How to Give a Housewarming Gift - Celtic Style

A housewarming gift, that is Celtic style, will be kept and cherished by the new homeowner. A snail carries its home on its back and is never homeless. The spiral design of the snail, a traditional Celtic symbol, can be used to make a housewarming gift that is meaningful, thoughtful, and unique.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   Housewarming Gifts Idea
   
   The easiest way to use the snail as part of a housewarming gift is to make a housewarming card. Find a picture of a snail and use it as the front image or cut a spiral shape out of paper and affix it to the front of the card. This simple gift will be cherished well beyond the housewarming party.

2. A Housewarming Gift - Ornament
   
   There are so many different choices for snails as small figurines. Go to your local Hallmark store or other gift shop to select a housewarming gift snail that represents your good wishes for the new homeowners. Another ornament idea is to find an actual shell of a snail, place a small dot of super glue on the top of it, and attach fish line for hanging.

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   Unique Housewarming Gifts
   
   The spiral shape is easily replicated for a creative and unique housewarming gift.
   • Find a rounded top, small boulder. Paint a spiral on it to match the color of the new house.
   • Decorate a flower pot by painting colorful spirals on it and use the same colors for the flowers.
   • A vase can be adorned with a few snail shells to create a delicate art piece that is also functional.

Tips & Warnings

• A Celtic themed housewarming gift symbolizes that the new home owners should be snug, well cared for and safe in their home. These housewarming gift ideas, using the Celtic spiral and housewarming snail, are simple yet a thoughtful way to convey good wishes.

Resources

• How to Plan A Magnificent House Warming Party

[esatchel]

on 8/10/2009 I really like this use of the snail as a symbol of home, housewarming. Thank you!

[sonni57]

on 6/23/2009 Good article on house warming gifts I'm not good at choosing gifts thanks for the helpful tips.