After attending the International Quilt Show in Houston
recently, I was reminded that all the quilters who made those beautiful quilts
had to start somewhere and so I decided to repost a blog from last year about
adding a little creativity to your Christmas shopping. You never know what you may start.
What do I mean by Creativity? I mean make sure you buy someone you love
some art supplies, craft supplies, or a craft kit or two. You never know what life long love you will
start in a young child or help someone older continue to enjoy a lifelong
love. You might even help a future
artist or quilter end up in an international exhibit.
There are all kinds of activities out there from model
airplanes and cars to assemble to adult coloring books. The other day I saw a kit to paint a set of
nesting dolls (I almost bought it for myself).
There are looms of every kind and step by step books to do all kinds of
needlework. And of course you could
provide the supplies for one of the crafts I have done a tutorial on and show
them this blog.
And also consider a gift of music or dance. Either provide some future performer with lessons
or an instrument or take them to a holiday concert or ballet. I bet there is a Nutcracker Ballet going on
somewhere near your hometown this time of year. Going to a performance is a
memory both of you can share. I still
remember going to a simple children’s Christmas concert at a local junior high
with my mother when I was visiting her one holiday.
So add a little creativity to your holiday shopping by
giving a gift of creativity in whatever form your heart desires. You can never
give too much. Happy Shopping!!
©2017, 2018 - Cheryl Fillion
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