Exciting News For Pine Needle Coilers!!!

New to our Etsy shop!

Fused glass pine needle basket centers!

What's different about these basket centers? 

They don't have holes.

What? No holes? How am I going to use these centers?

Follow our illustrated easy-to-use instructions!

Starting a basket using a center that does not have holes can be tricky. Some people will glue a piece of leather to the back of the center. Unfortunately, gluing something solid to the back of a translucent piece defeats the purpose of using a translucent piece. Fortunately, through collaboration with fellow coilers I have designed an instruction packet that explains step by step how to use that center that doesn't have holes. 

Order these bases and more along with our easy-to-follow illustrated directions at cruisincreations.etsy.com

Upcoming Events

We're in the process of scheduling shows for the 2025 season. Our first craft show will be the Northville Woodworking and Fine Arts Weekend on July 18 - 20 at the Northville Town Hall and Park in Northville, NY. Further details in the Upcoming Events section of this blog.

Until Next Time...

Diane

We Appreciate You!

As we say good-bye to 2024 and begin 2025 with a clean slate we, at Cruisin' Creations, want to thank you for your support. You have no idea how powerful your support can be.

Perhaps you:

~ liked, commented or shared a post

~ cheered us on when we were having doubts

~ told a friend about Cruisin' Creations

~ visited one of our shows

~ visited our Etsy shop

~ complimented us on a design

~ made a purchase

We are so grateful for whatever you did for us.

As you know, Cruisin' Creations adopts an organization each year. We set aside a portion of sales for that organization and send the donation in before the end of the year. With your help we were able to provide a generous donation to the Albany Housing Coalition. Your support just keeps on giving!

Thank you so much!

Until Next Time...

Diane

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Holiday Season Events

 We are excited to announce our holiday season shows for 2024. 

November 16 - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

St Madeline Sophie Church
3500 Hamburg St
Guilderland, NY

November 23 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sand Creek Middle School

239 Sand Creek Rd

Colonie, NY

November 24 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Soroptimist International

Gloversville Middle School

234 Lincoln St

Gloversville, NY

There is a nominal admission fee for this event to benefit Soroptimist International.

November 30 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saratoga Craft Marketplace

Saratoga City Center

522 Broadway

Saratoga Springs, NY

There is an admission fee for this event to benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family.

December 7 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

St Gabriel's Church

3040 Hamburg St

Rotterdam, NY

A selection of our pine needle baskets and fused glass dishes can also be found at 

The Shaker Heritage Society

25 Meeting House Rd

Albany, NY

Stop by any of these shows and The Shaker Heritage Society to pick up some unique gifts for your holiday gift giving. 

Shipping Deadlines for 2024

Please order from cruisincreations.etsy.com by December for holiday gift giving.

While we will ship in a timely manner, please keep in mind that we are beholden to the United States Postal Service. They ultimately determine when your package will arrive.

Until Next Time ...

Diane

Find Us at The Shaker Heritage Society!

 We are excited to announce that you can pick up your favorite Cruisin' Creations at:

The Shaker Heritage Society

25 Meeting House Road

Albany, NY 12211

A special selection of pine needle baskets along with our new fused glass offerings can be found in the Museum Gift Shop. 

Below is a sampling of the pieces that are for sale.

Until Next Time...

Diane

We're Excited To Announce!

 We're excited to announce that Cruisin' Creations pine needle baskets are now available at: 

Catskill Mountain Woodworking

431 Main St

Catskill, NY 

518-947-4445

catskillmountainwoodworking.com

This is a delightful shop in the heart of Catskill. Shop their handcrafted wood products made from locally sourced material as well as many unique and useful gifts and pantry items.  

Here are a few of our creations available at Catskill Mountain Woodworking...

We are also available at The Schenectady Trading Company, 609 Union St, Schenectady, NY.  theschenectadytradingcompany.com

Until Next Time...

Diane

Thank You!!!

 Santa and I are humbled by your appreciation of our work and your support when you purchase many of our creations! 

Thank you seems like so little to express how much we appreciate you as you continue to support our small businesses, (Cruisin' Creations and Santa Snacks LLC), during these times of record grocery bills and high gas prices.

Along with supporting our small business you are helping a local charity. Your purchases from Cruisin' Creations have allowed us to make a record donation to Operation Shoebox! Operation Shoebox is located in Belleview Florida. It is an organization that sends care packages to active military all over the world. 

As you can imagine the need is great for treats to send the troops as well as money for postage. Would you like to help Operation Shoebox? Visit their website - operationshoebox.com or mail donations to:

Operation Shoebox

8360 East Highway 25

Belleview, Florida 34420

Follow them on Facebook too at https://www.facebook.com/operationshoeboxusa

We are taking a little time off to recharge after a very busy 2022. We are also working on new ideas for 2023!

We wish you a very Happy Holiday Season and a very Blessed New Year!

Until Next Time...

Diane