Quit Your Day Job: CricketsCreations
“I won’t replicate another’s designs or stray too far from my heart’s work. I believe there’s plenty of success to go around.”— Celeste Myers
“I won’t replicate another’s designs or stray too far from my heart’s work. I believe there’s plenty of success to go around.”— Celeste Myers
“I love that moment on my workroom floor with my sketchbook, rulers, and a page full of math equations.” — Lucy Blaire
“Be ridiculous, be fun and enjoy it all. Life is too short to be stuck in a cubicle.” — Keli Catalano
“I remember looking at Etsy for the first time and feeling this weird sense of destiny.” — Emily Zych
“It always helps to love what you do. Passion and sincerity are key ingredients to success.” – Shayna Katherine Norwood
“Now that I’m directing my creative process, I feel fulfilled in a way I never did before.” – David and Adrienne Minnery
“Don’t turn your life-long hobby into your job. Find something you like to do, but that is separate from what you do to disengage.”
“I came to the realization that every one of my work experiences could directly translate and be useful for my shop.” – Jasika Scruggs
“Everything isn’t going to be perfect 100% of the time. It’s how you handle that unfortunate situation that counts.” – Ashley Williams
“One felt critter design to match every animal in the world would be a great achievement!” – Kelli Christensen
“Very big, amazing things wait for us in all areas of life if we are brave enough reach out for them.” – Mae Chevrette
“I started my business because I think it’s important to limit our exposure to synthetic chemicals. I wanted to provide an alternative.” – Jamie Jones
“For us, the challenge is balancing our pursuit of an agrarian lifestyle and supporting our family.” – Tonya & Mike Gunn
“I am not that interested in making money, but do aspire to have enough to pay the bills and allow me to continue doing what I’m doing.” – James Ward
“When people see my work, they think about objects that have meaning to them. It’s really satisfying to make someone’s idea a reality.” – Mary Walke