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Title: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: singletonb on October 17, 2016, 09:49:04 pm
How many of you out there still try to create Christmas gifts for family and friends?  what do you make.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: surveypro2016 on October 18, 2016, 04:11:11 am
My family loves it when I make fudge, cookies and candy and put them in baskets. My daughter and grandsons also like to make their gifts for me and those are the ones I treasure most.  ;)
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: dbsaus1 on October 18, 2016, 04:21:42 am
When I worked, I used to make candied nuts to give to coworkers. Some would ask for the recipes.
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Post by: ghunter on October 18, 2016, 09:50:44 am
I don't make any Christmas gifts, wish I could they are so much personal
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Post by: michele2042 on October 18, 2016, 11:14:29 am
Through the years have made some homemade gifts.  Usually containers of fudge, cookies, etc.   Have also crocheted lap blankets.   My husband made our son a desk a long time ago.   This year we are hoping to make family members a set of cedar coasters.   Recently had a cedar tree cut down and the wood is amazing.   Looking forward to getting those underway.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: catchow on October 18, 2016, 11:26:58 am
I no longer do this, but used to love creating things for family. Not all family members appreciated them, some wanted money or giftcards, so I stopped doing it
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: alaskakaren on October 18, 2016, 12:38:28 pm
I think did gifts are nice for adults...maybe kids to adults.  If it's awesome adults to kids. I'm not really a gift giver...or receiver.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: aggie49 on October 18, 2016, 04:01:01 pm
i do because there are to many people on my list i make them for my friends i make candy jars cookie jars and they love them
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: singletonb on October 18, 2016, 08:32:44 pm
Great DIY ideas.  I especially like the cedar coasters because we also had a tree cut. Food is not what I do best.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: plennis on October 18, 2016, 09:15:06 pm
One year we made slings to carry fire wood in, they were a big hit and 8 years later are still looking great and used often by the whole family.  I make ornaments and send them to all the under 18 kids in the family, with a box for their future tree ornament collection.  I have made plant hangars and door stops.  We made plaques for the little ones with their nicknames (moonshine, star shine, sunshine, etc).  I do fudge, cookies, breads for friends and co-workers.  We are always looking for new ideas.       
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: wilberk on October 18, 2016, 09:19:42 pm
One time i learned how to do different oragami and then i wrote a cute note on each oragami papers and gave that to my friends and family for christmas. I have also bout cheap movies but always have a reason as to why i picked that movie for them. :snowman:
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: dsosnowski06 on October 18, 2016, 09:30:00 pm
I don't make Christmas gifts since my family does a grab bag but I do bake for each household which seems to be growing each year.  Was 3 now that kids are grown and getting married there are 8 houses that look for cookies each year.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: lvstephanie on October 19, 2016, 02:17:08 pm
Last year I got a DIY ornament from my sister... On the outside it read Uncle Larry. Quite a way to let me know that she was having her first baby (which she had just recently)!
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: 12amos on October 19, 2016, 10:52:08 pm
I haven't made any DIY Christmas Gifts in many years.  When I was into making gifts I always enjoyed it.  Maybe next year I will try my hand at it again.   :) 
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: nadinastarr on October 21, 2016, 09:37:41 am
I made my mom some jewelry, still have a few things to make. I have to make a body pillow for her, I just haven't felt well enough to do it. I also have some other items I have to sew up!
I also make baked goods, breads, pies, cookies, and going to try a cake this year. And of course a variety of candies and treats! Going to try flavored popcorns and nuts this year!
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: vickysue on October 21, 2016, 03:24:32 pm
I make baked good, and candy,  most of don't want anything since we all have whatever it is.  I do enjoy all of the baking though. When i am doing it i get tired of it and rarely eat any of it, but hubby is my quality controlled  and will sample all of it. But what it  really is , he has a big sweet tooth.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: judylucas on October 21, 2016, 03:54:54 pm
This year I'm planning on making pillows from some of my deceased husbands shirts for our grandchidren
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Post by: ricdsm on October 22, 2016, 08:50:14 am
I don't even want to think about Christmas yet.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: samijones02 on October 22, 2016, 09:11:02 am
I like to bake for friends and neighbors that I wouldn't usually give a gift to normally. I also hand make one gift for my husband and our boys to go along with their store bought gifts. Last year, I crocheted my oldest a Minecraft Creeper scarf and hat set, sewed my youngest a blanket, and crocheted my husband a replica of the Tom Baker Doctor Who scarf. I still haven't figured out what I am making this year though.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: hkckk5 on October 22, 2016, 10:34:50 am
I wish I could do that. However, I am not very crafty therefore I have to shop for my Christmas gifts.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: SherylsShado on October 30, 2016, 06:41:22 am
I keep a list of names for those I do gifts for.  When I see a craft that I know someone will like, I make it for them and write it next to their name on the list.  (I work on these all year long.) 

 I've even made tins of homemade dog goodies (with healthy ingredients) for the 4 legged family members.

If I don't find a craft to do for someone, then it's a gift card.  For people that give "unexpected gifts"........I get disposable pans from Dollar Tree and fill them with Christmas cookies, fudge, & mini bread loaves and Christmas candies.   Tins with homemade caramel corn (or seasoned/or drizzled popcorn) are also easy & yummy.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: melissajh44 on October 30, 2016, 08:03:11 am
I've made custom designed mugs and calendars before.
Title: Re: DIY christmas gifts
Post by: colbtrist on October 30, 2016, 03:26:15 pm
I make cookies to put in goody bags.