A brilliant Christmas present of over 100 'Zig Kurecolor' graphic pens. Thanks bro! I organised them and I hope for more presents which I can organise neatly this year.
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Finding little pockets of inspiration over this Xmas period.
Art, color, Design, Interesting and Inspiring, Text Project
You'd like to give out exciting Christmas gifts, correct? I'd love to have the money and time to buy everyone something which will be special to them for Christmas. Something they'll use, or that will excite or inspire them, or simply make them laugh. It's tough at Christmas, gifts become thrown to the back of my mind and at the last minute I'm worrying. Or forgetting people. Or getting resentful that my family is so big.I usually make things, which I enjoy and keeps it cheap. BUT I know I'll be searching for those few special presents for those special people, so here's some things I've come across recently which I think would make brilliant gifts, and maybe you will too.
Banter Banner believe we should celebrate the everyday. "no longer only for holidays, but for the everyday. As art. As design. As inspiration"'Good Times' banner. Loads more sayings available: Joie De Vivre // Sweet Dreams // Celebrate The Everyday$10Buy it here at BanterBanner.com.
'Wild At Heart' Rosette. Hot pink ribbon with gold text: 'Wild At Heart' A quote from Lula, in Lynch's 1990 Wild at Heart: "This whole world's wild at heart and weird on top."$16Buy it here at BanterBanner.com.
Fake PooMakes for a brilliant present. Nearly everyone ever finds this funny "This pile of brown doggie doo looks so realistic you can almost smell it."Cheap from Amazon/Ebay/Jokeshops.
'Coast' by Marco Suarez: "These photos capture the beauty of Northern Ireland. Framing this photo in a circle creates an awesome composition that is sure to be a highlight in any room. The circle has a diameter of 13" and is printed on Somerset Velvet watercolor paper with archival inks. This photo is part of a limited run of 50 and each print is individually signed and numbered."$60Buy this print and others at Marco's Etsy shop.
Hand painted geometric pendant. Painted on wood with a silver chain. By Vickygonart$24Buy this and other jewellery at Vicky's Etsy shop.
'Crap' Text Artwork. Shamelsss plug here! I made this. Each piece is completely unique, with the fine lines drawn freehand and each letter individually hand-cut.£23No Etsy shop at present, but email me if you want to buy this- hello@lucybarfoot.co.uk
Mountain Δ Triangle Necklace by Adrienne Wroath. (made-to-order with love and care.) Adrienne makes handcrafted precious metal Jewellery. Her inspiration for is drawn from simple lines and shapes found within her environment, often focusing on geometric forms.$42You can buy this and other pieces from Adrienne's Etsy shop. And here is her blog
Today I have been mostly making these friendly hill monsters. They are to be put in my oven tonight to harden (made out of Fimo) and given out as little Christmas presents. Arrrr
Trying to get Xmas things done and out the way, and trying to find some enjoyment in it by not leaving it to the last minute.Here's my Christmas card idea:
