Shopping For Inspirational And Custom Made Items For Yourself And Others

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.

Malls just don't satisfy your quest for unusual and unique articles that cannot be found elsewhere. You don't quite know where to start in locating these products or creations but there are many venues that can help you in your search for the perfect gift. You just have to be very creative and try to keep a very open mind during your search.

IF you love the lure of flea markets, you can start your search at one nearest to you. You can find some very unusual items and turn them into totally different articles. For example, you can re-work an old dresser and turn it into a wine rack. Add a stenciled quote about wine and friendship for more impact. An old tricycle can become a flower bed when you plant seeds int the back bed above the rear tires. Set a rustic tin mailbox on end and turn it into a rustic toilet paper dispenser.

Craft shows are always an excellent source for articles that no one else has. The unique and handcrafted works of art such as quilts, plaques, posters and handmade articles can lead you straight to the individual who created them, giving you instant access to more of the same. Find a plaque that would work perfectly on your walls and come up with a saying that you love for a piece of wall art that you will enjoy for years.

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.

Art shows will lead you to those individuals who can really put their talents to work. These events will have sculptures, paintings, watercolors and chalk drawings for you to view. Many of them will work on consignment to design and fashion just the right piece for you to purchase for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member. Employ an artist to make silhouettes of all your children as a special gift to their grandparents.

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.

The articles you purchase for your own use or for friends and family will have a sentimental value that cannot be bought. They will be the treasured possessions that will be kept and cherished forever.




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