When I was a kid, I always knew I was into three things: arts, music, and writing. For the arts, I know, I’m no artist the way my younger brother is (sorry for that plug), but I did enjoy doing art-related things (and I still do): drawing comics, making greeting cards, doing calligraphy, and creating homemade gifts. I always believed that there was so much meaning in this type of gift category, as it requires time and effort, and a lot of heart.
To be honest, it’s been years since I last made homemade gifts; but recently, I was inspired by my best friend Danica (whom I’m sure will be really surprised by this because I’ve never told her before) to start again. The last time I saw her, as we were parting ways to be separated by a two-hour difference and a lot of water, she gave me something homemade, and I just saw the sincere amount of effort she put into it (not gonna lie, writing this is making me emotional). And because of her, I’ve found my love for homemade gifts once more.
In this entry I have a total of three ideas for DIY gifts you can give to family, friends, partners, or just about anyone. Although read with caution, these gifts come with time and patience, but the after product is always very rewarding.
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