What sparks creativity in you?
What make you start thinking, dreaming, creating?

When we think back to the origin of creativity in our lives, we can’t help but think of the Crayola Crayon!

One of the most satisfying feelings was opening a fresh box of nicely sharpened, and ready-to-go, Crayola C...

Launching a new product, idea or business, is just as important as the development that goes on behind the scenes.

Now, there are many different methods and strategies to choose but most importantly you must pick one and IMPLEMENT it!

♦ The only sure way to fail at a launch is to not PLAN one. ♦

August 20th is National Radio Day.

With the invention of television, computers, cell/smart phones, digital steaming services and more, not much thought is given these days to the radio.

Except, of course, if you are stuck in traffic and have no other options... haha!

Radio is one invention that h...

One of the staples in most pool experiences is the "pool noodle" or as some people call it: the "fun" or "swim" noodle.

We can thank Mr. Steve Hartman of Canada for these fun flotation devices, which are now also used in a million other ways...

A personal favorite of ours is when kids use them a...

We can learn a lot from this puppet and his creator...

Who doesn’t recognize this cute GREEN face? Over the past 60 years, the characters that Jim Henson created are still entertaining audiences today.

I believe one of the keys to Jim’s enormous personal success was his smart use of intellectual...

Happy "Spring" 2021!

Saturday was March 20th and the First Day of Spring, and this had us thinking about another type of "spring"... a toy we know and love... The SLINKY!

We think this is one of the coolest toys ever invented, especially for it's wide variety of inspiration in creativity, form a...

Hello friends!

What a privilege to have our Founder, Tom Cartwright, featured on a story by "The 700 Club." 

We are excited to finally! share the story (which was aired on January 21st) and was produced by the Christian Broadcasting Network.

The story is titled: Business Failure and Money Trouble...

January, among other times throughout the year, is known for having an abundance of wholesale tradeshows and marketplace events, in every type of industry.

Here are Tom and Allison at a January market for home goods, furnishings and  decorations.

As an innovative creator or businessperson - no...

Jared is one of our Countdown Coaching clients.

Watch Jared's story.  He also had an idea that he wanted to pursue. We know this will bless and be an encouragement to you!

Do you have an idea and need advice or direction on how to begin your invention journey?

Or maybe you're already down the inv...

"What a honor and privilege it was to contribute to this wonderful book, Wholeness Rising, along side 26 women - who are leaders in their fields."
                                                                                         -Allison Cartwright

Allison, one of the founders of Invent Shin...