There is just something so special about a gift that someone has made us.

My husband has sometimes said, "I could have bought that for less!" or "Why go through all that bother when you could get the same thing off a store shelf?"

Yes, there is a cost to yarn. But what nicer way to welcome a baby than a layette set or booties? Or even an afghan or baby hat?

And, yes, it takes time to thread a needle and to make those tiny stitches that create a beautiful picture in the end.

I like to cross stitch small Scripture verses or meaningful sayings, embellishing them with something the individual that it's for enjoys or collects. Projects such as these do not take much time, and by purchasing an inexpensive frame, it makes a lovely gift for any occasion!

Homemade cards are both fun and special. So are scrap books created specifically for a particular situation or personality.

Do you sew? Something simple such as a set of pretty napkins, or a tablecloth are appreciated! Embroider a handkerchief!

There are countless ways to remember those in your life. They notice and appreciate the obvious fact you've spent your "free time" focusing on them.

I, personally, am touched when I receive a gift that was made by hand. My aunt, recently sent me a quilt for our expected blessing. I didn't even know she knew how to do handwork... and here it was entirely cross-stitched.

What a simple way to say, "I love you" to someone!

For those of you who always mean to (or have wanted to) make more gifts from scratch, remember to include it in your weekly routine! It makes the wish become reality!

And as for expense... keeping costs down is easy if you're careful and creative!

Surprise someone, and let them know how special they are!

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Shared by ret

What a wonderful entry have you written! I'm just crocheting a table cloth for the wedding of my cousin in middle-june

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Shared by Chas

Your entry is exactly right! IF I will work towards making my crafting a habit, or even just something I do more frequently, then those, I wish I would have made that projects will come to life!
Blessings,
Chas

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Shared by HandsNHearts

Those homemade gifts mean far more than those store-bought ones do. Even those gifts merely put together with store items mean so much. It isn't as much the 'gift' itself as the fact that in our society today, most folks put little time into crafting something for someone else. They don't take the time to think over a gift, pray over a gift as they create it....they don't feel they have a 'talent' for creating something.
Everyone has a talent for gifting someone with something handmade. Your examples of a simple homemade card -- my Grandmother always made quick drawings on paper and included them in either a store or homemade card for birthdays. Those drawings weren't much in her eyes, just scribbles...but they are priceless to me.

Deanna

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Shared by findingcontentment

Homemade gifts have the added benefit of making you think (hopefully fondly) of the person who made the item each time you see it! It reminds that they love you enough to give one of their most precious gifts - time!

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Shared by chimicole

This is exactly what I was thinking of yesterday when I made out my Christmas list. I want to make blankets forour new grandchildren, and stitch potholders or pictures for our grown children to use in their own homes.
You are always on time Carrie! Always on time!
God bless you today and everyday....

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