leeny
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Post by leeny on Sept 27, 2019 2:24:22 GMT
I have been giving a small handmade item to each of my co-workers (14) each year at the holidays. I was toying with the idea of making a key chain with our non-profit logo on it. There are 2 men and 12 women. Any other crafty ideas?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Sept 27, 2019 2:35:02 GMT
I have been giving a small handmade item to each of my co-workers (14) each year at the holidays. I was toying with the idea of making a key chain with our non-profit logo on it. There are 2 men and 12 women. Any other crafty ideas? Do you want it to be durable? There are lots of cute little handmade treat containers (for ghiradelli squares, rolos, hershey kisses, tea bags, etc...) but those won't really keep a while. One year, I made some magnets for my assistant with the flat glass pebbles. You just need the pebbles, some designer paper, a clear glue like glossy accents, and magnets (regular ones you can get at walmart, the really strong ones you can get at Amazon or a craft store). If you cross-stitch, a friend of mine just made me a set of four magnets with characters from an 80s video game. They're a little larger than a quarter... she stitched on some plastic canvas that has smaller holes (so it's more like Aida cloth that the canvas with huge squares), cut them out, and glued a magnet to the back. |
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Sept 27, 2019 3:02:39 GMT
Just being honest, I am always gracious and say thank you, I appreciate the thought and gesture, but I am not a fan of this type of stuff >>> trinkets, knick-knacky things, assorted homemade stuff, token gifts, generic food items, random colored items(blue candle-green mug- purple hand soap-orange candy dish, etc...) the majority of that kind of stuff gets tossed in the trash can as soon as I arrive home. I am very matchy matchy, and not going to use anything that doesn't match or that I deem to be a "sit on a shelf dust collector". I also won't eat anything homemade unless I know that the giver has a clean kitchen and is a frequent hand washer.
I'm not ungrateful, just simply not going to use it.
I would rather have a $5.00 gift card
My favorite candy bar ($1.50) No generic chocolate please.
A few packets of a name brand hot chocolate mix
A baggie full of assorted mini chocolates (twix, hershey kisses, york peppermint patties, etc..) No generics.
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Post by scrapnnana on Sept 27, 2019 5:37:25 GMT
I like to make and give small tiles as gifts with a phrase or design that is appropriate to the individual or to the season. I also include a small easel for displaying the tile.
You can scan and cut your logo with an electronic cutter such as Silhouette if you have one. The small 4 to 6 inch tiles are not expensive. I cut the design from vinyl, apply it, and sometimes run stamp ink around the raw outside edge of the tile, since I get my tiles from Home Depot or Lowe’s. You can apply felt to the back for a little more polished look.
Or you can etch the logo onto a dollar store candle holder, vase, mug, wine glass, or something that can hold pens/pencils on their desk. The etching cream can be bought with a coupon at M’s. It’s a bit pricey, even with the coupon, but it goes a long way and lasts forever.
Everyone is different, but it is possible to give a home made gift that will please most people.
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Post by anniefb on Sept 27, 2019 5:49:57 GMT
For coworkers what I’ve usually done in the past is to wrap up some Christmas baking or confectionery as a little treat. I definitely like the idea of giving something with a handmade touch.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 27, 2019 10:53:57 GMT
Like anniefb , I'm a big fan (both giving and receiving) of consumable goods. It can be home-made and feel personal too but it doesn't clutter up anyone's home. The only thing to be careful with is allergies or specific dietary needs if you're making food. I've received lovely handmade soap as well. There are also hot cocoa mixes and soup-in-a-jar kits you can make and decorate to gift. |
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Post by htstepper on Sept 27, 2019 19:13:58 GMT
I would make some cute treat boxes and fill them with See's Candy. I'm also a big fan of consumables.  |
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Post by peanutterbutter on Sept 27, 2019 20:20:06 GMT
I think the rule of thumb with something like this is you can please all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time.
So I say please yourself and give something that you are happy giving!
Keychain does sound like a good idea. If you Google for thank you gifts or appreciation gifts you'll see lots of little things to give you ideas for a little things to pass out to your co-workers. A lot are aimed at teachers or nurses, but I can usually convert those for my staff to something appropriate ,it's just a jumping off point.
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Post by kiera on Sept 27, 2019 20:53:58 GMT
If you have a Cameo or something similar, you could get coffee mugs from a dollar store and put vinyl logos on them and it wouldn't cost much out of pocket. Maybe put some candy in the mug, too.
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Post by workingclassdog on Sept 27, 2019 21:12:17 GMT
I don't have any better ideas but I think that is a very nice gesture. It certainly the thought that counts and appreciated.
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Post by kitbop on Sept 27, 2019 21:23:00 GMT
Christmas ornaments are a good gift - lots of pinterest ideas, but I also liked the Basic Grey ornaments of long ago (all the hexagons glued together) and gave lots of them away to rave reviews. Tonic released a 3-d "bauble" die this year that makes ornaments and I may invest. I also like consumables - I rotate through cinnamon buns, caramel popcorn, nut brittle, and chocolate dipped pretzels.
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Sept 28, 2019 5:07:48 GMT
A coworker of mine who is a quilter made fabric coasters one year.
I still keep mine in my office at my desk.
Very practical yet unique gift—but I like handmade gifts and appreciate the work that goes into them.
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Post by garcia5050 on Sept 28, 2019 5:35:27 GMT
I’ve been saving those little oui yogurt glass cups. I’m thinking of filling with Trader Joe’s truffles or something like that. One year, a co worker gave us all a little glass container filled with hooks on clear suctions. I thought it was an odd gift at the time, but I use those suckers every year and think of her when I do.
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Post by pas2 on Sept 28, 2019 9:23:11 GMT
Just being honest, I am always gracious and say thank you, I appreciate the thought and gesture, but I am not a fan of this type of stuff >>> trinkets, knick-knacky things, assorted homemade stuff, token gifts, generic food items, random colored items(blue candle-green mug- purple hand soap-orange candy dish, etc...) the majority of that kind of stuff gets tossed in the trash can as soon as I arrive home. I am very matchy matchy, and not going to use anything that doesn't match or that I deem to be a "sit on a shelf dust collector". I also won't eat anything homemade unless I know that the giver has a clean kitchen and is a frequent hand washer. I'm not ungrateful, just simply not going to use it. I would rather have a $5.00 gift card My favorite candy bar ($1.50) No generic chocolate please. A few packets of a name brand hot chocolate mix A baggie full of assorted mini chocolates (twix, hershey kisses, york peppermint patties, etc..) No generics. I second this. I have given candy treats in crafted treat boxes, they are getting little coffins filled with dem bones for Halloween. For last Christmas I made sets of 4 thank you cards for the staff to use when they received all those student gifts. The teacher got a set of 12. Each set was different, I placed them on the table and asked them to choose a set, then left the room. When I came back in it was fun to see who choose what. They loved them! It was generic and useful. |
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Post by dig-it-al on Sept 30, 2019 16:52:53 GMT
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Post by lisacharlotte on Sept 30, 2019 19:22:26 GMT
I’m a practical gift giver for coworkers. My go to is a box of Puffs Plus tissues. Everyone always needs a tissue and soft ones are the best. I do a beautiful wrap job so I get to play with paper and ribbons.
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 1, 2019 1:49:38 GMT
I make the Hershey kiss , Rolo tree....always a hit. I have a good tutorial if you want the link.
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Post by leeny on Oct 2, 2019 0:22:08 GMT
I make the Hershey kiss , Rolo tree....always a hit. I have a good tutorial if you want the link. would love the tutorial for this! In the past I have made ornaments and given an origami one too. Thanks for the ideas! I think I am going to decide between some type of candy item or alcohol ink coasters. |
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 2, 2019 0:34:57 GMT
I make the Hershey kiss , Rolo tree....always a hit. I have a good tutorial if you want the link. would love the tutorial for this! In the past I have made ornaments and given an origami one too. Thanks for the ideas! I think I am going to decide between some type of candy item or alcohol ink coasters.
And I would use some very strong glue, like Eileen's, for the green triangle and not dots or roll tape as it is too weak and will fall apart.
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Post by pilcas on Oct 2, 2019 23:10:55 GMT
I like consumables myself. Even if it’s a box of supermarket tea or some chocolate bars or hot cocoa, hand cream etc. I just don’t want clutter in my house and I feel bad trashing things.
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Post by hmp on Oct 3, 2019 0:02:33 GMT
Love those Hershey kiss trees. I’ve never seen them before. I think I’ll be making these this year. TFS the tutorial link!
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