To say that it’s been a crazy year is putting it mildly. And crazy doesn’t seem to be ending any time soon, at least not for the holidays. Usually I do a gift-guide for artists and travelers about this time, but you know what? I think the best gifts in 2020 are going to be just being with each other, whether that is in person (being responsible) or over facetime or skype or zoom. Instead of giving gifts that may or may not be appreciated, returned, etc, I think gift cards are going to be the highlight of everyone’s Santa exchange this year.
The practical side of me thinks that gift cards reduce our carbon footprint by being a gift that does not have to be sent out, possibly returned, or sent and unused.
Here’s my list of gift cards that my readers might appreciate:
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BLICK Gift Cards – make it easy to give art supplies this year. Art supplies and tools are a very personal choice for an artist, so make sure they get the right thing by letting them choose! Or if you prefer, check out the BLICK Holiday Gift Ideas
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You can shop Art.com’s New Holiday Gift Guide! and purchase a print, or they also have gift cards.
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Saatchi Art Gift Cards – give the gift of art and your person gets to pick out what suits their fancy! You can also pass on this link to get them started: Shop the holiday gift guide at Saatchi Art.
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Give the gift of MasterClass! Your person can take master classes from photographers like Annie Leibovitz or Jimmy Chin, actors like Samuel L. Jackson and Helen Mirren, they can learn about rockets and living in space with Chris Hadfield, or writing, filmmaking, cooking, or music. The really best deal is the annual pass – so they can take as many classes as they want. Once on the front page of the site, scroll down to the very bottom of the page and you’ll see “Gifts” under the “Explore” menu.
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Blurb is always having a sale and Black Friday is no different. get 50% Off Photo Books! by using the code: BESTFIFTY. On Blurb, you can make a photo book to give as a gift.
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And last but not least … the ubiquitous Amazon link. Who doesn’t have a love hate relationship with Amazon? I really try to buy local, but they have everything. Even Gift Cards! It’s my go to place for camera and tech equipment. Or you could check out your person’s Wish List and make a purchase!
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Enjoy your holidays, no matter how you spend them!