Know what takes a bit longer than I thought it would? Making homemade gifts. So far, I’ve managed to do the following:
- Personalized bookmark for my grandpa.
- Tote bag for my cousin Emmy.
And that’s it! Can you believe it?! Two gifts. I’m SO far behind. I’ve got a TON more to do. I stayed up until 11:00 last night working on the tote bag. My mom found me at my desk, and I thought she was going to yell at me. Instead, she just said ‘go to bed, honey. You’re working too hard.’ Little does she know I still have her gift (and a million others) to make! Do you think I can get it all done in time?!
ya know what, roberta? ur awesome.
take a break, roberta, you deserve it!
Roberta! You are the BEST! I believe in you!! You are creative and smart and will find a way to do what you need to do. Hooray for Roberta!!
It’s nice that Roberta is working so hard to get gifts for everyone. I’m sure they’ll all very much appreciate it. But Roberta, you need your sleep! 11:00pm is kinda late, I can only stay up that late on weekends!
Dear Roberta, Rule #1 for making Christmas gifts: Set reasonable goals for yourself. Don’t tackle so much that you feel overwhelmed, frustrated and eventually resentful.
Try making presents that can take care of several people at once, like cookies. Make one batch each of three different types of cookies, and give everyone five or six cookies of each type in a plastic bag. Set the bag in the middle of a piece of wrapping paper, gather up the edges, and tie it together at the top with some ribbon — Voila!
Didelphis – These are GREAT ideas!! Listen to them, Roberta!!
Yes you can do it Roberta!!!
My username is sarahandlacey! :lol:
No. My sister used to do this every year. She always wanted to make handmade gifts for all of her friends and she had to know she didn’t have enough time but she would start them anyway. Then she would panic and Mom would take pity on her and help her finish them. She should have just asked for help up front. Roberta ought to ask for help too.
sure u can roberta! if i can knit about a million things, u can make yours too!
Yes, Roberta I think you can do it! I love your idea of crafts. So cool! I think I am going to get my mom a new walet. :lol:
i agree! she definetly can do it! i made my mom a wallet last year. :lol: this year i am knitting like crazy to try to get things done! ;)
starburst :lol:
You think u guys are unlucky! i haven’t even started! i’m STILL FIGURING OUT IDEAS 4 PEOPLE’S GIFTS!
Crazy gal :mrgreen:
P.S. when i was doing mrgreen, i almost did, mrgrinch!
You can do it Roberta. :D
~*(*)*sparklegirlLT*(*)*
i think you can do it Roberta! ;) Your great at making crafts!
♥♥♥~krystalkat~♥♥♥
You can do it Roberta! I just know that you can! :mrgreen:
*~♥SwedishLatte♥~*
I think that she should maybe take a little break. Maybe you can make the other gifts on the weekends. ;)
*Luv from LillyLuvie*
hey BTW, sarahandlacey, neptune feline, and lemon candy etc, will u b my friends? what r ur usernames? thanks!
starburst :lol:
Why don’t u make triple-knot bracelets, like I am doing? All u need is a few strands of colorful thread, and if u want, a few sparkly beads. U can Google recipe for bracelets- they don’t have 2 be triple-knot. They will rock 4 sure!
Happy Holidays from DreamsComeTrue ;)
Thanks for the idea krystalkat! ;-)
Shure I would love to! My username is sarahandlacey! :roll:
I am 10 so I have to make my stuff!!!! It is hard but, really fun! This year I made my dad sausage on a plate out of clay! I had to work on that all night, but, then, I also made my dog a new toy! It is an old sock filled with more old socks! Maybe I should make toys and give some toys I don’t use, Oh well, I think you can do it Roberta, and I am sure you are exaggerating!!!! I have 2 family members, 1 dog, and 2 grandparents!!!! You think I have it easy, they are very picky, luckily I don’t have a brother or sister!
yeah, i have 2 sisters, parents, and 2 grandparents. but my problem is i m a little TOO generous. i like making a ton, and end up doing too much.
starburst :mrgreen:
what do u mean? krystalkat didn’t post on this page? and i m adding u right now sarahandlacey.
starburst :D
She will be posting, and then she will see it! ;-)
o, ok, that makes sense.
Your welcome! i know she will LOVE it! :D
♥♥♥~krystalkat~♥♥♥
You can do it! I’m writing a book for my cousin, i really don’t know if i’ll finish it time, my mom side of our family celebrates early and my dads side on the actual christmas. I could email it to her, but then i wouldn’t get to autograph it with my purple (favorite color) pen.
i agree with these guy, roberta. simply put- yep.
***misty moon
sure it early in the season!