Saturday, December 14, 2013

#12waysofChristmas - DAY 3


3. Gift of Learning

Learn or teach a new skill! Anything goes here. A practical skill will make the experience even juicier. Sewing, crocheting, woodwork, DIY projects, movement skills, art skills, simple crafts, cooking, musical, skills, etc. the list could go on for years, there are infinite skills!

Every human is completely unique, with different traits, talents, practiced skills, and life experience. Learn something from the ones around you! Let’s be open to what friends and family can teach us (intentionally or not). Often times if we don’t like a characteristic about someone, it’s because we are pretending not to see the exact same quality in ourselves, maybe that is what needs be learned! Nevertheless, that’s a tough one that I’m still learning.

Pick a fun cheap craft.

I’ve posted a DIY ornament below that is clean, pretty, cheap and fun!
Get enough materials for everyone to participate.
You could ask for 2 dollar donations from everyone if you’re on the financial struggle train like myself.

Create an environment for your family
Have a crafting pow-wow,
Play some holiday music in the background,
Light some candles, and enjoy learning to make something together.

This creates a magical gift that can’t be wrapped and put under a tree, the gift of family. The gift of our minds and intelligences problem solving together. A gift of tradition, if you choose to make this regular happening on your holiday celebration each year. ‘Tis a good one my loves.


Charlie Brown Tree-free the top from one of my favorite evergreen trees that got broken in half during the tornado.
Ornaments- Free close pins I got from a classmate friend. Recycled plastic water bottles. Hot glue, string, sewing needle, yarn.
Outfit- Skirt sewn from scratch, using a tutorial linked below. Then attached to an existing top with an added zipper in back. Ear warmers made from scratch, felt and hot glue. 


http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/12/diy-striped-paper-ornament.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqNzQeTAXwQ



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