Gifting is an art that can be a source of mutual happiness when done right. While gifts can make the receiver very happy, it also imparts a deep sense of happiness in the giver as well. However, in today’s time when it is so easy to just buy a gift or order one online, the gratification behind these objects reduces, leading to materialism. One of the best ways to gift is taking the personal route and making them yourself. If you’re a mom who’s trying to impart the virtues of goo gifting to your kids or are looking for ideas yourself, here are five ways that you can make stellar gifts straight from the heart.
- Paintings and portraits: Whether you’re an amazing artist or just beginning to explore your hand at arts, painting is one of the most ingenious and creative outlets. Creating a gift with simple painting techniques can make someone’s day. If you’re a mom trying to show your kids interesting ways to create painted gifts, you could start with the simple dip and print painting styles. Use flowers, leaves, hands, thumbs, and imprint stamps to create a beautiful piece that could make a hanging decor or a greeting card.
- Make handmade jewelry: Creating jewelry from scratch can seem quite challenging, but we assure you, it takes a lot less effort than you think. There are several online guides and helpful videos that showcase ways to use dainty wires and crystals and create a custom engagement ring for your loved one. Or, if you’re trying to start small, try creating a beaded bracelet or pendant. All in all, you can use authentic or augmented crystals to create these jewelry pieces.
- Quilling art: One of the latest and most attractive forms of DIY gifting is quilling. Thin and colorful strips of paper are rolled into shapes and given a stunning three-dimensional structure or simply a stunning greeting. Teaching your kids or learning how to quill can be a fun thing to do together, especially if you’re trying to spend quality time.
- Resin products: Resin art is the new and uprising popular art form that can help you create beautiful coasters, photo frames, plates, jewelry, or even decor pieces. Working with resin is uber cool because you get to learn how to incorporate color shades or layers with glitter. If you’re working with resin molds to create an impressive gift, the professional finish will steal your heart.
- Cook a hearty meal: Everyone loves to be nourished, which is why cooking a meal for your special person(s) is one of the best gifts. With the kids, you can help them assist you to bake a cake while adding their favorite toppings and sprinkles for more embellishment.
Wrapping Up:
Since tributes are one of the oldest ways to display affection and admiration towards someone, our habits have only refined over time. After all, the labor of love speaks volumes. We hope this blog has given you good ideas to start DIY gifting!
