Holiday Gift Giving III
I love the holidays. I’m a giver more than a receiver so I like to find the *perfect* gift. Have you read Holiday Gift Giving I and II? Read on for more ideas to share with your significant other this season…
If you happen to be or know someone who is crafty, there’s myriad of options for giving the greatest gift. In recent years, my mom’s favorite new hobby was knitting. Know a knit-wit? Consider knitting, crocheting or buying a homemade scarf or hat to give to your loved one.
Grandma loves to make denim quilts – which, by the way are amazing—they are so heavy and cozy! These are absolutely perfect for cuddling up by the fireplace on subzero nights in the cabin or during those freezing Minnesotan (or heck, all of the Midwest) months.
If you work well with wood either as a hobbyist or professional, consider making a plaque or display case. My dad has his own woodworking shop. It came in handy a few years ago when I was in a serious relationship and my boyfriend at the time was really into his guitar. I bought an eight inch replica and pleaded with Daddy to make a cube display case for the guitar to sit in. The beau loved it.
Hobby shops such as Hobby Lobby in the Midwest or Michael’s craft supply store make it pretty simple to come up with an idea and often have a good selection of “do it yourself� kits for making your own stained glass, jewelry and scrapbooks just to name a few.
Whatever you set your sights on, go into it with the right frame of mind and put your heart into it. Whoever is the recipient will surely know you thought long and hard into giving them a keepsake.
June 27th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Thanks for the post, you should tell people to offer a display case as a gift :). Keep up the fresh posts, I’ll be following closely
June 30th, 2009 at 11:56 am
ohhh great info!