Kalicocrafts

Friday, March 22, 2013

The Low Down on Shutting Down

Those of you on Facebook have seen the NEWS! As of March 31st, I will be closing up both the Etsy shop and Custom Orders. Etsy shop is open for Ready To Ship items only. Look for the reopening sometime in the Fall of 2013. Hopefully then I can add Ruffle Pants and Many other new and exciting items.

Why you ask? I'll tell ya.

We are moving to Northern California at the end of Spring is a BIG one. My youngest has decided to stop napping at 2.5. Nap time is my work time. I am a Single Parent during the week as the Hubs job keeps him away. So, you can imagine with two crazy climbing kids I am exhausted once they FINALLY fall asleep.

About Me:

As my Customers have grown I sometimes forget that not everyone is a "friend" of mine on FB and so you don't know my life or situation. I am a SAHM with a "Hobby". I say "Hobby" because I didn't start it to make money at it, nor do I keep it up for the money. It is a fortunate situation that I am in, I don't have to do it for the money. It's nice but, it is not my motivation. What is my MOST important focus needs to be my family. That is the main reason for the stops and starts of the Shop. I am constantly torn between the two.

The plan as of know is we move to California, get settled this summer and once the kids are in school and preschool in the Fall I will be able to have the time I need to do both.

I will continue to share photos and products as I still have orders to finish. As well as private gifts and sewing for my kids in the mean time.

Thank you all SO SO MUCH for sticking with me and being loyal. I am SO BLESSED to have the support and love from you all.

Please don't hesitate to drop me a note if you have any questions!

Court

Thursday, February 28, 2013

CHEVRON MINKY IS HERE!!

Just saw this morning that Minky in Chevron print is now available. I will be ordering a yard of Black/White, Blue/White, Hot Pink/White, Silver/White for stock as well as some of the new Minky Swirl Colors : Silver, Charcoal and Jade

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

HOUSEKEEPING

Order CUT OFF DATE will be APRIL 1st, 2013 until after we move and get settled in Californ-I-A! With a goal of all orders being complete by the end of April. At that time I will be concentrating on our move and will notify all once back up and running. Do not be surprised if it is not until the Fall of 2013!

I need to clarify the Order Process:

Once we have confirmed your order details I will send you an online invoice. That invoice is to be payed promptly (as in within a few, few being 3 days). The "due" date that is confirmed in discussions is based on this. If you delay your payment, your order is then delayed. I cannot guarantee your order will be received on or by your "due date" if you delay payment. I will no longer order items or materials BEFORE payment is received.

On to HAPPIER Notes!! I am off to Californ-I-A with the Hubs next week to take a peak at what and where we will be living in a few months. While I am gone I have decided to have a CONTEST!! It will be on the Kalicocrafts Facebook Page.

Here is the FB Post:

"While I am out in Cali next week how about a contest???? Thinking about those who have received or purchased a Kalicocrafts item can enter by posting pictures of the item they purchased in use!!! I know it would make my day while I am stuck in a car looking at RIDICULOUSLY priced housing! It will start on Monday, March 4th at 12:01am eastern and end Monday, March 11th at 12:01am eastern. Post pictures to the Kalicocrafts page and whomever gets the most "LIKES" WINS a $30 credit!!! TAKERS???"

So get your Photo Shoots scheduled, you have a few days til we start!! Can't wait to see them all! After you post your photo(s) you need to RECRUIT for "Likes"! Most "Likes" wins!!! Good Luck!

Here are some recent orders:

I am now offering MORE items such as Totes, Duffle Bags, and Backpacks to be personalized

They wanted an Elmo Shirt for Elmo Live! I found this at H&M while on the hunt for a Blank Tee. I added the name in Heat Vinyl!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Have You Heard?

BACK UP AND RUNNING! Accepting orders for end of February and Beyond! Get them in! We will be moving across country in May.

The Giveaway went great. So fun to hear of all the new babies that are expected this year. Especially some of them being anounced on the comments as well. Next one we will try to bring in some other AWESOME Mompreneurs and have a basket of goodies! Here is what the winner chose!

I have been doing some private requests along the way. I just can't stop doing what I LOVE completely. My amazingly talented BIL asked me to make a special gift for one of his friends in Portland. But, of course! I love working out custom orders and trying to make someones vision to life. He wanted something edgy for this little dude. Here is what we came up with!

He wanted purple so I did a online search and once I saw this purple flame KNEW we had found it. I instantly had this skull in mind. I have wanted to use it for a while but just didn't know for what. Urban Threads is a great shop with edgy designs. I then went with Purple/Black Minky swirl for the underside and Silver Satin Trim. I just LOVE how it all flows together and is a complete package. The skull did take 75 minutes to stitch but there was not going to be a substitute. It was too perfect. Definitely a project I will remember. Check out my BIL masterpieces as well. He is located in Portland but, don't let that stop you from commisioning him on a piece. www.koldshoulder.com

Other custom items that have gone out recently!

Custom Chef Set. Chef Hat, Apron, Mitt and Glove

Custom Onesie

New Color Scheme for Tooth Fairy Pillow

Getting REALLY close to perfecting these triple ruffle pants to sell!

Little Lady Chef Set

Camping Themed Birthday Tee

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

2013 Babies Giveaway!!

Lots of exciting stuff happening around here. Even though I am on "Hiatus" still. I was lucky enough to make an great trade with another crafty lady. She had bought a Brother PR1000 (10 needle Embroidery Machine) but, had not been using it as she had hoped. I needed to upgrade...again. We struck a deal and I now have a 10 Needle Embroidery Machine!! I can embroider and Monogram almost anything! So excited to use this time away to get acquainted with it and when I come back it will be better than ever.

Our move will be here before we know it (off to Northern California this time). Lots to do before that happens which is the reason I am not up and running right now. I have been able to work on a few projects that I hope to have perfected when I come back.

I decided last night in the spirit of the New Year why not celebrate all the new little miracles joining us this year. 2013 Babies Giveaway. Pretty simple, and you could win a Custom Set of Burp Cloths!!! 3 ways to win, each is worth 1 entry. Giveaway closes on January 15th. Here's all you have to do.

First, you MUST be a Fan and "Like" the Kalicocrafts Facebook Page. If you are not pregnant but know someone who is send them to the page to enter.

1. Comment your due date on the Facebook Post
2. Comment the sex of your bundle on the Facebook Post (If it's a surprise, just say surprise)
3. Share the Facebook Post

That's it, simple right!! Good Luck to all and Congrats!

Here are a few things I have been creating!