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To ask if you’re a grandparent would you like this

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Riddlemethisplz · 15/12/2022 10:37

For x mas?

handmade x mas ornaments from dcs at one of those glaze your own pottery places, baubles that have a hand or foot print sometimes made into a picture. Dc1 desperately wanted to do it, it’s a handprint, name (transfer of handwritten, they’re 3 so joined dots) and age. So it’s one from 3 year old and one from baby. They weren’t cheap, and when I saw them they looked sentimental and the kind of thing you’d hold on to. Personally I’d love it. But my dm is notoriously hard to buy for and a friend said it sounds naff… does it sound naff, I’m worried now lol?

we’ve got a fragrance and chocolates for her too but this was the gift from the dcs

does it sound ok?

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cstaff · 15/12/2022 14:42

I know my mam loves getting anything that is homemade i.e. they put time and effort into it rather than just buying it.

My nephew couldn't afford the card he wanted to get her a while back so he took a photo of it in the shop, printed it out and made a homemade card out of it. She was really touched with all his effort and the lovely note he wrote her.

I know - he should be done for copyright 😂

FuzzyPuffling · 15/12/2022 14:44

I'm a grandparent and it's a big "no" from me, I'm afraid.
But it's personal and you know your mum best.

Probablymagrat · 15/12/2022 14:45

I would love it.

Doidontimmm · 15/12/2022 14:52

I’m reading all these comments saying my mum LOVES these etc etc but they may not know that like me I’m very very good at pretending I do. They will never know I don’t like them, although I very much appreciate the gesture!! I put out these things when they visit!!

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Riddlemethisplz · 15/12/2022 14:52

Mixed bag here as If people would like it…

id ask her but she’s specifically told me not to spoil the surprise and it’s already done now so no taking it back

we went x mas ornaments not only because dc 1 wanted to do it but because my mum and her late mum used to get those crystal stars each year to put on the tree, it was a big things and when she died my mum had them, so thought maybe sentimentality? She loves pictures and stuff like that, so we’ve got the headshots the kiddos did at nursery too but yeah, I’d love it, and wish I did handprints from them when they were newborns and for their first bday and so on….but I’m a sap

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uncomfortablydumb53 · 15/12/2022 14:57

I would be delighted and would treasure them
I don't think it's naf at all

caramac04 · 15/12/2022 15:01

Yes I would treasure those gifts and display them every year.

PumpkinPooSpice · 15/12/2022 15:05

The kind of person who wouldn't love a handmade bauble from their grandkid doesn't deserve a present imo

PumpkinPooSpice · 15/12/2022 15:06

Painted clothes and t-shirta and things like that are slightly different. Trees are meant to be full of memories.

UWhatNow · 15/12/2022 15:08

saraclara · 15/12/2022 12:36

I still have the tree decorations that my DDs made at playgroup out of card and glitter or craft 'clay' thirty-odd years ago. I'm very sentimental about those. But these footprint things leave me cold, I'm afraid. It's kind of commercialised sentimentality that I'm not keen on.

But of course I'd smile and say thanks and recognise that the three year old had made it for me and was proud to give it to me. That's the point where I'd be sentimental. I'd enjoy the moment and the DGD's pride rather than the item.

Yes this 100% ^^

user1474315215 · 15/12/2022 15:20

FuzzyPuffling · 15/12/2022 14:44

I'm a grandparent and it's a big "no" from me, I'm afraid.
But it's personal and you know your mum best.

I was beginning to think it was just me! I'm not at all sentimental and although I'd obviously receive them gratefully I honestly wouldn't be bothered.

user1471505494 · 15/12/2022 15:25

I’m a Grandparent and have decorations on my tree that my children and grandchildren made. They are not exactly works of art but are greatly treasured

5128gap · 15/12/2022 15:29

I'd like anything that my GC actually wanted to give me. Anything at all.
Much rather that than even the most expensive desirable thing their parents could buy on their behalf, as it would be their thoughts that went into it.

UseAMuckySock · 15/12/2022 16:01

5128gap · 15/12/2022 15:29

I'd like anything that my GC actually wanted to give me. Anything at all.
Much rather that than even the most expensive desirable thing their parents could buy on their behalf, as it would be their thoughts that went into it.

Same here, I treasured a daisy that my granddaughter picked for me for far too long 😂

FuzzyPuffling · 15/12/2022 16:07

PumpkinPooSpice · 15/12/2022 15:05

The kind of person who wouldn't love a handmade bauble from their grandkid doesn't deserve a present imo

That's me told!

Quinque · 15/12/2022 16:14

The nice thing about home made Christmas decorations is that you bring them out once a year and don't have to display them all year round.
I'm not fond of ornaments in general but my Christmas tree is full of memories of family and friends.
As the children get older it's lovely to talk to them about the various things they have made over the years.

Foodieasfuck · 15/12/2022 16:16

I treasure e anything my grandchildren give to me… it’s a lovely gift

Nannydoodles · 15/12/2022 16:16

Oh I love anything like that from the grandkids!
From anyone else else it would be totally naff and go straight in the bin as I hate those live laugh love type plaques but from your grandchildren it becomes a wonderful piece of art to be cherished forever!!
Cant beat a bit of sentimentality at Christmas!

JadeSeahorse · 15/12/2022 16:21

No GC - and never will have - as our adult DD has SLD.

However, those baubles sound amazing as a gift from the GC.👍 I still have paper ornaments on my Christmas tree which DD made at school over 20 years ago and I treasure them.♥️

UseAMuckySock · 15/12/2022 16:32

PumpkinPooSpice · 15/12/2022 15:05

The kind of person who wouldn't love a handmade bauble from their grandkid doesn't deserve a present imo

Totally agree

TrickyD · 15/12/2022 17:08

We have a large, heavy, pottery bauble, rather like the one in caringcarer’s photo but not so pretty. Made a few years ago by grandchildren. One half is red and says Grandad, other half is blue and says Granny. It strikes a rather jarring note on our nicely decorated tree, but of course it is always placed in a very prominent position, as they made it and we love them.

MrsThimbles · 15/12/2022 17:10

Grandma to 8 here and I’d love those as a present.

Candlemas · 15/12/2022 17:10

I'm a grandmother and I would love it. It's so personal.

ImperfectAlf · 15/12/2022 17:16

I'm a grandma. I would absolutely love that.

But, if she has form for being arsy if things aren't right, I'd prepare myself for the tantrum.

Ingratitude is rude.

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Riddlemethisplz · 15/12/2022 19:35

ImperfectAlf · 15/12/2022 17:16

I'm a grandma. I would absolutely love that.

But, if she has form for being arsy if things aren't right, I'd prepare myself for the tantrum.

Ingratitude is rude.

I shan’t regale you with the story of the time she ripped up VIP tickets to see her favourite artist that came with a 5* meal before hand and champagne reception because it wasn’t on the list… she later taped it back together and went

we lost my DF lately and dgm so I’m hoping that’s softened her some what and made her less a avaricious

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