Saturday 16 August 2014

By Dora Reed





It is so very difficult to find original and unique items in this day and age. That is why it is so fulfilling to try shopping for inspirational and custom made items for yourself and others. When you find something that is as if it were made for yourself or for someone else, it will give you a feeling of satisfaction that cannot be matched.



What can be found in commercial malls has lost all of its appeal for you. You want to find articles that are like no other and that no one will be able to replicate. The question is, where can you find these items? There are several ways and means to assist you in your search for the most appropriate and pleasing items for yourself or a friend or family member.



Visiting flea markets will give you a treasure trove of ideas and articles to remake into something new and inspirational. Re-working what is available into a unique and useful article can be done with some creativity and thought. For example, a galvanized washtub will make a quaint and large container for an array of potted flowers. Add a quote or inspirational symbol on the sides for even more interest.



Craft shows are often held annually in specific towns and cities. Many times they are sponsored by churches. They are a wonderful source of unique, handcrafted works such as plaques, drawings, etchings, quilts, and more. Your finds can lead you to an artist who can create exactly what you have in mind. Take a favorite saying and have it re-created on a plaque or embroidered panel for a truly unique gift for yourself or another.



Similar to craft shows are craft malls which are large, airy stores where individuals rent a specific space to sell their homemade goods such as furniture, wreaths, candles, sewn articles, and more. There you can also find artisans who will be able to make the perfect gift just for you or your friends.



Attending local and regional art shows will lead you straight to the experts that can help find that perfect object. They will have paintings, chalk drawings, watercolors and sculptures on hand for viewing. You can hire one of these experts to create a painting of a treasured home, a drawing of a favorite pet or the silhouette of a beloved child.



Some ideas for this type of article could include a blank journal that you fill with all your special memories of a loved one, a collage of family photos with a caption underneath or a quilt made of the clothing or tee shirts of a high school graduate.



Giving away these articles as gifts or keeping them for yourself will give you a sense of fulfillment and contentment. You will never give up your own items as they serve as nostalgic reminders of what is important to you and those you love.









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