tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659338788505532429.post4238627714339158567..comments2023-06-06T08:35:54.587+10:00Comments on Solomon Sewing: 19. Giving Handmade GiftsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240613771053698106noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659338788505532429.post-26901219717253077492013-01-24T10:53:26.349+11:002013-01-24T10:53:26.349+11:00The pencil roll is beautiful. I don't feel li...The pencil roll is beautiful. I don't feel like I need to buy a gift if I am making one. I have bought coloring books and crayons to put in a bag (the kid with holders for the crayons on the outside) but only because it goes with it. I do worry though if others appreciate the homemade gift and I think I have been making less over the years and making more for just my family. I know giving shouldn't be about appreciation but I can't help it and have those thought.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316879382901467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659338788505532429.post-45123241090330165672012-10-30T06:00:53.308+11:002012-10-30T06:00:53.308+11:00I love handmade gifts. They are so close to the he...I love handmade gifts. They are so close to the heart. Do you have more good things for homemade items?Tamplariehttp://www.ofertareonline.ronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659338788505532429.post-19154508166433082082012-10-22T08:56:43.299+11:002012-10-22T08:56:43.299+11:00For the 'school' parties I only make gifts...For the 'school' parties I only make gifts if I get requests. For eg I made my dd personalized chair bag at the beginning of one school year and had 3 or 4 class mates request one when dd received invitations to their birthdays. I was happy to oblige because they are simple to make and would be well received. I do tend to add a small bought component to the gift, such as pencils into a pencil case or a book into a chair bag. Millyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501542313504391830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659338788505532429.post-7018666106600550472012-10-22T07:59:32.000+11:002012-10-22T07:59:32.000+11:00I give handmade gifts most of the time now. Just ...I give handmade gifts most of the time now. Just last weekend I gave a hat I made to a friend's little boy, but I did also throw in a book and tshirt, only because that is how much i would normally spend on him. At christmas time now, I am making clothes for my nieces (because they loved their handmade dresses last year) and other kids I have to get presents for are getting handmade hats or messenger bags. The kids always love them, it's the parents I can sometimes worry about! lolMsMidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165622200849937469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659338788505532429.post-5922577826839553602012-10-21T23:55:14.315+11:002012-10-21T23:55:14.315+11:00I love your pencil roll and can't see why a li...I love your pencil roll and can't see why a little kid wouldn't be thrilled to have it.<br /><br />I tend to only make gifts for people I like a lot and think will appreciate it. Buying a cheap gift is so much easier and less special, but if that'sall they'll appreciate, then I'm not going to put in any effort. I've been stung, and I learn fast!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330947653655808973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659338788505532429.post-58302566691298573492012-10-21T22:27:33.987+11:002012-10-21T22:27:33.987+11:00PS - I forgot to add that I love your monkey roll!...PS - I forgot to add that I love your monkey roll!CurlyPopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073292585833387749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659338788505532429.post-53598747984159879162012-10-21T22:27:12.213+11:002012-10-21T22:27:12.213+11:00I love giving and receiving handmade gifts. I do t...I love giving and receiving handmade gifts. I do tend to think a lot about the receiver beforehand though, and whether I could actually make something that they'd appreciate.<br />If I decide that I can't, then I'm more than happy to just buy something instead. CurlyPopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073292585833387749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659338788505532429.post-16752773321115409422012-10-21T21:48:32.922+11:002012-10-21T21:48:32.922+11:00I do give handmade gifts and often fret about it. ...I do give handmade gifts and often fret about it. I know I'm not an expert seamstress and that means what I'm giving might not be perfect. But I try and gift to people who appreciate handmade gifts and my confidence grows with each one I give!<br /><br />The pencil roll is gorgeous and I would be delighted if my girls received something so special :o)<br /><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410974715572239452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659338788505532429.post-33935334945463544612012-10-21T21:43:09.982+11:002012-10-21T21:43:09.982+11:00That's beautiful, kids love drawing. I honestl...That's beautiful, kids love drawing. I honestly think it depends on what it is - My kids once got a piece of dowel with paper streamers on it. The pencil roll is gorgeous and personalized. If you felt a bit funny you could always add a coloring book next time. As a mother I would rather that beautiful gift than some of the $2 shop crap my kids have received and subsequently had broken in minutesMel@Mellywood's Mansionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636427820882725798noreply@blogger.com