You’ve met people who learn that you have crafty skills, and immediately say, “I love that, but I could never do that thing!” (Or you are one of those people, in which case, hi there!)
So what to get for this person if you want to gift something with just a bit of a crafty edge? Or rather, what can you make?
How about homemade cookie mix? That way the receiver just has to dump the mix in a bowl with wet ingredients, just like a regular store-bought mix, but with a more personal and handmade touch! Here’s a website with a wide variety of mixes, and here’s another! They are still making something, just with a little facilitation, and maybe they’ll ask you for the mix recipe afterward!
What do you think of a homemade kit? Say you’re a fan of embroidery, and a friend seems like they’re dying to try it. Why not make a kit for them, with a handdrawn or traced design, embroidery thread you’ve hand picked, one or two of your favorite embroidery needles, a hoop that you know works well, and some perfect fabric! The same idea can work for quilting, or garments, etc!
Make something for their home! If there’s a spot of wall they keep complaining about, or you really need to make them a quilt because they’re always chilly, the home is one of the categories where you don’t necessarily need extensive measurements or reconnaissance, but can still make something super useful for them!
How about something for their pets? I have a friend who would flip out if I made something for their (incredibly adorable and dorky) dog. He wore a bow tie for Halloween, and looked so miserable, so I’m holding off for his sake, but I know my friend would love it!
Make them something for themselves! This one is the ultimate, especially if the item has been requested before, but if you’re superstitious think hard about the boyfriend sweater conundrum… I don’t knit anything for a S.O. I guess I was rather superstitious for a scientist…
So that wraps up my gift guide series!
I didn’t quite expect them to get so philosophical, so I hope you enjoyed them!
As with every post this week, let me know if there’s anything else I should add in the comments below!
Monday – Gifts for a New Sewist
Tuesday – Gifts for an Established Sewist
Wednesday – Gifts for a Yarn Crafter (ie Knitter or Crocheter)
Thursday – Gifts for Makers