Mash-ups are fun in eco art. That is what re-creating is all about. Nate loves to mix and match stuff to make hybrid versions of their former selves, that’s why he invented these “Corkonicle” characters.
He had a blast fusing corks with parts from old bionicle characters that he found in the Small Treasures bin. His imagination soared!
Now he has a crew of characters for hours of play and fun.
Corkonicles
Nate
9yrs
Ever was inspired by an egg carton creation he saw at the studio, something from one of last summer’s CReATE You Tube at home workshops.
He had such fun making his own little creatures that he started to put them together in an homage to his dad, a very creative guy I understand. It seemed only fitting that this creation be an homage to ALL dads who are such an important half of what makes every child whole! Happy Fathers Day Dads!
Happy Fathers Day Dudes
Ever
11yrs
When Maddy saw the image in the idea book she knew she had to make her own rock pendant necklace which in turn inspired Sydney to make hers.
Crafting the pendants was a quick process using rocks, wire and leather string. Making them lead to smiles and hugs from the two long time friends. No doubt these creations have fostered a special bond that will last a lifetime.
Rock Pendants
Sydney & Maddy
10yrs
Every once in a while there is an anonymous creation left at the studio after a birthday party. This one gave me a big smile. This cute kitty has a sweet disposition and and a fuzzy carpet tail. I love to see where imaginations go.
Kitty Can
Anonymous
David loves art.
On a field trip with his peers from “The Program for Children with Autism at Thousand Oaks High School” he found his niche. A piece of cardboard gave him the perfect canvas to work his magic. The color, the symmetry, and the textures he created as he laid out this piece gave him the sense of order he likes.
Art
David
19yrs
Have your glasses lost a lense? No need to worry, Claire and Mia can help you convert your unwanted frames into the perfect Opera spectacles. With a few fancy embellishments and stylish straws they have made quite an eye catching accessory.
Opera Glasses
Claire & Mia
6yrs & 9yrs
Cardboard is so great for making ideas come to life. Stacking pieces together the way that sisters, Ivy and Mia have has turned sheets into a neatly stacked, lavish, four story town home. To think, putting a batch of cardboard, some colorful paint and the right crafty comforts of home make this house a great place for imaginations to thrive.
Sister House
Ivy & Mia
10 & 6 yrs
Cars are pretty popular creations at the studio for all ages. It’s no wonder that Jackson wanted on of his own, with a little help of course. Paper, paint, tape and of course a Bat Man Pez dispenser makes it really special.
Watch out speed Racer!
Bat Car
Jackson
3 yrs
The idea of weaving this little basket had Solie inspired! Using some interesting trimmings form the fancy trimmings bin made it a super cute catch all for lifes little treasures.
This N’ That Basket
Solie
10rs
When these girls came in with an assignment to build a replica of an early American wagon they found the perfect wheels to tow the line. Pizza topers made great wheels when they put two together. From there it all just fell into place, a cardboard tomato tray covered in popsicle sticks became the base of the wagon and an Oatmeal container made the curved frame for the cover. This is sure to be an A+ project for school!
Covered Wagon
Allysa, Julia & Talia
10yrs