Showing posts with label socks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label socks. Show all posts

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Get to know the MAKER - Q & A #2

image by http://www.kimiwho.com/category/questions-answers/

Kimi Who is currently hosting a monthly link up party that focuses on getting to know the people behind the blogs. And I personally think it is genius. I mean there are blogs out there that I wished I knew more about the "man behind the curtain", so to speak. I am hopping on the 'the Get to Know Me' train with my first Q & A post. The questions are hers and I am excited to answer them. 

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Yes...I do...my husband doesn't. He has never had a "good or enjoyable" Valentine's Day. Something I am trying to change for him, every year. I love to make pink heart pancakes, make handmade cards, and send sweet treats to those I love. It makes my heart happy to add a touch extra to the love I try to show every day of the year.


If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you do?

This question is not so easy to answer…there is SO many things I would LOVE try to do in this life. I think I would go on the Voice or American idol. I love to sing but I do not feel that it is to the talent or trained voices that appear on that show. But if I knew I couldn’t fail, well, by Jove, I’d be on that stage, singing my heart out.  
Do you collect anything?
The better question would be – What don’t I collect? I am not a hoarder, promise, but I save things to keep them out of the landfills, while having formal collections. My largest collection is my Sock Collection. I have the higher side of 600 character and holiday themed socks. These are the ones that may or may not be worn. Then I have the Sock Animal/Creations collection. These are cut and sewn to make the lovable, ecofriendly, sock plushies.  I love them so much! I have a small collection of funny unique pens and pencils. My favorite one no longer writes but it is the game ‘Trouble’, so do not really care. And finally, I have a collection of handmade dolls. Most of them are creations of my late Grandmama but there are a few newer ones from crafters I have met in the last 4 or 5 years. I do have a few other things that I collect like antique blue glass, wooden angels, craft supplies, but they are minor in the larger picture of life. 
Where do you find Inspiration?
This is a question I am adding as it is one my followers ask often. Inspiration is always around me. A giggle from my son or daughter, a bird singing outside my window, or even a good cup of coffee inspire my creative brain. I draw my creative energies from everything around me. I love music, nature, snuggles from my kids, coffee, and, always, a call to/or from my Mother. There is so much positivity out there and all of it helps me create 'my world'. I always look for the silver lining and within that is inspiration. 
  So, how about you? Will you join in the Q & A link up over at Kimi Who?

♥Kelly

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Wordless Wednesday (Instagram high-jacked ☺)

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Finished my kit hoop from #eatsdrinkstitch event with a touch of my own personality...it was so nice to relax & do a craft for me (with a mug of coffee) #handmade #kcmade #hoopart #stitches #coffee

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The girls have dponge rollers for curls for church in the morning. Princess said she will be 'gorgeous'. #familytime #memories #mommyhood #love

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I love happy mail! My fall sticker prize from @scrawnygirlshop giveaway arrived today! Love them! Thank you so much! #storenvyswag

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Flash zipped past! But I was able to capture his grin! #pretend #toddlersarefun #hero

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I got tagged by @violetsbuds for #thursday3 - a day late but here we go 1: I don't like the color pink(daughter's favorite color) I wear it because I get compliments & then I feel pretty 2: my children are my greatest joy 3: my hair is finally long enough for me to pin my hair up with my favorite green little red riding hood bobbie pins from @violetsbuds. I am growing it back out for more awesome up do's. Not going to tag anyone as it is friday. ♡♥♡♥♡

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This is my favorite combo - sleeping toddlers & indie handmade toys #creativedaily

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I like the way this hoop art turned out. Great idea @violetsbuds to do new stitches like a sampler of embroidery. #hastystitch #hoopart


♥Kelly

Monday, May 5, 2014

Gifts! (Sale & Giveaways)

My birthday was this past weekend, May 3rd, and it was a fun-filled weekend! On Friday, my dear friends, Cody and Melanie, surprised me with a picnic party! It was so much fun!


Do you see their creative decoration!?! It is a sock bunting!! They bought me a bunch of cute sock and clothes pinned them to twine! GENIUS! And then the socks were one of my gifts! Totally, sweet of them. It was fun to run and play with the kids and enjoy the sunny day. Even my husband was able to attend.





Now, I would like to share with you, a gift from me to you: a SALE in my shop: Kiser Krafts. Use the code: BDAY for 20% off entire SHOP!

And Kiser Krafts was featured on two amazing blogs this past weekend: Baby Moon Boutique, LLC and Adore by Nat.

ENTER both by following the links below! Good luck!

http://www.babymoonbtq.com/2014/05/friday-feature-kiser-krafts-sale.html

http://adorebynat.blogspot.com/2014/05/giveaway-from-kiser-krafts-howie-owl.html


 
♥Kelly

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Talk to me Tuesday: Kiser Krafts style

Happy Tuesday! I thought today I would talk to all of you about me and my shop, Kiser Krafts. Yes, I filled out my own form to make sure it was a fun form. If you would like to be featured on Talk to me Tuesday, email me at kiserkrafts@yahoo.com and I can send you the form to fill out.


Tell us about you!
 
Hi, my name is Kelly and I am addicted to socks, coffee, and crafting. I am a wife and mother of two toddlers( a girl & a boy). They make my life full and happy. I have sewn my whole life and have loved every moment of it. 



Tell us about your shop!  



Kiser Krafts - making useful socks playful since 2012
My cute little shop is full of sock creations with other crafts, crochet & sewing, thrown in. I love making toys, hats, scarves, and room decorations. My shop began with a birthday gift and a friend encouraging me to sell my creations. I have loved every moment of it. Kiser Krafts helps me stay home with my two young children and feed my sock/crafting addiction. 

 


What is your favorite thing to make?

That is a hard question...I love making everything I make! Lions are so much fun as they are texture and personality but I also love the bunnies as they come together with a huggablity and 'hoppiness'. And then I love to crochet cute hats and infinity scarves as they add warmth to life. In the end, I love to craft. 


What is the hardest part of owning your own online shop? 
 
 


I think the hardest part is that it is all on me. I do not have help with stock production nor do I have the internet networking help. I do it all. So time is always running short. Coffee helps that part. 



Do you have any advice to share?

Advice: read, learn, find a community, and ask questions not to copy but to grow yourself. Know that it is hard work, time consuming, and well worth it. One thing I hold to is something someone told me early on in Kiser Krafts history: "Never compare your beginning to another's middle or end." - unknown Remember every journey takes it's own time and path. 


I hope my advice can encourage and help you. You can find and follow me in several places. Follow my blog via GFC, Bloglovin, or by email. And you can follow my SHOP | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | TUMBLR


So now you know a little bit more about me and my shop, Kiser Krafts! Thank you for visiting and reading! 



♥Kelly



Saturday, November 16, 2013

'in your purse/pocket' & 'play'

11/15 #FMSPhotoaDay prompt 'in my purse/pocket' - well, I almost don't want to tell you what I have in my purse. But I am addicted. 



I love socks!!! So here is a photo of the little socks that are in my purse all the time. Are they not the cutest little socks!?!

And today's 11/16 #FMSPhotoaDay prompt is 'play' - and boy did we 'play' today!


 Here is a picture of the 'craft' table at todays crafting fun playdate!! It was so fun!
  
♥Kelly
 

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

'Your Mood today'

Today's #FMSPhotoaDay prompt is 'your mood today'. Well...it is hard to capture 'proudly happy' - so I capture why I have that mood.



I finished stitching and stuffing (still need the finishing touches of faces and manes) animals today: four lions, a bunny, and Tingle Tiger is done as well as several rows on a custom hat. I was busy...so busy in fact I ran out of fiberfill!! :) A great day!!

♥Kelly