Every craft show, comment on Facebook, and comment on Etsy exclaims how beautiful Cruisin' Creations designs are. People comment on their uniqueness and many have to have one. Because we offer designs in a variety of price ranges most customers do leave our booth with one of our designs.
But how is a Cruisin' Creation made?
First we start off by choosing the right type of yarn, beads, and other accessories for each design.
Then we choose the correct loom and tools.
The beads are strung on to the yarn then the yarn is secured to the loom.
It is at this point that I become energized as I work with the yarn, beads, looping tool, and loom to create each unique design. I cannot stop myself from admiring the sparkle of the beads after each row! Working the loom is tricky. If I lose track or am not paying attention I can easily drop a stitch and have to start all over. This has happened more times that I like to think about, but we are all human, so it is bound to happen to everyone who knits in one way or another.
One of the comments I hear when people witness me creating a design is, "Oh, that's all it is?" I feel like they think it's child's play, that anyone can work these looms. Well, it is far from child's play. Each design takes a lot of planning, the correct number of beads, care in turning each loop, and the correct placement of each bead.
I have a relative who is an avid knitter. I tried to teach her how to loom knit a hat. Well, it didn't go well, and I ended up finishing the hat. It takes a certain knack to design and create each piece, so while it may look easy, it is not.
So rather than buying the looms and trying to teach yourself how to create your own scarf or necklace, why not just purchase a Cruisin' Creation?
Choose from slip on bracelets...
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Special Occasions and Special Traditions
Start a new tradition with Cruisin' Creations heirloom wedding garters and christening headbands. Wear the garter on your wedding day then saved for your baby girl's christening day. Or purchase the christening headband for your baby girl's christening day then put it away for her wedding day. A beautiful tradition! Such a precious piece!
Garters and headbands are custom made in almost any color and bead combination! Please contact Cruisin' Creations at dbabin731@gmail.com with questions.
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Upcoming Events
We are looking forward to seeing all of you in the craft tent at Niska-Day from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm on May 16. Niska-Day is a community event sponsored by the Niskayuna Community Action Project. It is held in the fields behind Craig Elementary, 2566 Balltown Rd, Schenectady, NY 12309. To learn more about Niska-Day visit niskaday.org.
Until Next Time...
Diane
