Here are a few ideas for thoughtful, creative gifts that spark the imagination and we hope will add some joy to the season:
Like our cool logo? You’ll LOOOOVE Amber’s latest designs! Find a bright and joyous selection of greeting cards, stickers, art prints, notebooks and more! Amber’s designs are nothing but fun! https://www.amberleaders.com
Ok, so I came across these slick watercolors while looking for unique merch to sell at our new studio space. Boom! These portable watercolor SHEETS from Viviva Colors are richly pigmented and so lovely! They also have watercolor pans, and super fun travel kits for your plein-air painting excursions, or just so you always have your colors handy! https://vivivacolors.com
My friend, Mindy created this incredible deck that offers comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a beloved pet. The deck is thoughtful, accessible, and filled with luscious illustrations. Holiday time is not always jolly and joyful, and this deck provides a nourishing companion to anyone who is going through loss. https://rainbowbridgedeck.com
Rakefet Hadar, with her newest book, Color Archetypes!
Back on our list this year is Outside the Box Creation, a small Pacific Northwest business that thoughtfully curates art boxes for children to enhance creativity and learning. This is a great gift idea, and a subscription adds to the excitement, as a new box will arrive monthly! https://outsidetheboxcreation.com
Stabilo has made something for kids that adults will want to create with also! These pencils boast the versatility of a color pencil, crayon, and watercolor in one! Whaat? How is that possible? Super great is that it’s thick and sturdy for little hands, so it can handle all the creative juice without frustrating breakage! https://www.stabilo.com/com/multi-talented-pencil-stabilo-woody-3-in-1/eo880-10
From all of us at Northwest Creative & Expressive Arts Institute, we wish you a happy, peaceful holiday season. May you and your loved ones be filled with the spirit of creativity and the possibility of imagination. Stay well!
These beeswax crayons have been a favorite of mine for a long time. They are brightly pigmented, non-toxic, and they smell lovely. You’ll also find beeswax clay, felting supplies, and other wholesome art supplies on this site!
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