Parker Turns 10!

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Happy 10th Birthday Parker

A very long time ago a little yellow creation came into existence, his name was Parker. He existed long before his “clay form” came into being as a little friendly imaginary friend of mine. Shortly after his creation, I went through the process of obtaining a real US copyright license for him; so Parker© is even copyright official. Today Parker turns 10 years old and we’re going to celebrate his birthday all month long with some new designs, releases, special sales, discounts, and more. But before we do, let’s take a quick look back.

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Help During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Coronavirus Relief Parker by Kater's Acres - COVID-19 Charity Parker

Where there is a need, rise to it.

The quote above was said to me by someone I care about very much. And they challenged me with it at a very challenging point in my life. They used it to help me see the difficulty and circumstances in others and to help me reshape my focus. Need is all around us, but you have to first be able to see the need in order to be able to help those who need it.

As Pastors (read more about that here) my husband and I always try to do our best to reach out and help others. Even Kater’s Acres tries to help, give, and support others and their causes as well. This is exactly how the CFRainbowTree got its start. Once again, we are convicted to help others in their time of need; because “where there is a need, rise to it.”

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Artistic Evolution: Growing Up Parker

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Parker - Handmade Polymer Clay Figurine by KatersAcres

When you begin a new craft or hobby your work is often in it’s “rough” stages. You begin simplistically. Simple shapes, patterns, and techniques. Parker is one such example. Parker was not the first thing I made with polymer clay, but he was the first character I created with a full story line, home to live in, back store, friends, and plenty of adventures to be had along the way. But there’s a funny thing that happens when you work in one area long enough. You find that eventually you end up “growing up Parker.”

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Polymer Clay Challenge – Week 42

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2015 Polymer Clay Challenge - Week 42 with KatersAcres

Polymer Clay Challenge

2015 Polymer Clay Challenge - Week 42 with KatersAcres

 

Winter Dragons & Spider Parker

Week 42

My 2015 polymer clay challenge was to create (at least) one polymer clay dragon & one new Parker a week. You can read my personal challenge here. Each participant is encouraged to challenge themselves to something they want to do. Let’s see what this week brought me…

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Polymer Clay Challenge – Week 41

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2015 Polymer Clay Challenge - Week 41 with KatersAcres

Polymer Clay Challenge

2015 Polymer Clay Challenge - Week 41 with KatersAcres

NEW Robot Dragons & Parker

Week 41

My 2015 polymer clay challenge was to create (at least) one polymer clay dragon & one new Parker a week. You can read my personal challenge here. Each participant is encouraged to challenge themselves to something they want to do. Let’s see what this week brought me…

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Polymer Clay Challenge – Week 40

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Polymer Clay Challenge

2015 Polymer Clay Challenge, Week 40 by KatersAcres | #2015PCChallenge

 

Meet Grapette & Parker

Week 40

My 2015 polymer clay challenge was to create (at least) one polymer clay dragon & one new Parker a week. You can read my personal challenge here. Each participant is encouraged to challenge themselves to something they want to do. Let’s see what this week brought me…

Don’t forget to add #2015PCChallenge to all your social media & blog posts.

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Polymer Clay Challenge – Week 39

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Polymer Clay Challenge

2015 Polymer Clay Challenge, Week 39 by KatersAcres | #2015PCChallenge

Meet Bristol & Parker

Week 39

My 2015 polymer clay challenge was to create (at least) one polymer clay dragon & one new Parker a week. You can read my personal challenge here. Each participant is encouraged to challenge themselves to something they want to do. Let’s see what this week brought me…

Don’t forget to add #2015PCChallenge to all your social media & blog posts.

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2015 Polymer Clay Challenge – Week 38

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2015 Polymer Clay Challenge

2015 Polymer Clay Challenge, Week 38 by KatersAcres | #2015PCChallenge

 

Week 38

My 2015 polymer clay challenge was to create (at least) one polymer clay dragon & one new Parker a week. You can read my personal challenge here. Each participant is encouraged to challenge themselves to something they want to do. Let’s see what this week brought me…

Don’t forget to add #2015PCChallenge to all your social media & blog posts.

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Parker’s Christmas GingerBread House StoryBook Scene

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Parker's GingerBread House StoryBook Scene by KatersAcres

The Biggest StoryBook Scene I’ve Ever Made!

Parker's GingerBread House StoryBook Scene by KatersAcres

There’s something that I’ve never done in my life…and that is make a GingerBread House.  I love the way they look and the smile that they bring to everyone’s face when they are seen around the house.  So this year, as the Grand Finale to the Twelve Days of Christmas, I made my very first GingerBread House!  After 12 grueling hours in the studio, Parker’s first GingerBread House came to life.

 

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Parker’s Story

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Zombie Parker - 10th Birthday Release from Kater's Acres
Parker - Handmade Polymer Clay Figurine by KatersAcres

Parker’s story begins in a place, not of this world…

Parker lived in the midst of the great clouds of Nimbus, a tiny town tucked high above the clouds beyond the deep blue sky.  It was on the Nimbus Rainbow where Parker and his friends played each day. They would slide along the colored beams that arched over the town, dancing in the light each morning and playing in its rays. The Nimbus rainbow held all their secrets of magical places, knew all the adventures of make-believe that Parker dreamed and kept the town and its children full of life.  Yes, Nimbus was a great place to call home. It’s a place Parker longs to return to…

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What Makes Parker Special?

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What makes Parker so special?  There are lots of things that make him special.  But today we want to discuss why Parker is so cherished, beloved, and a great piece of art.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked at one of our StoryBook Scenes and decided, “I just don’t think I can let someone adopt this one.” Ultimately, if I did that with every item I make, you’d never see anything new in our store, my house would be overflowing with adorable clay figurines, and I’m pretty sure my husband would think I was a crazy lady.

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