Creative Compass
Supporting Local Bands and Festivals: Why it Matters
Local bands and festivals breathe life into communities. Supporting them isn’t just about music—it’s about preserving culture, creating joy, and sustaining the artists who bring people together.
Behind the Build: Our Stanis Creative Cornhole Set
We set out to build a backyard game with a Stanis Creative twist—and ended up crafting a one-of-a-kind cornhole set, complete with hand-made bean bags and a fully branded design. Along the way, we documented the process in video to share the fun, challenges, and satisfaction of building something from scratch.
Building Community Through Creative Marketing
Great marketing isn’t about selling—it’s about belonging. By using creative strategies that prioritize connection over conversion, small businesses can build communities that last.
From Concept to Creation: How Digital Art Becomes Reality
Every finished artwork starts with a spark of imagination. From rough sketches to polished digital pieces ready for prints and merch, here’s how raw ideas evolve into finished creations at Stanis Creative.
How Small Businesses Can Shine with Limited Resources
You can do a lot on a small budget for your small business. The key is using the right resources and strategy to determine when to DIY and when to bring in support.
Meet the Maker: Ava’s Fiber Creations
Meet Hamish, the cuddly crocheted Highland cow brought to life by Ava, a self-taught fiber artist. From sketch to stitch, discover the story behind Hamish and why handmade creations matter in today’s digital world.
Behind the Scenes: Filming Celtic Festivals
Capturing the energy of a live Celtic festival isn’t just about pointing a camera at the stage—it’s about bottling the heart of a community in motion.
Meet Hamish: From Highland Games to Handmade
Hamish the Highland Cow was inspired by a calf we met at the Prosser Highland Games. Designed and crocheted by Ava, this cuddly, one-of-a-kind project is now available as a pattern and kit so you can create your own.
Road Notes with the Katie Jane Band
This summer, Stanis Creative Solutions hit the road with the Katie Jane Band, capturing their fiery fiddle tunes, sparkling stage presence, and playful personalities across the Pacific Northwest. From Whidbey Island to Roseburg, we filmed unforgettable moments—Jodi shimmering in sequins on upright bass, Curt grounding the music with sweet flute and acoustic guitar, Brian and Nilah keeping rhythm flowing, and Katie lighting up every stage with her radiant smile. Our cameras were there to let their sparkle shine even brighter.
THE STORY OF STANIS CREATIVE SOLUTIONS LLC
Stanis Creative Solutions began as a nickname in a nursing classroom, when Dr. Laurel Matthews first christened our early creative projects as “Stanis Creative Solutions.” What started as a spark has grown into a family-founded creative agency dedicated to video production, digital design, and storytelling. Today, our mission is to bring people together through creativity—blending strategy, artistry, and heart to help communities and clients shine.
Contact Us
Got an event that needs some serious buzz? A business that deserves the spotlight? Or an idea so good it has to be shared with the world? Drop us a message below, and let’s chat about how we can bring your vision to life—without the smoke and mirrors (well, maybe a little smoke and lasers!).