I really love Curly Girl Designs. I just found out she is from STL as she was featured on the news today. I checked out her blog and she is doing a giveaway on her blog. The contest is sharing your best or worst handmade gift that you have received or given.
So here is my story.
During high school my friends and I drew names for Christmas. I was always in charge of this process as I loved Christmas! This particular year I wanted to make my bestie a ”scrapbook” , so I rigged the process to ensure that I would pick her name. This was over 15 years ago before scrapbooking was a booming craft phenomenon.
I had been planning this gift for several months. Saving my double photographs (before digital) and searching through countless magazines for the perfect phases that described our relationship. Once I felt that I had the crucial items I began arranging my “book” (a three ring binder with report cover inserts). I carefully taped my photos and phrases to the computer paper (not acid free) with care. After completing the book I reviewed my masterpiece and beamed with pride. I was so proud of my gift and couldn’t wait to share.
My friend opened her present and loved the book, or at least that’s how I remember it. I do remember looking back through the book our senior year and laughing at all the crazy things I had included thinking they were cool years before.
Since then my scrapbooking “talents” have vastly improved. I still enjoying giving handmade gifts, but I often think I get more pleasure out of making the gifts than those receiving them.
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