May
31
    
Posted () in friendship things on May-31-2009

Making an Impression With Friendship Gifts

Exclusive summary about friendship gifts by Francis K Githinji

friendship gift

friendship gift

One of the best ways to really say that you appreciate the friends in your life is through friendship gifts. Gifts do not have to be expensive for them to make an impact. Friendship gifts are also used to apologize. Gifts for friends are also given out when there are special occasions. Also, for people who have just had children, gifts will help welcome the new arrival into the world.

We all want our friends to praise us for the good gifts we give them. For example, many do not pay close attention to the packaging of a gift. You might have an extra ordinary gift but you simply make it unattractive and therefore losing that first impression. You need to strive for a good presentation and package of all your gifts. Money will play a little role in ensuring you give the perfect friendship gifts.

This is because you just need basic material to achieve what you want when packing your gift. When it comes to money for buying the friendship gifts, each case will vary. Adding a personal touch will give that extra magic that will see your gift dazzle your friend. Know what your friends love and this will be the key to delivering the best gifts possible.

Custom Friendship Gifts

Exclusive summary about friendship gifts by Remy Lebeau

It seems that the rule, “Everything in moderation,” applies universally, friendships included. Granted, we all have busy lives: work, family, projects, hobbies, investments, and volunteer work can take up a huge chunk of our time.

Small acts of kindness are sufficient.

- Write a note. If you live away from a friend and need to travel, why not snail-mail a card or a letter?

- Make it a custom to send friendship gifts. We usually give gifts to friends during their birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter. Make any day a friendship day by giving gifts to friends. You need not give big, expensive gifts. Small, practical items speak volumes. Order your custom friendship gifts in advance so you don’t miss an occasion.

- Create your own custom friendship gifts. Running out of gift ideas? Friends will value the originality and the effort you put into making the gift.

- Keep in touch. E-mail, call, send an SMS. If you make an effort to spend time with your family, why not make time for friends too?

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Mar
16
    
Posted () in friendship things on March-16-2009

Executive article about friendship bracelet taken from Wikipedia

friendship bracelets

friendship bracelets

Friendship bracelet is a special bracelet given from one friend to another as a symbol of friendship. They are handmade and usually made out of embroidery floss or thread. There are various styles and patterns, but most are based on the same simple half-hitch knot. The making of friendship bracelet is a version of macrame.

The amount of thread used in bracelets can vary. The smallest pattern, a double chain knot, requires two strings. The candystripe can have as few as three strings and as many as forty, based on pattern and thickness. Because of their versatility, they are worn by both males and females of all ages. They are particularly popular with pre-teen and adolescent girls and with present-day hippies, deadheads or Rainbow Family participants. Thicker friendship bracelets are commonly worn by both male and female surfers.

The knot-craft and hand weaving used to create traditional patterns stems from Native American handcrafts, particularly from Central American tradition. According to indigenous tradition, the recipient of a friendship bracelet must wear it until the cords wear out and fall off naturally. The idea is that the friend paid for it with the hard work and love that made it, and the recipient repays the friend by honoring the work. Removing the bracelet before it naturally falls off is a sign that the friendship has gone sour. Another variation of this tradition is that the recipient of a friendship bracelet is entitled to a wish. After the bracelet wears out and falls off naturally, the wish will come true.

Pattern of a friendship bracelet names vary slightly from place to place, but overall they are fairly similar.

  • Bordered Chevron
  • Broken Ladder (a combination of a Chinese Staircase and a Chevron)
  • Candystripe
  • Chevron
  • Chinese Staircase or Swirl
  • Diagonal 3’s
  • Double-chain Knot
  • Rag Rug
  • Swirl & Braids (a combination of a Braid and Chinese Staircase)
  • Totem Pole
  • braid
  • Big Bad
  • The Cat’s Tongue (a combination of braid and Broken ladder)

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Mar
01
    
Posted () in friendship things on March-1-2009

Making Friendship Bracelets Tie Friends Together With Bright Colors, Patterns And Create Memories

Executive summary about friendship bracelets by Anita Smith

friendship bracelet
friendship bracelet

In a different time in my life, Christmas crafts were an important part of my Christmas holiday. The past couple of years have been extremely hectic and some old traditions were put aside. This year my daughter asked me to help her with a party for her best girlfriends and we decided that we would teach them how to make friendship bracelets.

So she and I have been making lots of plans for a day of crafts, great munchies, and an opportunity for young girlfriends to make gifts for each other that might possibly become a warm and happy friendship memory.

My family moved to a new town when I was 10 – the age my daughter is now. I entered the 4th grade lonely and a bit apprehensive. At Christmas time one of the girls in my class presented me with a friendship bracelet and that started a friendship that has lasted 25 years.

Friendships between little girls are very precious. That gracious homemade gift broke the ice and my friend and I have giggled together, told secrets and shared heartaches for 25 years. Christmas holiday that year I spent time at her home and she taught me how to make friendship bracelets. This year I’m passing that to my daughter and her friends.

So, we bought colorful yarn (or floss), and she and I have already made a couple so that we can show how pretty they are. There is nothing like working on a project together. I expect the house to be full of girly chatter and laughter, and I can’t wait.

My dear friend lives across the country from me, now. We talk by phone very often but I miss her. So, this year, I’m sending her a friendship bracelet – I’m honoring her gift of 25 years ago. This time the friendship bracelet will be one for an adult woman – sterling silver – sitting in a pretty blue box and sent with love and gratitude across the country.

Making a friendship bracelet is inexpensive, relatively simple and fun.

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