JoyfulMama Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 My dd9 was invited to a birthday party, and when we were at the library, she chose a craft book to check out. Once home, she browsed through it and came up with a few great projects. She also decided what she'd like to make for her friend's birthday gift. Today she sat down at the table with my box of felt, a journal book that we had picked up on clearance one day (in our emergency gift stash). She designed a cover for the journal, and completed the design on her own, using recommendations from the craft book. (I assisted with the glue.) Once finished, my DH says, "You are going to buy something to go with that, aren't you?" I am proud of my dd for coming up with a great, original gift idea, and executing it really well. She'd like to include a fun pen or something with it. She is proud of her work as well, and is excited to see her friend open it. I'm also grateful that she recognizes that all gifts don't have to come from the store, nor do they have to cost much. She made this specific to this friend, which (to me) shows she values this friend. What say the Hive? Great gift, or cheap way out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cindie2dds Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 My dd9 was invited to a birthday party, and when we were at the library, she chose a craft book to check out. Once home, she browsed through it and came up with a few great projects. She also decided what she'd like to make for her friend's birthday gift.Today she sat down at the table with my box of felt, a journal book that we had picked up on clearance one day (in our emergency gift stash). She designed a cover for the journal, and completed the design on her own, using recommendations from the craft book. (I assisted with the glue.) Once finished, my DH says, "You are going to buy something to go with that, aren't you?" I am proud of my dd for coming up with a great, original gift idea, and executing it really well. She'd like to include a fun pen or something with it. She is proud of her work as well, and is excited to see her friend open it. I'm also grateful that she recognizes that all gifts don't have to come from the store, nor do they have to cost much. She made this specific to this friend, which (to me) shows she values this friend. What say the Hive? Great gift, or cheap way out? Great gift! :thumbup: I would be so proud of her for wanting to make something specific for her friend and following it through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'd probably add a funky gel pen and a package of fun stickers and call it a great gift. That's my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'd probably add a funky gel pen and a package of fun stickers and call it a great gift. That's my 2 cents. :iagree: and I would be so proud of her!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 My dd9 was invited to a birthday party, and when we were at the library, she chose a craft book to check out. Once home, she browsed through it and came up with a few great projects. She also decided what she'd like to make for her friend's birthday gift.Today she sat down at the table with my box of felt, a journal book that we had picked up on clearance one day (in our emergency gift stash). She designed a cover for the journal, and completed the design on her own, using recommendations from the craft book. (I assisted with the glue.) Once finished, my DH says, "You are going to buy something to go with that, aren't you?" I am proud of my dd for coming up with a great, original gift idea, and executing it really well. She'd like to include a fun pen or something with it. She is proud of her work as well, and is excited to see her friend open it. I'm also grateful that she recognizes that all gifts don't have to come from the store, nor do they have to cost much. She made this specific to this friend, which (to me) shows she values this friend. What say the Hive? Great gift, or cheap way out? All I can say is I am glad we don't live on LI anymore. I couldn't compete with the gifts people would give. $20-50 spent on a present for a child's friend. I took dd 11 to a birthday party a few weeks ago and was so glad to see simple, heartfelt and yes even homemade gifts. They were precious and well received. I say go for it! It sounds like your dd spent a lot of time with this gift and if that doesn't show friendship, I don't know what does. FWIW I rcvd a simple wood frame with a hand stitched sentiment on it for Christmas when I was about 22yrs old. It was my favorite present that year. My friend's mom told me that she had spent 6 months on the project, for me. She didn't do it for anyone else. I still have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I think it's a really cool gift. I tend to go by what the recipient is like. For instance, I have family that really enjoys handmade gifts...so I make them for them. I also have family that does not enjoy handmade gifts...so I buy stuff for them. I don't make handmade for my eight-year old because he wouldn't appreciate it, nor would it mean anything to him. I made gifts similar to this for my friends when I was small...they were always well-received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 FWIW I rcvd a simple wood frame with a hand stitched sentiment on it for Christmas when I was about 22yrs old. It was my favorite present that year. My friend's mom told me that she had spent 6 months on the project, for me. She didn't do it for anyone else. I still have it. Your daughter made a lovely gift. I would much rather receive something specifically made for me than something acquired at a mad dash through the store. As newlifemom said above, these are the gifts we treasure for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Love it!!!! Fortunately, in my children's circles homemade gifts and small donations to charity are normal. I think it's wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Great gift. Very thoughtful. We see handmade gifts at birthday parties we attend, we make and give them, and our children have received them delightedly. I believe that taking the time and effort to create something for another person is meaningful and precious. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I think if you add the gel pen/pens and put the stickers in there.... very cool! Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 What say the Hive? Great gift, or cheap way out? Great gift! Both of my girls would love to receive a handmade gift from a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I think that sounds so nice. I know my 8yo dd would love it if one of her friends took the time to make something like that for her. She would think it was really special. One of her friends recently made all the invitations to her 9yo b-day party by herself, drawing different pictures on each one for her friends (and her family could more than afford any fancy store-bought invitations she wanted). My dd thought it was so cool, and decided to make her a special, handmade birthday card, which was very well-received. Especially if you add a pen and maybe some stickers or a stamp or something, I think it would make a fabulous gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thank you! I'm sharing all comments with my DH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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