When firing up my Facebook this morning, I saw this post by my colleague Stacey. Like me, she is the mother of a 5-year-old, only that hers is a boy – Owen.

Being a mother myself, I keep experiencing the same challenge: What to buy for Christmas? In my case, it’s even worse, as my daughter’s birthday is just a month before Christmas.

Anyway, here’s Stacey’s post on Facebook:

‘Mom since Santa has a workshop this is what I want him to make. A wood horse with a red button that will make it gallop, walk or trot and horse shoes that will make the clip clop sound. It should have a mane and a tail that I can brush. It also needs a saddle with stirrups, a briddle and reins. It also needs shoes that will come with a hammer and nails so I can change the shoes when needed.’

Ha! There isn’t anything more inspiring than the imagination of a child – and what is even more amazing is the eye for detail they show when they come up with their list of things they want!

So while the offerings on the toy market are pretty standard, I am sure anything can be designed with the right CAD software.

Do you think Santa uses Creo?

Well, I know YOU do!

And you are all creative people, too. So why don’t you help Stacey by designing a horse for Owen?

I have created this photoalbum here  - please upload your designs to the album and Owen will pick the winner in the New Year! I will give a free t-shirt to the “winner” – but you should be seeing this as your good deed for the Holiday Season…

Seasons Greetings!

Bettina