We plan to do the "big one" early next year for an indefinite time and wonder if anyone has ideas of smallish crafty items as apreciation gifts - often someone is kind to us and we like to say thanks - I do various crafts and can sew and always have a supply of pot mits and food covers with me but would like some new ideas - what would you suggest?
goinsoon said
12:00 AM Nov 9, 2011
My wife buys pretty tea towels and hand towels and crochets the ends so they can hang and gives them away, they are always appreciated
RALPHRALPH said
07:49 AM Nov 9, 2011
its the thought that counts and genuine friendship good luck on your journy
_wombat_ said
08:31 AM Nov 9, 2011
I make bookmarks from photographs I have taken
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Wednesday 9th of November 2011 01:45:55 PM
Beth54 said
08:37 AM Nov 9, 2011
Very nice Wombat.
Sorry, I'm not very crafty, but my friends are. One knits socks/slippers that can be worn in the caravan. They keep your feet warm, and don't take up much room.
pauline said
08:37 AM Nov 9, 2011
I want one..............
03_troopy said
10:43 AM Nov 9, 2011
I prefer stubbies myself.. ;0)
Fairy-Nuff said
10:45 AM Nov 9, 2011
I have "Happy Bags', Into a small drawstring bag I put things such as a smiley face, a tissue to wipe away the tears (of laughter), an eraser to make your mistakes disappear, a piece of string to hold yourself together when things fall apart, and other things. You can put in anything you think would put a smile on someones face.
Father Ted said
10:49 AM Nov 9, 2011
I leave a stamped and addressed envelope so that I may receive donations from the people who have had the pleasure of my company.
rockylizard said
11:00 AM Nov 9, 2011
Father Ted wrote:
I leave a stamped and addressed envelope so that I may receive donations from the people who have had the pleasure of my company.
Gday...
Hmmmmm ... wish I hadda thought of that .... do you have a set price dependent on the duration of "pleasure" ... or do you just leave up to the generosity of the donator??
cheers
John
Ma said
11:01 AM Nov 9, 2011
Fairy-Nuff wrote:
I have "Happy Bags', Into a small drawstring bag I put things such as a smiley face, a tissue to wipe away the tears (of laughter), an eraser to make your mistakes disappear, a piece of string to hold yourself together when things fall apart, and other things. You can put in anything you think would put a smile on someones face.
Fantastic idea Fairy. Could do with one of your "Happy Bags" about now too.
Gerty Dancer said
11:13 AM Nov 9, 2011
At home I give home-grown fruit or vegs, or home made jam. None of these travel well, so if a small gift is required its usually a souvenir teatowel, or a bottle of "something nice" with a card.
Father Ted said
11:34 AM Nov 9, 2011
Gee it's hard to use the right words sometimes.Hell I have done it again,not hard,perhaps difficult.lol.
Esmeralda said
01:32 PM Nov 9, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
I make bookmarks from photographs I have taken
Wombat they are very beautiful - we must meet someday!!!
Helen
Boroma577 said
01:47 PM Nov 9, 2011
Peg bags are another great idea DA. I also look for hand towels, darker coloured ones (no white backs) but with the crocheted hanging tag on the side so that they don't hang too low.
Love your bookmarks Womby...they are beautiful and most unexpected from a wombat!!!!!
DA from WA said
04:33 PM Nov 9, 2011
Wow, what a great response, thankyou all so much - now I have to get my skates on and get moving so I have a supply of goodies before we get away. I really like this Forum and we'll certainly be using the tips and ideas on our trip, once again thanks. Delma
pauline said
04:35 PM Nov 9, 2011
Oh and Welcome, hope you enjoy your stay.........
Boroma577 said
05:09 PM Nov 9, 2011
DA from WA wrote:
I really like this Forum and we'll certainly be using the tips and ideas on our trip, once again thanks. Delma
You are welcome Delma.....we love to help.
Rip and Rosie said
06:54 PM Nov 11, 2011
I love those bookmarks Wombat- drop by so I can get one.
Me, I love crochet and always have something on the go (currently its a dining room tablecloth).
I have made things like book marks, kitchen towel etc, and I normally have a stash of nicely edged facewashers. I love doilies and although they are a bit old fashioned now I sometimes make them from thick string for use under pot plants.
The most popular things are the cup-of-needles. I get the old mugs/cups from charity shops, fill with polyester stuffing, top with a chocheted circle sealed with hot glue. easy..... doesn't even have to be crocheted as felt would work as well.
I use one to store my crochet hooks- just made the top a bit more open than the needle/pin top.
We plan to do the "big one" early next year for an indefinite time and wonder if anyone has ideas of smallish crafty items as apreciation gifts - often someone is kind to us and we like to say thanks - I do various crafts and can sew and always have a supply of pot mits and food covers with me but would like some new ideas - what would you suggest?
My wife buys pretty tea towels and hand towels and crochets the ends so they can hang and gives them away, they are always appreciated
its the thought that counts and genuine friendship
good luck on your journy
I make bookmarks from photographs I have taken
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Wednesday 9th of November 2011 01:45:55 PM
Very nice Wombat.
Sorry, I'm not very crafty, but my friends are. One knits socks/slippers that can be worn in the caravan. They keep your feet warm, and don't take up much room.
I leave a stamped and addressed envelope so that I may receive donations from the people who have had the pleasure of my company.
Gday...
Hmmmmm ... wish I hadda thought of that .... do you have a set price dependent on the duration of "pleasure" ... or do you just leave up to the generosity of the donator??
cheers
John
Fantastic idea Fairy. Could do with one of your "Happy Bags" about now too.
Gee it's hard to use the right words sometimes.Hell I have done it again,not hard,perhaps difficult.lol.
Wombat they are very beautiful - we must meet someday!!!
Helen
Peg bags are another great idea DA. I also look for hand towels, darker coloured ones (no white backs) but with the crocheted hanging tag on the side so that they don't hang too low.
Love your bookmarks Womby...they are beautiful and most unexpected from a wombat!!!!!
I really like this Forum and we'll certainly be using the tips and ideas on our trip, once again thanks.
Delma
You are welcome Delma.....we love to help.
I love those bookmarks Wombat- drop by so I can get one.
Me, I love crochet and always have something on the go (currently its a dining room tablecloth).
I have made things like book marks, kitchen towel etc, and I normally have a stash of nicely edged facewashers. I love doilies and although they are a bit old fashioned now I sometimes make them from thick string for use under pot plants.
The most popular things are the cup-of-needles. I get the old mugs/cups from charity shops, fill with polyester stuffing, top with a chocheted circle sealed with hot glue. easy..... doesn't even have to be crocheted as felt would work as well.
I use one to store my crochet hooks- just made the top a bit more open than the needle/pin top.