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Do you like home made gifts?
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By *iss Kiss OP Woman
over a year ago
near Coventry |
What do you like?. What do you dislike? What do you do if you receive a display gift and hate it? Chutney is easy to get rid of. Do you make gifts for people? What do you make?
I'm thinking of making things for a couple of birthdays and I need ideas.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I like baking so will make honeycomb chocolate or cupcakes give as gifts, I used to make those for my sons teachers when they were at School.
White chocolate and raspberry cupcakes with rasperry buttercream always goes down well. Though I prefer to use fresh cream as it offsets the sweetness 
I have made chutney in the past |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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I don’t make anything because I’m the least creative person on the planet  I do like homemade gifts though.
I have received jewellery, candles, jams, chutney, bath salt, scarves, so many things over the years. All given with love and thought and gratefully received  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I love them.. The time and effort, the thought + the planning
My DD carved me a spoon out of a bit of tree trunk.. It is epic. I'll treasure it until the day i die |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I love them.. The time and effort, the thought + the planning
My DD carved me a spoon out of a bit of tree trunk.. It is epic. I'll treasure it until the day i die"
that’s amazing I recently bought a little set of carving knives. Still yet to have a bash. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Depends what they are really. Anything with lots of thought gone in is always appreciated, especially if made by a child, but some gifts go straight into my memories box, as I don't want to lose them, but nor do I want to display them! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Most cherished gifts are handmade and I love making things especially cards, we live in such a throwaway society, and also people get so much that homemade is so thoughtful, touching and meaningful.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Depends what they are really. Anything with lots of thought gone in is always appreciated, especially if made by a child, but some gifts go straight into my memories box, as I don't want to lose them, but nor do I want to display them! "
I have special boxes too |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I love them.. The time and effort, the thought + the planning
My DD carved me a spoon out of a bit of tree trunk.. It is epic. I'll treasure it until the day i die
that’s amazing I recently bought a little set of carving knives. Still yet to have a bash. "
I'll send you sone pics later! |
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"I love them.. The time and effort, the thought + the planning
My DD carved me a spoon out of a bit of tree trunk.. It is epic. I'll treasure it until the day i die
that’s amazing I recently bought a little set of carving knives. Still yet to have a bash. "
My sister whittles. She does it all the time and leaves piles of shavings everywhere lol
She won't be happy until she cuts a finger off I'm sure. She's already had temporary nerve damage as she stabbed herself in the palm  |
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Year before last I had a massive homemade gift giving. Homemade jams, pickled onions, chutneys, knitted socks, hats and gloves.
Cost twice as much and the time making was hours and hours. But genuinly loved by all who recived. |
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By *r.SJMan
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
For a foodie I've made profiteroles and do a good baileys cheesecake 
And beyond that, but depends for whom, I can put my hand to wood carving and turning and have made some pretty impressive HP wands amongst other bits and can also use a scroll saw and have made names for bedroom doors and the like...
I occasionally get arty and have done a few 3d papercraft projects but normally I rarely have the time to do any of the above.
I do think it's all to do with time and patience, getting a feel for what you're working with and being good with your hands |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I love them.. The time and effort, the thought + the planning
My DD carved me a spoon out of a bit of tree trunk.. It is epic. I'll treasure it until the day i die
that’s amazing I recently bought a little set of carving knives. Still yet to have a bash. "
Theres a particular one for spoon carving and use wood in the green... fresh wood not dried  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I love them.. The time and effort, the thought + the planning
My DD carved me a spoon out of a bit of tree trunk.. It is epic. I'll treasure it until the day i die
that’s amazing I recently bought a little set of carving knives. Still yet to have a bash.
My sister whittles. She does it all the time and leaves piles of shavings everywhere lol
She won't be happy until she cuts a finger off I'm sure. She's already had temporary nerve damage as she stabbed herself in the palm "
Awesome! Love Greenwood crafts |
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"I’m very crafty and love to make unique gifts rather than buy from a shop! The last thing I made was a crochet baby yoda! Miss PC "
We were given handmade crochet bride & groom highland cows as a wedding gift. We absolutely love them!! The time & effort that must have gone into them really meant a lot to us xx
J x |
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By *egoMan
over a year ago
Preston |
I can make arty things.
Dioramas or wall mounted displays.
3D print the main subject then realistically paint them up. Make a frame, add any electronics or other features and done.
My most recent was the knockers from Labyrinth. |
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By *inxybWoman
over a year ago
Durham |
I make all kinds of things and give them as gifts, it’s a super feeling to know they’re appreciated and well received. Last year each of my family got a handmade patchwork quilt for Christmas |
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By *iss Kiss OP Woman
over a year ago
near Coventry |
I'm so glad I posted this question. I've gone on line and a lot of people seemed to not like home made gifts. Saying they were cheap!. Which kind of put me off. But you lot have re-inspired me. So thanks.
Reading about all the thoughtful things you make is lovely too. |
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