Do you make or buy Christmas presents?
By samsonskola
@samsonskola (3357)
United States
47 responses
@Lillith (774)
• United States
19 Nov 06
I have actually done both for different reasons. When I could afford really nice gifts, I usually bought them. When money was tight, I used some of my craft making abilities to customize gifts for people. Examples of the home made variety would be crocheted afghans in favorite colors and gift baskets made to suit the recipients.
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@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
19 Nov 06
i agree..for my grandchildren i usually buy most everything, but always try to include 1 homemade gift that hopefully they will cherish as they grow older, ....i do all types of crafts and love to make all kinds of things...i,too, give gift baskets, filled with a few inexpensive items just for them, and add a couple of gifts that i make to go along with it. I just wish i could make a good living doing crafts, as that is my passion!..thanks so much for sharing with us
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
19 Nov 06
i kinda figured you'd say that!..lol...but i love the things that you buy the girls...thanks for sharing hon
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
13 Dec 06
I prefer buying christmas presents for people since I am not very good at making things, unless it is my artwork. I used to do my artwork as christmas presents before but have not done any artwork in a while so I buy things now, whether store items or getting gift cards to their favorite stores.
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
22 Dec 06
i'm sure the ones who received your artwork were very proud..thank you
@juliocstryfe (2019)
• Brazil
24 Nov 06
Buy, takes less time, and one can earn more money working and buying than wasting time making.
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
whatever you prefer is fine, but what does your gift giving have to do with being able to earn more money? anyway, thanks for responding
@CrazyFunny (611)
• Brazil
24 Nov 06
No,i buy..because,if i make the gift,dont will be a gift:) hehe
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
lol...i must admit i've done that a time or two myself!..thanks for sharing
@mommydearest (877)
• United States
24 Nov 06
I do both. I like to let my kids make presents for people because they don't have enough money to buy things themselves and the presents mean more when they are made.
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
yes they do..and nice that you are showing your children early how much that means...happy holidays
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
how nice!..i'd love to hear what kind of things you make...thanks for sharing
@kmwilson11 (217)
• United States
24 Nov 06
I prefer to buy just because I think it's easier for me. I have too much going on at home to make a gift.
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
i make a lot of gifts..even for my grandchildren, i usually buy most of theirs, but always try to make them at least 1 thing each year..and no, they don't always look like store-bought items, but that's the beauty of the gift. Finances have always determined that I need to make most gifts, but I usually find it very rewarding..although I have made a few things,I must admit, that never made it to the recipient when it just didn't turn out right. Just keep trying new things and soon you'll become confident in whatever you do..thanks for sharing and happy holidays!
@Celestialvie (679)
• United States
24 Nov 06
truth is, id rather buy since im not really that creative :P if i had the gift of something like painting.. drawing .. then id probably will. but all i can do is web design. if that someone actually eants a website/ webdesign then maybe that's the time id make a present than buy.
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
at least you have the thought of giving of yourself..that's most important..thanks for sharing
@purrfect1969 (510)
• United States
24 Nov 06
This year I will be shopping for all of mine. But I have made some in the past. My favorites were when I made photo albums from past Christmas's. That was a fun project.
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
that is fun...and very meaningful...thanks for sharing
@mytwo_daughters (2663)
• United States
24 Nov 06
I buy christmas presents. I love to get home made presents, and love when people are crafty.
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
i can see you're grateful for time and effort put into homemade gifts...happy holidays
@subtillus (121)
• China
24 Nov 06
I always buy my Christmas presents.
Making present myself is a good idea but I have no time and no skill.
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
keep looking..maybe you'll find something...thanks for sharing
@pinklilly (3443)
• Australia
24 Nov 06
I buy, but for close family friends that I know will appreciated I will make something.. Takes more effort and love to make a gift...
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
wow! can i be put on your christmas list?...lol...sounds like you put a lot of thought into your gifts..happy holidays
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
24 Nov 06
yes i agree it's much easier to buy...thanks for sharing
