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Why Give a Handmade Gift for the Holiday Season

Oftentimes, the true spirit of the holiday season can get lost in all of the expensive gift giving. The holiday season can also be hard on your budget, which is why you might want to consider creating gifts instead.Benefits of Homemade Gifts

There are plenty of reasons why you should consider giving handmade gifts this season, regardless of your artistic capabilities.

Create a Unique Gift

A lot of the items in the stores all look the same, from knitted scarves to decorative signs. If you want to give someone a gift that is truly unique, it can be hard to find at a mall or a department store! Instead, consider making them a gift that is guaranteed to be one of a kind. From creating customized coasters to a practical chalkboard, you’ll be giving them something that is 100% unique.

Give a Personal Gift

Giving a handmade gift will also allow you to create something truly personal for a loved one. Many store bought gifts are generic and it can make it difficult to find one that truly fits your personal relationship with another person.  You can use specific colors or designs that you believe the person you’re giving it to would love. Creating a personal gift for a loved one will allow you to make purposeful personal touches.

Give Time Instead of Money

When someone receives a homemade gift, they know that it took time and energy to create that. It feels good to know that someone didn’t simply swipe a credit card and check them off a list.  Knowing that you put in time to create a gift is more meaningful. Give a gift that shows how much you love someone without using a dollar amount!

If you want to brush up on some of your artistic skills before the holiday season is in full swing, consider attending art lessons or workshops with Hunakai Studio of Fine Arts.