because tumblers are made in molds that open and close, seams are a normal part of the product. To minimize the seams, they have been worked into the design and fire polished as smoothly as the process will allow without eliminating the details in the design.
• Embossed details are avoided near the rim in order to keep the lip area clean. As a result, any visible seam is more evident in this area.
• 8oz. size is excellent for juice and tapered shape is great for preschooler’s hands.The 17oz size is perfect for iced tea and soft drinks.

Longaberger Woven Traditions Flatware
Craftsmanship
• Subtle satin finish on 4.2 mm gauge, 18⁄10 Stainless Steel.
• Polished and buffed fork tines.
• Knife contains a forged high carbon steel blade for a sharp, long-lasting cutting edge.
• Balanced design feels comfortable in the hand while cutting, piercing or serving.

Quality
• 18⁄10 Stainless Steel is the best quality stainless steel available. It contains 18% chromium that provides resistance to staining rusting and corrosion, and 10% nickel produces luster and shine.
• The heavy 4.2 mm gauge offers extra thickness and weight to give flatware a great “hand” feel.
• The smooth finish looks beautiful and allows food particles to be washed away easily.

Care
• All flatware is stain resistant and dishwasher safe.
• Avoid using detergents containing lemon, as they can cause harm to flatware surfaces.
• Wash flatware after each use. Prolonged contact with harsh acidic food can cause discoloration and corrosion. Never let your flatware soak overnight.
• Wash stainless steel separately from aluminum, sterling or sliver plate.
• If discoloration develops due to hardwater, use a stainless steel cleaner and follow its instructions for use.

Function
• This flatware is durable enough for everyday use, yet versatile enough for special occasions.
• The bottom edge of the flatware resembles the end of a basket trim strip.
• The raised ball and petal ornamentation is a stylish tie-in to other Woven Tradition pieces.
• Knife handles are made from two pieces of metal brazed together, creating exceptional balance and hand feel.

Longaberger Stoneware and Wrought Iron – Facts to Know

At Longaberger, the American spirit thrives! We see it everyday, when we walk the basketmaking floor at our basket factory, where we’re working hard to create the finest-quality hand-made baskets or when we hear from our Independent Home Consultants who are living the Longaberger Dream.

We all come from different walks of life, however, we have something huge in common —a love for things that are uniquely American and your appreciation for the American worker and their craftsmanship. Together, we’re doing our part at Longaberger to rebuild America and supporting the American Dream.

Below, highlights some important facts about Longaberger products that you might not know. View our product line Today.

Longaberger High Quality Stoneware
Features
• Longaberger offers only the finest Stoneware Pottery and is fired at high temperatures to achieve a bisque quality and to assure durability.
• Although it is fired to a lower temperature than vitrified pottery, the clay body has a 2-4% absorption rate anywhere that it is not covered by glaze.
• The lower firing temperature allows a much broader glaze color palette, allowing fresh, new hand painted decorations that are not possible for vitrified pottery. The composition of stoneware allows for highly detailed and brightly colored designs.
• Our stoneware is safe for use in the microwave and dishwasher.

Good Things to Know
• After the first firing, the bisque is decorated to exact Longaberger design specifications and colors.
• A second firing process seals in the color and then a third firing takes place with glazing applied to finish the stoneware pottery
• Each piece is quality controlled and inspected at the factory origin.
• Our Stoneware accessories are lead free and comply with FDA and Prop 65 rules and regulations.
• The backstamp on each item distinguishes whether or not the item is vitrified pottery or high quality stoneware. The High Quality Stoneware backstamp states that the item is microwave and dishwasher safe, while the Vitrified Backstamp states that the item is oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe.

Care
Why can’t I use my high quality stoneware in the oven? Even though Longaberger’s Stoneware has been fired to a low absorption rate, some water from dishwashing can still be absorbed through the unglazed surfaces of the pottery in an oven, it will expand, causing stresses within the pottery. Overtime these stresses can lead to premature cracking, chipping, or crazing

Longaberger Wrought Iron Foundry Collection
Craftsmanship
The Longaberger Foundry Collection is craftsmanship at its finest.
Skilled blacksmiths combine traditional methods with the most modern technology to create each unique masterpiece.
Hand-forged details with a natural iron finish that complements our baskets and pottery
Raw talent and raw materials unite in a flash of heat and the ringing of metal. The result is a beautiful original designed to complement your Longaberger Baskets® and Pottery®.
Each piece has a natural iron finish as well as a maple leaf and Longaberger logo imprint that is your guarantee of a true Longaberger Foundry Collection original, which coordinates beautifully with other Longaberger Foundry pieces and works with any décor.

Quality
Organize your life, serve family and friends or decorate your home with pieces designed to work with Longaberger Baskets® and Pottery®.
Black Wrought Iron Foundry Collection with the maple leaf and scroll design to coordinate beautifully with other Longaberger Foundry pieces and work with any décor
The maple leaf design symbolizes strength and enduring Longaberger quality.
Choose Warm, Rich or Deep Brown WoodCrafts Shelves for our Wrought Iron pieces.

Care
Dust regularly, using a soft cloth.
Clean using a mild soap and damp cloth, do not use products containing bleach on the wrought iron.
Although sealed from the elements, your wrought iron accessory could use an occasional application of furniture polish to help prevent the formation of rust. However, if rust appears use a fine steel wool to polish off the rusted area.
If using your wrought iron accessory in humid conditions, we recommend using Johnson’s® Floor Wax or Future® Floor Wax.

Longaberger Products – Things You Should Know

At Longaberger, the American spirit thrives! We see it everyday, when we walk the basketmaking floor at our basket factory, where we’re working hard to create the finest-quality hand-made baskets or when we hear from our Independent Home Consultants who are living the Longaberger Dream.

We all come from different walks of life, however, we have something huge in common —a love for things that are uniquely American and your appreciation for the American worker and their craftsmanship. Together, we’re doing our part at Longaberger to rebuild America and supporting the American Dream.

Below, highlights some important facts about Longaberger products that you might not know. View our product line Today.

Longaberger Baskets®
Features
• Made with double maple weaving and some have reinforced bottoms.
• Handmade in the USA and signed and dated by Basketmakers.
• Marked with the Longaberger logo that authenticates the proud tradition of quality and craftsmanship.

Benefits
• Maple is very strong and has great impact strength, making all Longaberger Baskets durable.
• The double maple weaving and reinforced bottoms provide added sturdiness.
• Longaberger craftspeople take great pride in their work and their signature is their personal indication of that pride and quality.

Care
• Use warm water and mild soap to gently remove soil from weaving. Allow to air dry.
• For stubborn soil on your basket, use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser with mild soap. Do not scrub as basket stain may fade. Air Dry.
• Avoid direct sunlight to reduce color fading and do not store near heating vents or damp areas to avoid drying and warping.

Good Things to Know
• Warm Brown stain is neutral and blends nicely with any fabric or decor. It provides richness and warmth to any room. Mix and match our Warm Brown stain with Rich Brown and Deep Brown.
• Basket Repair Kits and Stain Pens are available on Supply Order.

Longaberger Basket Bottoms

Features:
• Solid wood bottoms are made from a variety of hardwoods and can be sculpted into ornate shapes due to their thickness.
• Board bottoms are made from hardwood plywoods.
• Kerf bottoms have a groove slotted on the side that holds weaves in place and do not require tacks.
• Open weave and reinforced bottoms allow for functionality, stability and air flow.

Benefits:
• Reinforcements and boards create stability and strength.
• Both solid wood and board bottom baskets allow for the basket to rest on flat surfaces.

Care:
• For solid woods and board bottoms, use mild soap and water to gently clean. Dry with a clean cloth.
• Kerf bottoms that are finished with a WoodCrafts finish should be cleaned with furniture polish, spraying the polish on the cloth, not directly on the kerf bottom.

Good Things to Know:
• Board bottoms should come with felt feet (available through Supply Order or at any home improvement store) to help protect surfaces that may be scratched due to exposed tack heads.

Longaberger Woodcrafts

Features
• Made of maple.
• Finished with a water-based finish.
• Produced using narrow pieces of wood glued together.
• Come in a variety of designs.
• Lids are decorated in a variety of ways.

Benefits
• Maple is durable and beautiful.
• The finish is furniture quality.
• The construction reduces warping.
• Decorative lids allow for more personalization, interest and functionality.
• Shelves complement Wrought Iron pieces and fit with any décor.

Care
• Clean using furniture polish applied to a soft cloth.
• Warm water and mild soap can also be used if immediately wiped dry.
• Avoid direct sunlight to reduce fading.
• Engraved and heat transfer lids can be cleansed using the same methods as regular lids. Lids with decorative inserts (like metal or ceramic) may require another method, depending on the material used.
• Do not place shelves over an air vent.

Good Things to Know

• Use of red maple, a softer grade of maple, is used occasionally.
• Lids are made to fit the averages of baskets, allowing for variances.
• Lids utilize wood to its fullest, providing a wide range of color and markings.
• Heat transfers are applied using heat and pressure. The heat actually infuses the transfer onto the finish, making it very durable.
• Engraved lids will vary in depth and darkness, depending on the density of the wood fibers

Longaberger Pottery – Facts You Should Know

At Longaberger, the American spirit thrives! We see it everyday, when we walk the basketmaking floor at our basket factory, where we’re working hard to create the finest-quality hand-made baskets or when we hear from our Independent Home Consultants who are living the Longaberger Dream.

We all come from different walks of life, however, we have something huge in common —a love for things that are uniquely American and your appreciation for the American worker and their craftsmanship. Together, we’re doing our part at Longaberger to rebuild America and supporting the American Dream.

Below, highlights some important facts about Longaberger Pottery that you might not know. View our product line Today.

Longaberger Pottery

Vitrified Pottery

Features
• Vitrified, non-porous body created from special raw materials and extreme firing temperatures.
• High quality glazes.
• Exclusive ball and petal motif and embossed weave pattern.
• Available in décor-friendly colors.

Benefits
• Vitreous pottery is stronger than typical stoneware so it resists chipping, cracking, and crazing better. It is safe for the dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer.
• High quality glazes provide a beautiful yet durable finish that makes clean up a breeze.
• Trademark designs and logos symbolize our commitment to high quality, longlasting pieces that coordinate with both Pottery and Fabric pieces.
• Pottery colors coordinate perfectly with any decorating style for everyday use, and can be dressed up for formal entertaining. It allows customers to mix and match with the comfort of knowing that their pottery complements each piece and adds a splash of color.

Care
• For baked-on goods, allow the pottery to soak in hot, soapy water and clean with a non-abrasive scouring pad.
• Using metal utensils, such as beaters or whisks, can cause black / gray marks (called metal marks) to form on the surface of the pottery because the crystals in our glaze are harder than the metal in the utensils. To remove these marks, use a non-abrasive cleaner such as Bar Keeper’s Friend or Zud.
• Even though our pottery goes through an extra foot polishing step, scratches may still occur due to stacking or use. These marks will show as a white line that contrasts with the glaze color.
• Do not use Longaberger Pottery on top of the stove, under the broiler, or over an open flame. Avoid extreme temperature changes; pottery pieces can safely be taken from the refrigerator and placed directly into a preheated oven or from the freezer to a cold oven for heating.

Good Things to Know
• Most pottery pieces are hand finished to remove mold seams, giving them that hand-touched, quality finish.
• Place your pottery in the freezer or oven prior to serving to keep cold foods cold or hot foods hot.
• Solid Color Pottery requires more glaze to be applied to achieve the rich color and is fired on its foot (free from glaze) to avoid sticking to the kiln shelf during firing.
• Pottery that has been heated up to temperatures of 400º F can be safely placed directly into Longaberger Baskets. Pottery that is 300º For less can be safely placed into baskets with liners. Hot pottery should not be placed directly into a plastic protector.
• Your Longaberger pottery is oven safe, which means it can go from room temperature to a hot oven or from a refrigerator to a cold oven. It is not oven proof, which allows for an item to go from freezer to hot oven and withstand extreme temperature changes quickly.
• Unglazed areas are completely food safe as all Longaberger Pottery pieces are fully vitrified. There is no porosity in the fired clay body, so there is no place for bacteria to grow, even in unglazed areas.
• Pottery making is similar to basket making in two critical ways: there are variations in the raw materials since they’re obtained from nature, and many of the processes used to make the pottery are still done by hand. This means that no two pieces of pottery are exactly alike.
• Variations in design, color, and texture help ensure that each piece is unique in character and a true one-of-a-kind Longaberger collectible.
• Longaberger Pottery, like our hand-made baskets, are made to be used, cherished, and handed down.

Longaberger Basket Protectors, Metal Components and Leather Attachments – Facts You Should Know

At Longaberger, the American spirit thrives! We see it everyday, when we walk the basketmaking floor at our basket factory, where we’re working hard to create the finest-quality hand-made baskets or when we hear from our Independent Home Consultants who are living the Longaberger Dream.

We all come from different walks of life, however, we have something huge in common —a love for things that are uniquely American and your appreciation for the American worker and their craftsmanship. Together, we’re doing our part at Longaberger to rebuild America and supporting the American Dream.

Below, highlights some important facts about Longaberger products that you might not know. View our product line Today.

Longaberger Basket® Protectors

Longaberger offers two kinds of protectors: Thermoformed protectors and Injection Molded protectors.

Features
Thermoformed
• Protectors are made of a clear plastic material with a weave pattern on the outside.
• Single, Divided or Stackable protectors are available using thermoformed plastics.
Injection Molded
• Designed primarily for food or organization uses, injection molded protectors are made from a different type of plastic than thermoformed, and is thicker to ensure quality and safe use in the dishwasher.
• Styles include Single, Divided and Lidded.

Benefits:
Thermoformed
• Protectors protect and help organize the interior of your basket.
• They are clear so that the fabric liner can be seen.
• The weave pattern makes these protectors distinctly Longaberger.
Injection Molded
• Provide alternative uses not possible with thermoformed. The Lidded Protectors are examples of these design innovations.

Care:
Thermoformed
• Hand wash with warm water and dry.
• To maintain their shape, avoid leaving protectors in a car or other exposed location for prolonged periods; excessive heat or cold may affect performance.
Injection Molded
• These protectors are more rigid than thermoformed protectors; avoid dropping on hard surfaces.

Good Things to Know
Thermoformed
• Designed to allow enough space for a liner to fit.
• Made with food-grade safe recyclable materials and are recyclable themselves.
Injection Molded
• The Divided Lidded protectors are designed to fit in the basket with the lid on. When the lid is removed, there is gap around the basket.
• Check the bottom of each protector for care.
• Made with food-grade safe recyclable materials and are recyclable themselves.

Longaberger Baskets® Metal Components

Features
• Tacks, tags, rivets, tack covers and snaps are made of solid cast or formed metals.
• Some are finished with electronic finishes (brushed nickel) or natural minerals (copper).

Benefits
• Metal components allow for more personalization, interest and fun.
• Metal components are selected based on durability, performance and reaction to stain.

Care
• Gently clean with mild soap and water.
• Dry with a clean cloth.
• For stain build-up on copper rivets, a high grade of sandpaper (200 grit or higher) is recommended when mild soap and water is ineffective. Sanding is not recommended on other metal rivets.

Good Things to Know
• Metals will vary in color and appearance due to tooling and sourcing.
• Tack heads react to tannins in hardwoods, causing a darkness on the wood around the head.

Longaberger Baskets® Leather Attachments
Features
• Made from durable, tanned hides.
• The primary color is Chocolate Brown with contrasting Warm Brown, Rich Brown or Deep Brown to complement the stain of the basket.
• Other colors are available to support feature and expanded lines.

Benefits
• Leather is a natural material that wears over time, yielding a more flexible, natural feel.

Care
• Apply a small amount of saddle soap to a soft cloth to clean.
• Follow with a damp clean cloth.
• Finish with a leather conditioner for best results and extended life.

Good Things to Know
• The tanning process brings out the best characteristics in our high-quality leather.