Monday, January 27, 2014
Am I a lucky girl, or what?! It happened once, could it happen again...???
I'm an Olympics fanatic (are you, too???) and so I was unbelievably thrilled when twelve people, including friends and family of Olympic USA team hockey player and silver medal winner Jack Johnson sported my red, white and blue Crickets Creations scarves at the 2010 Winter Olympic games!
Here's Jack's site if you'd like to learn more about him: http://www.jackjohnson3.com/
And now I'm hoping that this new, patriotic scarf that I finished this month in my latest style will be chosen to "go to the Olympics," too!
I'm an Olympics fanatic (are you, too???) and so I was unbelievably thrilled when twelve people, including friends and family of Olympic USA team hockey player and silver medal winner Jack Johnson sported my red, white and blue Crickets Creations scarves at the 2010 Winter Olympic games!
Here's Jack's site if you'd like to learn more about him: http://www.jackjohnson3.com/
And now I'm hoping that this new, patriotic scarf that I finished this month in my latest style will be chosen to "go to the Olympics," too!
Thanks for sharing my excitement and
please wish me luck that this scarf gets "discovered" and goes to the
Winter Games, as well! :D
Oh and of course I didn't stop with
making just *one* new scarf, nooooooooo, not me! ;) I made FIFTEEN new
colors of my slip-on neckwarmer cowl circle scarves. Wanna see (I bet
you spot a few that are great for Valentines)?
Some were custom orders and some I just felt like I *had* to make or else I was gonna explode! :)
Would you like me to make a circle scarf or two or three or five for you? Please say yes, please say yes, please say yes! LOL, can you tell that I'm obsessed?? :P
Would you like me to make a circle scarf or two or three or five for you? Please say yes, please say yes, please say yes! LOL, can you tell that I'm obsessed?? :P
Okay, yes? YAY! :D Then please CLICK THIS LINK
and the more you get the more you save (you'll automatically save 20%
after checkout so one scarf will be $28 instead of the list price of $35
... two-four scarves will adjust after checkout to only $25 each and
five or more will become only $20 each)!
And you can add promo code CricketsShipsFree for free shipping worldwide ... I reallllly want everyone to have these fun, wearable new loop scarves!
I'll leave you with this pic of my cutie-pie husband modeling the new "Olympics" scarf so you can see that they're great for gals OR guys! 'Til next time... thank you as ever for your support! :)
And you can add promo code CricketsShipsFree for free shipping worldwide ... I reallllly want everyone to have these fun, wearable new loop scarves!
I'll leave you with this pic of my cutie-pie husband modeling the new "Olympics" scarf so you can see that they're great for gals OR guys! 'Til next time... thank you as ever for your support! :)
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
When I excitedly posted on facebook about 3,000 scarves sold at Crickets Creations, one of my friends commented, "Well done- you should be proud!"
The thing is, I feel just the opposite of proud; I feel incredibly humbled and grateful. I wrote,"Tears in my eyes over here because I feel so lucky to have been able to have met and connected with so many amazing, kind and positive customer-friends. I love being part of something so fun and joy-filled."
The thing is, I feel just the opposite of proud; I feel incredibly humbled and grateful. I wrote,"Tears in my eyes over here because I feel so lucky to have been able to have met and connected with so many amazing, kind and positive customer-friends. I love being part of something so fun and joy-filled."
This is how I really feel:
And please let me give you just one example of why:
This photo was taken by Texas portrait photographer Joanna Holt.
Joanna was planning her long-awaited wedding renewal with husband Phil
(every detail was perfect!) and had commissioned me to design a fringed
bridal wrap in their renewal colors.
Despite the fact that I had sent it off with plenty of time to spare via 2-3 day USPS Priority Mail, it didn't arrive *at all* in time and Joanna didn't get to wear the wrap that she'd custom ordered specifically for the event.
What did Joanna do in the face of this unacceptable outcome? Did she file a non-delivery complaint? Did she leave me negative feedback to mar that perfect, unbroken five star review record that I hold so dear? Did she say, "I can't use this now, I'd like a refund?" No, not at all!
Instead she turned lemons into lemonade, refused my offer to refund and insisted on using the wrap in her next newborn session (the image above). I think this baby girl looks like a newborn holiday angel with the wrap as her wings, don't you? And Joanna is just one of the many grown-up holiday angels who made this year so extraordinary for me and my little business.
So, thank you, from the bottom of my heart to all of my "angels" who make my life and work so rewarding!
Despite the fact that I had sent it off with plenty of time to spare via 2-3 day USPS Priority Mail, it didn't arrive *at all* in time and Joanna didn't get to wear the wrap that she'd custom ordered specifically for the event.
What did Joanna do in the face of this unacceptable outcome? Did she file a non-delivery complaint? Did she leave me negative feedback to mar that perfect, unbroken five star review record that I hold so dear? Did she say, "I can't use this now, I'd like a refund?" No, not at all!
Instead she turned lemons into lemonade, refused my offer to refund and insisted on using the wrap in her next newborn session (the image above). I think this baby girl looks like a newborn holiday angel with the wrap as her wings, don't you? And Joanna is just one of the many grown-up holiday angels who made this year so extraordinary for me and my little business.
So, thank you, from the bottom of my heart to all of my "angels" who make my life and work so rewarding!
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
Insider Peek into CricketsHome Studio
Today
I'd like to give you an insider's view of what happens when I design
custom order throws! It's one of my favorite ways to work because I feel
like together, we can create pieces that are extra special. I love
incorporating my customer's style into my knits.
Here's a fun example; A very nice NYC textile expert, owner of Katherine Klyce International,
sent me some fabric samples and asked me to design a throw to match the
samples. Here are the blanket colors we chose together (salmon, light
blue and light tan):
My next step was to
choose the fringe! I was looking for colors that would echo the blanket
as well as add in the fabric swatches' greens, yellows, darker blues
and reds. As usual, I opted for fringe yarns that wouldn't tangle, fray
or shed. The fringe selection process on a custom order usually takes at
least an hour in my giant yarn stash room and I enjoy every minute of
it!:
Here's a close up of the final result:
And in a home setting:
To see more unique
throw blankets that I've had the privilege of designing and knitting for
others, please visit my online home decor boutique, CricketsHome.
Would you like to explore the possibility of working with me to create something specific for yours or a loved one's home? I'd love to hear from you via email or phone (contact info in my signature below)!
Thank you for your interest and support; I hope that you have a great week!
Would you like to explore the possibility of working with me to create something specific for yours or a loved one's home? I'd love to hear from you via email or phone (contact info in my signature below)!
Thank you for your interest and support; I hope that you have a great week!
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Thursday, September 12, 2013
For Boys: New Baby Blanket Colors! :)
Hello, how are you? Today I'm very excited to announce a new color combination and a special price for my MacroPelt™ chunky knit, super plushy baby prop blanket!
The new color mix is a stormy blue-grey and a spruce green together for a calming blend that reminds me of Yosemite National Park (it's actually a bit deeper than in my snapshots below...hence the discount to make up for my amateur presentation):
The new color mix is a stormy blue-grey and a spruce green together for a calming blend that reminds me of Yosemite National Park (it's actually a bit deeper than in my snapshots below...hence the discount to make up for my amateur presentation):
To see modeled photos of other colors and to take advantage of the this-week-only discount on any thick, corded MacroPelt™, please click here!
Oh and as always, it's FREE SHIPPING for US orders over $200 at CricketsKnits.com ;)
Thank you for letting me share my latest news with you and I hope that you're gearing up for a wonderful weekend!
Oh and as always, it's FREE SHIPPING for US orders over $200 at CricketsKnits.com ;)
Thank you for letting me share my latest news with you and I hope that you're gearing up for a wonderful weekend!
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Crickets' Knits in Norway!
I suppose that I should clarify that while my knits are in Norway, I'm still right here in southern Utah, enjoying the Southwestern life. :)
Meanwhile the inspiring, talented Anne Marthe Widvey of Norway is an exceptional, "one to watch" Norwegian photography celeb (I am in awe that her facebook page has over 35,000 Likes) and she took this photo with my new 'LaceWing' gossamer, brown and grey wrap (which is also home decor and fashion, pls read on for details):
21 year old Anne Marthe Widvey also has a blog that you can follow and I highly recommend that you get in on the fun; she's such a delight. :)
And while I'm on the subject, I hope that you don't mind if I bubble over a bit with excitement for this new 'LaceWing!' It's got just a little bit of shimmer and a whole lot of versatility!
Here it is on our dining room table as a centerpiece mat:
And while I'm on the subject, I hope that you don't mind if I bubble over a bit with excitement for this new 'LaceWing!' It's got just a little bit of shimmer and a whole lot of versatility!
Here it is on our dining room table as a centerpiece mat:
And here I am showing a few ways that it can be used as a fashion scarf:
And now, an action item for you: If you haven't already done so, will you please click this link to let me know what topics you're interested in hearing about from me
(the choices are "Tell me everything!" "Scarves/Fashion," "Throws/Home
Decor" and "Baby/Maternity/Props")?
Thank you for sharing in my joy and let's chat again soon! :)
Thank you for sharing in my joy and let's chat again soon! :)
Friday, June 21, 2013
We Found our Dream House! Crickets & Nickets Come Home
We found our dream house right here in Kanab! It needs a ton of work (that we're tackling night and day) because it's
never been finished, it has flood damage inside and it's been abandoned
for 5 of the 6 years since it was built, but.... WE FOUND AND BOUGHT OUR
DREAM HOME on foreclosure (which is the only way that we were able to
afford it, lol)!!
It's on almost 3 acres and there's plenty of studio
room for everything Crickets. Wanna see some photos (some of these were taken BEFORE the flood damage, but you get the general idea)??
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| If only the yard still looked this good (now it's high weeds)! |
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| The main floor front door...love the archways! :) |
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| This is the 2-story-high great room with picture windows and indoor balcony |
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| What's this?! Plenty of kitchen cabinets?! :D |
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| My fave part: Master bath with soaker tub and FIREPLACE!! |
Thanks for joining us...now you've seen most of the main floor (there's also an upstairs and a basement), more pics will be coming later. :)
Sunday, June 2, 2013
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:
- 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)!
- Braided, tieback headband (such as shown in the image below) that fits any size, age newborn to adult.
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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)! :)
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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