The holidays are fast approaching, and I believe that I am
safe in saying that many of you (myself, the poor college graduate included)
have tight budgets for gift purchasing. Not to worry or be stressed though my fellow
creative and artistic friends! You can make amazing, thoughtful gifts for those
in your life with very little cash. I
have one word for you – repurpose. We
all have random items floating around our homes, things that have served their
purpose long ago, are broken, or are in poor condition as they stand. I don’t
know what objects any of you may have but find them and imagine their
potential. For example, I’m using old drawings and cards to create fun and
unique gift tags for my family. I’m also
using vintage beads and cabochons to make earrings. I may even compose some scrap art pieces for
people who like original work. All of
these projects do require a few household supplies such as glue, scissors,
maybe tape, and modge-podge if you have some. Other than those items, the rest can be
spotted by your creative eye and taste. Use old magazines, books, broken or
out-of-date jewelry, photographs, paper labels, old clothing—use whatever you
have and what speaks to you! The holidays are about showing our loved ones that
we care, and how better to do so than with something made with your own hands?
So rather than picking up a little store bought gift or gift card, make
something from the heart that has a little bit of you glued together in the
pieces. After all, we bestow our love
into that which we create.
Article written by Alexandra Dailey. To read more articles written by Alexandra,
visit her blog at http://alexdailey.wordpress.com.
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