carrie Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 It's my friends birthday today and I have no money so I have made her a hamper of home made things. In it are rhubarb jam, lemon curd, caremelised onion marmalade, seville marmalade with Bruichladdie whiskey all made by myself this year. Some eggs, some iced muffins with flowers on top and some fresh rhubarb from my garden. I was going to make a felted handbag but ran out of time . I hope she likes it and doesn't mind the lack of money spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I used to worry about giving handmade gifts but the recipient is usually thrilled to bits to get something that you've put time and effort into. I hope your friend is as delighted as I would be to receive all of those lovely things . I'm sure she will love your hamper of goodies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I think it's a lovely idea. A lot of work has gone into that and it sounds divine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'm sure she will love it! All the work that has gone into making it is special. If she doesn't, Ill pm you my address! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'm sure she will love it - I love receiving home-made goodies! - even though I make a lot of things myself, it's lovely to think that someone cared enough to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrie Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 I've delivered it and yes she loved it, her husband couldn't believe I'd made it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 It sounds a lovely idea. I'd be thrilled to receive something that the giver had gone to the trouble of making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I would too. I wish other people would realise that I love handmade & homemade rather than buying expensive gifts. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 If I was your friend I would be THRILLED - what a fab present. I make most of my own bits and pieces for teachers gifts and for those of my colleagues and they are genuinely SO pleased to be given home made produce. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
