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XenoBitch · 21/12/2025 19:42

This thread has inspired me to dig out some craft supplies and make my mum a card for xmas.
Thanks OP 😃

TeaBiscuitsNaptime · 21/12/2025 19:40

I would prefer a handmade card from an adult. If it was clear effort had been put in to it. I would think it more personal than getting a mass produced one, which I'm not dissing either. The ones I sent were mass produced but id think it was nice to receive a handmade one

CatsnCoffee · 21/12/2025 19:36

I and some others I know are quite germphobic and wouldn’t like to imagine someone’s greasy, post-dinner fingers handling the materials used for our cards! I would keep those details to yourself!

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FestiveFruitloop · 21/12/2025 19:30

MotherOfCrocodiles · 21/12/2025 16:02

They are nice

Just wondered if there is any way the friend felt it was too personal (home made card with the cracker from a dinner you went to) and thought you were hitting on him?!

I mean, he knows that you make them for everyone and have for years. But unfortunately the kind of person who might forget that about you is often the same kind of person who tends to think everything anyone does is an attempt to attract their irresistible self…. Rather than just a hobby…

I know where you’re coming from. But it didn’t feel like that was the vibe, plus it would be coming out of nowhere after many years of giving them to everyone in this particular friendship group, so hopefully I’m safe on that front! 😄

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tillylula · 21/12/2025 19:24

Depends if its a folded peice of paper or an actual card with the bits stuck on. I love receiving homemade fancy cards!

SarahsHoneydew · 21/12/2025 19:13

As someone who makes my own cards I can assure you, the equipment and materials needed cost way more than shop bought cards, not to mention the thought and personalisation that can go into it

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FestiveFruitloop · 21/12/2025 19:09

angela1952 · 21/12/2025 18:31

I'm sure that you do put in a lot of time and effort and your cards must be lovely. However my friend doesn't, they're awful. This isn't the only aspect of her life where she shows her meanness, it's just who she is.
She's very well off and everything that she does shows this side of her character.

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What are they like? Just curious really.

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Lastfroginthebox · 21/12/2025 18:53

I have to say that I don't like the cards that are made from various kits with 'toppers' and ready-made bits stuck on. They are often naff. But I appreciate a card with original artwork. However, I'd never assume the giver was mean. They thought of me and spent time and trouble, and thought that I'd like the card.

Lastfroginthebox · 21/12/2025 18:48

Neither of the OP's options. It depends on the giver and the card, but mostly I'd feel honoured that they'd taken the time and trouble to make one - especially if it was artistic and original. Creating a card isn't necessarily a cheap option anyway.

Duckchops · 21/12/2025 18:40

FestiveFruitloop · 20/12/2025 22:40

I sometimes incorporate parts of old cards too, as some designs can make good backgrounds, but I like to change the designs up so they're as little like the original cards as possible. I sometimes base parts of designs on gift tags as well, the fox pic on one of the above is a gift tag (from WH Smith if I remember rightly, and some of their sparkly gift tags also make nice card toppers. 😄)

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I stash Christmas cards away with the decorations for the future. In the case of homemade ones, I'd either get them out each year with the decorations, or I'd somehow turn them into tree decorations. My son's godfather would find fun gift tags for his presents with the idea that they go on the tree

This has literally reminded me of fun 3D cards that my parents have sent in the past and have been tucked away. I'd forgotten. I'm off to go and dig them out of the box!! (They look amazing when backlit...)

NB: I started this reply because the lady that runs my pony's yard gave me a homemade card this year with her dogs on and I love it. I'm going to challenge her to do one with her horses next year 🤣

Newsenmum · 21/12/2025 18:33

angela1952 · 21/12/2025 18:31

I'm sure that you do put in a lot of time and effort and your cards must be lovely. However my friend doesn't, they're awful. This isn't the only aspect of her life where she shows her meanness, it's just who she is.
She's very well off and everything that she does shows this side of her character.

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I suppose if there are other things she does that seems mean then you know that’s how it is. Doesnt make much sense though because it would be easier to buy!

angela1952 · 21/12/2025 18:31

Newsenmum · 21/12/2025 18:28

Mean? 😭 to sit there and put time and effort into making you a card?
One minute all cards are pointless and should be thrown sway, next minute they need to be bought and expensive.

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I'm sure that you do put in a lot of time and effort and your cards must be lovely. However my friend doesn't, they're awful. This isn't the only aspect of her life where she shows her meanness, it's just who she is.
She's very well off and everything that she does shows this side of her character.

Newsenmum · 21/12/2025 18:28

angela1952 · 21/12/2025 18:25

We have a friend who does this, I think that she is just mean. Before she took to sticking her cards together she used to send postcards which were a pain because they don't stand up like a Christmas card.

Mean? 😭 to sit there and put time and effort into making you a card?
One minute all cards are pointless and should be thrown sway, next minute they need to be bought and expensive.

angela1952 · 21/12/2025 18:25

We have a friend who does this, I think that she is just mean. Before she took to sticking her cards together she used to send postcards which were a pain because they don't stand up like a Christmas card.

Rippleok · 21/12/2025 18:00

Depends who the “someone” is.

HandmadeNanna · 21/12/2025 17:59

FestiveFruitloop · 20/12/2025 14:27

YABU: that they couldn’t afford to buy ‘real’ cards?
YANBU: that they just liked making Christmas cards?

Assuming the card has clearly been made by an adult and not a child. Context to follow, just curious. (Regular member, not a journo. 😄)

I make all my own cards. So far, not one person has said I am being tight. Often I get sent a message with attached picture of my card in pride of place. Go to the effort to make me a card and I am thrilled.

Legomum789 · 21/12/2025 16:39

yeesh · 20/12/2025 14:29

Surely making a card is more expensive than buying one

It was when I did it for work colleagues many years ago. Several of then called me a ‘cheapskate’ despite the fact that the materials cost more than a decent pack of shop bought cards. I never did it again. But if I were to receive a homemade card I’d be really touched.

MotherOfCrocodiles · 21/12/2025 16:02

They are nice

Just wondered if there is any way the friend felt it was too personal (home made card with the cracker from a dinner you went to) and thought you were hitting on him?!

I mean, he knows that you make them for everyone and have for years. But unfortunately the kind of person who might forget that about you is often the same kind of person who tends to think everything anyone does is an attempt to attract their irresistible self…. Rather than just a hobby…

Boutonnière · 21/12/2025 15:42

@FestiveFruitloop They are charming ! I would be delighted to receive something like that

CurlewKate · 21/12/2025 15:14

On Mumsnet you’d have to throw it away because it’s bound to be covered in germs.

AmusedMaker · 21/12/2025 15:12

I’d be delighted to receive a handmade Christmas card. How lovely.

2dogsandabudgie · 21/12/2025 14:42

XenoBitch · 20/12/2025 22:32

They are lovely. I would be well pleased to receive cards like that.

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I agree. They are lovely. I receive a homemade card every year and I really look forward to it.

ReyRey12 · 21/12/2025 14:36

Localfriend · 21/12/2025 14:27

I’m not a pedant but this could be embarrassing for you in RL…

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Looking at my life, it takes a bit more than a typo or auto correct to make me embaressed 😃

As for trash or recycling. Depends on the material. Doesn't also mean I don't appreciate cards when I first recieve them. But I guess the larger point was understood pedant or not 😉

Localfriend · 21/12/2025 14:27

ReyRey12 · 21/12/2025 14:23

I throw cards in trash aswell. Handmaid, storebought and picture ones aswell. It is one thing not to cherish them but calling handmaid cards naff?

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I’m not a pedant but this could be embarrassing for you in RL…

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Localfriend · 21/12/2025 14:26

ReyRey12 · 21/12/2025 14:23

I throw cards in trash aswell. Handmaid, storebought and picture ones aswell. It is one thing not to cherish them but calling handmaid cards naff?

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Why trash and not recycling?