Im in love with the possibilities of this item. Ive made several so far and wanted to make sure to have some pro images of them. Im getting much better about editing pictures I take myself but still, its a comfort thing. So here is the Buzzy Bee :)
Friday, June 10, 2011
Just wanted to share
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Im terrible!!!
I was doing really good with the weekly updates and then once I ran out of the features I stopped writing again. OOPPPSSS. It has been really steady around here. My munchkin is making things really interesting. He looooves to color all on his own now, and that makes me super happy. The only problem is he is figuring out what crayons taste like in the process.
Yesterday my husband turned 28, so happy birthday to him!!
Yesterday my husband turned 28, so happy birthday to him!!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Crafter Q & A Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations
Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations
1) List a short blurp about yourself! Ie: married, children, location, etc.
My name is Elisabeth Spivey. I've been married for 3 years and we have two sweet kiddos a boy and a girl. We are located in Oklahoma City, OK.
2) Whats the name of your handmade business and why is it named that way?
The name of my business is Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations
3) What do you specialize in?
I specialize in accessories for babies and children. I make crochet hats and headbands, Ribbon Bows, clips and lots of other items like dresses, jewelry and random crochet items
4) What made you want to venture into the world of handmade sales?
I started because I was laid off from a practically position. It was a Work At Home job through a special circumstance working as an Admin Assit. for a small contract company. It paid well and let me stay home and raise my kids. When the economy went down the company got to slow to keep me on. At the time I made more than my sweet hubby so we were drastically hit in our finances and well to top it off I was 6 months prego. I wasn't looking to get out into the work field anytime soon. I really wanted to stay home. I thought this would be a perfect time to try the things I loved to do most.
5) Where is your "office" located?
My "office" is in two place. We have a little nook area in our home that I like to make my bows in and sew. My other office is in the big blue chair in the living room where I love to crochet!
6) What is your most favorite item you have made or make?
Picking out a favorite item for me its hard. I'm having alot of fun making different types of crochet animal earflap hats.
7) What other passions do you have?
I love music. I love sing and to play piano! It's also been my second adventure this past year. I had the opportunity to teach piano part time at the Bible College I attended. I'm very excited to start up again in the fall.
8) What are some of your favorite things? Ie: color, food, place, etc.
My favorite color is green although I'm partial to anything Black & White. My favorite type of food is Mexican. The place I love to visit is Colorado. My most favorite thing to do is play piano.
9) Who inspires you? This is a very general question for a reason!
I'm most inspired by my mother. She's always been crafty so I learned alot from her. She is the one who encouraged me to try to sell my items. I'm also inspired my kiddos. I just wish I had all their energy :)
10) What do you want people to think/see/feel when they look your handmade things up?
I want people to know that they have received a handmade item just for them. I take pride in what I do and strive to be perfect. I want them to know I only use the best. For instance I would never use cheap itchy yarn. I make sure it's soft and snuggly and beautiful. I want them to feel special because many times is a One of a kind Item customized just for them.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Crafter Q & A #8 Posh Pooch Designs
Posh Pooch Designs
I am Sara Sach, married 28 years to the same man. I am 47 yrs old and Have 2 grown Children and two Grandchildren. We spent 15 years traveling around the world with the Air force and then, returned here to Tulsa, Ok. After retirement, so our children could grow near family. I have two Chihuahuas, that are spoiled and love to wear sweaters and clothes.
The Name of my Business is Posh Pooch Designs, This name came about as I wanted a cutie name that sounded a little sophisticated. I chose "Designs" as part of the name because I do design all my own patterns, both crochet and sewing, and make them all myself.
Dog Sweaters and clothes are my General Specialty, but within the Dog Clothes category, Sweaters are my main specialty. I started with just making dog sweaters, and since I cannot sell them year around, I ventured into , Embroidered Bandanas Dresses, tu tus, harnesses and Harness tu tus and …a lot more.
I actually started my business because Chihuahuas get cold, I had two, so I went shopping for dog sweaters. They never fit right or looked cute, and were made of thin cheap yarns and fabrics. So using my own dogs as models, I began making crochet patterns for sweaters and hats. My friends saw them, and wanted them for their dogs. After making several for free, they started paying for them and my son said, "Mom you should start a business." So I got a web page, Which led to and "Artfire Store", then a face book friend and fan page and now a blog. And I am having a blast with it!
We are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I do have some a display in 3 different stores in town, "The Gift Garden", "The urban Paw Spa" and "Wagz Doggie Daycare".
My most favorite item to make is still the first crochet sweater and hat pattern I made. It is a basic full body sweater with arms, that can be made in any color of yarn, and trimmed with fun yarns, and a matching hat.
I do have several other passions…but one of my newest one is making Breast Cancer Awareness items….my mother was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I do actually have a Fund raiser going now to raise money for gas card for her..lots of trips to the Drs. plus chemo and radiation.
My favorite Color is yellow, Bright sunshine yellow mot school bus yellow..But I love Bright shades of most colors! I am a upbeat happy person and love to laugh and make other laugh. "Life is too short to live it grumpy" that is my motto.
I am truly inspired by my husband, Keith. He has always encouraged me to grow, and although , at times I fell down, he has always been there to help me up, and try again.
When people see my designs I want them to first thing, "That is something I want my pooch to wear ." I want people to see the care and fun I put into each item I design. To feel like I care about what they want, or need for their pooch, as well as get an affordable item.
Care to see more??
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Crafter Q & A #7 Handmade Crochet Accessories by Gracie
Handmade Crochet Accessories by Gracie
1) List a short blurp about yourself! Ie: married, children, location, etc.
I'm Gracie from east Michigan, have two crazy boys , have been married for 9 years.
2) Whats the name of your handmade business and why is it named that way?
Well it's Handmade Crochet Accessories, not a creative name I know, but just started selling my hats
as they were asking me were I got the ones my boys were wearing :)
3) What do you specialize in?
loveee hats and mittens, I have made lots of hair accessories like flowers headbands!!!
4) What made you want to venture into the world of handmade sales?
Well I love crochet!! so relaxing for me and if I can sell my projects well welcome !!
I love it when people likes what I do!!!!
5) Where is your "office" located?
haha I would have to say in my couch, or table, or bedroom, all depends were the kids are.
6) What is your most favorite item you have made or make?
I would have to say 2 hats, one for my sister in law and mine.
7) What other passions do you have?
cook and bake, read, and of course go camping and fishing with family
8) What are some of your favorite things? Ie: color, food, place, etc.
colorful!!! love Mexican food .
9) Who inspires you? This is a very general question for a reason!
my grandmother, she was always there for me.
10) What do you want people to think/see/feel when they look your handmade things up?
happy, sunshine, smiles.
Want to see more???
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Q&A Crafter #6 HollyCraft
Holly of HollyCraft
1) List a short blurp about yourself! Ie: married, children, location, etc.
My name is Holly Ernst. I am married, have 2 wild and crazy kids and have lived in West MI my whole life.
2) Whats the name of your handmade business and why is it named that way?
The name of my business is HollyCraft Originals. My husband actually came up with this name. Basically I have always loved crafting and all my appliques and cards are my original work.
3) What do you specialize in?
I specialize in handmade fabric appliques made from fabric scraps and upcycled denim and corduroy.
4) What made you want to venture into the world of handmade sales?
I started trying to sell on Etsy because I wanted to try to make money to pay for my hobbies. My husband seemed to think I was spending a lot of money on all of the different hobbies I do, so I thought why not try to make a few bucks off of what I enjoy doing?
5) Where is your "office" located?
My "office" is usually my kitchen table. I also like to work in the living room while watching a something on TV.
6) What is your most favorite item you have made or make?
I really love to make my little owl appliques. They are my favorite.
7) What other passions do you have?
I also enjoy scrapbooking, quilting, making cards, painting, drawing, baking, making korker bows
8) What are some of your favorite things? Ie: color, food, place, etc.
I love bright, funky colors together. My favorite food is pasta! And New York style cheesecake with strawberries(I make the recipe from Junior's) My favorite place to visit is Tennessee...beautiful. And I love Florida in the wintertime....:)
9) Who inspires you? This is a very general question for a reason!
Wow~ Inspiration for me comes from so many places. I look at scrapbooking magazines ALL the time. I ♥ Mary Englebreit's artwork. And my Mom taught me so much of the things I use today in my crafting. I thank her for that! Her inspiration is what got me going.
10) What do you want people to think/see/feel when they look your handmade things up?
I want them to think that what I make is original, whimsical and fun. I hope they can see that I really do enjoy making my handmade items.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Crafter Q&A #5 JazCrafts
Jasmine of JazCrafts
here are the answers as submitted
1) List a short blurp about yourself! Ie: married, children, location, etc.My name is Jasmine, I have a wonderful husband, and a handsome son who I adore.I currently reside in Alberta, Canada. I'm a working mommy trying to balance a FT job, taking care of the home and my family.
I am in my late 20's :) I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and picking up the hook daily to create something special for someone else.
2) Whats the name of your handmade business and why is it named that way?
JazCrafts is my paying hobby on the side. It is named that as my name is Jasmine I am rarely called by my name instead by Jaz, Jazz, or Jazzy.
3) What do you specialize in?
I specialize in Crochet hats mostly, but do offer other things such as scarves, mitts, baby booties, bath puffs, etc
If you find a pattern or want something that I do not offer I'm willing to try it to see if I can make it for you.
4) What made you want to venture into the world of handmade sales?
I was asked to make a pumpkin hat by a friend for their son, so I found a free pattern online tried it out and from there I was seeing orange as all the mommies in our playgroup wanted one for their kids. I have my fellow mommy Kristi to thank for that :)
5) Where is your "office" located?
My "office" is located in my living room, I sit on the couch with my lap top nearby and watch tv.
6) What is your most favorite item you have made or make?
My favorite item that I have made and make is the Levi hat, a pattern which I received from CrazySocks Crochet shop, it has brought me alot of business and has been a great success. Also anything that I can put a flower on it :)
7) What other passions do you have?
Other than crochet I used to dabble a bit in sewing I did it more before I had my son and while I was pregnant but now my machine sits in the basement with its cover on collecting dust for now.
8) What are some of your favorite things? Ie: color, food, place, etc.
My favorite colors are kelly green and amethyst purple, anytime I get to use those colors I love it. My favorite food is dim sum which is a Chinese brunch mmmmm sooooooooooooo gooooooood. Along with seafood and pasta.
My favorite place is anywhere my family is.
9) Who inspires you? This is a very general question for a reason!
I am inspired by what I see around me. Sometimes I get inspiration from other people (fellow artisans), other times it can be from what I see around me. Items that I make, the outcome is usually from what people request me to make for them, and then i will offer it. I like to merge patterns together to make something new and have had success with that a few times. I find the occasional free pattern that works out but mostly purchase my patterns from etsy from a few favorite shops. They have helped me to learn alot more about crochet I only previous knew a few basics, I still don't know everything but am still slowly learning.
10) What do you want people to think/see/feel when they look your handmade things up?
When others visit my shop/page I want them to see things that they could buy for themselves personally as well as for gifts which is the majority of all my sales so far. I want them to feel reminded of something they maybe had from their childhood that their grandmother or Nana made for them who may not be around to make something for their children now. My aunt taught me how to crochet and I am very grateful that she did show me how, as she is no longer with us, I am now able to make things for our family that she would have wanted to do. I now get to pass on her legacy in a way, although it may not be the same, they would not have been able to receive those things from me if it were not for her showing me her craft.
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