I made my friend something, for her soon-to-be-born baby, but she said I could have it back, as she then ordered a professional set :( AIBU to be upset, or am I being a bit sensitive?

[WillH]

I made letters for my son's nursery recently. She commented on how much she loved them. I know that friends say that to be nice too, but I genuinely thought she liked them.

I made her a set, which took me a couple of evenings to paint. I know that isn't ages, but I put in a lot of effort.

I gave them to her. She opened them and was a bit "oh, they're nice" but then points to a bit of paint where it isn't perfect and then goes "I'm just kidding", but it didn't feel like it. I thought she might have been, so that was that. I recently went round to her house and noticed different letters, so I pointed that out by saying "they're lovely, better than mine!" They were, but I was a little upset. She then hands me the ones I made back and said that I can have them as she "preferred the professional ones, obviously!"

Am I being over sensitive? If I am, please tell me. I've added a picture of one of the letters. Are they that bad? Again, tell me if they are!

Those are gorgeous, hand-painted, bespoke pieces of art. I am sorry that your friend had such an insulting response to your generous gift!

Oh god they're gorgeous! I would have them in my room if only I had a superhero themed room... hm... time to redecorate

And also, your 'friend' is a prize twat.

I'm a bit that she actually gave them back! How very odd.

She sounds spoilt and doesn't deserve a good friend like you.

I don't usually reply to AIBU but your 'friends' behaviour beggars belief. Astonishingly rude.

YADNBU

Boot her in to touch.

I know this isn't the point but is that his name, I can't work out if it is or is an anagram of something else and I am being dim?

They are lovely. Even if they were less than great a true friend would not have given them back because of the effort you made

Just adding to the chorus of "ungrateful witch" here, with one further suggestion. Make an M and a Y , add them front and back to the A R D and give them back to her again .

Yanbu.

Ditch the bitch.

I think they're lovely I would have loved them for my ds. Agree she is ungrateful even if she didn't want or like them there was no need to give them back.

YOU CAN'T DO THAT! Yanbu to feel utterly hurt.

Make a G, attach some sticks the bottoms and stick them in your garden amongst some flowers. Will look fab. Take a photo then pop it on Facebook so your ex-friend can see.

Decaff I think his name is Arden?

How rude!

Who needs people this rude in your life - dump them.

I generally don't like homemade stuff. Most of it is poor quality and poor finishing.
But it's hard to find a polite way of saying no thank you.

I think for her birthday I'd make ones that spell out U R A TW*T! Unfortunately I have a friend that I could imagine would do this. Words fail me as to how to deal with this kind of person.

Lots of people on MN get Christmas presents they don't like. There are raucous threads about it. Just because someone gives you a present, even with loving intent, doesn't mean you are going to like it or want to use it.
Many people bin presents or give them to the charity shop.
No one here ever been given a present they didn't like?

Oblomov

I declare you were the recipient and claim my £5!

Daily Mail are a bunch of cockwombles and will love this. Just saying.

Also, as adults we all get to choose what words we use to describe people - especially those who have behaved like utter twats.

That's cute!
And my daughter's name starts with E.

Your friend is an inconsiderate git.

I wouldn't be giving any more gifts.

Helpful chap!!