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12/06/2005 07:53:26 PM · #1 |
| Other than photos do any of you give homemade gifts? |
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12/06/2005 08:33:14 PM · #2 |
I've given hand-made scarves and afghans that I crocheted. And I'm sure countless numbers of finger paintings when I was really little :-)
Oh, I also made some coasters last year that I hand painted....bless AOL for sending me all those lovely CDs ;-) |
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12/06/2005 08:43:46 PM · #3 |
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12/06/2005 08:45:37 PM · #4 |
I did paintings for my friends for years. We were all young and poor and it gave everyone something to hang on their white rental walls.
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12/06/2005 08:50:17 PM · #5 |
| I make caramel covered popcorn, bag it and put it into those pretty tins you can pick up in dollar stores. |
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12/06/2005 08:51:33 PM · #6 |
i'm an almost exclusive hand made gift giver too.
I just sewed a little angel for the top of my BiL's xmas tree.
Now i need to make one for my own. |
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12/06/2005 09:14:02 PM · #7 |
I have no craftabilities with which to render homemade gifts.
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12/06/2005 11:06:42 PM · #8 |
I like to give people the recipt for things i bought myself over the year, with an apology - "Sorry, but I am broke now".
Since my kids are growing now and can make things, i think that'll be the ticket!
Actuall I hate the gift thing. I have since i was a kid. I know what i want. PLEASE don't waste your time and money getting me something i don't want. To me it is such a waste or resources (time money emotions).
Every once in a while i get something i lie or can use. rarely though. I have more wine and champagne than i'll ever drink. Give me beer! THAT i can use LOL.
This year it is a small christmas - photos, mousepads, wine for wino - er, conniseur (sic), keeping it simple.
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12/06/2005 11:09:15 PM · #9 |
I do needlework, like needlepoint/petitpoint, and have done lots of homemade gifts.
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12/06/2005 11:11:59 PM · #10 |
I give them all the time. They have much more sentimental value than something bought (atleast that's what I say when i have no money). I am a crafty person, so it usually includes paint and hot glue.
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12/06/2005 11:38:49 PM · #11 |
| I used to, but I just don't have time anymore to make anything. I am always busy, busy, busy!! I barely have time to do anything anymore. I need to slow my life down. |
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12/06/2005 11:59:29 PM · #12 |
| This year I am making photo scrapbooks for other family members to hand out for Christmas!! |
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12/07/2005 01:10:41 AM · #13 |
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12/07/2005 01:17:33 AM · #14 |
We give honey from our honeybees for Christmas. It's soooo good!
One year my parents didn't have us buy anything for each other, we just had to make it. It was a cool idea. I gave homemade paper, it kind of sucked though. Kept falling apart...
Usually I go to the dollar store and get cool mugs or cups and fill them with fun stuff and make them cool looking. And then of course, I make a homemade card, which is quite fun.
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12/07/2005 06:00:26 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
Give me beer! THAT i can use LOL. |
Lol, funny you should say that because that is what I make for several of my relatives every year. My father is getting a Berliner Weisse (with himbeer and waldmeister syrups) and a Wee Heavy and my brother in law is getting a dry stout. |
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12/07/2005 06:01:29 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by rsm707:
I make caramel covered popcorn, bag it and put it into those pretty tins you can pick up in dollar stores. |
That's a great idea. |
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12/07/2005 06:26:21 AM · #17 |
I've made a few things like cigar box, jewellery stand with mirror etc. Usually given for birthday though...
Not so much anymore - A 10 month old baby doesn't half eat into your spare time! |
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12/07/2005 07:03:55 AM · #18 |
I recently took a picture specifically for a wedding gift for two of my friends who got married a few months ago - they'd mentioned that they'd love to receive art, especially stuff created by their friends so... I've also given a few prints as gifts recently but only when I already know that the recipient will appreciate it - otherwise it would just be bigheaded/ cheap!
When I was a kid I took a photo I'd taken on a trip to Alaska and had it made into dining table place mats for my mum... that was the only home made present I can think of that I did as an older kid - I'm not counting all the awful paintings and ugly boxes with shells glued on!
I love the idea of making food and drink gifts but never get around to it.
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12/07/2005 08:02:07 AM · #19 |
I give homemade candles... my wife and I have a home based candle making business. So we give away a lot of candles, but everyone loves candles, right?
I should do well in the Candlelight Challenge, shouldn't I?
//www.amylynns.com |
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12/07/2005 09:30:24 AM · #20 |
I'm a hand spinner and knitter in my parallel existence. The Ohio branch of the family will be getting caps and mittens this Christmas.
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12/07/2005 09:50:20 AM · #21 |
| Over the years I have made several quilts for family and friends. Hoping to finish one up in time for Christmas for my boyfriend. |
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