Creative Gifts for Your Loved Ones
How to Give Great Presents without Breaking the Bank
If you think back 5 years, can you remember all the presents you received? The best remembered gifts are not those that are purchased at the store. And don't worry; you don't have to be super crafty to give creative homemade gifts.
You can ignore the holiday or event and go straight to the heart. Here are some ideas for crafty gifts you can give any time of year:
Romantic Letter
For a special touch, you can give it an antique feeling and roll it up into a meaningful bottle (her favorite soda, drink, wine, etc). Write from your heart and share your love with the person. Wad up the letter into a ball, unroll it, and soak it in coffee. Let it completely dry. This will give it a stained look. After it's completely dry, carefully burn the edges of it. Then roll it up, tie a ribbon around it and put it in your bottle. Now you have a great present that can last forever - a personal message in a bottle. (This can also be a great way to propose).
Book of Reasons I Love You
Think of all the reasons you love this person. Type it up, print it out, and take it down to Kinko's or your nearest copy store to have it bound. You can get as simple or as creative you'd like this one. This is a book that the person can read any time.
Make One for Their Collection
If the person collects anything, you are in luck. People collect all sorts of stuff: coins, toy figures, stuffed animals, animal-themed items (penguin, giraffe, dog, etc), angels, instruments, movie posters, and so on. Your job is to create something for the collection. It can be a drawing, colored picture, painting, story, clay model, origami – anything that relates to the collection. This is a fun and affordable way to show the person that you support her interests and pay attention to the things she likes. Even if your craft turns out completely terrible, give it to him. These are the types of presents that people will remember forever.
Act of Service
What is the one thing your gift receiver really hates doing? Cleaning the dishes? Cleaning her room or house? Washing his car? Pick a chore the person hates doing and find a time to do it when he's not there. For a special touch, take a before and after picture, frame it and date it (with yourself in the picture). That way, your gift is the act of service, and she will have a keepsake to remember your hard work.
Technology Lesson
For the technologically-challenged individual (parents, grandparents), a lesson on how to use their technology can be priceless. Give an Mp3 Lesson to someone who needs a little help. Knowledge is a gift that lasts forever.
Check out these other helpful articles:
Cheap, Creative Christmas Gifts
Affordable Creative Gifts for Mom
Message in a Bottle
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