{"id":147744,"date":"2026-06-04T02:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T02:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-about\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T02:38:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T02:38:54","slug":"wow-about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"        <main class=\"co-wow co-wow-about co-wow-about-option1\" data-co-wow>\n                    <header class=\"co-wow-nav\">\n            <a class=\"co-wow-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/\" aria-label=\"Creative Oasis home\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"co-wow-logo-img\" src=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wp-content\/plugins\/creative-oasis-wow-storefront\/assets\/images\/creative-oasis-logo-nav.png\" alt=\"Creative Oasis\">\n            <\/a>\n            <nav class=\"co-wow-main-nav\" aria-label=\"Creative Oasis primary navigation\">\n                <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/\">Home<\/a>\n                <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-customize\/\">Customize<\/a>\n                <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-letter-builder\/\">Letters<\/a>\n                <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-3d-prints\/\">3D Prints<\/a>\n                <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-ready\/\">Ready to Order<\/a>\n                <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-collections\/\">Collections<\/a>\n                <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-gallery\/\">Gallery<\/a>\n                <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-about\/\">About<\/a>\n                <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-contact\/\">Contact<\/a>\n            <\/nav>\n            <div class=\"co-wow-nav-icons\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/?s=\" aria-label=\"Search\">\u2315<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-gallery\/\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\">\u2661<\/a>\n                <a class=\"co-wow-cart-link\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/cart\/\" aria-label=\"Cart\">\ud83d\uded2<\/a>\n                <a class=\"co-wow-quote-btn \" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-quote\/\">Get a Quote<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n        \n            <section class=\"co-wow-about-o1-hero co-wow-reveal\">\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-copy\">\n                    <span class=\"co-wow-kicker\">About Creative Oasis<\/span>\n                    <h1>Handcrafted wood.<br><em>Meaningful<\/em> by design.<\/h1>\n                    <span class=\"co-wow-teal-rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                    <p>Creative Oasis creates custom wood pieces for the moments that matter most \u2014 from memorials and business signs to live edge artwork, home d\u00e9cor, serving boards, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Every piece is designed, crafted, and finished in Canada with care.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"co-wow-actions\">\n                        <a class=\"co-wow-btn co-wow-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-quote\/\">See Our Process <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n                        <a class=\"co-wow-btn co-wow-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wow-gallery\/\">See Our Work <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-proof\" aria-label=\"Creative Oasis values\">\n                        <article><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l1.7 4.1 4.3-1.2-2 4.2 4 1.4-4.1 1.8 2 4-4.5-1.1L12 21l-1.4-4.8-4.5 1.1 2-4L4 11.5l4-1.4-2-4.2 4.3 1.2L12 3z\"\/><\/svg><strong>Canadian Craftsmanship<\/strong><span>Designed and made in Canada.<\/span><\/article>\n                        <article><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 9c0-3 3-5 7-5s7 2 7 5-3 5-7 5-7-2-7-5z\"\/><path d=\"M5 9v6c0 3 3 5 7 5s7-2 7-5V9\"\/><path d=\"M9 9a3 3 0 0 0 6 0\"\/><\/svg><strong>Real Materials<\/strong><span>Hardwood, live edge, resin, and engraving.<\/span><\/article>\n                        <article><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l8 3v6c0 5-3.5 8-8 9-4.5-1-8-4-8-9V6l8-3z\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 5-6\"\/><\/svg><strong>Built for Real Life<\/strong><span>Finish, hardware, and use are considered.<\/span><\/article>\n                        <article><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 5h16v10H8l-4 4V5z\"\/><path d=\"M8 9h8M8 12h5\"\/><\/svg><strong>Personal Process<\/strong><span>Clear conversation from idea to final piece.<\/span><\/article>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-media\">\n                    <span class=\"co-wow-about-o1-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wp-content\/plugins\/creative-oasis-wow-storefront\/assets\/images\/about-hero-workshop.webp');\"><\/span>\n                    <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-image-fade\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-signature\">Made in Canada <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2726<\/span><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <section class=\"co-wow-about-o1-ideals co-wow-reveal\">\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-ideals-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wp-content\/plugins\/creative-oasis-wow-storefront\/assets\/images\/about-live-edge-close.webp');\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-ideals-head\">\n                    <span class=\"co-wow-kicker\">Our ideals<\/span>\n                    <h2>Built with purpose, not shortcuts.<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n                <article><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20 8.5c0 5-8 10.5-8 10.5S4 13.5 4 8.5A4.5 4.5 0 0 1 12 6a4.5 4.5 0 0 1 8 2.5z\"\/><\/svg><h3>Purpose First<\/h3><p>The story, space, and use guide the design.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 17c4-5 6 2 10-3s5-2 6-7\"\/><path d=\"M4 21c4-5 6 2 10-3s5-2 6-7\"\/><\/svg><h3>Respect the Wood<\/h3><p>Grain, knots, live edge, and colour are treated as part of the piece.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 20l5-1 9-9-4-4-9 9-1 5z\"\/><path d=\"M13 7l4 4\"\/><\/svg><h3>Honest Craft<\/h3><p>Measured, shaped, sanded, engraved, and finished with care.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M7 21V8.5a2 2 0 0 1 4 0V14\"\/><path d=\"M11 21V6.5a2 2 0 0 1 4 0V14\"\/><path d=\"M15 21v-7.5a2 2 0 0 1 4 0V16a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H7a4 4 0 0 1-4-4v-3\"\/><\/svg><h3>Made for Meaning<\/h3><p>For families, brands, homes, events, and remembrance.<\/p><\/article>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <section class=\"co-wow-about-o1-process co-wow-reveal\" id=\"process\">\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-process-intro\">\n                    <span class=\"co-wow-kicker\">Our process<\/span>\n                    <h2>From idea to finished piece.<\/h2>\n                    <span class=\"co-wow-teal-rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                    <p>A clear shop process that keeps the design personal, practical, and buildable from the first message to final finish.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-steps\">\n                    <article><span>01<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 5h16v10H8l-4 4V5z\"\/><path d=\"M8 9h8M8 12h5\"\/><\/svg><h3>Listen<\/h3><p>We learn the story, size, style, wording, and where the piece will live.<\/p><\/article>\n                    <article><span>02<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 20l4-1 10-10-3-3L5 16l-1 4z\"\/><path d=\"M14 7l3 3\"\/><\/svg><h3>Design<\/h3><p>We turn the idea into a clear layout, proof, or production-ready plan.<\/p><\/article>\n                    <article><span>03<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 9c0-3 3-5 7-5s7 2 7 5-3 5-7 5-7-2-7-5z\"\/><path d=\"M5 9v6c0 3 3 5 7 5s7-2 7-5V9\"\/><path d=\"M9 9a3 3 0 0 0 6 0\"\/><\/svg><h3>Select<\/h3><p>Wood, size, finish, engraving, resin, hardware, and details are chosen.<\/p><\/article>\n                    <article><span>04<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14 5l5 5-9 9H5v-5l9-9z\"\/><path d=\"M8 16l-3 3\"\/><path d=\"M3 7l4-4 3 3-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><h3>Make<\/h3><p>The piece is cut, carved, engraved, sanded, assembled, and refined.<\/p><\/article>\n                    <article><span>05<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l8 3v6c0 5-3.5 8-8 9-4.5-1-8-4-8-9V6l8-3z\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 5-6\"\/><\/svg><h3>Finish<\/h3><p>We seal, inspect, photograph, pack, and prepare it for real use.<\/p><\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-process-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wp-content\/plugins\/creative-oasis-wow-storefront\/assets\/images\/about-finished-piece.webp');\">\n                    <span>Built with care<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <section class=\"co-wow-about-o1-create co-wow-reveal\">\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-create-head\">\n                    <span class=\"co-wow-kicker\">What we create<\/span>\n                    <h2>Custom work with real-world use in mind.<\/h2>\n                    <p>Memorials, business signs, live edge artwork, serving boards, awards, home d\u00e9cor, and gifts all need different materials, finishes, hardware, and details. We build around the final use, not just the first impression.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-create-grid\">\n                    <article><span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20 8.5c0 5-8 10.5-8 10.5S4 13.5 4 8.5A4.5 4.5 0 0 1 12 6a4.5 4.5 0 0 1 8 2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><strong>Memorials<\/strong><em>Quiet, respectful pieces made to honour a person, pet, or family story.<\/em><\/article>\n                    <article><span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M7 8V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2\"\/><path d=\"M4 8h16v11H4z\"\/><path d=\"M4 13h16\"\/><\/svg><\/span><strong>Business Signs<\/strong><em>Warm, professional signage for shops, offices, markets, and displays.<\/em><\/article>\n                    <article><span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 11l8-7 8 7\"\/><path d=\"M6 10v10h12V10\"\/><\/svg><\/span><strong>Home D\u00e9cor<\/strong><em>Personal pieces for walls, entries, tables, cottages, and gathering spaces.<\/em><\/article>\n                    <article><span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 17c4-5 6 2 10-3s5-2 6-7\"\/><path d=\"M4 21c4-5 6 2 10-3s5-2 6-7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><strong>Live Edge<\/strong><em>One-of-a-kind slabs shaped around the grain, edge, and natural character.<\/em><\/article>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <section class=\"co-wow-about-o1-canada co-wow-reveal\">\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-canada-photo\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/creativeoasis.ca\/shop\/wp-content\/plugins\/creative-oasis-wow-storefront\/assets\/images\/about-live-edge-close.webp');\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-canada-copy\">\n                    <span class=\"co-wow-kicker\">Canadian know-how<\/span>\n                    <h2>Canadian know-how, practical shop sense.<\/h2>\n                    <span class=\"co-wow-teal-rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                    <p>Wood is alive. It moves with seasons, humidity, and real use. That is why material choice, thickness, finish, mounting, and construction matter as much as the artwork.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-checks\">\n                        <span>Real wood selected for the project, not forced into a template.<\/span>\n                        <span>Finish choices matched to indoor, outdoor, display, or food-use needs.<\/span>\n                        <span>CNC and laser precision balanced with hands-on sanding and finishing.<\/span>\n                        <span>Hardware, thickness, and mounting planned before the piece leaves the shop.<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"co-wow-about-o1-canada-block\"><strong>Made here.<\/strong><span>Built with Canadian shop pride.<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <section class=\"co-wow-about-o1-final co-wow-reveal\">\n                <div>\n                    <span class=\"co-wow-kicker\">Ready when you are<\/span>\n                    <h2>Bring the idea. 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