Personalized Gift ideas

Ian · February 28, 2016, 09:53:14 PM

So I have a very small idea in my head for something, however part of the problem I currently facing right now is I have literally zero experience with crafting in anyway. It's not one of those things where "It's okay if it's shit it's the thought that matters" it's a matter of: I can't make anything period. Does anyone know any easy gifts to make? Preferably something small (like slightly bigger than a hand or a small teddy bear).

N/A · February 28, 2016, 09:55:08 PM

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Ian · February 28, 2016, 09:56:40 PM

Well that would certainly be a unique/out of the box idea, however it's not quite what I have in mind (basically anything other than that).

Quote from: Trump will create waifus on February 28, 2016, 09:55:08 PM

Make a dildo.

N/A · February 28, 2016, 10:03:52 PM

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Ian · February 28, 2016, 10:05:41 PM

This was an idea I had in mind, but another arbitrary restriction being: If I had to ship it to say WA, food would be a bit difficult. Also I want something that [I hope] will be cherished for a while.

Quote from: Trump will create waifus on February 28, 2016, 10:03:52 PM

Oh, uh, how about a cake or some other type of food? That'd be easy to make.

Mmmmm Napalm · February 28, 2016, 10:13:58 PM

If it's someone close to you and you have a picture featuring the two of you, make a custom picture frame. That's what I'm doing for my favorite teacher before I graduate.

Coomer · February 28, 2016, 10:16:43 PM

Take up shop class

Ian · February 28, 2016, 10:16:58 PM

Don't have that either....my hands are really tied.....

I was thinking about a plushie but I don't know how to sew/stitch together anything. I was originally going to go with a personalized fleece blanket with some sort of message on it, however I still need sewing experience. What you offered though would've have been perfect though had I a picture like you stated.

Quote from: Mmmmm Napalm on February 28, 2016, 10:13:58 PM

If it's someone close to you and you have a picture featuring the two of you, make a custom picture frame. That's what I'm doing for my favorite teacher before I graduate.

Ian · February 28, 2016, 10:19:50 PM

WAIT! A GIFT MADE OUT OF CLAY OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT!

GENIUS!!

Elai · February 28, 2016, 10:29:18 PM

I learned to draw to make a portrait of my would-be girlfriend. You could try that.

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Ian · February 28, 2016, 10:33:19 PM

That....might actually be thew best course of action....

Quote from: Eliab on February 28, 2016, 10:29:18 PM

I learned to draw to make a portrait of my would-be girlfriend, You could try that.

Ian · February 28, 2016, 11:28:30 PM

So I decided to go with the drawing idea, but I need a photo of them for reference. How should I ask for one?

Elai · February 28, 2016, 11:31:25 PM

Quote from: Gaara444 on February 28, 2016, 11:28:30 PM

So I decided to go with the drawing idea, but I need a photo of them for reference. How should I ask for one?

Don't. Stalk them on the internet, find a photo, use that as a basis for the portrait, and then tell them that you drew it from memory. Make sure you make enough differences in the photo from the original as to not draw suspicion.

Ian · February 28, 2016, 11:34:36 PM

That's creepy tbh fam, and I don't have any images of just them by themselves.

Quote from: Eliab on February 28, 2016, 11:31:25 PM

Don't. Stalk them on the internet, find a photo, use that as a basis for the portrait, and then tell them that you drew it from memory. Make sure you make enough differences in the photo from the original as to not draw suspicion.

Elai · February 28, 2016, 11:37:33 PM

Quote from: Gaara444 on February 28, 2016, 11:34:36 PM

That's creepy tbh fam, and I don't have any images of just them by themselves.

Not really creepy, but I guess that's your call.

You could always not draw the other people, you know.

Ian · February 28, 2016, 11:40:15 PM

True, I dunno though. I'm starting to get doubt about drawing. I'm starting to just doubt the entire idea. In general it seems silly and over complicated, I don't like looking like a try hard in anything.

Quote from: Eliab on February 28, 2016, 11:37:33 PM

You could always not draw the other people, you know.

Elai · February 28, 2016, 11:42:44 PM

Quote from: Gaara444 on February 28, 2016, 11:40:15 PM

True, I dunno though. I'm starting to get doubt about drawing. I'm starting to just doubt the entire idea. In general it seems silly and over complicated, I don't like looking like a try hard in anything.

Ultimately it's your call but I've always found the drawing thing to be a good play with girls. That may just be me, though.

Elai · February 28, 2016, 11:43:07 PM

Either way, good luck.

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Ian · February 28, 2016, 11:48:52 PM

I rely too much on monetary purchases to show care for someone. I hardly see my brother who lives in New Jersey for example and he might talk to me once a week if I'm lucky. So I every once in a while I'll get him an expensive gift (I usually get the expensive items because they're crazy good, not because of the price tag). And if it's something small I definitely see where you're coming from and agree to some extent. But at the same time, I want to show that I put effort into giving somebody something, because to me that's much more valuable. I shouldn't have to buy care from people that are important to me.

I want Senpai to know that they're not just another internet friend to me. I hardly know Senpai but they've done a considerable amount to me in such a short amount of time and broke some social struggles I've been facing since middle school. I want them to know I care but I don't want to seem weird or creepy at the same time.

Quote from: Trump will create waifus on February 28, 2016, 11:45:02 PM

Why don't you want to buy something though?

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Ian · February 28, 2016, 11:56:16 PM

A bit cheesy, but I guess I could do both that and a drawing.

Quote from: Trump will create waifus on February 28, 2016, 11:54:35 PM

Yeah, I can see where you're coming from. How about poetry? I honestly find it a good way to put your thoughts into a structured basis to show something.

Sandtrap · February 28, 2016, 11:58:43 PM

Have you tried paper? Or maybe, more speficially, ornate paper? Like layers of designs over top of each other, stuff like that.

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Ian · February 29, 2016, 07:38:48 AM

You mean putting layers on top of each other to make a picture?

Quote from: Sandtrap on February 28, 2016, 11:58:43 PM

Have you tried paper? Or maybe, more speficially, ornate paper? Like layers of designs over top of each other, stuff like that.

Oh! I thought you meant writing my own poetry.

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Eh, I guess it would depend on how you tackle it. I personally like John Donne's works since it dealt with metaphysical conceits. It's inspired a few of the things I've written.

DAS B00T x2 · February 29, 2016, 07:45:52 AM

Forge that bitch a frying pan.
Bitches love frying pans.

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Ian · February 29, 2016, 08:04:58 AM

I can't forge fam.

Quote from: DAS B00T 2016 on February 29, 2016, 07:45:52 AM

Forge that bitch a frying pan.
Bitches love frying pans.

Ah, looks like I have to start READING again....

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I did, I was just giving an example of someone you could draw inspiration from. I could post some of the things I've written if you want an example.

http://sep7agon.net/the-flood/post-your-shit-music-lyrics-itt/msg1165105/#msg1165105

Here's one. I can post more when I get off mobile.

DAS B00T x2 · February 29, 2016, 08:49:53 AM

>calls himself a man
>cannot shape iron and coke to his will

YOU ARE NO MAN