StoryBook Friends Overview
Storybook Friends Overview
Storybook Friends pairs two of the things I love most as a child, stuffed animals, and storybooks. We have themed these beautiful stuffed animals with some of our favorite storybooks all hand chosen for their inspirational overall message. With our projects the children hand stuff their very own stuffed animals. Our hope is that once the children complete stuffing (feeding) the animal this keepsake will be a reminder of these messages for years to come. We have chosen Amazon as our source for acquiring books. You may order animals without books, and order books through amazon or another source, order animals only, order books only or choose the convenience of purchasing a whole package. The prices and details will be in the product description.
Each Kit Comes With:
An Unstuffed 16” Animal similar to what you might see in name brand retail stores.Pre-Packaged Stuffing
A Birthday Wishing Star. We encourage children to pretend and use their imagination from the beginning. On that note, when the animal receives their stuffing it is that animals Birthday. The animals are so excited to be getting a new home (adopted) that they want to share their Birthday Wishing Star with their new owner (child)
A Birth Certificate to record the adoption details of the stuffed animal.An Instruction Sheet that will guide you through this wonderful and memorable experience
with the children in your life.
These kits can be sold Individually, for In-Class Fieldtrips for Preschools, for Birthday
Parties, Children’s Ministries, Fundraisers, or Mission and Charity Projects. All groups of 10 or more will come with a free book.
Ask about our Virtual Zoom Classes.
Don’t Delay, order your StoryBook Friend Today!!
Welcome To Our Adventure in Crafting!!
It all begins with an idea.
And so it begins. Welcome to our brand new website. I am so excited to be at the beginning of what I know will be an amazing journey to success.
But who are we and what are we doing here? Allow me to introduce myself. I am Amy Phillips, Daughter of Almighty God, Oldest of 3 Girls, Wife to the love of my life, Mother to the most Fabulous 3 boys in the whole wide world, (my opinion) and business owner of my dream come true. Creative Mindz offers a variety of classes for ages 2 and up, guaranteed to be a Fun and Informative and lead to the creation of some one of a kind keepsakes.
We offer our experiences in a Class Format and Kit Format. For our in person classes we partner with Libraries, Churches, Preschools, Schools, Restaurants, Breweries and other venues. Our Kits can be delivered to participants in the Birmingham and surrounding area and shipped as well.
Classes for Adults
It all begins with an idea.
Most of my adult life I have heard that Art is Therapy. I believe this has never been more true. Crafting is a part of my life If I could not craft I would be miserable. The good news is there is unlimited variety for all interest in the arts and crafts world. Creative Mindz taps into this variety and offers many options in the classes that we offer.
For our in person classes we partner with Amazing businesses where we lead our step by step classes for themed projects for groups. We hold classes in Libraries, Restaurants, Breweries, Wineries and other public places. All of these classes are available in our “Art to Go” Kit Format as well for DIY kits that can be done in your home.
Here are some of the classes that we are currently offering for Adults.
Socially Artful- These classes are Paintings on Canvas. Most of the projects are 16x20 Canvases. The Kits come with a partially Pre-traced canvas and step by step instructions for finishing these wonderful works of art.
Home Fab Home- These classes are Painting on Ceramic Bisque. There are 2 main options, Food Safe and Knick Knacks.
Food Safe Projects will be painted with an underglaze, glazed and fired in a kiln rendering them truly food, and dishwasher safe. These projects will be ready for delivery in a week to 10 days.Some examples of these classes are Cheers to You make your own barware (beer mugs, wine glasses, margarita glasses etc) Dinnerware (Plates, Mugs, Platters, Bowls etc)
Knick Knacks- Will be painted with acrylic paint and sealed with a waterproof sealer when dry. These projects will be ready for use when dry and go home at the conclusion of in person classes. Some examples of these classes include Planters, Garden Accessories, Figurines, Candle holders etc.
GLOW-Go Light Your World Candle Making and Blending Classes These classes are centered around the Pink Zebra Product Line. Coming Soon!
Sensational Sentiments Card Making Classes- These classes are centered around the Stampin Up Product Line. Coming Soon!
Adoorables- Paint Your own Door Hanger Classes Coming Soon!
Say What?- Pallet Wall Decor Painting Classes. Coming Soon!
Gypsy Essentials- Essential Oil DIY Classes Coming Soon!
Artful Journeys- Art Journaling and Scrapbooking Classes Coming Soon!
Classes for Kiddos
It all begins with an idea.
We are so excited about all of the options that we offer for Kiddos. For these in person classes we partner with Amazing businesses and lead group classes. These venues include Churches, Libraries, Schools, Preschools, Restaurants, and more. “Our Art to Go” kits can be shipped anywhere and are a Great addition for in home Birthday Parties. All of our classes for Kiddos are paired with themed storybook. The in person classes we share the story in person, for the kits we send a link to a themed Storybook that read aloud on our Youtube channel after purchase. Each story is themed to the project and have a wonderful character messages. Each participant will receive a extension packet with ideas to further the learning fun in the particular theme.
These are some of the options that we offer.
Storybook Friends- These classes lead children in hand stuffing their very own stuffed animal. We lead the kids in pretending that their animals are real and in feeding their animals. The animals are stuffed with a fluffy cotton and the have an opening in their backs with a one way zipper or zip tie and velcro closure. Kits include an unstuffed animal, stuffing, birth certificate, birthday wishing star, link to storybook session and instruction sheets.
Polka Dot Pottery- These classes lead children in hand painting Bisque ceramic projects in a couple of options, food safe, and knick Knacks for decoration only. Food safe include options like ice cream bowls, mugs, bowls, plates, etc. These food safe products will be painted with an underglaze, glazed, and fired in a kiln. The Knick Knacks include options like candle holders, piggy banks, figurines etc. All kits include unpainted pottery, pre-measured paint, and instruction sheets.
Spark Adventures in Science- These classes lead children in the study of our world. They age approprately include experiments in chemistry and physical science and have activities such as make your own slime, make your own tornado tube, make your own uv bracelet, and so much more. The kits include all materials and instructions for at least experiments.
Time to Pivot
It all begins with an idea.
Sometimes in life we are called on to PIVOT. This is one of those times in my business. The last few months have pushed me to a place of growth and change that I am now grateful for. In February of 2020 our calendar was full with 4-5 classes booked each week all the way through June. Guess what things in this world happened and our plans were changed overnight. So… What to do? Curl up and cry and whine about the seemingly overnight shutdown of our business, (well maybe for a hot minute) but then I picked myself up, shook it off and began to PIVOT to another area of business, our KITS. We began to develop our Art to Go Kits which allow our projects to be done in the comfort and timing that is best for our clients. If you can not make it to a class for any reason, Guess What? You can still participate and create our projects in you home. Our Kits come complete with everything that you need for the projects and we are so exited to introduce our “Art to Go Kits” We can ship these kits anywhere, and also have an option for porch delivery.