Two sisters visiting from Manhattan were told they would love a visit to CReATE. They could make whatever they imagined they heard.
Once in, without skipping a beat the two set in motion to craft to their hearts content. They were busy and they had had treasures to prove it.
An afternoon well spent.
It’s the time of year that 4th graders throughout California study the early history of our California Missions and the culture surrounding them. Often 3D models are embarked on to commemorate the teachings and learnings of our distant past.
Though the assignments can sometimes seem daunting, they are opportunities. Mission building is a great project for exercising creative and thinking muscles. Using CReATE’s myriad of recycled materials to construct any of the 21 Missions assigned makes the process a breeze.
Drop in to build your Mission Project. When you do we’ll give $1 from your studio fee back to your school.
It’s a Win/Win!
Vintage Photo Pages
Remember the days of sticky paged photo albums? All of my childhood albums were comprised of these.
Now we have a batch to share, complete with sticky innards. They look unassuming but hold the key to much imaginative fun as we’ll see this week.
Nate’s swing ride reminds me of summers at the fair. It’s the ride my family has always loved the most.
When Nate spotted the spools he started stacking. Whatever he had on his mind, it was going to be tall. Makes sense that a ride would be idea, something that takes you up and away.
The great thing about imagination is that is has no bounds, and I theorize that kids are more likely to take the ride that imagination offers. They don’t get hung up on the same can’ts and don’ts that we adults are prone to. For Nate it was can and will with his swinging ride.
What fun!
Swing Ride
Nate
9 1/2 yrs
More heart creations this weekend made the studio a lovely place to be. We had various mediums at work with paper, twine, mod podge and paint to bring warm ideas to life. Hearts were a futter for sure.
I love my job.
My Aunt Laura sent these images via Facebook. Seeing hearts anywhere is magic.
The world wide Web brings the world closer, right to our desktop even. These hearts come from afar I am sure. Thank you for sharing the love!
This month we invite you to share heart images with us. They are everywhere in the crafty and the everyday. My friend @vanityvanis on instagram share this one with me, so I share it with you.
Nature often provides the truest expressions of love through what we know as our symbol of love, the heart. Here melting snow reminds us of the universal shape that unites us all.
We had a great time making Valentine’s for Veterans last night during our Free after hours workshop! Glitter, glue and all things Valentine were on hand to inspired a little love to share.
These happy love notes will go to the West Hills Chapter of the Disabled Veterans Organization.
Thank you all all you are, have done and do Veterans!
We <3 you!
Free Fun!
Join us tonight for a good deed crafting event from 6:30-8:30pm, making Valentine’s for local Veterans.
Help us bring smiles to Veternan’s faces by creating one of a kind Valentine’s from the heart. All materials will be provided, light refreshments served and warm hearts to welcome you.
Also on hand this evening will be and informative talk on Wellness in the heart and home.
We look forward to creating with you.
Email [email protected] to say you’ll come.
Ball Point Pens!
They are so versatile. Use them in their true form or take them apart for parts!