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When it comes to gift giving, are you the sort that likes to put your creativity to the test with something homemade? Or do you prefer to make a list and run straight to the store – pick it, swipe it, bag it, done!
OPTION 1:
To me, a DIY gift is essentially a thought out, themed present, heaped with things customized to the recipient’s taste. My mom is an absolute pro at the DIY gift. From colanders stuffed to the brim with all the makings of an Italian dinner, to baskets packed with a throw, hot chocolate and book, I know from experience that her gift getters always feel loved and special.
OPTION 2:
But that’s not to say that buying a solo something from the store is any less meaningful! Often time, I think it has to do with the gift getter his or herself. Some of my friends appreciate the imperfect but thoughtful vibes of a DIY gift, while others put together their list of gotta have gifts for a reason.
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I do a bit of both. The people here are not into christmas, but I LOVE to do christmas shopping (I mean, any reason to shop, right?). But I also love to DIY. So the DIY portion will have to come in the wrapping instead. I love to find new way to wrap 🙂
Because my budget for this year has shrunken, I picked out tiny gifts as socking stuffers instead, and throw them into baby socks, tie up with yarn and then initial them with beads for those that I do not know from outside is for whom. I considered many options but ended up with this arrangement. Of course, there are some whose gifts are slightly different from the rest and that means the presentation is different.
In fact, I was planning to post pictures after I am done.
What an ADORABLE idea!! I definitely hope you post some photos. I’m sure your gift getters were so excited 🙂
Nay, they aren’t that excited about it. They were just, “you got gifts for me? You should have told me earlier… then I will prepare something too.” But that I do not want. That would not be christmas…. at least to me.