A Timely Craft For The Upcoming Holidays

Would you believe this turkey was made from lunch bags and scrapbook paper?  Me neither.  I got the idea from a magazine, however after seeing theirs I immediately HAD to make my own version with added wings (what's a turkey without wings?!?) and greenery. I plan to add more colorful condiments too but just HAD to share! It fits perfectly in my Crafty Buffet Oven and makes a fantastic craft for kids of all ages!  I hope to get the local media to invite me on to share this very cute and timely craft for the upcoming  holiday season.  Keep your fingers crossed! :-)   

 

 

"In The Midst of A Storm..."

On February 5 we awoke to water flowing from the bathroom into our bedrooms downward from the ceiling into the kitchen, living, dining rooms and basement soaking everything in sight! Needless to say I have not been creating since! Moving would be the more appropriate "word" after the insurance company deemed it necessary for us to re-locate until our home could be repaired (which by the way, could take anywhere from 6-8 weeks!) That week alone we moved on four different ocassions before finally finding suitable permanent housing 2 weeks ago.

But in the midst of the storm...

I had an upcoming presentation on creativity to give at a K-8 school. While exhausted and feeling displaced, the thought of cancelling was not an option even though it had graciously been extended. That morning I mustered up a few crafts, put on my oven costume and hoped for the best. The program ran non-stop from 9-3 with droves of classes coming to hear what I had to say. At the end of the day both students and teachers appeared to have enjoyed the presentation! I was relieved and elated. It had been a pleasant end to a stressful week. But the "true" highlight of the day appeared in my inbox later that evening from a 2nd grader who had attended the presentation. It read as follows...

Hello Mrs Robinson,

I am Box Man. I listened to you and used my imagination.

Thank you for coming to our school.

John Webster
2nd Grade, 2A

Born from the imagination of a 2nd grader who listened! I can see "Box Man" as a cartoon on cereal boxes or in The Adventures of Box Man, an animated series. Afterall, Mickey Mouse was born from imagination?????

What Flavor would you like?

Well...October 31st has come and gone! Can you guess what I was??? Tic...toc...tic...toc...A COLORING BOOK OVEN! How fun is that?




I am having my first "drop in or out" Coloring Book Oven workshop on November 13th. Participants will receive a Coloring Book Oven, sponge brush and their choice of watercolor. An array of crayons, markers, colored pencils, chalk, etc. will be supplied along with an assortment of fun pages to color!

The workshop will be at The International Institute (across from the DIA) at 111 E. Kirby Detroit, 48202 on Saturday, November 13th from 12 Noon until 2PM. The cost is $10 per participant. Please call (313) 282-6407 or email me at maiahsmom2@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance. Participants can "stay" and color with us or "stop by" and pick up materials for at home fun!


The Coloring Book Oven makes for a great Birthday Party activity or Fundraiser! Coloring Book Ovens can be ordered at http://www.thecraftybuffet.com/. Wholesale and Group pricing is available. Please call for details.



Hope to see you there!



Cheryl

The Crafty Buffet "grills-up" Field Trip Concept with Fuddruckers!

Crafty Buffet owner Cheryl Robinson has "cooked up" an innovative field trip concept for local schools, organizations, camps, etc.. The Make & Take Burger or Shake Field Trip @ Fuddruckers combines an activity, lunch and souvenir all into one! Upon arrival students get supplies to make either a a Notebook Burger or Stationary Shake. After completing, they dine-in with their classmates and afterwards, pick-up their take-out order (project) to take home!
What better way to spend an afternoon?

Pricing starts at $12 per participant for ages 12 and under and $15 per participant for ages over 12 to adult.