The previous post has shown us how a handmade scrapbook can become a very valuable wedding gift for your friends and other family members. As you might have guessed, there is no need to spend lavishly on making a gift. I know people who have given cars as wedding gifts. Well, they can afford it, but since most of us cannot, we will have to settle with something else.
The options are endless, actually. I can think of a different craft as a wedding gift every single day of the year. Right now, what I can think of is a painting. That's right. How about an actual painting?
The idea of making your painting, especially if it's your very first time doing so, can be quite daunting--but it's an excellent challenge for you and an excellent gift for your friends. Your friends, assuming that you are really close to each other, will surely appreciate your efforts. No, first paintings may not be as expensive as cars, but they can definitely make your loved ones as happy.
The next question to answer, obviously, is what kind of painting you should make. That already depends on what you want to try out and what you think your friends will like the most. For starters, I have here this article from About.com telling the basics of painting, from the traditional oil painting to the less utilized charcoal painting. It's a very good resource not only for those who want to give painting as gifts, but those who just want to make it as another hobby.
Making a first painting is one of those things that people could have done while they are still chidren. However, if that isn't possible, a first painting can be just equally thrilling to make--and equally exciting to give as a wedding gift.
