Weekend Fun: An Indoor Sculpture Garden with Precious Moments Figurines

By Craig Shinney

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.

Not everyone intrinsically understands the basic principles that make collectible figurines so valuable. By highlighting the details in craftsmanship and artistry of each item, an indoor sculpture garden can not only transform a home but also transform the thoughts of a house guest viewing the collection.

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.

Before getting lost in the art of designing your indoor sculpture garden, make sure to set aside the original packaging for each collectible with notes indicating the details surrounding each purchase (i.e. where and when it was bought). Including a child or young friend in this step of the process will also provide a hands-on lesson in maintaining sentimental and retail values of collectibles, many of which will later be passed on to younger generations.

But, like memories, most collectors want to fully display their items rather than keeping them hidden behind the walls of a packaging. With packages safely stored, design ideas can begin to flow freely. Having a good plan before starting to place figurines on shelves will help streamline the process and create a more theme-oriented display. Consider grouping collectibles by similarities like color or size to create an aesthetically-pleasing indoor sculpture garden.

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.

Like all gardens, the passing of time warrants change. If you need to dissemble your sculpture garden, use boxes inside plastic bins and store items in a dry place. This way, all of life's precious moments will last somewhere other than your memory, even for the next generation of gardeners. - 31404

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