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It depends on who the giver is, of course!
Lol, I agree with Kate on this one. For instance, my great aunt makes the most GORGEOUS quilts, and the couple of times she's given them to me I've been ecstatic. But I can't really think of anyone else in my family who makes anything nice themselves. So rather than get something tacky I'd end up tossing, I'd have to say I'd prefer storebought. 
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...some home-made gifts I've received in the past have been completely unwanted and I've just received them and thought: "why the hell are you giving me this?!"!
I like that saying that you should only keep stuff that's useful or beautiful. If a gift falls into those categories for ME and had been bought with me in mind then it's wonderful whether it's homemade (tho they can be more precious) or store-bought. But if someone can't be bothered to think about what I might like in a gift, I'd prefer they gave me cash! 
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Thanks guys. I like all your opinions. Very interesting.
Well, this old lady always makes her gifts. Yep, everyone gets a home-made gift if at all possible. I try to see what someone wants or needs, find out their color schemes, and get myself out to the yarn store or craft shop. When I see them wear the item I've made, it really warms my heart. When I see them wear it a SECOND time, I know I did the right thing.
On the other hand...... it's actually very selfish on my part, because it's really ME who gets the joy out of the gift, not the recipient. I should re-think this some more, obviously.
I would like to believe that, if I knew someone was in need of things that I could not make them, then I'd trek out to the mall, but if I thought for a minute that they wanted to decorate their bedroom with a jazzy throw pillow and matching tissue box holder, I'd find out their color scheme, and that's what I'd make 'em.
I could never give cash or a gift certificate. I need to give something from ME.
See how I am? 
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#227294 - 11/25/05 05:01 PM
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With your talent, I think someone would be crazy not to appreciate something you have made! The sweater you made Barbie is gorgeous...
I think I would keep going just the way you are now!
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#227305 - 11/25/05 06:36 PM
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OK, first off, let me say that I am fairly new to this gift thing. My family never did holidays so it's only been within the last 4-5 years that I've actually started doing Christmas, birthdays, etc. So apologies if I inadvertently offend anyone.
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For the past 3 years, I'd say about 95% of the gifts I give are handmade items. (The rest are bought online throughout the year, and some are even re-done secondhand items or antiques.) If they don't like 'em, tough dookie. They're more than welcome to give the gifts back, and I'll pass them on to someone who will be more appreciative. So there!  
This kind of makes me wonder -- why? I mean, OK, so I'm giving you a gift. Right? Well, I'm giving YOU a gift because I want YOU to have something that YOU will use and/or enjoy. Sorry, Casey, not picking on you in particular -- I've seen a lot of people (not just here on the boards) express the sentiment that "well, if they don't like it, that's just tough" about gifts. And this bewilders me. Like, maybe I am just missing something here??? I mean, I know that some gifts are more an obligation than anything else ... but gift-giving is about the recipient. Right? I mean, if gift-giving was about me and how I feel, then why am I getting another person involved? Maybe it makes you feel proud and talented to give people boxes of homemade stationery, but if I don't write letters and you know I don't write letters, then what does this become?
OK, maybe this totally doesn't make sense. But I'm still so lost in the gift culture thing. I don't really understand the way people approach this. 
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ROTFL--yes, I'll take what my Dad makes best any day--MONEY!!!
Honestly, Kree--I'm with you. Everything my Grandmother sews is one of a kind/designer/made to order. I love my Aunt's pottery. I love my Dad--and I love his money too. But, even without it, I'd love him (and I have during his broke/spent moments).
Some people are crafty--others (like me) need a class/lessons.
Mostly the holidays are about partying for us.
Kate.
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Thanks Rachel
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Thanks. That was really nice.
I'm an old-fashion gal who hasn't received many home-made things; in fact, I only remember one. It's SO special, I gotta tell ya about it:
We used to own a little cottage on the coast in California, just a little tiny country cottage overlooking the ocean. One day, my best friend took time off work and drove down to my house when no one was there. She sat outside and drew a picture of our little cottage, then went home, and over the next couple of weeks, did a needlepoint picture of our home, from the sketch she had made. The colors of the yarns were absolutely true, including the little geraniums in the window boxes and the red gingham curtains! Can you BELIEVE it? That was 35 years ago, and of course I still have it in its frame, hanging on my wall. I lost that friend, unfortunately, so this home-made Christmas gift is one I treasure more than anything.
Yeah, home-made gifts really "do it" for me....
Thanks again.
Bevvy
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I don't have time to make all the gifts some years- with this many new babies I've been working on things for them... besides so few actually appreciate it.. so we are buying for some and making for others!
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mostly depends to me on the age of the person....but i'm plannig to make individual gift baskets for everyone...with necklaces that i make, to coffee flavoring...things like that....i'm not fully sure. for my daughter of course she's getting store bought stuff. if i'm closer to someone i'd rather have something they see and think about me....weather its 50 cents or 50 dollars, you know??
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Dear Bev,
The best gift you can give any of US on the boards...is your time!
Your time is filled with love, wisdom, grace, laughter, spontaneity, fun, truth, honesty, and peace.
Your gift to us...is YOU *hugs*
Thank you for sharing yourself with us day in an day out.
As a child...all I wanted from my family was TIME.
I asked my fam to turn the TV off!
So I beg of you...give a gift of meaning, of love, of truth.
Love,
Ruchie
P.S. Whether you spend time on someone shopping at the mall or making them a heartfelt present...give the gift of time.
Love you *hugs*
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