Well we may have a few months up our sleeves yet, but for me, it's time to get organised. I know we all say it, "this year I'm going to get the Christmas shopping sorted before the festive season", well I say it, but I don't do it! Thanks to the lovely & super organised Tracey over at Knicky Knacks we can now help each other get those tediously difficult gifts sorted - on time! Pop over & join in the Christmas fun...
Fortunately, this year I don't have too many to buy for. You see, we alternate between hubby's family & mine each year & this year it's his, which is small, mine on the other hand is enormous! Though, I am struggling to think of something for our 13yr old niece. What do teenage girls like? I couldn't do clothes, I'm not game enough to go there, a voucher seems like a cop out & as far as I know she has all the modern technology one 13yr old could need. So, any suggestion would be enormously appreciated.
Here's "Cheer's" to the Handmade Christmas Challenge! Pop on over & join in the fun...
How about some type of handmade pouch for one of her pieces of technology, or a covered journal to use as a diary?
ReplyDeleteive seen ipad covers are all the rage at the moment, if she is lucky enough to have one!!
ReplyDeletea covered journal sounds great! im whipping up for a few christmas pressies this year also. stay tuned in my later handmade christmas pieces for info!!
I was going to say the same thing, a laptop bag or cover for phone/ipod?????? Cushions for her bed?
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful idea by Curly Pops and she's just the woman to help you out! I also thought that you could look at some of the necklaces or headbands on Etsy. There are some amazing on Madeit. Have a look at That Vintage on Madeit for some lovely necklaces.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I stumbled across your blog. Love your canvas art! Sorry I can't help you with a 13yo my oldest is 4 ... I've got all that teenage girl stuff to look forward to! Look forward to your next post as I'm your newest follower! Michelle
ReplyDeleteMy neice is that age and is very into technology and music. She is also very creative so I tend to give her things like friendship bracelet and decorate your own streetwear kits (there's a great Kiwi company called seedling which does fabulous, beautifully packaged kits for all ages or you could make your own). A good book always goes down well with anyone I think. I'm a bit out of date with teenage literature but most kids bookstores should be able to help you. I don't think they read Judy Blum anymore! If you are still stuck I can ask my neice!
ReplyDeleteJewellery and DIY jewellery is a great idea for this age group. Body butters and lip gloss are too! Good luck!
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