Shopping for Unique Gifts-What to buy?

I'm working hard to develop some inspirational gift items from my artwork that are unique and made with love, so that you can give that special school teacher, Sunday school teacher, Bible study leader or best friend. Something to encourage or thank them for their investment in you or your loved ones.

I would love your feedback on what kind of gift items you like to give, and what you like to spend on gifts for special occasions or events like graduation, baptisms, end of the year gifts, etc... 

I know I give a lot of gift cards, but I'm always looking for something to personalize it and make it stand out from all the other gift cards.

What are your favorite gifts to give?

What top four events do you give gifts for every year?

How much do you typically spend on a gift like this?

Do you typically shop ahead of time online or last minute locally?

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Planners and colorful accessories

Planners seem to be all the rage now. I've noticed lately that Michaels has started carrying a full line of planner accessories. I will say that since I've jumped on the planner bandwagon, it does make the monotony of scheduling more exciting when you get to add more than just appointments and reminders to your calendar.

Washi tapes, stickers, embellishments, fun clips, paint, stitching, stamps, tabs-what are your favorite things to add to your planner? I have a smaller moleskine planner that I keep important dates only, and then I have my larger moleskine planner where I document my prayers, devotionals and other life events. Some weeks I spend more time "decorating" than others, but I do love it looking so pretty :)

I love these fabric clips and use them in my Bible, my planner and as a bookmark. They are great to add as an embellishment to a handmade card or a scrapbook page.

They are available in my Etsy Shop if you would like some to add to your stash.

Easter Basket Stuffers and unique gift ideas

Looking for something besides candy to fill your Easter baskets? Check out my Etsy Shop for some unique goodies. Sign up for my newsletter and receive a coupon code for 20% off for any purchases in my shop this week!

Great gifts for Sunday school teachers, friends, mentors, or your grown children.

These also make good gifts for the end of the school year-custom options available.

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Colorful Pig Wall Art

I don't like to use my blog as strictly an advertisement avenue, but I did want to let you know about the new prints I have available. I've been working hard over the past few months to identify some of my more popular products that I could reproduce at an affordable price and offer in my Etsy shop. It's so out of my comfort zone to have to find a printer, display and photograph the prints, and then market them. I guess I'm learning some new skills in my older age :)

This is one of my favorite recent paintings. I just love the color and whimsy. I'm now using a local printer and they have done such a good job at producing a print where you can visually experience the color and texture of the original.

These are now available in my etsy shop. They are an 10 x 8 inch professionally printed reproductions of my original work on canvas for $15 each. If you sign up for my newsletter, you can receive discount/free shipping codes to use at check out. So whether you are a Razorback fan, love color or just love pigs, this piece will add a smile to any room. Click HERE to purchase.