in His image

So God created man in his own image,
   in the image of God he created him;
   male and female he created them.
~ Genesis 1:27

The traditional interpretation of "in His own image" has been our place of authority over the plants, animals and earth the LORD created in the previous days, and I'm not arguing with that.  However, I think there may be a broader application here: God as creator.  When we create, especially when that creating is done in love for others, we reflect God's image as creator.  Whether you're a knitter, a baker, a scrapbooker or a decorator...you're a creator!

For me, creating immediately triggers thoughts of spinning yarn and knitting gifts for others or stamping and sending a birthday card.  But I also reflect God's image when I organize and beautify my home if I do these things in a spirit of service to Him and others.  If I complain while I begrudgingly clean my home and decorate using money that would be better spent elsewhere because I want my home to look like a magazine cover, then I am not doing these things in love.  I am only serving myself.  However, if I cheerfully clean my home and make the most of what I already have in new and creative ways, I not only bless my family, I serve my God.

How do you reflect God's image as a creator?