the crochet crowd

Sponsor The Crochet Crowd - 4 Opportunities

2011-05-05T21:41:00.000-04:00

Daniel and I are looking for financial Sponsorship for three up and coming events that we are part of and 1 Sponsorship from companies by demonstrating their products at Festivals. With all of our content being free and with a minimal amount of ad revenue sales, we heavily rely on our jobs to continue to fund The Crochet Crowd to keep it functioning. It's estimated that Michael has funded

TheCraftingCrowd.com is Born

2011-05-03T08:27:00.000-04:00

In demand for putting Mikey on real packaging that you will see on stores, some of the packaging is non-relevant to Crochet. This would make the LOGO and branding of TheCrochetCrowd.com invalid. Regular viewers will know Mikey has expanded interest into Loom Knitting nealy 2 years ago which has nothing to do with Crochet. Reality is, Daniel and Mikey should of thought of this before.

Mikey Goes To Market

2011-04-26T14:56:00.000-04:00

Starting May Tueday, May 24, 2011, Mikey and Diva Dan will have a display at Keady Farmer's Market in Keady Ontario Canada. Keady's Farmer's Market Mikey and Diva Dan will be having their signature jewelry line on display. Mikey will have crafting tools / equipment for sale at the display too. Farmer's market opens at 7am and goes to about 2pm every Tuesday. Find us on Tuesdays at the

Mikey's Life Turning Point - A New Beginning

2011-04-22T11:31:00.001-04:00

Video Host, Michael Sellick, Takes A Risk! The Crochet Crowd's Video Host begins a new journey as he takes a different path starting May 9th, 2011. Michael has worked in the transportation sector for 12 years. His fascination for transporation logistics has been strong. Despite his unusual personality in this stereotypical industry where it's "Manly Man" that control everything. Like a

Creativ Festival Here We Come

2011-04-09T08:56:00.000-04:00

We are now 6 days away from celebrating creativity again at Creativ Festival for April 2011. The Topiari Sculpture that has completed by Daniel. The 3 Crochet Super Stars by Mikey is done. A joint effort for both of us as our lamp post design to create a fun atmosphere is now done. We have been through this festival before and know what is required to make things work. Thanks to Bernat and

The Crochet Crowd - Press Release

2011-04-08T20:17:00.000-04:00

You never heard this from me and I will deny it if anyone asks me. The Crochet Crowd has been chosen to do a world wide premiere of a brand new product for crafters. To share in this amazing opportunity, I have invited my friend and tutorial host, Kristen Mangus, to collabourate the unveiling of this product on camera at the end of this month. Mikey has been granted to show this product 2

Knitters Connection Show - Mikey Goes To Columbus Ohio

2011-04-02T08:50:00.000-04:00

For more information about this show, check out http://www.knittersconnection.com/ Michael and Daniel, from The Crochet Crowd are tentatively scheduled to attend this show in June. Actual day has yet to be decided. The purpose of this show is to educate themselves about new products, vendors, authors, and manufacturers. The Crochet Crowd, will be in full swing with a brand new publication out.

Mikey Attending CHA Show Rosemont Ilinois (Chicago) in July 2011

2011-04-02T08:35:00.000-04:00

Michael Sellick & Daniel Zondervan will be attending CHA Show in Rosemont Illinois on July 19 - 21st. Specific day(s) need to be hammered down. Michael is a brand new member of the Craft & Hobby Association and has been warmly accepted by this organization to participate. Michael & Daniel will be walking the show floor taking in information and meeting authors, manufacturers, distributors and

Clothing Shop of Horrors

2011-03-29T16:15:00.000-04:00

Clothing shopping can be one of the most horrific experiences we go through as a society. As western culture (North America) moves forward technology wise, we become lazier or less required to move around with everything so handy. Whether it be drive thrus, pre made foods at the grocery store, and even sitting in front of this monitor for hours. Today we were looking for some clothing for

Super Dooper Flower Ideas

2011-03-27T08:12:00.000-04:00

Firstly, Daniel is incredible all around. Secondly, he managed to make something that is super cute into holy cow that's so freak'n amazing how did you ever think of it. In this video, I am demonstrating how to crochet a Daffodil Flower. Daniel is making a sculpture for Creativ Festival that is spring based. It's not 100% crochet because there is a mix of dried flowers, fake flowers, birds,

Crocheter’s Design Companion Book Giveaway March 23–April 6, 2011

2011-03-24T13:40:00.001-04:00

On my website http://thecrochetcrowd.com/ we are featuring our next product giveaway which is now running. You can enter between March 23 – April 6, 2011. You can enter only once per day but you can get extra credit. This book is about being your design companion. Record the information you need. Have helpful resources inside this book such as conversions. Record patterns or even make further

Laurie Mueller–Canadian Polymer Artist Going To Creativ Festival

2011-03-23T16:20:00.001-04:00

Introducing Laurie Mueller from Alberta Canada who is the only artist licensed to use The Crochet Crowd Logo’s. I met Laurie for the first time in March of 2010 where she had won a loom set that I was giving away. I had no idea when I met her that she was talented in the world of Polymer Clay Art. Laurie was immediately drawn to the loom knitting and somehow me being introverted in real life,

Meet Mikey–Ontario Fibre Week

2011-03-23T15:51:00.001-04:00

On May 13, 14 & 15th, 2011. Mikey and Diva Dan will be live for 3 days at the Ontario Fibre Week festival in Ancaster Ontario Canada. This is in the Hamilton – Brantford region of Ontario. For show details check out http://ontariofibreweek.com/ We are doing live demonstrations throughout the show. You can come sit with us and learn how to Loom Knit / Crochet throughout the weekend. It is going

Meet Mikey–Upper Canada Village

2011-03-22T15:56:00.001-04:00

Mikey and Diva Dan spring to life for 4 days at the Upper Canada Village in Ontario. For more details on location and what it is http://www.uppercanadavillage.com/UCV/index_e.aspx The Upper Canada Village is run by the Federal Government. We have been personally invited to attend a 4 day event teaching loom knitting and crochet techniques throughout the weekend. It a period park.

Tagging & Descriptions - A Downfall To Our Future

2011-03-20T11:05:00.001-04:00

I recently attended a webinar about social networking and the abilities to get the word out and understand further what goes on behind the scenes. I'm a tech junky and I understand about this sort of thing and its purpose. I understand how to reach a huge audience because of what I have learned over the past couple years. During the talk, it spoke about Descriptions and Tagging when it comes to

When In Doubt… Pull Out!

2011-03-17T10:36:00.002-04:00

I use this saying probably far too often. I use it especially in crochet where the hook is slid through the wrong hole (Stitch). It’s like a signature joke of mine. With The Crochet Crowd building higher, more background needs to be done. I was on a website where I needed to change something. I am working through their questionnaire but it errors out due to insufficient information. I have been

Crochet Super Stars

2011-03-15T17:00:00.001-04:00

Crochet Super Stars - Creativ Festival In April 15th - 16th, 2011, The Crochet Crowd's 3 Super Stars will be on Display at the Creativ Festival in Mississauga Ontario Canada. These super stars are 3D and a conglomerate of many types of yarns working together in harmony. If you would like to learn this, you can freely follow my very own tutorial. To make them 3D or use foam... you can check

CutRateCrafts.com - The Crochet Crowd

2011-03-13T08:25:00.000-04:00

Have you heard of http://www.CutRateCrafts.com ? It's a new online store as of 2010 selling a whole wack of crafting supplies. It is nearly a 1 stop site to get everything you possibly need. CutRateCrafts.com is a USA site and is an extension of http://www.FaveCrafts.com & http://www.AllFreeCrochet.com & http://www.allfreesewing.com & http://www.AllFreeKnitting.com This site opens up new

Show Stopping Prices Coming Up - Creativ Festival

2011-03-12T13:50:00.000-05:00

I am very pleased to announce that we will have Crochet and Loom Knitting Products for sale at Creativ Festival and the Ontario Fibre Week Show coming up in the next few weeks. In cooperation with a distributor, we have been granted access to several products where we can provide show stopping prices! On The Show Stopping Product List We Will Have LoomsRound Looms2 Different Packaging Sizes For

Upgrading - Again

2011-03-12T13:12:00.000-05:00

I am very pleased that The Crochet Crowd has upgraded yet again. In early 2010, The Crochet Crowd's computer died and with the help of a few viewers with generous financial gifts, a custom computer was built, new camera equipment, and software was purchased. If you review one of the very first videos in my YouTube, you can see the transformation over the 3 years. Video ideas I only dreamt of were

Creativ Festival Discount Tickets Now Available

2011-03-10T13:30:00.001-05:00

Mikey and Diva Dan will be appearing live with some members of The Crochet Crowd on April 15 & 16, 2011 at the International Centre in Mississauga Ontario. With live demonstrations on the show floor that are completely free to participate, we will again provide a fun atmosphere of learning Loom Knitting. Mikey is offering an exclusive discount for those who purchase tickets online. Use

Just Couldn’t Do It–A Conscious Decision

2011-03-09T19:59:00.001-05:00

Today, I stumbled across Coral Jewelry. It resembles a bit like what you see here. Originally, I thought I had stumbled across painted and glazed bone fragments. Then I did a bit of reading and realized it was coral. I was amazed by it and thought to myself… how interesting it would be to make items with coral. What changed my opinion nearly instantly is that you could tell on one piece that it

Mikey’s Jewelry–Rock Candy by Mikey

2011-03-08T15:16:00.001-05:00

Mikey’s Jewelry continues make jewelry. They are hand crafted by Mikey with Diva Dan at his side doing colour combo choices. It’s a team effort. Daniel’s colour combos have been incredible with refreshing abstract looking bracelets that are catching the eyes of many who are seeking something new. In April, Mikey will have Jewelry on display at Creativ Festival. Today, we have launched the

Super Star Sculptures For Creativ Festival 2011

2011-03-06T09:32:00.000-05:00

Two of Three Foam Sculptures are now done for Creativ Festival in April 2011 at the International Centre in Mississauga Ontario Canada. Crochet and the yarn arts can be portrayed so easily as being tacky or too crafty to be admired for the artwork it truly is. Last year, I had some stars done but they looked so flat hanging up that it really didn't do them justice. What to do differently?Daniel

A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash

2011-03-06T08:59:00.000-05:00

Do yourself a favour and have an opportunity to watch this documentary called A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash.For those of us that use Netflix, this is part of the documentary section.For me... it was the first time I am compelled about the consumption of Oil and what it means to me as a person. Yeah... I've seen others and mostly it comes down to dollars about how people are hired for cheap