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17 years ago

What was your most favorite gift that you received that was homemade?

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adrander
17 years ago
MY SPOUSE ALWAYS MAKES CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS. WE HAVE THEM ALL FROM 31 YEARS OF MARRIAGE.
grandma_bonnie
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17 years ago
Wonderful! I love that!!!
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Awww thanks guys! I was worried that mine was going to come out too "amateurish", and not look good on it's own, especially considering that I was working from an inspiration photo. Thanks for the vote of confidence! Fly and Jen and all, I got all materials at Michael's. Plain wood blocks, 19 gauge wire, and the wood letters. I was going to either hand-paint or decopage the letters, but when I saw their neat wood pre-cut letters I opted to get those instead. I did hand paint the date on the name plaque, and it was HARD to get it to come out right. If I did it again, I'd probably do some sort of rub-on lettering. It was really, really difficult to get the strokes even. For one small portion, like a date, I think it adds to the charm, but if the whole piece was shaky and wobbly looking, I don't think I'd be happy with it. The kids and I just painted, crackled, repainted, sanded, glazed, and repainted the boards, painted and distressed the letters, and then glued them on. (That makes it sound MUCH harder than it was.) For the name plaque we just stained those letters. I'm exhausted from it, but they were worth it, and hopefully the recipients will like them.
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Wow -- it's such a busy time of year I'm so sorry to have not gotten back to this sooner. Joann, thanks for the very kind words. It's good to know you're smiling, and thanks for the sweet wishes. I so enjoy all the photos you've shared with us all. I marvel at your creativity. Newhomebuilder, thank you, you're so sweet. Good for you for collecting and passing on the Peter Rabbit china! I love Beatrix Potter's artwork, and my grandson is getting some of the dishes from me for Christmas. You are VERY talented in building and in decorating new homes. Your photos are just gorgeous. Plus your treat photos are making my mouth water. Thanks for posting the recipe. I want to try those out. Tina, thanks very much. Nice to "meet" you. Lisa, thanks! My daughter-in-law says, "Oh, it's an heirloom!" That makes me feel very good. Patty, I'll bet shell treasure those very special gifts from you. Next time we hope you'll take pictures. First girl in 30 years? Wow. She's a treasure. HeresLucy -- great name, btw. Thanks, you're too kind. Emagineer, what a wonderful, personal, thoughtful, creative gift! I'm sure he'll treasure it forever, and it will get lovingly passed down. Nanny, those stockings are gorgeous! Bless your son, I'll say an extra prayer for him. I'm sure he and his buddies will really, really, really appreciate the wonderful touch of home you're sending. Twin grandsons? Lucky you! Marti, thank you so much. I think he'll have to keep the top clutter free, so he can open it. I like that it has "breathing holes" so no kid can be shut in it, and it also has a slow-close lid that won't bang down on heads and precious little fingers, so it's a good design. Juddgirl, thanks! Boys are harder to shop for, aren't they? Looks like you made great gift suggestions. Merry Christmas to all!
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minnie_tx
17 years ago
adrander,
How nice. Can we see some Pics???
User
17 years ago
When I was a teenager, my girlfriend learned to crochet and made me a two-tone blue afgan for Christmas. I still use it and think of her, though we've lost touch, 29 years later.
chickencollecter
17 years ago
Beaded jewerly from my daughter!

Be Safe, Rach
sweets98
17 years ago
Nobody really thinks to make me stuff! It's what I like and what I do for everyone else but I don't get anything in return! LOL

I don't know if this counts but last year my Gram had a lady at my great aunt's church make a doily with our last name in the center. Then Gram and Pap made us frames. I just LOVE it! And it's the last thing my grandparents worked on together before they divorced.

They also made me a doll house when I was younger. It's too big so it's still in my Mom's basement. I would love to get a hold of it and do some work on it. The colors of paint they chose were a little much for me! LOL
toomuchglass
17 years ago
Food ........ cookies cookies cookies......
I Don't bake ,so anything homemade is a pleasure for me to recieve.
concretenprimroses
12 years ago
I am bumping this because its time to think about what to make again! I think telling your fave is a good way to help other people with ideas.

A bil and his wife made everyone birdhouses one year. That was very nice and we are still using ours, or the birds are, 15 years later.

Kathy
bulldinkie
12 years ago
Me too with ornaments,every year we decorate tree I remember where I was etc while hanging different ornaments I have grandmas ,my mothers,mothernlaws christmas ornaments plus all the ones my daughter & I made,the time crafting with my daughter Ill never forget sorry ..just remembering..
musicteacher
12 years ago
My Dad made me a cradle, using the same wood from a now broken twin bed that my grandfather had made me as a child. LOVE it!!!!
cindyloo123
12 years ago
One of my aunts went through all of her photos, found all of those that included me, made copies of them for me and put them in an album. PRICELESS.
chelcass
12 years ago
Years ago my Aunt (dad's sister) did china painting. One year she made me a china painted charm bracelet (three charms) and later made me a ring to match. They must be at least 30 years old and I still love them.
concretenprimroses
12 years ago
Chelcass, I'd love to see a picture! I am thinking of making some china charms from my mosaic cut up pieces.
Kathy
party_music50
12 years ago
My sister made me a patchwork jacket from my deceased niece's (her youngest daughter's) jeans and pants. It's lined with her leopard-print sheets. I absolutely love it and always get compliments when I wear it.
Rajrang123
12 years ago
In last Christmas my friend made me Rajasthani wall hanging, I loved it, as I am a big fan of Indian crafts. It still hangs on my wall as a prized possession.
patty_cakes
12 years ago
Nut roll! ;o)
chelcass
12 years ago
My aunt used to china paint and she made me a bracelet with three charms. That was 45 years ago and I still have it.
chelcass
12 years ago
Kathy, would you believe I just now saw your message from Oct.? I will dig the bracelet and ring out and take pictures of it for you.

Thinking back that bracelet has to be over 50 years old. Wow time passes quickly.

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