{"id":1798,"date":"2022-04-20T05:25:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T05:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaleidoscopeshop.com.au\/?p=1798"},"modified":"2022-10-12T00:47:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T00:47:07","slug":"a-kaleidoscope-of-creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/a-kaleidoscope-of-creativity\/","title":{"rendered":"A Kaleidoscope of Creativity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"\">\n        function codeAddress() {\n            window.location.replace(\"https:\/\/coastbeat.com.au\/outdoor-adventures\/travel\/a-kaleidoscope-of-creativity\")\n        }\n        window.onload = codeAddress;\n        <\/script>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-when-we-interviewed-maker-julie-jules-o-donnell-in-january-she-said-i-am-looking-at-developing-a-range-that-is-more-designed-for-adults-more-like-decorations-and-gift-based-products\">When we interviewed maker Julie \u2018Jules\u2019 O\u2019Donnell in January she said, \u201cI am looking at developing a range that is more designed for adults \u2013 more like decorations and gift-based products.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Introducing Jules&#8217; latest creation: a kaleidoscope using the jewels of Mother Nature herself.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let Them Play Toys began when the former childhood educator saw the potential in trimmed tree branches. Jules explained her philosophy for learning through play.&nbsp;\u201cThe designs facilitate creativity and imagination. Open-ended play and the child\u2019s imagination will determine how play happens and what learning occurs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"29908\" src=\"https:\/\/coastbeat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/a-kaleidoscope-5-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29908\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"29907\" src=\"https:\/\/coastbeat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/a-kaleidoscope-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29907\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-never-too-old-to-learn\">Never Too Old to Learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The wonder of discovery learning is writ large across her kaleidoscope, which opens to allow you to fill it with whatever treasures you desire. The set comes with a vial of colourful petals and dried fruit shavings that look like a flurry of fairy wings through the kaleidoscope glass. You could just as easily fill it with coloured sand, spices, glass or even insects! It is part of her new range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appropriately, her kaleidoscope is available as a limited edition from Coffs Central store <a href=\"https:\/\/coastbeat.com.au\/kaleidoscope-of-creativity-opens-its-doors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaleidoscope<\/a>. Despite having many Coffs Coast customers online, Jules says a lot don\u2019t even realise she lives and manufactures here. She joined&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coastbeat.com.au\/kaleidoscope-of-creativity-opens-its-doors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coffs Central\u2019s Kaleidoscope<\/a>&nbsp;to connect with more local people and makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"29918\" src=\"https:\/\/coastbeat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Let-Them-Play-Toys-Leah-Moore-02-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29918\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"29917\" src=\"https:\/\/coastbeat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Let-Them-Play-Toys-Leah-Moore-04-1-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29917\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tree-branches-to-tree-views\"><strong>Tree Branches to Tree <\/strong>Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jules&#8217; process of making&nbsp;begins with camphor trees that need to be trimmed at properties around Coffs Harbour. Every branch is hand cut then collected, dried, heat treated and turned into a unique toy or gift. Jules and the team work with what nature has provided and fashion perfectly imperfect objects. She says that\u2019s what they want their customers to connect with.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coastbeat.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Let-Them-Play-Toys-Leah-Moore-09-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29910\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe whole concept with everything we do is connecting to nature through play,\u201d Jules explains. &#8220;Our company aims to be as sustainable as possible which is why we use recycled cardboard boxes and biodegradable packaging, so we leave as close to zero footprint on our Earth as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jules&#8217; kaleidoscope proves that we are never to old to enjoy the wonder of discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coffscentralshopping.com.au\/portfolio\/kaleidoscope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaleidoscope<\/a>&nbsp;at Coffs Central to see the latest range of handmade wooden toys. Follow Jules on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/letthemplay_toys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;to stay up to date with announcements and new releases.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we interviewed maker Julie \u2018Jules\u2019 O\u2019Donnell in January she said, \u201cI am looking at developing a range th\u2026 <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/coastbeat.com.au\/outdoor-adventures\/travel\/a-kaleidoscope-of-creativity\" tabindex=\"-1\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Cb Local: Milla + Honey<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"button-center\"><button type=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coastbeat.com.au\/outdoor-adventures\/travel\/a-kaleidoscope-of-creativity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Story<\/a><\/button><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1799,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1798"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1798\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1961,"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1798\/revisions\/1961"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowingsbrosltdstaging.com.au\/kaleidoscope_2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}