ADVENTure #3
Orange-aments
Invent Something Completely New
By Chris Dunmire | Posted 4/20/23 | Updated 6/19/24
The Oxford dictionary describes an ornament as "a thing used to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine."
Christmas ornaments do a fine job at dressing up the ol' pine. But, making your own ornaments can have a huge practical purpose! And, what if you were asked to make something that nobody's ever seen before?
Yes, in the process of creating something completely new, you just might rouse originality, inventiveness and innovation — and embellish with a splash of cleverness and charm!
Lesson: Now that you know how to think outside the gift box, you might see more opportunities to move past boundaries or limiting beliefs you come across in expert resources, books, programs, and other media.
Creating from Whole Cloth
You're invited to a holiday lunch and ornament exchange with your co-workers next week. Everyone will make an original ornament for less than $10. You want yours to humor, delight, and surprise. What will you make
Year-Round Bonus Prompts: If you happened to come across this ADVENTure and it's nowhere near Christmastime, it is probably less than 365 days away. But, if you'd rather work on a different homemade project younique artist creation, how about a birthday card, a game you can fit on a letter-sized piece of paper, or a new workplace policy that makes everyone happy?
On April 18, 2023, Netflix announced that after 20 years, they are discontinuing their "Red envelope" DVD delivery service. How about inventing a new business that can fill the niche and stay profitable in this day of streaming content. That should keep you busy until Christmas!
December 3 Bonus Fun
Classic Flyer Sled Ornament
Craft a clever "Rosebud" poetry sled gift-away. Includes easy, no-cut, sled-making instructions and a printable card for a memorable keepsake.
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ADVENTures
#1 Gift Box
#2 Why Play?
#3 Orange-aments + Runner Sled Project
#4 Spills
#5 What If
#6 Update: Wabi-Sabi
#7 Ol'Factory
#8 Let Me Sk8
#9 Legend / Bedazzle's Foreshadow Card
#10 4 Steps of Creativity
#11 Shoehorning
#12 Setbacks + Update
#13 Unfin
#14 Creativity Step 1: Preparation
#15 Sagacious / Bedazzle's Slouchy Sock Card
#17 Creativity Step 2: Incubation
#20 Creativity Step 3: Illumination
#23 Halcyon / Bedazzle's ChristmaStreess Card
#24 Creativity Step 4: Verification