What's the best handmade gift you have given or received?

[Stina 53]

All right, I'm searching for gift ideas. Since money is tight, cheap DIY/handmade gifts would be great, but I don't want it to be something boring or tacky. You can say "it's the thought that counts" but I do want to give a good gift, you know?So tel

 

l me: what is the best handmade gift someone has given you? What have you made for others that was truly awesome and well-received?

[repsol rave 2,963]

well, my dad is a construction worker, and one time i made him a 2 and a half meter high hammer filled with other presents for his birthday.

dunno if this'll help you much tough

[Guest]

Well... i made a 1800 ( probably more) volts flyswatter for my dad once....
You just put the tip close to a fly and the spark blows it apart. Ive never seen him use it tho. May be because of the massive emf the thing emits.
Thats pretty much the best handmade thing i ever gifted.. I never received any, therefore can i not really say something about that other part of the question.

Edited December 13, 2013 by Guest

[Aniki 386]

Back when I was really into Warcraft a friend made me and my sister Horde neck-warmers.

 

They looked absolutely fabulous.

 

But really it's always best to try and think of something unique for yourself. Would I of ever expected to receive a neck-warmer as a gift? Honestly I didn't even know neck-warmers existed until I received it!

 

In the end it's not about the gift that counts, it's the thought behind it. Cheesy but true. (For me at least)

[Rainboom Dash 1,056]

Two Christmases ago I gave my parents a wooden chopping board and a plastic candy bowl, both of which I made myself in my school woodwork class. I suppose those are the best hand-made presents I've done.

[Stina 53]

Back when I was really into Warcraft a friend made me and my sister Horde neck-warmers.

 

They looked absolutely fabulous.

 

But really it's always best to try and think of something unique for yourself. Would I of ever expected to receive a neck-warmer as a gift? Honestly I didn't even know neck-warmers existed until I received it!

 

In the end it's not about the gift that counts, it's the thought behind it. Cheesy but true. (For me at least)

 

That is really cool!

 

I think I might try to knit some infinity scarves/neckwarmer type things for my aunts.

[Scootalove 10,689]

I made a handmade Pokemon badge for my friend, since she is a huge fan of Pokemon. Anything can be handmade, to make it look very special.

[Jessper 735]

I keep giving my drawings away, seems to make people happy and makes my wallet happy too. Not sure if it's the best tho.

Best thing I received was "handmade" sword, but then again, the friend who made that is an actual artistic blacksmith, so I guess it's not really something you can make on your lap while watching a TV. But it definitely is the best.

[Stina 53]

I keep giving my drawings away, seems to make people happy and makes my wallet happy too. Not sure if it's the best tho.

Best thing I received was "handmade" sword, but then again, the friend who made that is an actual artistic blacksmith, so I guess it's not really something you can make on your lap while watching a TV. But it definitely is the best.

 Hahah I WISH I coul make a sword! That would be awesome.

[Glaci 119]

Mine would have to be this propeller run model plane that a friend of my dad's made me, The amazing thing is that it's made out of stained glass, and it's a kaleidiscope as well.

 

The 2 front propellers are both made of thick stained glass, and can spin around. When you look through the glass lens in the back, it makes really colorful shapes and stuff inside! It's so awesome.

[Doc. Volt 2,561]

i have gifted to my best friend an univibe clone guitar pedal effect made it with orignal schematic and vintage transistors... he would have kissed me if he were gay ahah!

[Fhaolan 4,486]

Unfortunately it's not really fair because my wife and I do handcrafts as a business on the side. I make furniture and the like, while she spins raw wool into thread, and knits, crochets, and weaves it into a variety of stuff.

 

I suppose the best item I made as a gift was a triangular chess table. The fellow I was giving to had created a triangular chess game that was supposed to be part of a fantasy role-playing game ruleset that he had created (but hasn't published yet. Next year, he says.) So I built him a triangular table about four feet on a side with inlaid veneer triangles of various colors, and tipi-like removable legs that pivoted on a rope hinge (for the historical/fantasy feel), plus three triangular stools with saddle-leather tops and similar (but shorter) tipi-like removable legs.

[Stina 53]

Unfortunately it's not really fair because my wife and I do handcrafts as a business on the side. I make furniture and the like, while she spins raw wool into thread, and knits, crochets, and weaves it into a variety of stuff.

 

I suppose the best item I made as a gift was a triangular chess table. The fellow I was giving to had created a triangular chess game that was supposed to be part of a fantasy role-playing game ruleset that he had created (but hasn't published yet. Next year, he says.) So I built him a triangular table about four feet on a side with inlaid veneer triangles of various colors, and tipi-like removable legs that pivoted on a rope hinge (for the historical/fantasy feel), plus three triangular stools with saddle-leather tops and similar (but shorter) tipi-like removable legs.

 

That chess table sounds really neat!

 

Yeah, I draw and knit hats and things all the time and my family and friends can get that sort of thing from me at any time of the year. I know they do appreciate it all but I would like to break away and do something different at Christmas.

[Vulcan 3,255]

Given: Giant box of origami roses that took me a few days to fold, It was for an anniversary gift with my then-girlfriend

 

 

 

Received: Hmmm.....Heart-shaped pillow with a hand-stitched note...

 

I know they're both sickeningly lovey dovey stuff, but I've never really given or received anything handmade outside of relationships....My friends usually gift me with tiny stuffed animals, on special events like birthdays....and In return I gift them whatever I can buy off amazon that suits their interests o-o

 

 

 

I suppose the best item I made as a gift was a triangular chess table. The fellow I was giving to had created a triangular chess game that was supposed to be part of a fantasy role-playing game ruleset that he had created (but hasn't published yet. Next year, he says.) So I built him a triangular table about four feet on a side with inlaid veneer triangles of various colors, and tipi-like removable legs that pivoted on a rope hinge (for the historical/fantasy feel), plus three triangular stools with saddle-leather tops and similar (but shorter) tipi-like removable legs.

 

 

 

That is awesome  O_O

Edited November 20, 2016 by Odd

[Dreambiscuit 10,584]

I once made a custom plushie for my niece. I'm not very good at sewing but I took my time (almost 6 months!) and it came out pretty good. I also sometimes make custom clothes for her older plushies. I'm not sure why I always end up sewing stuff. She likes them though. 

I sometimes make little sculptures for people too, as birthday presents, Get Well gifts or just to cheer them up in general. Sometimes, if I'm up to it, I'll consider writing them a short story, poem or a song. That can take a lot of time and inspiration though.

 

I don't often receive handmade gifts, but back in the day my late aunt used to send me lots of beautiful knitted scarfs and mittens. I really loved them. My niece makes some sweet little things as well, made of Play Doh. Those are my favorite. 

Edited November 21, 2016 by Dreambiscuit

[I used to be a stranger 7,994]

I'm currently making two wooden promise rings for my girlfriend and myself. They're cherry and in the process of being finished with walnut oil. I think I need a protective coat overtop but I don't know what.

[KiraTakahashi 748]

Probably the cherry blossom tree I hand painted and put mini hand painted characters in the tree for my gfs last birthday.

[Guest]

It's been many years since I was small enough to wear it, but my mom once knitted me an awesome purple sweater with a picture of a horse on the front. 

 

Right now I can't really remember if I myself have given cool handmade gifts though. 

[gamecubeguy214 2,512]

My mother bought a hoodie and then sewed a PAC-MAN design on it, where PAC-MAN was eating the dots and Inky was moving towards him. It's my favorite hoodie. However, I don't think that anyone is a big fan of PAC-MAN. It's a dead gem that everyone seems to have forgotten about.

[Kiri 7,291]

My favorite handmade gifts to give to others are drawings! Like Rarity, I enjoy putting love into each piece, while also capturing some aspect of the recipient's interests or personality. ^^

 

The most valuable handmade thing I've received is a pink blanket my mom made for me when I was a kid. Not only is it warm, but it also makes me feel comforted on rough days.