Closer to December 31, a large selection of New Year's gifts appears in stores - it can be either special New Year's gifts or ordinary goods, for example, cosmetics in special sets in New Year's style. But the idea of making gifts with your own hands is still popular, because in this case a person can be delighted with a truly unique thing, made taking into account his tastes.
It is necessary
materials for crafts of your choice (paper, cloth, paints, etc.)
Instructions
Step 1
Consider a gift idea. It should be a thing that you are able to make yourself, but which at the same time will please the person to whom it is addressed. If you want to make or donate a piece of furniture, consider making it fit in with your friend's or relative's home. Donated clothes should also not only be good in themselves, but also match the style of the recipient of the gift. For example, if you are preparing a gift for a child, a sewn or knitted soft toy, accompanied by a set of homemade sweets, can be an interesting idea. And colleagues at work may like ordinary office supplies - notebooks, diaries - with your author's design on the cover.
Step 2
Find the right materials for your gift. Before going to the store, check what is already in your home. For example, scraps of fabric can be used not only for sewing, but also for decorating postcards and other purposes. Purchase the missing in the store. Please note that it may be cheaper to order some items online, but in this case, especially given the increasing demand for the New Year, delivery may be delayed. Materials must be checked for quality before use. For example, if you plan to embroider a tablecloth as a gift for a relative, first find out if the threads that you picked up for needlework are shedding. To do this, wet them, then attach them to a white cloth and iron them with an iron. If a trace remains, then it is better not to use them for embroidery on things that need to be washed.
Step 3
Make your own gift. While a DIY souvenir may not be perfect, try to work as carefully as possible. If you are not confident in your own abilities, choose, for example, a simpler model for sewing or knitting, but which you can make in proper quality.
Step 4
You can also simplify your task by purchasing a ready-made needlework kit. It can be embroidery, a stuffed toy, or something else. But in this case, think about how to add a touch of personality to your gift. For example, an embroidery from a ready-made set can be placed on a pillowcase or a craft box instead of the accompanying canvas.
