Creative Twist Inc.

23/11/2024

Everyone likes a photo op! 📸

Gather some playful festive props and choose a simple backdrop and you have a great interactive element to add to your soiree. Have fun with it!

HINT: If you start it and pose first...others will follow.

22/11/2024

Not only does a pro bartender help ensure that your guests are not overindulging, but they also can raise the bar on the overall party experience. A good bartender can easily add some fancy cocktails 🍹and mocktails 🍸 to the offerings for your guest.

HINT: Chat with the bartender in advance and plan what spirits, mixers, garnishes and glassware you might need.

21/11/2024

Host with ease! 🍷✨

Skip the cooking marathon and bring friends together for a cold canape and charcuterie potluck. Everyone contributes their delicious "no heating required" treats, creating a beautiful spread with minimal effort and maximum variety.

Enjoy more time mingling and less time in the kitchen!

20/11/2024

Don't get stuck in the kitchen!

Hosting can be a lot of work, and no one wants to miss the fun at their own party. Think about hiring some help to serve food, clear plates and keep the kitchen tidy.

HINT: Have the helper start an hour before guests arrive to finish the prep so you have time to get ready.

19/11/2024

Tis the season of giving and there are so many people in need. Choose a cause and invite your guests to bring something to contribute. Canned or dry goods for the food bank, gently used winter wear, toys etc. Every little bit helps!

HINT: Teenagers are a demographic that is often overlooked in seasonal giving.

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18/11/2024

Although it's origins are up for debate, the 🎄Christmas Pickle 🥒 is a fun tradition to add to your seasonal festivities. The ornaments are sold everywhere and its a simple way to inject a little playful competition into your gathering.

HINT: No Cheating! Pickle hunting commences at a designated time 😉

17/11/2024

Minimize the screen time and boredom at your family gathering by pre-planning some easy crafts and activities for the kids.🎨👩‍🎨

HINT: Get them to set up a "pop-up" art gallery that the adults will visit at a designated time.

16/11/2024

We love these individual charcuterie cups!🥳✨

Not only are these fun to assemble, but they are delicious to eat and are super cute on display at your party.

HINT: Check if your guests have nut allergies before adding any to the mix.

15/11/2024

There's nothing more comforting than Christmas in a Cup 🎄🍷

Treat your guests to a warm pot of mulled wine, infused with classic holiday spices like cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of orange.

Ingredients:

1 bottle of red wine (a fruity, medium-bodied wine like Merlot or Zinfandel works well)
1/4 cup brandy (optional, but adds a nice depth)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
1 orange, sliced into rounds (plus extra for garnish)
8 whole cloves
3-4 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise pods
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and extra orange slices for garnish
Instructions:

Prepare Spices:
In a large saucepan, combine the wine, brandy, and honey or maple syrup, stirring until well-mixed. Add the sliced orange, cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, allspice berries, and nutmeg.

Simmer:
Heat the mixture over medium-low heat. Once it begins to steam (don’t let it boil), reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Taste and Sweeten:
Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed. Add more honey or maple syrup if you’d like it sweeter.

Serve:
Ladle the mulled wine into mugs, garnishing with fresh cranberries, a rosemary sprig, or an extra slice of orange.

HINT: Use a crock pot to keep the mulled wine warm all evening long.

14/11/2024

Decor that keeps on giving! 🍁✨

Skip the fresh flowers and choose centerpieces that look great all season long. Preserved and quality artificial greens mixed with faux berries and glossy ornaments add a touch of elegance while minimizing your environmental impact.

HINT: Incorporate a battery operated tealight into the design.

13/11/2024

Shake things up with fun and creative mocktails! 🍹✨

Perfect for any event, these refreshing, alcohol-free drinks bring flavor and flair without the hangover.

Try this Cranberry Lime Spritz Mocktail!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cranberry juice
1oz simple syrup
1/4 cup sparkling water (or club soda)
Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
Fresh cranberries and lime slices for garnish
Ice cubes
Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions:

Fill a glass with ice cubes.
Pour in the cranberry juice, simple syrup and fresh lime juice.
Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
Garnish with fresh cranberries, a lime slice, and a sprig of mint if desired.

HINT: Up the flavour profile by adding an ounce of non-alcoholic vodka or gin. Check out

13/11/2024

Get playful and host a fun money casino night with interactive casino games!🎲
Perfect for friendly competition and team building without the risk.

HINT: Exchange "winnings" for door prize raffle tickets.

05/11/2024

Today marks our 10th Anniversary in business. It's crazy to think back on what we've done and look towards what the next 10 years will bring. Thanks so much to my team, friends, family and industry partners...it's been a wild ride!

11/10/2024

Its time to get your office, lobby or storefront looking spiffy for the holidays. We can help! Let the team at Creative Twist apply our award winning design chops and creativity to your seasonal decor!

Our services include:
🎄Review of your existing decor (we'll dig thru the boxes and untangle the lights)
🎄Designing a plan to use what we can and update the look and inventory (based on available stock at the time of booking)
🎄Purchase items based on approved budget
🎄Set it all up and if you want tear it all down in January

Book now before our calendar is full!

28/05/2024

How lovely to be nominated!!

Please vote if you have a chance.

Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for Red Deer, AB. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

07/05/2024

Always learning. Loving reconnecting. Getting inspiration.

05/04/2024

WE'RE FINALISTS! (AGAIN!)✨️

We are nominated for not just one but TWO events we had the pleasure of producing here in Red Deer, Alberta. Creative Twist and Live In Capstone are nominated for a Canadian Event Award in the category of "Best Public Experiential Marketing Event" for the Capstone Winter Nights Festival we produced in December.
We are so grateful to be two-time nominees at the 2024 Canadian Event Awards! 💜

26/03/2024

We're Finalists!! I am excited to share that Creative Twist Inc. along with our amazing clients Red Deer Resort and Casino are finalists for a Canadian Event Award in the category of "Best Brand or Product Launch" for the Casino Grand Opening Celebration we produced last September.