Arts and Crafts are means for other people to distress themselves. Most of these crafts require a lot of patience, skill and an eye for art. However there are several crafts that can be learned by just anyone. My mom used to have a friend who's so stressed out with how her son is doing at school that she yaks about him every time they meet.
Then my mom after learning cross-stitching gave the lady gift sets for her to start stitching. That made her busy, but that didn't completely shut her up. The important thing is, she no longer talks about her son that much but rather of things related to her new found craft. Gift sets that didn't even cost that much made a difference. Now, she already has her own small business for cross-stitching. She does framing of finished works.
Card making won't really cost you a thing if you have a keen sense of art, you can find the things around you to recycle. Not only that, it can also be a way for you to unload your stress. Card making is another craft that you could venture in. Not only will it cut boredom, there is also money in this craft. I mean, look at Hallmark? They started small and look at the company now. It's like an enormous empire of card making.
Maybe the next time you give out gift sets, you can get the recipient a card making set. Not only will it enhance the creativity of the person, it might also just give the person a light bulb moment and who knows, he could start earning from it and make his own Hallmark Company. Card making can even be started from indigenous materials. It's just up to the person to patch odds and ends to come up with something beautiful.
Gift sets need not be expensive. It's a challenge also for the giver to get something that would be of liking to the recipient. At the same, he should be smart enough not to overspend. It's striking a balance between quality and the hole in his pocket.
If the gift in mind is in any way related to arts and crafts, just make sure that by the time you purchase the item and have it wrapped you are not that worn out from your gift hunting. Also, consider the fact that when you look at the receipt, it's not you who'll end up stressed out.
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