STORY BY RICA KEENUM | PHOTOS BY BRANDON ATWELL Craft and Gift Ideas for the Giving Season The gift-giving season has commenced, bringing the usual creative dilemmas. What to buy, what to buy. How do we surprise and delight all the people on our holiday lists? Handmade gifts are thoughtful, trendy, and more meaningful than gift cards or cash. But those who aren't particularly crafty might have visions of past failed projects - wonky clay sculptures or misshapen crocheted blankets. Former art director, craft book author and DIY television show guest star Teri Stillwaugh says many people take art too seriously. She strives to make her Enrichment Academy classes lighthearted and fun. And while she's a talented teacher and multimedia artist, Stillwaugh's real super power is helping students find their creative groove. She shares with us a few of her seashell projects. And for paper crafters, we've included some Bookgami inspiration. Find out about this new club in The Villages, and how the unique hobby transforms unwanted books into stunning art - suitable for giving or collecting. 30 DECEMBER 2020 THIS BOOKGAMI PIECE READS " FAMILY " BUT ALSO READS " FOREVER " WHEN TURNED UPSIDE-DOWN