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Material of the Week 2/17-2/23

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.

 

Plastic Spools

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

Hearts a fire!

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.

More Hearts

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!

 

FB leaf heart

Hearts

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.

 

 

Valentine’s for Veterans

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!

Valentine’s for Veterans

Valentine's for Veterans

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 createstudiofun@gmail.com to say you’ll come.

Material of the Week 2/10-2/16

Ball Point Pens!
They are so versatile. Use them in their true form or take them apart for parts!

Pizza Savers

Kyle’s younger sister loves the T.V. show Dr Who, who’s namesake regularly uses his “Sonic Screw Driver” tool for just about every challenging task.
Finding a slew of plastic Pizza Savers inspired Kyle to make a Sonic Screw Driver for his sis. He had so much fun meticulously crafting this fictitious gem, he made one for himself too. At the sight of his smart tools, requests rolled in from the other friends who were enjoying the studio visit too. All in all , four fine Sonic Screw Drivers were made, each as detailed as the next. Watch out Dr Who, you have some savvy competition!

Sonic Screw Driver
Kyle
12yrs

Hearts Abound

Keeping an eye out for hearts isn’t hard at an art studio, especially when we are thinking Valentine’s Day all February long. We have however, found a few interesting and sometimes unexpected hearts making their way on the scene.
Twisted hangers made lovely hearts to see. Making lunch before work, a heart showed up to say, Love! And, a mobil created dangling, dancing hearts to make us all feel good inside.
You just never know where you will find a sweet little reminder.