Christmas gifts!!!!

Newsboy hats for my nieces... I need to get a better picture of the flower on the pink hat.  It has the cutest button in the middle.

 Warm, toasty, cosy hat for my father-in-law.

A matching hat and cowl for my sister-in-law.  I made this up as went so it is truly custom.   I hope that is a good thing!

My dad has recently started flying planes again and I was attempting to make him a version of an aviator hat.  I had no pattern for this so I gave it my best shot.  Not sure it is what I pictured, but it was so funny looking we all agreed it was too cute.  Now this is more then custom, I am pretty sure it will forever be a one of a kind.

I also made some things for my Mamaw-in-law and my pseudo-sister-in-law that I need to get pictures of.  Coming soon!

My new Christmas gift

I never thought I would be this excited to get a gift that goes in a space I can call my own.  A space in the corner of the laundry room, next to a water heater and furnace.  I am SO EXCITED!!! - and I am not being sarcastic, I really am!

For Christmas Mike got me a craft table.  I was working on a padded card table for the last several months.   I put in the only corner of the house I could find for me and just me.  It was placed between the furnace and water heater (at least it is warm).   I have grown to love my space as it has a door I can shut, a sink, floors I don't' have to worry about, and because no one is ever in there I can leave a project out and messy as long as I want.  I just shut the door without cleaning up or making it baby/child/dog proof!

My new desk/chair are only the start... I can't wait to get a few more things this week to make it my own warm little crafting paradise!

I also got this lovely organizer from my in-laws that my wonderful father in law will be hanging for me soon (as I have no idea how put this up on cinder block!)   Yes, my workspace also is surrounded by cinder block.  Did I mention my husband has a mancave - 700 squarefeet of finished space above the garrage with no major appliances... just finished walls, pool table, 52 inch TV, comforable furniture, table and chairs, need I go on.  

However in it's own odd way, this desk, organizer, and little corner have made me forget about his man cave, just let mommy lock herself in the laundry room and crochet away!

Recent gifts

My co-worker recently had a precious little boy.  I had so much fun making him this hat!  I am also glad it fit him.  You forget so quickly how little their heads are!

I also made a newborn hat for Mike's best friends newborn girl (not pictured)... however when my friend Bridget saw it she asked me to make one for her daughter... how cute is this little face!!!

Last, another co-worker of mine recently ran in the Jingle Bell Run and wanted Candy Cane striped legs.

If I had all the time in the world, I think I would crochet instead of clean!

I have been loving the last couple months of crocheting.  As I always do, I have obsessed after picking up a new hobby.  Being I picked this one up right before Christmas, I have been busy busy busy making gifts!   I can't wait to post them all (with there future owners) on my blog after Christmas.  I am hoping it will spark interest and I will get some requests to re-create some of them.  I have posted a few items on my Etsy site, but they are things I have worked on that just don't' have a home.  I am excited to start to intentionally make things to sell after Christmas!  I have thought about venturing into writing some patterns for a few items I have made up but we will see!  Merry Christmas!

First item on my Etsy site

Designer Pops

If you have an idea you don't see here, please contact me and we will see what we can do!

Designer Pops are available in Chocolate and Vanilla 

Perfect Wedding Favor!  Beautiful flower shape with pearl dusted candy's in the center.  A delicious bite sized treat for your guests!  

Monogram cake pop... mix with wedding cake pops or with gourmet cake pops for a delicious display at your wedding, engagement party, or anniversary party... or order as a perfect gift for the bride to be!   

Calling all Angry Bird Fans...  

   

Fish Bowl:  This detailed pop looks like a perfect little fish bowl.   Perfect for a summer party or a long car drive to a beach vacation!

Calling all Children:  KIDS love sprinkles!  This sprinkled covered cake pop is always the first pick for my kids!  

Sweet and simple!  Do you have a party coming up with a color scheme you need to match?  Maybe a wedding shower, a birthday party, a baby shower?  Order these simple yet elegant cake pops to wow your guests!

 







Ice Cream Cone Pop:  Half sized cone filled with yummy cake pop, topped with a scope of cake pop, coated in melted candy and sprinkles.  Perfect for summer parties!

 
Hop Pop:  Kid approved!  Froggie's eye's are even cake... the first thing children love to eat on the Hop Pop!

Looking for Star Wars treats for your favorite Star Wars fan???  These are perfect!  Yoda's ears are made of almonds - creating the perfect sweet and salty taste!

 
Pirate Pops:  The perfect bite size cake for kids and adults alike... customize the hat to the color of your choice!

Easter chicks... Spring chicks... Chicks just because you like chicks!  These little yellow balls of goodness are the perfect spring desert or Easter Basket treat!

One yummy bunny!  Bunny ears are made with Almonds, and although they may be a little short - they are delicious!   Sweet Cake and Icing combined with a Salty Almonds equals one tasty treat!

Gourmet Pops

More Gourmet Pops in the works... Red Velvet Delight!!!

Available now:

 
Mint Chocolate:  This is a chocolate cake with the perfect hint of Mint, covered in milk chocolate coating and sprinkled with crumbles of Andies Chocolate Mints... melts in your mouth!





 

 

Banana Eclair:  A Banana cake mixed with vanilla icing, coating in Milk Chocolate and sprinkled with nuts... YUM!

















Butter Pecan:  Pecan cake mixed with Butter Cream Icing, coated in vanilla and sprinkled with Pecan's or drizzled with chocolate (a nut free option)

Order Information

Kute by Kari is based in Indianapolis.  At this time orders for Cake Pops are only being taken for Pick-up and Delivery within the Indianapolis, and immediately surrounding, area. Please contact us with any questions concerning Pick-up or Delivery.  Pick-up location is approximatly 1 mile south of Castleton Square Mall. 

To place an order contact Kute by Kari at:
kutebykari@gmail.com
or
317-654-0387
If at all possible please place orders 2 weeks in advance.  Orders placed less then two weeks will be completed if possible.

Pricing Guide:

Designer Pops - $2.50 - 3.00 each  (price varies depending on size of pop and difficulty of design)
Gourmet Pops - $2.00 each
(Orders must be for a minimum of one dozen - each dozen can be up to two types of pops)

Delivery - .30 cents a mile round trip.  *change in delivery fee is due to increased fuel prices*

Standard Packaging - free
**Standard packaging consists of pops on standard length sucker sticks individually wrapped and tied in candy bags.
 
"Basket" arrangement - $5.00
**Arrangements consist of pops on long sticks, placed into a cordinating container.

 
What to think about when placing an order:
1.  Pop type and flavor - see listing of flavors at top of Designer Pops tab and Gormet Pop tab
2.  How many pops do I need?
3.  Do I have special requests for a Pop Design not seen on Kute by Kari's Cake Pop options?  If so contact Kute by Kari to discuss possibilities.
4.  Do I want to Pick-up my order or have it Delivered?
5.  Do I want my Pops in an arrangement or individually wrapped and packaged in a box?
6.  Gourmet Pops can be presented with the stick in the top or bottom of the ball - depending on how to wish to display.   Do I want my Pop Stick up or down?