First Treasury and First Sale on Etsy!

I'm so excited with how my first week on Esty has gone. In just a few days My Black/White and Hot pink cluster beanie made it into a treasury!  Check out all the cute Black/ White and Hot pink items that were chosen with it.

Today I had my first sell on etsy and it also was the same beanie. I don't know if the treasury had anything to do with it but I'm excited either way. I also sold a few other items aswell to the same person. So we're off to a really great start! 

My mother of Posh Pooch Designs Dog Clothes and I decided we'd add a few of her crochet items and patterns along with mine and eventually she may have her own shop but we're hoping it will bring in more traffic for both of us to get started for now. 

One of her dog sweater sets we featured in a treasury : My Harvest Carnival as well on it's first day in shop.  She also made her first sale today of her Skull Cap Pattern for Small dogs.





We're off to a great start and we are both excited about Etsy!

Tuesday tag along

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• Follow Twee Poppets, the hostess blog listed in the first slot. Twee Poppets will follow you back! (Note: If you want Twee Poppets to follow you back, you MUST leave her a comment saying that you are a new follower and leave a link to your blog!)
• Follow the Blog Hopper of the Week, listed in the second slot. To learn how to be chosen as the Blog Hopper of the Week, read the red text below.
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• When you get a new follower through Tuesday Tag-Along, be sure to follow them back! It's just common courtesy. :)

The weekly Tuesday Tag-Along MckLinky opens every Monday night at 8:59pm Pacific Standard Time (that's 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time), and the TTA blog post will be posted well in advance of that time. The MckLinky will be open to add your blog until 11:59pm Tuesday night. You then have all week long to visit blogs and return follows!

There is a new list every week. The link you enter one week will not carry over to the next week's MckLinky. Please link up again each week to join in the fun!

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Bright Colors Cotton Cluster Beanie

I recently won a crochet pattern from The Speckled Frog. I've bought a few from her in the past and I always love them . I had lots of fun summer cotton colors left over in small amounts so I thought I thought I would come up with a way to use them together. This is what I came up with. 

Don't you just love the flower cluster. I had a free pattern for them but I can't find the link. I think it was a limited time free one. Sorry ;(  

I just love the way it turned out!

We're on Etsy!

Since I first started Calleigh's Clips I've contemplated selling on Etsy! I've really struggled with it because you had to pay to list the items and if they don't sell I'm losing money. We literally have 100s of different items so I knew I couldn't list them all right at first. Well since we've been in business I've been setting aside funds to get it going and I think now is a good time. I've only got 5 items in the shop and I'll slowly be adding new ones. I'm so very excited about this new adventure and I really hope it pays off :)

Who doesn't love etsy! I've found so many new creations and inspirations from it! I've also met some fun people through purchases through it. I can't wait to explore the big world that etsy is. If you have an etsy shop or shop on etsy I'd love to exchange Etsy heart's since I'm new I could really use some :)

So come explore Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations on Etsy!

Feel free to post links on my blog for your shops and tell me about your etsy experiences as shoppers and sellers. 

Tuesday Tag Along

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• Create a new Tuesday Tag-Along blog post. Include the Tuesday Tag-Along button by copying and pasting the code above. (You are also welcome to copy and paste these instructions in their entirety, or any portion of this Tuesday Tag-Along blog post!)
• Add your blog name and the URL of your TTA post to the MckLinky below.
• Follow Twee Poppets, the hostess blog listed in the first slot. Twee Poppets will follow you back! (Note: If you want Twee Poppets to follow you back, you MUST leave her a comment saying that you are a new follower and leave a link to your blog!)
• Follow the Blog Hopper of the Week, listed in the second slot. To learn how to be chosen as the Blog Hopper of the Week, read the red text below.
• If you can, please follow the blogs in the three slots before you (e.g., if you're number 20, follow numbers 19, 18, and 17). This is not mandatory, but it will help ensure that everyone who signs up gets a few new followers!
• Follow as many other blogs as you want. The more you follow, the more that will follow you back! Be sure to tell them that you're following from Tuesday Tag-Along! You may also want to leave a link to your blog so they can return your follow more easily.
• When you get a new follower through Tuesday Tag-Along, be sure to follow them back! It's just common courtesy. :)

The weekly Tuesday Tag-Along MckLinky opens every Monday night at 8:59pm Pacific Standard Time (that's 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time), and the TTA blog post will be posted well in advance of that time. The MckLinky will be open to add your blog until 11:59pm Tuesday night. You then have all week long to visit blogs and return follows!

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Breast Cancer Awareness

This is our Breast Cancer Awareness Reversible Bandana dress. Cancer is something I pray you never have to deal with but I think every single one of us know someone with it. It's close to my heart because My Grandma on my Dad's side passes away a couple years ago from a long fight with Cancer. My brother in law with in the past month is dealing with Color Cancer but he is recovering well.  

This post is dedicated to Breast Cancer though because my Grandma on my Moms side is now dealing with it. She'll be starting her Chemo in the next few weeks and it's going to be a long hard journey. 

My mother of Posh Pooch Designs Dog Clothes is trying to help my Grandma raise $300 dollars for gas money for all the trips she has to take back and forth for her treatments. We're half way there and I had to try to find a way to contribute. 

If you'd like to read more about the fundraiser visit my mother's business blog: 

Posh Pooch Designs Dog Clothes or Her Facebook Fan Page: 

This dress is pink light pink on one side and white on the other. With being able to wear it on either side! Two looks in one! 

The price is $20.00 Half the proceeds would go to my grandmother. 

if you'd like to order or have questions please email me : Calleighclips@att.net

The bandana dresses can fit 18m-4T as a dress and 5-7 years as a shirt

I can also add trim or ruffle to the bottom for an additional 3.00 if you want to have it as a dress for an older child. or shrink it down to fit newborn - 12M ( no extra charge on that.)

Shipping is $3.00

We also have a clip if $2.50 for one or  $4.50 for two. Our clip is a lined alligator clips with pink polka dot ribbon. the awareness ribbon is pink velvet ribbon topped with a pink rhinestone. 

Thanks so much. Even if you can't help prayers are always welcome. Her name is Ann McHenry- known to most as Antie Ann! 

Thank

Sparkles by DK

I'm so excited to announce that Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations will be in a another boutique shop. It is called Sparkles by DK and is located 6716 N.W. 39th Expressway Bethany, OK, 73008. Sparkles specializes in Handcrafted Swarovski Crystal Jewelry by Debbie Kjelshus REPAIRS of ALL Types: Soldering, restringing, knotting pearls, adding clasps, converting earrings to clip ons or posts, replacing rhinestones, replacing brooch pins, etc. Her jewelry  is gorgeous and I'll probably have trouble not buying something every time I visit. If you live in the OKC metro you'll have to stop by. There are other great shops in this area of Bethany.


Not only is it a great shop but Debbie is fabulous to work with. I look forward to this fabulous opportunity and I don't take it lightly. 


You'll find all sorts of our items in her shop including Banada dresses, Clips and Bows of all sorts, and crochet hats and headbands.You can also find my husbands paracord bracelets in her shop! Public Safety Survival Bracelets 

Review- Sara Mills Photograpy

I recently discovered the world of crochet photography props for newborns and children! I'd been networking to find some photographers that would be willing to take some professional photos for Calleigh's Clips. I made acquaintance with Sara Mills of Sara Mill Photography and she will be photographing several items over the next few weeks. First up is our zebra with hot pink polka dot trim bandana dress and M2M bow.We'll have more great pics to feature soon.

These were used with permission from Sara Mills Photography. Please do not copy or misuse these pictures in any form.

Koala Bear Earflap Hat

I've been on a earflap hat kick for the fall. I had a customer request a custom made Koala bear earflap hat. I took my basic bear pattern and added in the fuzzy fun fur for the ears! I just love it. If you're looking for a certain animal I'm up for a challenge! I've had a few requests for other types like lions and hedgehogs. I  have a bunny and frog hat pattern I've not had a chance to make. You never know what you'll see next :)

Tuesday Tag- Along

This is my first week to do this and I can't wait to see more blog followers as well as find new blogs to follow!





Here's how it works:

• Create a new Tuesday Tag-Along blog post. Include the Tuesday Tag-Along button by copying and pasting the code above. (You are also welcome to copy and paste these instructions in their entirety, or any portion of this Tuesday Tag-Along blog post!)
• Add your blog name and the URL of your TTA post to the MckLinky below.
• Follow Twee Poppets, the hostess blog listed in the first slot. Twee Poppets will follow you back! (Note: If you want Twee Poppets to follow you back, you MUST leave her a comment saying that you are a new follower and leave a link to your blog!)
• Follow the Blog Hopper of the Week, listed in the second slot. To learn how to be chosen as the Blog Hopper of the Week, read the red text below.
• If you can, please follow the blogs in the three slots before you (e.g., if you're number 20, follow numbers 19, 18, and 17). This is not mandatory, but it will help ensure that everyone who signs up gets a few new followers!
• Follow as many other blogs as you want. The more you follow, the more that will follow you back! Be sure to tell them that you're following from Tuesday Tag-Along! You may also want to leave a link to your blog so they can return your follow more easily.
• When you get a new follower through Tuesday Tag-Along, be sure to follow them back! It's just common courtesy. :)

The weekly Tuesday Tag-Along MckLinky opens every Monday night at 8:59pm Pacific Standard Time (that's 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time), and the TTA blog post will be posted well in advance of that time. The MckLinky will be open to add your blog until 11:59pm Tuesday night. You then have all week long to visit blogs and return follows!

There is a new list every week. The link you enter one week will not carry over to the next week's MckLinky. Please link up again each week to join in the fun!

Whoo doesn't love this owl earflap hat

Our newest hat is the Owl earflap hat. I purchased the pattern through a presale from The Inner Hooker. She has great hat and photo prop crochet patterns. I think I have around 10 of them. I've bought most, won a few and tested one.

I've already had four owl hats sold before I even tried it! I just think it so cute. I made this in Dark Brown and Olive Green so that it could be for boys.

These can be made to fit in any size from Newborn to Men/Women's sizes. These can be purchased right here via Paypal in my Artfire Storefront and my Etsy shop

Pink, Purple and Turquoise

New Brown/Grey and Creams variegated! I love this new style! 

Want a custom order in your choose colors just ask! I'd love to create on special just for you or your little one!

All things Zebra

I'm on this Zebra print kick! I've been working on new things for The Gift Garden was looking for things more trendy. Zebra and Hot Pink are my top sellers.

First is our new Granny Square hats - I made them with Simply Soft yarn in Black & White with accents in Hot Pink and Lime Green. Don't you just love how the Color pops. These can be made in a variety of size from newborn to adult. 

Next is my newest Bandana dress in Zebra print with pink and black Polka dot trim. I love that Bandana Dresses fit 12m - up to 4 years as a dress and still fits 5-7 years olds as a shirt. Of course we can always add more fabric to the bottom to make them longer or cut them to be smaller.

Not only to they grow with your child but there light weight for summer and make a great swim suit coverup  and in the winter you can put a shirt underneath and add some leggings. It's great in all season. 

of course I had to make a bow to match !

Another favorite bandana dress is the hot pink zebra! It also comes in lime and orange. 

The second bow was inspired by a friend of mine. I'd accidentally bought brown zebra so I had to put it to good use. This is super cute if you love animal prints.

I have a several other animal print ribbons and I'll be working on new flower ribbon bows too! I can't wait to show you more!

If you interested in purchasing any of these items you can visit my Artfire Store front.  

Cupcake Purse/Wristlet

I just had to make a cupcake purse! This is my own creation and I just know your little girls will love it. Not only is it a great purse! It makes a great gift bag! 

It measures 5 in wide x 6 in deep.

This delicious cake is chocolate on the bottom with lots of buttercream icing and sprinkles on top. Garnished with hot pink cherries :) 


Has a drawstring closer that when tied forms to small loops to hold. The small cherries on the end keep those straps securely in place. 


I think this would make a great birthday present and better yet great gift bag for  small surprises like clips and bows ;) Ask me about cupcake bows and hat! These can be purchased through my artfire storefront or email me at calleighclips@att.net. 


I've been considering writing out this pattern but not completely decided. It would be my first so we'll just wait to see when I find extra time :) Enjoy!

4th of July Feature for Calleigh's Clips

This was the first 4th of July my family and I got to spend together watching fireworks. We had a blast! My kids weren't even scared of all the noise. They just clapped and cheered in amazement. I feel bad but I only have pictures of my lovely Calleigh, my son can't stand still for a second :). Don't you just love her dress !

I was so excited to find out that a beautiful young daughter of one of my customers was featured in her American flag dress and bow on the front page of their local paper. You can check out the article here in the  Suburban Chicago News . Wish Calleigh's Clips had a mention but either way it was pretty exciting for me! 

Pricing, Affordability & Time

You may have noticed some pricing changes made to our crochet items. This wasn't an easy decision for  me. I think this part of the boutique is the hardest for me because I want to make a quality product at an affordable price. After much evaluation of my cost of supplies, & time I don't feel I was paying myself enough. Actually I wasn't really considering time in my pricing at all. Time is precious to us all especially time with family. I have two beautiful very young children (2 years and 1 year) and as much as I love to make things for you all family must come first.  So when looking at the pricing please take into consideration it takes 1-2 hrs if not much more depending on size of the project. I've also been given great advise and it's the same advise I use for my piano lesson pricing policy! Don't sell your products so low because people might think that your products aren't made well and don't sell yourself short. I do want to offer great deals for your little darlings! I know how important that is to mothers but at the same time this is my job as a WAHM and if I have to work I would like to be paid for it :)

I also would like to offer  better yarn quality choices, not that I hadn't been but there are more great options out there that I'd love to offer for you. Not everyone may know but there are tons of different styles and brands of yarn out there and they're not all great quality! I strive to use super soft yarn that crochets up beautifully not scratchy and itchy! I hope all you wonderful fans and friends understand. It's been a great 6 months so far and can't wait to see it continue to grow! Thanks for your support and feel free  to let me know your thoughts on this blog! I love your comments and suggestions!