One of the most anticipated moments of the Christmas is the exchange of giftsHowever, the economic situation that the country is going through can make end-of-year shopping difficult. A way to take care of your pocket while still entertain your loved ones is to let your imagination flow and exploit your artistic skills to make nice crafts.
Painted pots
A great idea if you are handy with paint is to buy ceramic pots and decorate them with your own style. If the person you want to give a gift to is a plant lover, this personalized gift It will make you look very good.
After painting and varnishing the pots, fill them with soil and put some cactus or succulent of your preference. Lastly, you can decorate with small stones.
Photo album
For this gift you will need few materials: a notebook, photos, glue, markers and other elements to decorate. Free your imagination and try to take advantage of everything you have at home to put together a unique photo album. Print the images that you like the most with the other person and paste them on the sheets. You can intervene with phrases, stickers or glitter.
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Another way to put together a nice gift of memories is print polaroid photos. Once you have selected your favorite moments and have them printed, you can place them inside a box or decorated envelope. Don’t forget to add a dedication or note on the back of the photo.
Custom calendar
Another idea with photos could be to put together a personalized annual almanac. For this gift you will have to select at least one photo for each month of trips or memories shared with the other person. You can mark important dates like birthdays or anniversaries. Leave space for notes or reminders.
Recycled organizers
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This idea sustainable It is very easy to do and very useful. Dare to give a second life to cans or glass jars and put together some nice pencil cases, makeup holders or organizers to give away. First, you need to clean the container well and then decorate it with paints, glitter or cover it with decorative paper.
Homemade scented candles
The scented candles They are very easy to make at home. To make it, you will need paraffin or natural waxes such as soy or bees, cotton wicks and pure essential oils that will provide unique aromas to distinguish your candles. You can also decorate them with natural elements such as spices, dried flowers or citrus peels.
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When giving a handmade candle, you give a symbol of light and warmthan invitation to enjoy moments of tranquility and well-being. You can accompany them with stickers or personalized messages to wish the other person a happy holiday. Its manual preparation is a great display of affection.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
