I love giving and receiving hand-made cards and gifts although I have
always been worried that the receivers would feel cheated in some
way……..cheated of the glitz and bling of cheap Chinese imports……what am
I thinking!
If you are a regular handmade gift giver then you have probably been
working away all year to be ready for Christmas. Whether you are a
knitter, sewer, gardener, artist, woodworker or cook, there are plenty
of ideas to inspire you, online and in magazines.
• Knitting and Crochet – Scarf, slippers, afghan, knee rug, beanie,
gloves, bag, dishcloths
• Sewing – Clothes, environmental shopping bag, purses, quilt, cushions
• Gardener – Home grown flowers or vegetables, heirloom seeds, potted
cuttings
• Artist – Framed art, personal scrapbook or photograph album, painted
upcycled furniture, Christmas ornaments
• Woodworker – Wooden spoons or bowl, toys, shelves
• Cook – Bakes, Voucher for home-cooked dinner, jams and preserves,
liqueurs and cordials, Christmas cake or pudding, sweets
What if you are artistically challenged but would like to offer
hand-made gifts?
• Vouchers for services are great and easily made on the computer –
offer baby-sitting, weeding, cleaning, walking the dog.
• Put together a themed basket using a mix of bought and recycled items
• A special item that you own that your friend has admired and would use
• Purchase or commission hand-made items. This is a great community
minded compromise as it gives others the opportunity to use their skills
to earn pocket money.
Tomorrow we will look at Environmentally Responsible gifts......