There are several reasons why I don't like shopping for Christmas gifts. For one, I near sudden panic attacks when I get too close to the mall anytime after Thanksgiving due to all the crowds. Second, I don't feel like Christmas should be about the price tag of a gift. I also have a had time saving money to buys gifts for all my friends and family. Last but not least, I think the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart.
I would like to make some homemade gifts and am hoping I will get some inspiration from Ode Readers. Any ideas on what to make this year?
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posted by mjaafri on 5/31/2008 12:06 pm
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Great ideas here! One more that I think is special would be to force flower bulbs. Your garden store (and even grocery stores at this time of year) usually offer the bulbs. Most take 12 weeks (too late for this season), but paperwhites and amaryllis take apprx. 4-8 weeks.
To Luci: I love your "green" idea of market bags and also, the cotton washcloths. A few years ago, my cousin knitted some dishcloths for me that I absolutely loved! They are super soft and wring out well, but what I love the most is how you can make them the size you prefer. For me, I like them slightly smaller than the normal cloth.
Joyous holidays to all!
posted by SusanS on 11/ 9/2007 2:00 pm
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I started a month ago knitting market bags and cotton washcloths for my siblings and good friends, and scarves for my nieces. Seems like a healthy use of my hands and some cheap cotton yarn -- good for me, good for the environment, and I think (finally), I'll have a gift they all like.
posted by luci on 11/ 6/2007 7:13 pm
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This year, I was thinking about making lavender pillows. Someone gave me a lavender pillow as a gift last year and I love it! I use it every night and the calming scent always puts me to sleep.
Since I loved mine so much, I tried to recreate it as a gift a couple months ago and it was really simple to make! I just got some fabric, sewed it together and left a hole open to fill the pillow with a mix of Lavender buds and buckwheat to give it shape and comfort. Then I hand stitched the hole up when done.
I think I may even try growing some lavender in my garden so I can continue to make these fun gifts.
posted by katiek on 11/ 5/2007 2:27 pm
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I make an assortment of sweets for all of my family, friends and co-workers. I usually go with cookies, but this year I am going to try making candy. The best part about dong this is that my kids love to help out in the making process...especially with the icing!
posted by tagging on 11/ 5/2007 2:17 pm
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