Feedback on presents

On or around Christmas I started getting feedback on the presents I made for people. Well, most people were absolutely tickled with them.

My mother and brother enjoyed their Kindle Sleeves. My brothers exact text said, "Thanks for the Kindle Cover. Its awesome. Fits perfectly." My mother was thrilled to see the ManUtd patch on hers and was only a little bummed when the Velcro was not staying put. She said she would add a stitch or two and put it to use.

The coffee cozies I made for various sibling in laws went over well. My sibling in laws to be on the East Coast were thrilled about their cozies and even sent me picture messages of them in use.

Probably the best reactions to DIY presents were from children or parents of children.

Anyone remember those tutus I made? The first one that I saw opened was a pink tutu for a 15 month old. She wasn't all that interested in it because she didn't know what it was. Her parents were excited though because it was so girly and would encourage her to dance. They were even more excited when I said I would do another one exactly like it for their girl due in March. The grandmother of the girls was in the room was so excited at that because of the pictures that would ensue.

The other tutu I made was blue and for my six year old niece (or soon to be). Due to technology, I was able to watch her open it and other presents on video chat at my in-law's house. She ripped it open so fast! As soon as she realized it was a skirt she yelled,

"CAN I WEAR IT TO SCHOOL?!?!?!?!?!"

Her mother was beyond thrilled with it because it was very girly and in her daughter's favorite color. I think she said she might allow her to wear it to school.

Tutu girl's sister was the one who received the play make up kit I made. When she opened her gift on video chat she was really excited about the silver zipper bag I put everything in. She was super excited when she opened it and find the Lip Smackers I put in there. Additionally, she was thrilled to find the make up compacts in there until she realized/was told it was play make-up. Its easy to see when a kid becomes slightly disappointed in a gift. Since her mom wears make up and she is almost ten, she was hoping for real stuff. Especially since, as I found out later, she had also gotten a big make up kit and wanted more of it.

The parents of the girls were pleasantly surprised by their gifts too. My future brother in law enjoyed the coasters I sent. My sister in law to be was very thankful for the body scrub I made. She thought it was bath salts until she saw the tag.

As you might be able to guess, most gifts are met with big smiles, lots of thank you's and many, "YOU MADE THIS?"

How did your DIY gifts go over? What about your store bought gifts?