Figurine Still
 |
 Andrea by Sadek Blue Net Bunny Rabbit Sitting Still China Figurine 10113 NIB $20.99 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 53m Buy It Now for only: $20.99 |
 Nami Ver Red Figurine 1 8 scale Painted Still Factory Sealed $29.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 4m Buy It Now for only: $35.99 |
 World of Dogs Pug Figurine Still in the Box $6.50 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 31m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 Two lady figurines damaged but still pretty $4.88 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 39m Buy It Now for only: $4.88 |
 BIDDYS STILL HOT FIGURINE MIKE DOWDALL MIB $22.99 Time Remaining: 18d 12h 36m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 RED ROSE TEA PREMIUM TEDDY BEAR TEA POT FIGURINE STILL IN THE PACKAGE $16.99 Time Remaining: 19d 14h 7m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 My Friend Ronnie Still The Diva 45mm Water Globe Figurine by Westland Giftware $9.99 Time Remaining: 17d 17h 35m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Old Biddys 12843 IN HER 50S AND STILL FABULOUS Figurine $18.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 44m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 Young At Heart Figurine Still a Catch MIB Lori Anne Tripp 2005 $14.99 Time Remaining: 9d 9h 5m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 VINTAGE MINIATURE CERAMIC FIGURINES MADE IN JAPAN NEVER USED STILL IN BOX $25.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 22m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 |
 Old Biddys 12846 STILL LIKE A VIRGIN Bobble Figurine $25.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 44m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Still Going Strong Couple In Love Figurine R Weinberg $8.00 Time Remaining: 7d 22h 24m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 |
 THE BOOMERS I STILL GOT IT SEXY MOMMA STATUE FIGURINE $20.99 Time Remaining: 4d 4h 9m Buy It Now for only: $20.99 |
 Old Biddys 12812 STILL EVERY BIT THE FREE SPIRIT Bobble Figurine $28.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 42m Buy It Now for only: $28.00 |
 Old Biddys 12871 I STILL GET CARDED Figurine $28.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 44m Buy It Now for only: $28.00 |
 Old Biddys 12962 STILL KNOWS HOW TO BOOGY Bobble Figurine $30.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 44m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 Old Biddys 12958 STILL HAS A HEAVENLY BODY Figurine $30.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 44m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 Authentic Florentine Fine Porcelain White Rose Figurine Still in box $9.95 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 21m |
 Precious Moments 20 years Vision Still Same Figurine $24.99 Time Remaining: 23d 19h 2m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 I STILL GOT IT BABY BOOMER YOUNG LADY FIGURINE STATUE $22.95 Time Remaining: 23d 2h 17m Buy It Now for only: $22.95 |
 THE BOOMERS STILL GOT IT GRANDMA STATUE FIGURINE $20.75 Time Remaining: 14d 23h 9m Buy It Now for only: $20.75 |
 Coots Old Man 60th Birthday And Still A Stud Figurine $18.98 Time Remaining: 24d 20h 52m Buy It Now for only: $18.98 |
 BIDDYS STILL HOT BOBBLE FIGURINE $15.99 Time Remaining: 16d 22h 33m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Beatrix Potter Tom Kitten Classics figurine Still under Fred Warne co 2003 $80.00 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 14m Buy It Now for only: $80.00 |
| Account limit of 2197 requests per hour exceeded. |
How to Use Crystal Figurines With Fairy Tales
Most people wouldn't connect crystal figurines with fairy tales, but you can do that and create an exciting adventure for your child. Using a little imagination, you can make reading a fairy tale more interesting and meaningful for your child by giving your child a crystal figurine that goes along with the story.
Pick a crystal animal figurine related to the main character or animal in the fairy tale. As an example, if your are reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears, give your child a ctystal bear figurine. When you give the figurine isn't critical. You can present it when you start the story, after you've read it or several weeks later. The one thing you can count on is kids love these stories and your child will have you read them dozens of times.
Here's why using a crystal animal figurine with the stories is a good idea. First, for some inexplicable reason, very young children create in their own minds a very strong connection between the figurne and the story. Perhaps it is because having the figurine there while you are reading, you are adding a concrete element (something your child can hold onto) to what would otherwise be an abstract experience. You are creating a strong association in your child's mind. Once you have several figurines, your child will probably go to the figurine shelf, grab one and hand it to you and say, "Read this one." If that happens, you'll know that a very strong association has been made.
You can also carry this connection one step further. By the time you've read the story for the fifteenth time, you'll be ready for this idea. Ask your child to make up a story about the crystal animal. Let your child give the figurine a name, a place to live, a favorite food or whatever else that furtile little imagination can produce. By doing this you are stimulating your child's creativity and imagination and the stories you get will be very entertaining for you and a welcome relief as well.
If you are ambitious (and not too tired at night) write down your child's stories and put them into a book. Encourage your little one to add the art work. It will be a great project for both of you.
The second reason is one of accumulation. Over a period of several years you will have established a reasonable collection of crystal animals and crystal figurines. No doubt your son or daughter will lose interest in the figurines and fairy tales as they grow older. After all, there are more important things to consider like concerts, school sports, the lastest music, graduation, college and let's not forget members of the opposite sex. Don't despair! All is not lost.
If and when the interest is gone and if you don't have room to display the figurines, carefully pack up all the figurines and story books. Store them in your attic or a closet. Be patient, your next big event is just around the corner. Wait for those thrilling words, "Mom, Dad, we're going to have a baby."
Decide when the time is right and rumage through the attic for those crystal figurines, fairy tales and story books. Pass then on to your son or daughter. A flood of memories will come back to both of you. Now your child can repeat the process with your grandchild. Your beautiful memories and little treasures will pass from one generation to the next and perhaps even the next. Imagine what you have just created - another family heirloom.
No doubt you can find many other ways how to use crystal animal figurines along with the fairy tales and stories you read to your child. Have fun! The whole process is quite enjoyable from beginning to end.
About the Author
Lowry Mell is a retired Merchandiser and former Marketing and Business Consultant. His articles about crystal and crystal figurines focus on new and creative ways to use and display figurines.
For additional information, visit:
http://www.Crystal Crossroads.com