Cold Stream Crafts
Handmade Accessories for You and your Home I'm Katie~ a one-woman-wonder! (Wonder where I put those keys? Consider hand-crafted for your shopping needs.
Wonder what nutritious meal I can prepare my family in fewer than ten minutes?)
I have been a maker all my life and an entrepreneur just over 7 years. My goods are home-crafted and primarily home decor and kitchen goods with just a bit of this-n-that~ Such as scarves and blankets occasionally; because every so often I need to expand my creative horizons. I take pride in all I do from being a moth
07/11/2024
I'm now accepting holiday orders. If you want a special plushie, scarf or sweater ~ Send me a message! Feel free to scroll my feed for ideas and let me know what you'd like, I'll do my best to make it for you! 😊
04/11/2024
Stitching together another pile of granny squares and fighting off a respiratory plague. *Cough* 😷
26/10/2024
A delightfully crisp, cool morning for We're having extra fun today with costumes and candy. Bring the kids! 9am-1pm.
25/10/2024
🧶 Another sweater is born 🎉 This vibrant and playful crochet sweater is a must-have for any fashion-forward individual! Handmade with care using a blend of acrylic yarns in a cheerful palette of pink, orange, and yellow and blue, this sweater is as soft as it is stylish. The classic granny square pattern adds a touch of retro charm, while the oversized sleeves and cropped fit give it a modern twist. Perfect for layering over a basic tee or a cozy turtleneck, this sweater is sure to brighten up any outfit.
Features:
* Handmade with love
* Acrylic yarn for softness and comfort
* Classic granny square pattern
* Oversized sleeves and cropped fit
* Vibrant color palette
https://coldstreamcrafts.com/product/colorful-handmade-granny-square-sweater/
23/10/2024
🐧 They're coming...🐧🐧🐧
18/10/2024
No German Village Farmers Market in the morning, so I'm stitching more little critters for inventory this weekend. Here's a batch of little loaf cats! 😺
15/10/2024
Ta-da!!! The finished Granny Square project! I'm really proud of this one. ❤️
15/10/2024
❄️ Freeze warning in Columbus! ⚠️ Bring in your plant babies 🌿 😂
15/10/2024
They're starting to come together 😁 🔲🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦🟪🔲
13/10/2024
The granny square bin is full, now I need to weave in the tails... Oh how I hate this part! 😭
12/10/2024
Another picturesque Fall morning in the village. Come by and get your goodies
11/10/2024
An entire bin full of baby granny squares! Hooray for color new projects ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
07/10/2024
🐶 This past month has literally gone to the dogs! LoL These precious pups took a lot of time but I think they were worth it. Another custom order completed! Woohoo 🎉 Let the restock stitching commence 🤪
05/10/2024
It's a gorgeous fall morning for Come on by and say Hi! The Buckeye game isn't until 3, so there's plenty of time! 😂 We're here 9am-1pm 🎃
29/09/2024
🌞Be your own little ray of sunshine 🌞 My pic does no justice to the warm color of these Golden Yellow Crochet Bolero Sleeves. https://coldstreamcrafts.com/product/crochet-bolero-sleeves-3-3/
22/09/2024
🦬 Don't be buffalo'd I really do enjoy custom orders! 🦬 This mighty fellow was quite the project. Let me know your special requests soon, Christmas orders are already in progress.🎄
21/09/2024
Good morning! Great day for ! Come by and say Hi! Get your produce and goodies!
18/09/2024
I love bright colors. I love the fun, cheerful vibes I get when working with the in-your-face shades.
I've had this yarn on my shelf for over a year... Gray and beige and tan... What was I thinking 🤔 I decided to make myself use it up just to reclaim the shelf space.
As I stitched this sweater together, I noticed the pattern the colors were making reminded me of smooth round river rocks. I thought of the colors I've seen in creek beds while hiking and suddenly these subtle colors weren't so boring anymore. 🩶
https://coldstreamcrafts.com/product/handmade-crochet-striped-sweater-2/
Our Story
Crafting has always been a vital hobby of mine. Over the years I have created countless gifts for family and friends- but hobbies get expensive and in searching for a Mommy-friendly manner to support my crafting habit I took the plunge into the world of business and opened my Etsy shop in 2013, as well as offering my goods at craft shows and Farmer's Markets. While I have a great deal of pride in my Appalachian roots and heritage- I live and operate from the big city now, Columbus, Ohio.
I make and sell an assortment of goods including; candles, soaps, kitchen wares, home decor and accessories. Occasionally I find bargains on vintage crafting patterns and accessories too and sell those goodies as well!
When it comes to my creative process, I most often utilize supplies I already have on hand and let the materials guide the process, not always having a finished project in mind.
I’m a one woman show right now, but not without the endless patience and support of my significant other, Mark, and my daughter, Ellie. Ellie is my biggest fan and eager apprentice, providing squeals of delight and amazement upon completion of many creative endeavors.
Crafting is something that brings me great joy, both in the making and completion of projects. Despite knowing that gauging the market is a sensible business practice, if I cannot feel passionate about a project or product, then what’s the point? It is much more important to me to feel a sense of pride in the items I create.
As an artist, I’m drawn toward color, not unlike the old cartoons where the characters are drawn towards a flavorful aroma. I love playing with shades and hues, carefully considering which color combos work and which don’t. I love to push the limits of how creative I can be.
When it comes to my process, it is full-on organized chaos. My supplies are often in disarray (usually from my apprentice exploring the tools of the trade~ ,) but I have a method for each project and keep my goals well organized.
Customer service is extremely important. For me, the cornerstone of customer service is
communication. I check messages regularly and will answer as many questions as necessary about my products. I treat every customer as I would want to be treated.
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