Lego still make creator sets, and I'd say they're better now than ever (although the price seems to be always increasing)

Here's some creator sets I've bought for my kids that I'd recommend

http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/4993_Cool_Convertible

http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/5763_Buggy

http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/5892_Sonic_Boom

http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/6753_Highway_Transport

http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/6752_Fire_Rescue

http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/5762_Mini_Plane (the orange/white kit the article is based on)