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Weekly WOW!

Friday, February 13, 2015

Sometimes you just need a creative outlet after a long day of work and maybe a  place to explore it. aThat need motivated Sarkar to visit CReATE with a YouTube project on her mind.
Using a wine bottle, some string, and acrylic paint she has made a cool, sort of stained glass vase which she plans to add little twinkle lights to once she removes just the rope.
This project is sure to create an eye catching element to her home. I would love to see the finished product, though I love it just the way it is.

Wine Bottle
Sarkar
Adult

Weekly WOW!

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Owls can be so crafty…
Teacher Cathy was inspired to make this one after spotting a few owl varieties on our CReATE tree. Using mostly upholstery fabrics she layered together pleasing textiles for a faux feathery finnish that will look great in her home.
Even when we grow up it’s still so fun to play with raw materials. Only now, there is usually an intended finnish.
Hoot, Hoot!

Tree Owl
Cathy
Adult

Weekly WOW!

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

I imagine Henry Ford made many car creations or models in his day, even as a child. Maybe especially as a child. That would have been a brilliant way to work out ideas, trouble shoot challenges and just have all around fun with his visions.
Creating the idea(s) Jack had, making them into a 3D auto gave super support to his cleverness and likely made him feel a bit accomplished at the ripe old age of 9.
Forging ideas with everyday stuff sounds like great fun to me.

Automobile
Jack
9yrs

Weekly WOW!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

When Joey came to the studio he saw a T.P. roll bat on our wall tree that really sparked his interest and he wanted to make his own. He took his time, he cut the wings out, painted the body and had fun adding special details to make a super cool bat. Then he was inspired to add one final element that really gave his bat a place to call home when he got an idea to make a creepy fence for his bat.
Little touches can make a big impact. Nicely Done.

“Bat behind a Creepy Fence”
Joey
5yrs

Weekly WOW!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

If Jim Henson could see this character made by a 12 year old boy, he would be so proud.
Brett’s imagination wheels started turning when after a studio such for something special he found a fleece hat with eyes! Jack pot! The rest unfolded with a lot of hot glue, a big milk jug and lots and lots of fabric!
The fake beard was a whole nother story…

Muppet Man
Brett
12 yrs

Weekly WOW!

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Macy was the first to finnish her button tree at this month’s Pinspired Kids crafternoon. She knew just how she wanted it to look. She painted her trunk and branches to hold her favorite fall collection of buttons. I wish I had her button tree to sit under on a sunny afternoon.

Button Tree
Macy
12yrs

Weekly WOW!

Monday, December 29, 2014

Paper seemed to be the inspiration for Mia’s mini super hero paper doll.
She spent her CReATE time detailing this little man with everything he would need to save the day, including a watch so he can get there on time!

Super Dude
Mia
10yrs

Weekly WOW!

Monday, December 22, 2014

Nothing says Happy Birthday to a Mommy like pretty flowers.
When a father and son came to the studio to make a birthday gift, they went over a variety of crafty considerations but that’s what they decided.
But, how?
They discussed, they formulated and they gathered. They were thoughtful and inspired by their love for mom. When they were done they had created this enchanting vase of paper flowers that says from their hearts, We Love You.

Weekly WOW!

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

All it took was the sight of a plastic helmet to ignite this knightly concept (complete with cardboard sword).
The mother/son duo had a blast becoming costume designers, looking through the costumes bins for all things pleather and cool. The way they worked the pieces they found was impressive, creating all the protective parts a knight might need when out on the town with his crew.

Knight in Pleather
Mother & Son

Weekly WOW!

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Artistic exploration is fun, especially when it involves colorful layers and fun characters!

It all started with a piece of paper, like a story unfolding through the pages of a book. The story had to have a rainbow.  Where there’s a rainbow there must be friends. Reyley liked all things pretty. She hand picked each toy and treasured to help tell the story of her rainbow scene. It was fun to watch how mother and daughter talked about and layer out this story. They spent time talking, coloring, taping, gluing and bonding. Set against the foundation of their creative project, mommy and me time was richly shared.

Hello Kitty Rainbow
Reyley & Mommy
2 yrs & Adult