Even though the holidays are still far off, there is nothing like an ice cold snow man during the hot days of summer! This snow man is magical too with drift wood wings, a shamrock nose, pipe cleaner scarf, and foamy feet. The magic is the smiles that delight the faces of all who see this magical frosty.

My Mom and Me.

Pretty things are always lovely to look at, they are even better when created by you! Here sits a sweetly decorated jar that once housed salsa. Now, it can keep any little treasure they like. Natalie and her mom worked together to pick just the right paper to decoupage the jar and the sparliest yarn to top the lid. They added the button finial on top to create the end result. The best part is, every time either of them look at the jar, they will remember their time making it together.

Keepsake Jar

Natalie, 7 and Jennifer, Adult

And the award goes to…

A family award is a great idea, an item that signifies an achievement, a silly moment or marks a milestone. Erin and her kids were caught in a whirl of creativity that became a statue of silly affection for their family. The industrial thread spool made a great base for the doll head-leaving room for much more frill and since the spool is hollow secret notes can be tucked inside! Feathers and shred give her the GaGa she needed and a final twist of squiggly plastic made her complete. Watch out Oscar!

Family Award

Liam 2yrs, Nora 4yrs and Mommmy Erin

This is no angry bird!

This little guy is happy to be a creation made out of thick black yarn with a plastic egg body and a soft foamy beak. He now lives at the studio where he makes lots of freinds and is a continuous source of inspiration to all.

Creator unkown

There are times when giving is at the root of inspiration.

This soda bottle was the perfect venue for saying I Love You to someone special. Using paint pens to draw butterflies and ladybugs the transformation from beverage container to flower container began, but the mesh vegetable bag and pretty ribbon closed the deal making this unique flower piece a one of a kind I love you statement.

Flower Vase

Hanna

12

There is just something special about a box. I it a wonderful place to keep things you might want to use today or next year. This fancy box will be a “Back to School” pencil box. It is sure to set the tone for a year of happy learning.

Pencil Box

Artist name unknown

About 9yrs

On it’s own a nurf ball might be a bit boring. A magnetic dart might loose it’s pull. A toy drill bit no longer has a drill to fit. Now, the fun begins! Put these things together and voila! You have a new toy! With this little guy there are many new stories to tell thanks to a 6 year old mind and the “small treasures” bin at CReATE!

Robot

Nancy

6 2/4 yrs

I have never met a plastic egg I didn’t like, this includes these ninja bird eggs made to protect and serve their makers.

These little guys are so cleverly disguised, you would never know they were once Easter treats. A little yarn, some googly eyes, a floppy disk and a few pen parts make these characters nifty ninja knights!

What fun imagination is!

Ninja Knights

Nate and Friend

10 yrs

Looking for an idea for table decorations I took a flip through the IDEA BOOK one afternoon and found a tear sheet from Family Fun Magazine to create this little bird. I chose paint chips from the “Paint Chips and Photo Pieces” bin for colorful flair. It was so easy to put together thanks to our trusted glue guns I was able to create a whole collection of rainbow birdies for my table  display. What a happy result!

Pet rocks have made a comeback! Once a 70’s craze ,they are one color no more! They can be all shapes and sizes too.

Here kids have made a doggy, an elephant, a silly character and a cute baby chick just to name a few. They are lovable, strong and kind and are always up for the days adventures! Stop in and make your own summer pet rock friend!

Pet Rocks

All Ages