I began crocheting at a very young age (I believe around the age of 7/8). A family member showed me the very basic chain link stitch, and how to crochet blankets and hair accessories. Well I continued to crochet those items until I got bored or tired of storing incomplete blankets in my closet. It wasn't 'til years later I realized that I just didn't have the patience to finish a blanket. Later (1989), a supervisor showed me how to crochet a scarf. My interest in crocheting was sparked again but soon fizzled after a few months. 15 years later I discovered that it wasn't the lack of interest in the art of crochet, but the lack of VISION. Although I was very appreciative by the teachings of this art, I didn't relate to it or feel a connection until I BELIEVED in the VISIONS given to me.
Tracey Ambrose W.R.A.P. (formerly known as only W.R.A.P.) began in the summer of 2004 when I crocheted an oversized scarf/wrap as a gift to a former manager as a going away gift, and the rest is truly history. From that point on, other employees around the office wanted a scarf/wrap for themselves or as a gift to family/friends. A co-worker gave me the ultimate compliment by stating that the crocheted items looked as though they came from a boutique or “high end” store/boutique! The same co-worker stated that I should decide on a business name. Therefore, I came up with W.R.A.P. because it described the items (wraps and scarves) as well as a deeper meaning to why the business exists (with revelation and purpose).
During the summer of 2005, I began to strategically plan a "W.R.A.P." (with revelation and purpose) party at my house during November of the same year. The "W.R.A.P." party was such a surprisingly success, with only selling SCARVES/WRAPS at the time, I decided to host another in December and did just as well! But the month of December 2005 signifies the launch of showcasing my items in a local boutique! A simple email to a friend (who owns a boutique) almost harassed me for the new item, bolero/shrug. From January 2006 to the present has been absolutely FANTABULOUS. Boutiques such as Second Wind Day Spa, Springcartdesigns.com, Taylrz Joynt Boutique, and 34fourteen Boutique are currently showcasing selected items by Tracey Ambrose W.R.A.P. It's a lot of work but "to whom much is given, much is required."
I am forever grateful and I do not take for granted the vision that God has given me. The visions are the pattern of each item. The item(s) you purchase is truly a gift.
...DON'T SLEEP the vision is not over, it only gets better.
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