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Do You Make Craft Gifts for Christmas?

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Contributor: BuckeyeGal04 BuckeyeGal04
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Originally posted by GeekWife
I crocheted scarves for everyone on my list one year. I only do it because I'm a cheapskate though lol.
Shhh! You're not a cheapskate! That's an awesome gift that everyone needs! Your time is expensive too, by the way!
12/29/2011
Contributor: GeekWife GeekWife
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Originally posted by BuckeyeGal04
Shhh! You're not a cheapskate! That's an awesome gift that everyone needs! Your time is expensive too, by the way!
Haha, I was a substitute teacher at the time, and assigned to 2 weeks of librarian duty. I actually got PAID to make those scarves lol.
12/29/2011
Contributor: BuckeyeGal04 BuckeyeGal04
Quote:
Originally posted by GeekWife
Haha, I was a substitute teacher at the time, and assigned to 2 weeks of librarian duty. I actually got PAID to make those scarves lol.
Well that's a bonus! It's great when you can have the time to take care of personal stuff outside of personal time.
12/31/2011
Contributor: ginal69 ginal69
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Originally posted by BuckeyeGal04
Today I finished painting a pottery platter to give to my SIL for Christmas. It got me to thinking many people enjoy giving craft items from their heart to loved ones. I would love to hear what you've made for gifts this year or your most ... more
I make really pretty handmade glass and crystal cell phone charms with lobster clasps in case they want to put it somewhere else I normally like making home goodies like fudge and baked goods but like sparklies..they raise my spirits during while we go through trying times
01/15/2012
Contributor: Clandestine Clandestine
The year before last, I knitted items for my mother, step-mother and grandmother. They went over quite well (organic cotton yarn for the win) and I felt good about having put effort into them.

I've also painted cards and the like. It's nice to make things yourself, and occasionally cheaper to do so (though not so much if you're shopping at Michaels or similar stores... ouch).
01/15/2012
Contributor: Swish Swish
I love making stuff. I buy alot of handmade things mostly because I love recycling, and I love supporting artists, but when I make things, I paint, Draw, Sew things, A little bit of everything. My boyfriends room is covered in paintings of boats, the sea, wolves, some crazy abstract stuff, drawings, poems, watercolors, I have sewn, ties, scarves, Quilts, blankets, bags, Lunchboxes, and 100 other things.
01/15/2012
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
I'm not a crafty person so there's no crafting from me.
01/15/2012
Contributor: Curiouscat Curiouscat
Yes I do when I have the oomph to do so. I usually give paintings I've done. Rarely drawings. I've crocheted and sewn things for people before to. It's always a great way to save money and make pieces that mean more to people. I paint with oil or digitally for a living. So it's fun to do, but hard since I co own a business type thing.
02/17/2012
Contributor: MissCandyland MissCandyland
I make turquoise necklaces and bracelets.
02/17/2012
Contributor: AnotherPrettyFace AnotherPrettyFace
Everyone loves a knit scarfs made with TLC
02/19/2012
Contributor: kinksters kinksters
always do baked goods!!
07/11/2012
Contributor: AlianneCimorene AlianneCimorene
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Originally posted by BuckeyeGal04
Today I finished painting a pottery platter to give to my SIL for Christmas. It got me to thinking many people enjoy giving craft items from their heart to loved ones. I would love to hear what you've made for gifts this year or your most ... more
I've often given decorated boxes with some kind of small gift (be it a gift card or some chocolate or handmade jewelry) for birthdays and holidays.
07/13/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
I made my kids a big set of Angry Birds toys last Christmas.
07/13/2012
Contributor: Badass Badass
Occasionally paintings. Not very often though,
07/21/2012
Contributor: Midnightsun327 Midnightsun327
It is August and I am just starting my crafting for Christmas. I finished all the birthday, anniversary, etc crafting I am doing for everything else. Just started on a blanket for my son and a quilted apron for a neighbor
08/10/2012
Contributor: Feisty Feisty
yes, i have gifted some paintings and such in the past here and there, but i would like to do it more often now
08/10/2012
Contributor: Rory Rory
once in a blue moon I'll feel crafty and make someone a gift. Hard to say what kind it may be!
09/23/2012
Contributor: MrsHouseWife MrsHouseWife
Every second year I make home made food hampers for the women in my family (mum, mother in law, aunties etc.) I make Chutney, Rum Balls, Shortbread biscuits, mint sauce, nuts and bolts (a spice nut and fruit mix), lemon cordial and a traditional scottish fruit cake. I also include things like tea towels, wine etc.
Its my favourite part of Christmas
09/23/2012
Contributor: Kenneth Fort Kenneth Fort
Only simple ones. Wasn't christmas, but last year gave hilarious cans of tuna with new homemade labels with hearts on. Classic.
10/01/2012
Contributor: RebelRebelJen RebelRebelJen
Quote:
Originally posted by BuckeyeGal04
Today I finished painting a pottery platter to give to my SIL for Christmas. It got me to thinking many people enjoy giving craft items from their heart to loved ones. I would love to hear what you've made for gifts this year or your most ... more
I make a lot of crocheted items for friends and family, and also baked goods.
10/06/2012
Contributor: dawnkye dawnkye
I have no crafty talents. But I really really wish I could crochet!
11/14/2012
Contributor: VioletMoonstone VioletMoonstone
I usually bake some yummy treats to give as gifts. Sometimes I draw/paint and make something pretty to be hung up on the wall. =]
11/14/2012