Creative HomeFires is a series which highlights the value that creativity offers to family members of a deployed spouse/significant other. We offer stories of the creative life and the beautiful benefits experienced during some of the most difficult seasons.
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| Pink Newsboy hat |
Being married to your best friend is awesome! But when your best friend is in the Air Force and he is deployed, well that’s just a bummer, as we all know. Thankfully I have Etsy and my crocheting business. My husband, Gabe, and I have been able to stay connected through Skype, and we talk about my “Quitecrafty” business frequently. It is a wonderful feeling to model a new hat, or hold up a scarf design in front of that tiny webcam. Gabe supports me as much as I support him, and he reminds me that my job brings a lot of joy. What woman doesn’t love a new accessory?
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| Patriotic Towel Bears |
This deployment Gabe asked me to make him a hat for him. Words cannot describe how happy that made me! When I have a bad day, or I’m feeling lonely, I just think about him wearing that hat, and it makes me smile. I volunteered to make hats for anyone in the squadron, as my tiny way to make a difference over there. Now I’m looking forward to the day where I can see him wearing that hat in person! Crocheting has been my outlet through the deployment, and I am so grateful for all the custom orders, love and support that the Etsy community has shown me during this time.
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| Grey Slouchy Hat- my most popular item |
Crocheted Gifts including hats, scarves, kitchen towels
Thanks Shanna! If you would like to submit a story for this series please contact us ("Contact" tab at the top of the blog) for consideration.
1 comment:
Shanna's crocheted items are awesome! What a great idea to crochet a hat for her husband to wear while he is away :)
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