New Prop Sets for 2013 to Share with You!

I'm so squiqqly-wiggly excited to share these new "Ribbon-Weave" prop sets with you!  

 

 

First of all, a giant, "THANK YOU!" to my friend and photographer Michelle Federkeil for creating these modeled images so quickly with the new goodies!

 

 

 

What you get with each matching set:

1. Hand knit, lightweight ribbon layering blanket featuring four, special stitch patterns (two of which I came up with myself, they're some of my signature stitches that I've pulled out of my bag of tricks)!
2. Braided, tieback headband (such as shown in the image below) that fits any size, age newborn to adult.
3. My new, funky 'Sprig' hat in newborn size (such as shown in image above)
   

 

 

Here are the colors to choose from (clockwise from upper left are Blue/Ivory, Navy Multi, Purple/Grey/Black and Brown/Cream ~ headbands are shown on white balls of yarn):

 

 

As a thank you for being a Crickets Community VIP, I'm giving you a running head start on these sets at almost one third off!  Please click the link below to get the exclusive deal before anyone else:

Order new "Ribbon-Weave" blanket with matching headband and "Sprig" hat

As ever, I'm eager to hear your feedback about these new props for baby; please do let me know what you think (I'm hoping they'll be a hit)! :)
 

Thank you all so much for being my "core" group of peeps with whom I can be dorky, creative self!  :)  {{hugs}} until next time!

Celeste (Crickets)
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A Name is Needed!

Please help me name these "As yet untitled" new blankets that come with a matching headband (such as the one shown on the bottom photo here) and are approximately half the size of my usual PuffPelts! THANK YOU!

Newborn portraits by Tracy Joy Photography in the Chicago, IL area

Please vote to name this blanket! :) HalfsiePeltPetalPeltMiniPeltDemiPelt Other:     Would you like to join Crickets' Community & receive free, fun, weekly emails from Crickets? Yes, please!Pls check & add me if I'm not already joinedNot right now First Name * Email *

My Mom, my Role Model!

I'm so excited that my mom and her hubby, Mike are coming to visit this weekend for my 40th birthday!  She is so amazing!  The photos here are of "Mikey & Mommie Melena" modeling some of my early scarf designs.

My mom has been a huge inspiration and source of support for me.  She is a kick-butt businessperson and entrepreneur and taught me the meaning of hard work and how to go the extra mile to add that special touch.

I am one, lucky gal to have a mom who has given me a lifetime of love, giggles *and* real skills that I use every day!  

Who in your life has helped you grow and learn and be your best?  Please tell me in a comment below!

See you on the other side of 40 (notice how I'm brushing over that issue, lol?!),
Celeste (Crickets)

How to Wear Scarves in Warmer Weather

Here's a fun way to wear a Crickets scarf in mild weather (when it's not too cold and not too hot outside).

I put on a dress, a triple strand necklace and then I tied a loose, simple (single) knot in my "Rusty Rose" lightweight, long scarf.  I placed the (comfortable) knot at my neck and slipped the tied scarf over my head for a funky 'necklace' look.  The middle of the scarf dangles near my waist.  My neck has plenty of room to "breathe" so the scarf doesn't change my temperature comfort level.  :)

Thanks to my muse, inspiration and husband, Nicky, for being the photographer!

And now, I thought you might like to see.... the OUTTAKE!

Eep!  I was tempted to edit OUT the double chin and edit IN some boobs and a waist, but hey...keepin ' it real ;)

Hugs 'til next time,
Celeste (Crickets)

Which Photo Do YOU Like Best?

Please help me choose which photo to use for this new throw blanket that I just finished! Here's a link to the poll where you can vote for which photo (or you can even tell me that they all look the same to you, lol)

1rst Photo (sunglow and a little dusky):
  

2nd Photo (sunglow only):
  

3rd Photo (sunglow and dark edges):
 

And if you like hearing from me and want to become a "Crickets Community VIP" and receive free, weekly emails, then I'd love to have you join the fun! :)

Which photo do you like best? 1rst Photo2nd Photo3rd PhotoToo close to tell   Would you like to join Crickets' Community & receive free, fun, weekly emails from Crickets? Yes, please!Pls check & add me if I'm not already joinedNot right now First Name * Email *

Thanks for helping me decide on a photo!

Hugs,
Celeste (Crickets)
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Tropics Home Decor Throw Blanket!

Last week I got to make a tropics themed home decor throw blanket in the bold, vibrant colors of tropical birds (blue, yellow, red and green)!

Melanie in Australia contacted me about a custom throw and I felt so happy when I saw the photo she sent me of these bright bird paintings in her home that she was looking to match!

Melanie's been so fun and easy-going to work with and I love her funky style!  This is the colorful afghan throw that we came up with together:

Thanks, Melanie! 

Throw Blanket for Baby Nursery!

Melissa asked me to make her this rose colored throw blanket to decorate her nursing chair in the nursery she decorated for her new baby girl! Congratulations, Mel, and I'm so honored that you chose one of my Crickets Home afghans as a Push Prize for Mama Mel! :)

Here are the photos of the nursery that Mel sent me with the blanket (I made the fringe in ivory, rose, burgundy, maroon, plum purple, sage green and deep teal to coordinate with the rest of the fun decor she'd already picked out):






After Mel's new arrival is weaned, then the will find a new home hanging in the corner of a ceiling in the room as a stuffed toy and doll hammock!