Yes, we know – it’s only just November but we’re going to mention the C word!
Christmas will be with us before you know it and many creatives are stocked full of Christmas gifts – and some sold out already!
So here’s our best suggestions for handmade Christmas gift ideas for those who like to invest the time (but not much, when it’s made of Jesmonite® materials and cures quickly!) in heartfelt gifts for those they love.
Trays and bowls
Functional yet beautiful, a homemade tray or bowl in whatever design or colour the gift receiver loves most would be the perfect addition to their home.
We love the oval display trays, stylish on a desk or can be used for jewellery in the bedroom.
Alternatively, there are plenty of moulds available for irregular shaped trays which offer artistic flair and are perfect for someone with an artistic sense. Perhaps stay on theme and use a Christmas tree shape?
And if it’s a gift for your special someone, a heart-shaped bowl can send the right message!
The classic starter for those using Jesmonite® materials for the first time is a handmade coaster – neon or muted, terrazzo or marble, acid etched or painted… Whatever effect you want to give, you can create a coaster set to compliment anyone’s living area.
Round or square coasters (practical and attractive), bubble stone effect (an elevated design to add texture) or even add a cork base to increase practicality.
Fill their home with winter smells
A variety of simple handmade gifts can offer the perfect compliment to a warm and cosy winter home.
A handcrafted tea-light candle holder made of Jesmonite® AC100 or AC730 can be created in a bold and tall rectangular style with a festival colour to add ambiance.
Or a U-shaped candle holder can be more bold and stylish – making a larger gift and a statement in the home.
Alternatively, a simple tray designed to hold an incense stick is a practical way to offer home style – and it can be coupled with a whole host of scented sticks for gifting!
Jars and boxes
Much like our heart-shaped bowl mentioned earlier, a heart jar can tell the receiver that the gift is coming from the heart!
You can go big with a wide decorative storage jar or small with a match holder compact box, perfect to pair with a candle holder.
Or the middle ground can offer so much in terms of practical uses around the home – a jar made of Jesmonite® AC100 with a cork lid could be for storage of trinkets, jewellery or stationary on the desk.
Or a colourful hexagon trinket box can be a stocking filler or created in a bold and bright design to add a pop of colour and artistic design to the home.
And if you run out of creative time…
Of course, it takes a little thinking ahead and planning, but as do all Christmas gifts.
And if you do run out of time – please don’t go and buy the predictable last-minute toiletries or jumper for your creative loved ones…. a Jesmonite® starter kit would be perfect!
You can give your family and friends the gift of getting crafty themselves once they open the pack and start to explore their creative side!
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