Those were the words Martha Stewart said to me in 2008 at a book signing for her most recent cookbook. I had gotten up the courage to say, “Hi Martha, I’m Cheryl Robinson. I’m not a cook, I’m a crafter and I would like to be on your show. Her response? “Well send us some pictures.”
I thanked her, went home and later logged into Martha Stewart.com. What appeared on the screen literally spoke to me!
Do you have a clever craft idea?
Just so happen Martha was looking for ideas and I had the perfect one for her.
I sent in pictures of a play oven I created from a box that had a window for displaying coloring pages of foods. The foods were drawn such that they appeared to bake in the oven. Her producers liked it so much I was invited on the show (February 2009).
That box landed me on National television. It’s amazing a little creativity and imagination can take
you.
Beyond The Oven has absolutely nothing to do with cooking. In fact I really do not like to cook. I did however enjoy baking with my Easy Bake Oven and playing with pretend appliances as a child. But that was the extent of my fondness.
Beyond The Oven is my means to inspire creativity. I can remember experiencing pure joy making mud pies on rainy days and coloring pictures of foods. My mom, a Creative as well, kept me actively engaged in all sorts of creative endeavors and I am forever grateful.
Those early childhood exposures and experiences matured into a passion as an adult. Beyond the Oven is the venue for using my creativity, imagination and energy to make a difference in the lives of others. ~Cheryl
