Receiving a present from your loved ones is always a special moment— be it a surprise gift (that we secretly know about) or something that brings back memories. As the festival celebrating the 'joy of sharing' comes closer, some might have already chosen what they want to gift their loved ones, while others may still be contemplating on what can bring a smile on the special person's face.
Decorating one's house with lights or helping children decorate the Christmas tree can be fun, but what is more engaging is crafting a gift with the secret ingredients called care and love. Handmade gifts are undoubtedly the best presents. The thought process behind making even a simple card is filled with memories, secret messages and a lot of creativity which ensures that the recipient can't help but treasure the gift for a lifetime.
Sharada Dilip Acharya, who has a craft startup called 'HappyMomentzz', says that the demand for homemade, customised gifts have tremendously increased over the past three years as people want to make something on their own to gift it to others. "With the e-commerce business coming in, people had forgotten about crafts, but now it is back. Handmade gifts always touch one's hearts in a special way," says Sharada.
For this Christmas, she is all ready to churn out tags that can be used while packing a gift, Christmas ornaments to decorate the trees and shaker cards to add a zing to the festival's gifting options. "There are many people who cannot go home for the festival but they make sure to send some customised homemade gifts to their families. And I make a lot of these on their behalf. A personalised photo frame is one of the most common items," she points out. Apart from making gifts herself, Sharada also conducts workshops for kids and adults on weekends. So, if one has an idea for a magnificent gift item these workshops can be something to look forward to.
The best thing about handmade gifts is that it allows one to be creative and come up with some of the most amazing ideas. From upcycling old bottles into decorative lights and using ice cream sticks and straws to make pen holders, photo frames and wall hangings to transforming old newspapers into flower vases and CDs into wind chimes; one can do a lot with the things available at home.
Smriti Rastogi, who runs a small venture called 'Knotting Hills', highlights that there is a lot of effort and love that goes into a handmade gift and that is what makes it all the more special. "One invests a lot of time in creating something and when a person appreciates that gift, there is a feeling of accomplishment. This Christmas, I am planning to make a few bookmarks with knotted charms, bag tags, key chains and decorative items like knotted snowflakes, Christmas trees and snowman," says Smriti. The knitted booties and sandals, modelled on characters, for new born babies and accessories like knotted earrings and necklaces are other goodies that people can opt to gift their little one and their friends.
Candles, cakes and chocolates are the classic choices every Christmas. And working on these classics is Anuja Singh of 'Hand Magic Craft'. She believes that handmade gifts are handcrafted emotions that connect people with a stronger bond. This Christmas, she is planning on bringing out hampers that will include jar candles and chocolate boxes, making it an ideal gifting option. "Chocolates and candles are always in high demand, and what's best than these being homemade. Since I am primarily into decoupage products, I am also planning to make gift boxes where these items can be packed and made ready-to-gift. This season, smaller items like keychains are the popular picks," says Anuja.
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Receiving a present from your loved ones is always a special moment— be it a surprise gift (that we secretly know about) or something that brings back memories. As the festival celebrating the 'joy of sharing’ comes closer, some might have already chosen what they want to gift their loved ones, while others may still be contemplating on what can bring a smile on the special person’s face.
Decorating one’s house with lights or helping children decorate the Christmas tree can be fun, but what is more engaging is crafting a gift with the secret ingredients called care and love. Handmade gifts are undoubtedly the best presents. The thought process behind making even a simple card is filled with memories, secret messages and a lot of creativity which ensures that the recipient can’t help but treasure the gift for a lifetime.
Sharada Dilip Acharya, who has a craft startup called 'HappyMomentzz’, says that the demand for homemade, customised gifts have tremendously increased over the past three years as people want to make something on their own to gift it to others. "With the e-commerce business coming in, people had forgotten about crafts, but now it is back. Handmade gifts always touch one’s hearts in a special way,” says Sharada.
For this Christmas, she is all ready to churn out tags that can be used while packing a gift, Christmas ornaments to decorate the trees and shaker cards to add a zing to the festival’s gifting options. "There are many people who cannot go home for the festival but they make sure to send some customised homemade gifts to their families. And I make a lot of these on their behalf. A personalised photo frame is one of the most common items,” she points out. Apart from making gifts herself, Sharada also conducts workshops for kids and adults on weekends. So, if one has an idea for a magnificent gift item these workshops can be something to look forward to.
The best thing about handmade gifts is that it allows one to be creative and come up with some of the most amazing ideas. From upcycling old bottles into decorative lights and using ice cream sticks and straws to make pen holders, photo frames and wall hangings to transforming old newspapers into flower vases and CDs into wind chimes; one can do a lot with the things available at home.
Smriti Rastogi, who runs a small venture called 'Knotting Hills’, highlights that there is a lot of effort and love that goes into a handmade gift and that is what makes it all the more special. "One invests a lot of time in creating something and when a person appreciates that gift, there is a feeling of accomplishment. This Christmas, I am planning to make a few bookmarks with knotted charms, bag tags, key chains and decorative items like knotted snowflakes, Christmas trees and snowman,” says Smriti. The knitted booties and sandals, modelled on characters, for new born babies and accessories like knotted earrings and necklaces are other goodies that people can opt to gift their little one and their friends.
Candles, cakes and chocolates are the classic choices every Christmas. And working on these classics is Anuja Singh of 'Hand Magic Craft’. She believes that handmade gifts are handcrafted emotions that connect people with a stronger bond. This Christmas, she is planning on bringing out hampers that will include jar candles and chocolate boxes, making it an ideal gifting option. "Chocolates and candles are always in high demand, and what’s best than these being homemade. Since I am primarily into decoupage products, I am also planning to make gift boxes where these items can be packed and made ready-to-gift. This season, smaller items like keychains are the popular picks,” says Anuja.
Decorating one's house with lights or helping children decorate the Christmas tree can be fun, but what is more engaging is crafting a gift with the secret ingredients called care and love. Handmade gifts are undoubtedly the best presents. The thought process behind making even a simple card is filled with memories, secret messages and a lot of creativity which ensures that the recipient can't help but treasure the gift for a lifetime.
Sharada Dilip Acharya, who has a craft startup called 'HappyMomentzz', says that the demand for homemade, customised gifts have tremendously increased over the past three years as people want to make something on their own to gift it to others. "With the e-commerce business coming in, people had forgotten about crafts, but now it is back. Handmade gifts always touch one's hearts in a special way," says Sharada.
For this Christmas, she is all ready to churn out tags that can be used while packing a gift, Christmas ornaments to decorate the trees and shaker cards to add a zing to the festival's gifting options. "There are many people who cannot go home for the festival but they make sure to send some customised homemade gifts to their families. And I make a lot of these on their behalf. A personalised photo frame is one of the most common items," she points out. Apart from making gifts herself, Sharada also conducts workshops for kids and adults on weekends. So, if one has an idea for a magnificent gift item these workshops can be something to look forward to.
The best thing about handmade gifts is that it allows one to be creative and come up with some of the most amazing ideas. From upcycling old bottles into decorative lights and using ice cream sticks and straws to make pen holders, photo frames and wall hangings to transforming old newspapers into flower vases and CDs into wind chimes; one can do a lot with the things available at home.
Smriti Rastogi, who runs a small venture called 'Knotting Hills', highlights that there is a lot of effort and love that goes into a handmade gift and that is what makes it all the more special. "One invests a lot of time in creating something and when a person appreciates that gift, there is a feeling of accomplishment. This Christmas, I am planning to make a few bookmarks with knotted charms, bag tags, key chains and decorative items like knotted snowflakes, Christmas trees and snowman," says Smriti. The knitted booties and sandals, modelled on characters, for new born babies and accessories like knotted earrings and necklaces are other goodies that people can opt to gift their little one and their friends.
Candles, cakes and chocolates are the classic choices every Christmas. And working on these classics is Anuja Singh of 'Hand Magic Craft'. She believes that handmade gifts are handcrafted emotions that connect people with a stronger bond. This Christmas, she is planning on bringing out hampers that will include jar candles and chocolate boxes, making it an ideal gifting option. "Chocolates and candles are always in high demand, and what's best than these being homemade. Since I am primarily into decoupage products, I am also planning to make gift boxes where these items can be packed and made ready-to-gift. This season, smaller items like keychains are the popular picks," says Anuja.
Receiving a present from your loved ones is always a special moment— be it a surprise gift (that we secretly know about) or something that brings back memories. As the festival celebrating the 'joy of sharing’ comes closer, some might have already chosen what they want to gift their loved ones, while others may still be contemplating on what can bring a smile on the special person’s face.Decorating one’s house with lights or helping children decorate the Christmas tree can be fun, but what is more engaging is crafting a gift with the secret ingredients called care and love. Handmade gifts are undoubtedly the best presents. The thought process behind making even a simple card is filled with memories, secret messages and a lot of creativity which ensures that the recipient can’t help but treasure the gift for a lifetime.
Sharada Dilip Acharya, who has a craft startup called 'HappyMomentzz’, says that the demand for homemade, customised gifts have tremendously increased over the past three years as people want to make something on their own to gift it to others. "With the e-commerce business coming in, people had forgotten about crafts, but now it is back. Handmade gifts always touch one’s hearts in a special way,” says Sharada.
For this Christmas, she is all ready to churn out tags that can be used while packing a gift, Christmas ornaments to decorate the trees and shaker cards to add a zing to the festival’s gifting options. "There are many people who cannot go home for the festival but they make sure to send some customised homemade gifts to their families. And I make a lot of these on their behalf. A personalised photo frame is one of the most common items,” she points out. Apart from making gifts herself, Sharada also conducts workshops for kids and adults on weekends. So, if one has an idea for a magnificent gift item these workshops can be something to look forward to.
The best thing about handmade gifts is that it allows one to be creative and come up with some of the most amazing ideas. From upcycling old bottles into decorative lights and using ice cream sticks and straws to make pen holders, photo frames and wall hangings to transforming old newspapers into flower vases and CDs into wind chimes; one can do a lot with the things available at home.
Smriti Rastogi, who runs a small venture called 'Knotting Hills’, highlights that there is a lot of effort and love that goes into a handmade gift and that is what makes it all the more special. "One invests a lot of time in creating something and when a person appreciates that gift, there is a feeling of accomplishment. This Christmas, I am planning to make a few bookmarks with knotted charms, bag tags, key chains and decorative items like knotted snowflakes, Christmas trees and snowman,” says Smriti. The knitted booties and sandals, modelled on characters, for new born babies and accessories like knotted earrings and necklaces are other goodies that people can opt to gift their little one and their friends.
Candles, cakes and chocolates are the classic choices every Christmas. And working on these classics is Anuja Singh of 'Hand Magic Craft’. She believes that handmade gifts are handcrafted emotions that connect people with a stronger bond. This Christmas, she is planning on bringing out hampers that will include jar candles and chocolate boxes, making it an ideal gifting option. "Chocolates and candles are always in high demand, and what’s best than these being homemade. Since I am primarily into decoupage products, I am also planning to make gift boxes where these items can be packed and made ready-to-gift. This season, smaller items like keychains are the popular picks,” says Anuja.
