Tricity Hokes Creations: Photo Props, Baby Cocoons,Stork Pouches, Hammocks and more.

WELCOME TO MY BLOG!

2010-07-07T00:21:00.000-07:00

Hello, Welcome to my blog! Please take a few moments to visit the pages of my creations that I have designed and hand-crocheted myself. Don't see something that you like, send me an email with a description, pic of example, and/or link, I'll take a look at it, and let you know if I can create my own version :) Please feel free to email me at any time you would like with questions.

Busy, Busy, Busy

2010-06-24T22:37:00.000-07:00

I have been swamped with orders, hoping to have everything caught up by this weekend so I can focus on some new ideas :) I wanted to share photos with you to see what my wonderful photographers have been doing with my props, once I am caught up I will feature each individual photographer and their sites.

Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxoxo

I am truly BLESSED!

2010-06-07T16:59:00.000-07:00

I am truly blessed with all my photographers that LOVE my props and share photos with me as part of the photographers special. I will be doing a feature of each and every one of these photographers separately, but I couldn't wait to get these pictures up!!! I love each and every photo by each and every photographer, they each have their own style and the photos are just gorgeous, my "team" of photographers ( how I like to think of it..lol) are sooo talented. You all have been a true blessing. Below are a few items by some of my photographers, each one so unique and so beautiful!!!!

Find them on Facebook

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Genevieve Flutterby-photos

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These next photos are Jacqueline Phillips Moments in Film follow the link to find her on facebook.

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Natasha Benson Photography

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Heather Kole Loudermilk

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Livin8 Foto by Bobbi Ann Foster Wooldridge

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Amber Hamilton Debyah

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Forever Held Photography

I will definitely upload more later :) Thanks for looking! Any and all of these props can be purchases, just message me!

Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Fringe Blanket photographed by Linda Tubbs Photography

2010-05-31T11:59:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to meet Linda Tubbs from Linda Tubbs Photography on facebook. She provided these adorable pics for me to share with all of you! She used a rainbow or bright colored Fringe Hammock/Blanket. Look how cute this little one is!!!! Please stop by her FB page and check out her amazing photography.

Fringe blankets and hammocks or the combination as seen above are available in ANY color scheme, please visit my FB Fan Page, become a fan, and look at all the wonderful pics my photographers share with me using my props. Please email me if you are interested in purchasing one or visit my Etsy shop. Photographers, email me for my photographers special!

Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxoxoxo

Captured By Brooke Photography

2010-05-19T12:08:00.000-07:00

Pictured is a photo taken by Brooke Reynolds of Captured by Brooke Photography in a fringe hammock I made for her. Her photography, as you can see, is beautiful! Check her sight out, sign up to be her fan on her page, and hey join mine and get your crocheted items for UNBELIEVABLE prices! If you are a photographer, check out the special I have, you can actually get one of these for a remarkable $10.00.

Thanks Brooke!!!!! Your a joy to work with!

Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxo
Colleen

Facebook Fan Page - Join today for give aways, contests, and more

2010-05-12T11:32:00.000-07:00

Check out and sign up as a fan and get a look at what I am working on, products ready made, and participate in my Contests and Give Aways, it doesn't cost you a dime! Thanks for visiting my blog!

Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxo
Colleen

Introducing Fringe Blankets

2010-05-08T14:25:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday All!

I've received several order request for fringe blankets photo props. This is what I came up with. There is a hand-crocheted center approx 6Wx18L and the fringe goes completely around the center. I hand-make every single one of these blankets by myself and attach LOTS of fringe. The possibilities are endless! Anyway, here is a preview. If you are interested, please contact me! I can make any color mixture that I can find!!! :)

Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxoxo

More Beautifu Pics from Marissa!

2010-05-05T19:25:00.000-07:00

When I first started my business, Tricity Hokes Creations, I was lucky enough to meet Marissa. I remember the exact day I received her email, I was at a craft bazaar questioning if I was "marketing to the wrong people"....crochet items were involved in the bazaar but dish clothes, blankets, etc....which I do and am proud of the ones I do, but not what I really ENJOY and have a PASSION to do. Anyway I'm sitting there at the bazaar and my phone vibrates, it wasn't a text or a call, so I checked my email....AWESOME, it was a photographer names Marissa from Texan Hearts Photography - she ordered 3 items and I was STOKED, as I look back now, I remember how excited I was and giggle a little, she has been here every step of the way providing me with her pics completed in my creations, even editing some pics for me when I desperately needed help. Her photography is wonderful and I truly appreciate everything she does for me, Thank you Marissa!

Joni McPhetridge Photography

2010-05-05T19:15:00.000-07:00

Joni McPhetridge is a photographer in which I just started working with. She custom ordered this pixie hat, I think she captured it and of course the gorgeous baby, just perfect!!!! Sign up and follow her on her facebook page. Joni you are an amazing photographer! I am so lucky you have joined me in my photographers special!

Photos by Amy Aukes

2010-04-28T13:44:00.000-07:00

The pictures above are taken by Amy Aukes in an Antique White Cocoon and Beanie Hat and a Black Cocoon and Beanie Hat with Grey Fuzzy Trim. Please check out Amy Aukes at http://www.amyaukesphotography.blogspot.com!

Hats, Hats, and Hats! :)

2010-04-23T21:07:00.000-07:00

Wanted to share these photos of new hats I've made with you. They are available in my ebay store and also here. They are $10.00. Let me know if you are interested :) I took these pics all by myself with natural light only, other than the dolly's face being drawn on, pretty good huh? LOL I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxo
Colleen

Photo Props and the Photographer's I have the pleasure of working with.

2010-04-21T18:23:00.000-07:00

Every time I start to think I have seen it all, as far as possibilities of uses for the props I provide for professional photographers, I am pleasantly surprised, and proven wrong.

In the photos below you will see how the photographers did just that when they sent me their beautiful creative photos. I am so blessed to have so many wonderful, talented photographers to work with, and I am forever grateful, so with no further ado:

Photos By Lindsay Baumgartner of http://www.baumgartnerdesign.com/
I love following her as she journeys through life and new creative designs each and every day.

The following photos were taken by Chris Ferrara Photography, I love the unique way the cocoon is used, just beautiful!

Lastly, but certainly not least, I'd like to share with you some other new photos taken by Heather Lowry of
http://www.wix.com/hlowery/heatherlowerydesigns, she also has a blog located at http://www.heatherlowerydesigns.blogspot.com/ She provides a unique product using your photos to tell a story, check out her sites! The photos she took in my cocoon holds a special spot in her heart, as the baby is her brand new baby girl.

Again, thank you so very much to all my wonderful photographers, I can't tell you how amazing your work is!!!!!

Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxoxoxo
Colleen

2010-04-08T14:17:00.000-07:00

I had the fortune of coming across a VERY talented photographer Sara of New Season Photography. Pictured above are two hats that I make and her talent in capturing the precious moments, we all long to capture in our babies lives.

Please check out her gorgeous photography on her blog http://www.newseasonphotography.blogspot.com

THANKS FOR VISITING MY BLOG

2010-04-07T13:24:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog! On my blog you will find items that I design and hand-crochet for people all over the world! I take custom orders, have some ready made items, and also share a few of my patterns for a nominal fee. I specialize in custom order items. I strive to provide great quality items, 100% customer satisfaction, and unique hand-crocheted items for you and your family.

All custom items are shipped out within 5 business days of receiving payment. For ready made items, they will be shipped out within 1 business day. Patterns are easy, you will be emailed the pattern(s) you order via email as a pdf file.

Please take a look around, sign up to follow my blog, leave comments, and visit often. I do occasionally have give a ways! Photographers, if you are interested in my photo props, please contact me for details!

If you ever have any questions or concerns please contact me at : cfhoke@gmail.com.

Thank you for stopping by!
Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxoxoxo

Colleen Hoke

New Professional By http://www.momentsinfilm.com/index.html

2010-03-21T23:11:00.000-07:00

These beautiful photos were taken by http://www.momentsinfilm.com - They are beautiful, the baby is an absolute DOLL, and the photographer did such an outstanding job! The crocheted items are designed and hand-crocheted by me, pictures is a cocoon pod, cocoon and hat set, and 2 pixie hats.

If you would like to order any of my items, please contact me ! Be sure to check out the moments in film website, they do beautiful work!!!!

Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxoxo
Colleen

Good Saturday Morning!

2010-03-13T10:29:00.000-08:00

Good Saturday Morning! I wanted to take a moment to let everyone know I have tons of ideas swarming through my brain, and you will be seeing new stuff soon! I have been quite busy filling orders (YAY!) but have noted down each idea and am committing to this Tuesday being the day that I finally get atleast 5 new ideas crocheted up and completed.

Your ideas are always welcome, and I encourage you all to chime in!

What would you like to see me crochet next??? Just name it and I will put my mind to work and I will design and create something new :)

Thanks to my readers, though I don't know how many of you their are, but I see the number of visitors going up, so I assume their must be more than 19 of you, don't get me wrong I love my 19 followers!

To sum this up, 1)HAPPY SATURDAY 2) New Creations Coming Soon 3) Ya'll Chime In and Say Hello and Give Me ANY Ideas Of Thing YOU Would Love To See.

Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxoxo
Colleen

Busy, busy busy

2010-03-03T18:34:00.000-08:00

I was unfortunate enough to catch the chest cold, cough, cough, cough that is going around, so it has been a while since I have posted any of my items....I have been busily crocheting and creating. Below are some pics of what I have been doing. If you like what you see, contact me or visit MY ETSY STORE, I always take custom orders with no up charge, with spring coming, I am sooo excited to create more and more and more :)

Crochet Hugs xoxoxoxoxoxo
Colleen

More pics, more pics, more pics.... :)

2010-02-16T10:41:00.000-08:00

Misty Alger is a wonderful photographer located in Spokane, WA. She has shared some beautiful baby hammock pictures that were taken over the weekend...again, absolutely beautiful, per usual. Visit Misty's blog to look at her beautiful pics and get shoot information:
http://mistyalger.com/

Loving ALL the beautiful pictures!

2010-02-13T15:14:00.000-08:00

The photographers that by my creations, are so good to me, they share the photos they have taken using my photo props and allow me to use them for my marketing. This not only improves my sales, it gives me a rush, as they are sooo beautiful! I am very lucky to have such talented photographers to work with! Hopefully me sharing their photos in my creations will help boost their business a little too!

A GIVE AWAY!

2010-02-11T14:11:00.000-08:00

I have decided to have my very FIRST give away! :) Up to win is your choice of one of the three items, customized to your liking...

1) Baby Stork/Cocoon Pod
2) Hat and Scarf
3) Doggie Sweater

THE RULES!

1) Pic a recent blog post from this blog and feature my blog and etsy store on your blog/website.

2) Make a comment to this post with a link showing the feature. (This should drive traffic to your sight as well)

3) Choose gift, 1,2, or 3 with customization requests, color, size, etc.

A drawing will be done on Presidents Day, February 15th, 2010.
Let me know if you have any questions :)

Crochet Hugs,
Colleen

New Items Added

2010-02-09T10:16:00.000-08:00

Good Morning Everyone, I just wanted to let everyone know I have added new items and they are currently available from my blog, or on my Etsy store. Here is a sneak peak. If you have any questions, or would like me to custom make you something, please contact me at cfhoke@gmail.com

Doggie Sweater

2010-02-09T10:09:00.000-08:00

Pictured is my little half-pint. He is modeling a x-small shell stitch turtle neck sweater, complete with a button tummy strap and button up neck. Doesn't he look darling? This would be a perfect size for a toy dog of any type. I take custom orders, any color, any size :) These sweaters are available for $15.00, FREE SHIPPING.

A new Cocoon & Hat Set Professional Photo

2010-02-05T06:32:00.000-08:00

Mike Manfredo, a professional photographer that recently bought some of my photo prop creations shared another picture with me, in turn, I'm sharing with you all! He and his wife welcomed their first child last month, and I love the photographs he has taken with their precious new one. Be sure to check out his Flickr album, and YAY! the crochet props are my creations :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemanfredo/4291556953/in/set-72157623097996193/

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I have several items to finish up and get mailed out, my nephews birthday party, housework, and the usual...so I will be VERY busy ~ I love my busy life!

As a side note I am adding my hammock cocoon sling and cocoon and hat set pattern to my patterns available for purchase, just have to get them written out and in pdf format. If anyone would like to request patterns for my other items, shoot me an email. Thanks!

Crochet Hugs xoxoxo
Colleen

A Personal Story....I HAD To Share

2010-02-04T06:56:00.000-08:00

Well as most of you know I am a mom of 4 children, ranging from 17 to 3 years old.....my 3 year old, the youngest of 4, is very independent and has a mind of her own....she is quite the little girl. I wanted to share my most recent family blog post with you all. It was quite an adventure that took place in my evening, last night.... http://tricityhokes.blogspot.com/2010/02/ahhh-3-year-old-little-girls-do.html

She went from this:

To This:

To this:

My Seventeen year old is my only other girl, and I do not remember her cutting her hair anywhere near this....but then her brothers are younger than her and Bri is the Baby and idolizes her 5 year old brother Brandon and wanted a hair cut like his......she got what she intended :)

Have a great Thursday everyone!

Recent photos in my creations

2010-02-02T22:53:00.000-08:00

I LOVE all these photos and just put a collage together to showcase them. Thank you to ALL my photographers that work with me !