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Getting the Most Out of Your Precious Moments with an Indoor Sculpture Garden
Most people marvel at the wonder of outdoor sculpture gardens, but Precious Moments collectibles and birthday figurines obviously aren't suited for the elements. Creating an indoor sculpture garden, rather, can prove a useful pastime that the extended family can enjoy. The positive side effects: learning the value of and fostering appreciation for each piece individually.
Collectible figurines, especially Precious Moments, are prestigious because of the original creativity of the craftsmanship-every detail adds beauty and value. Although an indoor sculpture garden physically requires less space than the traditional outdoor ones, the overall effect and attention to detail can be just as grand in filling a home with artistic emotion.
If you or your children already have a collection of birthday figurines, for example, you understand the importance of savoring life's precious moments. In order to retain the value of the objects chosen to represent these occasions, kids can easily be involved in the process of creating an indoor sculpture garden with the intention of capturing sentiment and exploring the resale value of collectible items.
Because these collections will often pass to younger generations down the road, a lesson in maintaining value presents itself as each piece for your indoor sculpture garden is removed from its box. Retain the original packaging and explain to your kids why this is important; perhaps you even want to add paper notes to the original container indicating whose it is, when and where it was purchased and the details that make it is so special.
After the packaging is safely stored, myriad ideas may zoom through a collector's head. Whether working with youth or not, a clever and theme-focused design will make the project more smooth and the results more astonishing. One idea for arranging collectibles includes grouping them in smaller arrangements by size, color or category. This way, the garden's visitors will see the collection on a more meaningful level.
To some, the thought of not only removing collectibles such as Precious Moments from their packaging and displaying them outwardly might be worrisome. A locked curio cabinet may be the best option in this case. With an indoor sculpture garden protected by glass doors, it can actually be easier to control lighting and pieces are generally easier to reach for dusting and rearranging.
When the time comes to pass your sculpture garden on, remember to pass on proper storage techniques as well: boxes within waterproof bins, stored in a dry place. Just as you want to preserve the precious moments in your memory forever, help the next generation do the same by preserving those memories manifested in your physical collection.
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