It’s November and that means the holidays are right around the corner. You might be making your own wish list or starting to get gifts for the loved ones around you, but have you ever considered making a homemade gift? Yes, it takes a little more time and effort to sit down and create something unique, but sometimes it’s the thought that really matters during this time of year. The best thing about creating a homemade gift is that you can personalize it to the person you are giving it to. A gift shows someone that you care about them, and a homemade gift from the heart goes a long way.
Gift giving is a language of love, and people deserve to feel loved and cared for. A homemade gift comes with no rules, and that’s the best part. A gift from the store can still show someone that you see them, but putting the extra time to make something special shows people that you are thinking of them. The beauty of a homemade gift is that it doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s the imperfections and effort put in that makes a homemade gift son special.
“There is nothing like opening a handmade gift to know that someone really cares about you. Gift giving is a love language, and a personalized gift shows your loved one that you listen and pay attention to the things they like. A homemade gift doesn’t have to take you a lot of time either. Just a few hours on a project can really bring people together and create lifelong memories. That’s all anyone really wants. No matter what the craft is, love is glued and stitched to every piece,” says Corey Pearson, Chief Quilt Artist and Brand Ambassador at Linda’s.
Sometimes people want to feel connected and a homemade gift does just that. If you are trying to think of some good ideas, sit down and think of the person you want to give the gift to. What is their favorite color? What do they like to do? What emotion do you feel when you think of their name? Asking yourself these questions can help steer you in the right direction when gift giving.
There are so many different options for creating a homemade gift. You can try a new craft or use your previous skill to create something great. Quilting and crocheting are great examples of a homemade gift, because they can come in so many different forms. You can decide the colors, patterns, and even what manner you want your gift to take. From a blanket, scarf, a pair of gloves, the little things are what make the holiday season.
“With crocheting specifically, people have gotten really creative and are breaking the barriers of the crafting world. People are crocheting coasters, bags, sweaters, blankets and even stuffed animals. They can follow patterns or try something completely new, and that’s the great thing about it. People can express their true selves through crocheting. Whatever you set your mind to, crocheting is there to bring it to life,” Pearson says.
Making something homemade is a labor of love, so now is the perfect time to get started. If you are a beginner crafter, it might take a little more time and energy to get the finished product, but don’t give up. Imagine the look on your loved one’s face when they open up your gift that you spent countless hours on. Not only will it bring some joy to their day, but it will help them see how important the relationship truly is. A homemade gift has the power for people to feel loved and cared for, so why not try it out?
The holidays are less than two months away, so don’t hesitate and underestimate your skills. Getting started now will help you have a leg up on the gift giving season, and will take away some of the stress. The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, and a homemade gift is the perfect embodiment of the season.