I got these name tapes made up a while ago now, and they make an appearance when I'm making something for someone as a gift.....................
...............Like a corsage for my sister, as part of her Birthday present.
I fancy it gives a slight 'professional touch'!
And the wrapping....... vitally important element of the gift.............
For me, when something is beautifully wrapped, it creates just the right first impression............... at least it does with me when I receive a gift artfully wrapped.................. I think that when someone wraps something beautifully for me, they have really understood something of my personality............. like my sister-in-law, Tamsin.............. she gives me the most exquisitely wrapped gifts, knowing it's not a waste of money, but money well spent, because it means so much to me............... ..............So here's my 'little something' for my sister.
It's not the main part of the gift........ oh no.......... I'd be considered 'cheap'............... it's just something small, made with love.................... of course that most definately doesn't guarantee the recipient will like it ................. it's the risk I take when I make things for people.
In this case, I take it the cursory "thankyou" means it wasn't my sister's cup of tea................. oh well, these things happen.................still, it is a little hurtful......................
That thing of someone not liking something you've made them................ it's a whole can of worms of a subject, isn't it.....................? Handmade gifts should probably only be given to people who understand the 'instruction manual of receiving handmade presents'.............. or maybe it should be the other way round........... handmade gifts, made by the giver, should only be presented to people, if the giver understands the 'manual of pitfalls involved in making and giving gifts'.
Sometimes you just think.............. why can't they just pretend they like it.................!!!
...............Like a corsage for my sister, as part of her Birthday present.
I fancy it gives a slight 'professional touch'!
And the wrapping....... vitally important element of the gift.............
For me, when something is beautifully wrapped, it creates just the right first impression............... at least it does with me when I receive a gift artfully wrapped.................. I think that when someone wraps something beautifully for me, they have really understood something of my personality............. like my sister-in-law, Tamsin.............. she gives me the most exquisitely wrapped gifts, knowing it's not a waste of money, but money well spent, because it means so much to me............... ..............So here's my 'little something' for my sister.
It's not the main part of the gift........ oh no.......... I'd be considered 'cheap'............... it's just something small, made with love.................... of course that most definately doesn't guarantee the recipient will like it ................. it's the risk I take when I make things for people.
In this case, I take it the cursory "thankyou" means it wasn't my sister's cup of tea................. oh well, these things happen.................still, it is a little hurtful......................
That thing of someone not liking something you've made them................ it's a whole can of worms of a subject, isn't it.....................? Handmade gifts should probably only be given to people who understand the 'instruction manual of receiving handmade presents'.............. or maybe it should be the other way round........... handmade gifts, made by the giver, should only be presented to people, if the giver understands the 'manual of pitfalls involved in making and giving gifts'.
Sometimes you just think.............. why can't they just pretend they like it.................!!!
I think the gift (and the label) are gorgeous, and it's a real shame that your sister didn't. giving something that you've made from the heart means so much, and when it's well received gives you so much back, so I guess it's why we do it, even when sometimes it doesn't work as we hoped, and someone forgot to read that "manual".
Posted by: driftwood | May 30, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Oh, the disappointment! I think your sister is an ungracious grumpycakes. The corsage is simply wonderful. Even though she did not like it, she should have appreciated the wonderful wrapping and realized that a lot of time and love went into it.
Posted by: sherry | May 30, 2008 at 03:11 PM
It is fun to give something home-made but only if the person receiving it appreciates the effort. If not - it is much better to buy the present and make something for yourself instead because you will definitely know how much precious time was used.
Posted by: Alice C | May 30, 2008 at 07:10 PM
A VERY SWEET GIFT...
SOME TIMES IT IS DIFFACULT FOR PEOPLE
TO "SEE" THE GIFT IN THE SAME LIGHT AS
"THE GIVER"
THE GIFT IS NOT DIMINISHED BECAUSE OF THIS
IT HAS ENHANCED THE MAKER...AND THAT IS ALL THAT MATTER'S...
Posted by: RI | May 30, 2008 at 11:08 PM
I can see how you felt hurt, but maybe your sister didn't mean it to sound the way it came out?
I understand completely how you feel about giving handmade presents. I recently made an embroidered lavender pillow for my friends birthday (from a drawing her daughter had done). It took me a long time to get it right. I know she liked it, but I wanted her to LOVE it... but then maybe my expectations were too high knowing how long I had spent on it.
Anyway I adore the brooch and I'm sure given some time your sister will too.
Posted by: Jennie | May 31, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Oh it's tough. When you've handmade something - anything - it automatically becomes more than the sum of its parts. And sometimes, some people can't see the whole. Maybe we forget we're the lucky ones who are able to 'see' art, craft and design for what it truly is. Life enhancing.
P x
Posted by: Pam | November 25, 2008 at 09:24 PM