{"id":3274,"date":"2014-02-27T15:32:30","date_gmt":"2014-02-27T15:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/?p=3274"},"modified":"2014-03-07T23:33:00","modified_gmt":"2014-03-07T23:33:00","slug":"3274","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/?p=3274","title":{"rendered":"MADE IN WYOMING:  Calamity Ranch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/currentissue.html\">visit our website &amp; read the current issue &#8211; spring issue is coming soon!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winhealthplans.com\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-3171\" title=\"WIN Blog Ad_800x300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/WIN-Blog-Ad_800x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/WIN-Blog-Ad_800x300.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/WIN-Blog-Ad_800x300-300x112.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/WIN-Blog-Ad_800x300-650x243.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/wyofirst_profile_image.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-1754\" title=\"wyofirst_profile_image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/wyofirst_profile_image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"658\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/wyofirst_profile_image.jpg 940w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/wyofirst_profile_image-300x75.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/wyofirst_profile_image-650x163.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>We are thrilled to team with the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyomingbusiness.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wyoming Business Council<\/a>\u00a0to feature a Wyoming First business every week on our blog!\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyomingbusiness.org\/gateway\/wyoming-first\/4744\" target=\"_blank\">Wyoming First<\/a>\u00a0is a program that promotes Wyoming member businesses. Visit their website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyomingbusiness.org\/gateway\/wyoming-first\/4744\" target=\"_blank\">(click here)<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about this service \u2014 and if you are a Wyoming business who\u2019s not a member, be sure to inquire about membership! There are many benefits!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>This week we are featuring Calamity Ranch of Guernsey, Wyoming<\/h2>\n<p>Cassie Wells, Calamity Ranch \u00a0PO Box 831 \u00a0Guernsey, WY 82214 \u00a0307-630-6301 \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:calamityranch@ymail.com\">calamityranch@ymail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.calamityranchwyoming.com\/\">www.calamityranchwyoming.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1476102_467859823324509_112036127_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3275\" title=\"1476102_467859823324509_112036127_n\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1476102_467859823324509_112036127_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1476102_467859823324509_112036127_n.jpg 717w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1476102_467859823324509_112036127_n-224x300.jpg 224w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1476102_467859823324509_112036127_n-650x870.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Although Cassie has been crafting since 2000, officially Calamity Ranch began in 2011 making western leather headbands, flip flops and other accessory items. Cassie started off selling on crafters&#8217; websites and Facebook. Now she travels to festivals, fairs, rodeos and holiday shows.\u00a0 Customers can find out where she will be on the road either on the website or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Calamity-Ranch\/156684411108720\">their Facebook page, Calamity Ranch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Right now Cassie currently works out of her home but is looking forward to opening a store front in the future. Every year she tries to expand the business by offering more items and services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3276\" title=\"5\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5.jpg 522w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5-163x300.jpg 163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cassie started Calamity Ranch because she missed sales and was looking for an opportunity to use her creativity.\u00a0 She had always seen herself as an entrepreneur and wanted to really give it a go, and it definitely keeps her going since she also works full time.\u00a0 Calamity Ranch is evolving into a family business as well; her husband travels with Cassie to shows and has also been involved by making the paracord bracelets which are so popular.<\/p>\n<p>Calamity Ranch takes special orders and Cassie enjoys working with customers to create that special calamity. \u00a0Prices range from $5-100 depending on the item. Products can be ordered via email, telephone or on the web site,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.calamityranchwyoming.com\/\"> www.calamityranchwyoming.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/460294_280137128763447_1532960141_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-3277\" title=\"460294_280137128763447_1532960141_o\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/460294_280137128763447_1532960141_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/460294_280137128763447_1532960141_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/460294_280137128763447_1532960141_o-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/460294_280137128763447_1532960141_o-650x433.jpg 650w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/460294_280137128763447_1532960141_o-134x90.jpg 134w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/460294_280137128763447_1532960141_o-960x640.jpg 960w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/460294_280137128763447_1532960141_o-1000x666.jpg 1000w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/460294_280137128763447_1532960141_o.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many products feature the Wyoming Bucking Horse and are officially licensed. The Wyoming flip flops are really popular sellers and are more or less one of a kind.\u00a0 Cassie doesn\u2019t usually use the same design to create a pair and the leathers are purchased in limited quantities. They are available in brown, black, wedges or flats. Her western leather headbands are also great items for the cowgirl that likes a fun trendy look. Many different styles, colors and no two are a like! New products are made constantly to keep things fresh!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1660446_500011353442689_467525755_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3279\" title=\"1660446_500011353442689_467525755_n\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1660446_500011353442689_467525755_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1660446_500011353442689_467525755_n.jpg 720w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1660446_500011353442689_467525755_n-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1660446_500011353442689_467525755_n-650x866.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1604818_500011740109317_148614004_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3280\" title=\"1604818_500011740109317_148614004_n\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1604818_500011740109317_148614004_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1604818_500011740109317_148614004_n.jpg 720w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1604818_500011740109317_148614004_n-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1604818_500011740109317_148614004_n-650x866.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1497055_491605550949936_1890331552_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3278\" title=\"1497055_491605550949936_1890331552_n\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1497055_491605550949936_1890331552_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1497055_491605550949936_1890331552_n.jpg 447w, http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1497055_491605550949936_1890331552_n-139x300.jpg 139w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>visit our website &amp; read the current issue &#8211; spring issue is coming soon! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We are thrilled to team with the\u00a0Wyoming Business Council\u00a0to feature a Wyoming First business every week on our blog!\u00a0Wyoming First\u00a0is a program that promotes Wyoming member businesses. Visit their website\u00a0(click here)\u00a0to learn more about this service \u2014 and if you are a Wyoming business who\u2019s not a member, be sure to inquire about membership! There are many benefits! This week we are featuring Calamity Ranch of Guernsey, Wyoming Cassie Wells, Calamity Ranch \u00a0PO Box 831 \u00a0Guernsey, WY 82214 \u00a0307-630-6301 \u00a0calamityranch@ymail.com www.calamityranchwyoming.com Although Cassie has been crafting since 2000, officially Calamity Ranch began in 2011 making western leather headbands, flip flops and other accessory items. Cassie started off selling on crafters&#8217; websites and Facebook. Now she travels to festivals, fairs, rodeos and holiday shows.\u00a0 Customers can find out where she will be on the road either on the website or their Facebook page, Calamity Ranch. Right now Cassie currently works out of her home but is looking forward to opening a store front in the future. Every year she tries to expand the business by offering more items and services. Cassie started Calamity Ranch because she missed sales and was looking for an opportunity to use her creativity.\u00a0 She had always seen herself as an entrepreneur and wanted to really give it a go, and it definitely keeps her going since she also works full time.\u00a0 Calamity Ranch is evolving into a family business as well; her husband travels with Cassie to shows and has also been involved by making the paracord bracelets which are so popular. Calamity Ranch takes special orders and Cassie enjoys working with customers to create that special calamity. \u00a0Prices range from $5-100 depending on the item. Products can be ordered via email, telephone or on the web site, www.calamityranchwyoming.com. Many products feature the Wyoming Bucking Horse and are officially licensed. The Wyoming flip flops are really popular sellers and are more or less one of a kind.\u00a0 Cassie doesn\u2019t usually use the same design to create a pair and the leathers are purchased in limited quantities. They are available in brown, black, wedges or flats. Her western leather headbands are also great items for the cowgirl that likes a fun trendy look. Many different styles, colors and no two are a like! New products are made constantly to keep things fresh!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3277,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69,157,656,423],"tags":[1295,889,103,102,722,64,104],"class_list":["post-3274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-most-recent","category-wyoming-business-2","category-wyoming-first-spotlights","category-wyoming-woman","tag-calamity-ranch-guernsey-wyoming","tag-made-in-wyoming-program","tag-www-wyolifestyle-com","tag-www-wyovore-com","tag-wyoming-first-program","tag-wyoming-lifestyle-magazine","tag-wyovore"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3274"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3283,"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3274\/revisions\/3283"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}