tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883932667241381568.post8184715212339562601..comments2017-09-25T15:24:01.978-07:00Comments on Add to the Heap: When your handmade gift is underappreciated...Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16499686680065638110noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883932667241381568.post-5959681031932262512017-09-25T15:24:01.978-07:002017-09-25T15:24:01.978-07:00I hear you the same thing happens to me. People ac...I hear you the same thing happens to me. People act like its less valuable then store bought. Yet in the clothing and fashion industry items are mass produced BY HAND. Its actually comical if people who don't appreciate handmade gifts are not aware of this.Handmade gifts are more valuable, time intensive, and almost alway unique and often one of a kind.Cameo Armstronghttp://www.etsy.com/shop/Petalliquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883932667241381568.post-72258121460059034832012-04-30T18:00:34.869-07:002012-04-30T18:00:34.869-07:00Aw, thanks. I think you're right that it must ...Aw, thanks. I think you're right that it must take a crafter to appreciate a craft. And we sure are appreciative! :)<br /><br />iris - I totally agree that this is easier with a mother, though I admit I've used this on a friend since, and it went over pretty well. I think the key is just wanting that the item is loved wherever it is... like a puppy, only less alive. :) It's less about hurt feelings and more about objectively seeing that it's not the right item for the person.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499686680065638110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883932667241381568.post-14565272198368738912012-01-09T13:15:03.712-08:002012-01-09T13:15:03.712-08:00This made me sad, but I also completely understand...This made me sad, but I also completely understand as I've been in the same situation. I don't think people realize how much time and love/energy goes into handmade items, and maybe it takes a crafter to appreciate a craft?! <br /><br />I'm sure the basket was beautiful, and I'm sorry she didn't realize how awesome it was!! Her loss :)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787504533993505268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883932667241381568.post-19867957152588257532011-12-22T14:28:16.769-08:002011-12-22T14:28:16.769-08:00I think a mom would be easier to retrieve a gift f...I think a mom would be easier to retrieve a gift from, than a friend!hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762799590721906844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883932667241381568.post-54807910046947690552011-12-16T13:15:10.967-08:002011-12-16T13:15:10.967-08:00I agree so much! It wouldn't have bothered me ...I agree so much! It wouldn't have bothered me if she hadn't asked specifically for one! I am pleased that I do have appreciative people to make things for as well, and that is awesome.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499686680065638110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883932667241381568.post-1767076200667750792011-12-10T20:35:43.493-08:002011-12-10T20:35:43.493-08:00Aww, that's kind of a sad story. Mom's nev...Aww, that's kind of a sad story. Mom's never mean to hurt our feelings but it can definitely happen. I think the fact that you put thought and effort into your gifts is amazing. And while not everyone will appreciate it, some people will and that will make it worth it :)<br /><br />Melissa<br />http://miss-melissa.comMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106150644036022290noreply@blogger.com