thecelticforge Posted May 28, 2010 Posted May 28, 2010 Okay, generally every year I turn out "holiday items" for the holiday season. They are generally quick, easy, and in expensive. The trouble is that they are not generally related to any specific holiday, religious, secular, or those that ain't too sure. I am open for ideas, actually, humbly asking for Christmas/Yule ideas so I can get started next month. Quote
Frosty Posted May 28, 2010 Posted May 28, 2010 A Cross, Star of David or other religeous symbol would be appropriate on Memorial day. Labor day might call for a . . . . back scratcher? A flag pole would be good for July 4th. Frosty the Lucky. Quote
Mainely,Bob Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 A Cross, Star of David or other religeous symbol would be appropriate on Memorial day. Labor day might call for a . . . . back scratcher? A flag pole would be good for July 4th. Frosty the Lucky. So Frosty,what do you recommend for groundhog day?A somewhat larger scale squirrel cooker perhaps? How about a handmade crosscut saw for arbor day. A pair of brass knuckles for boxing day. A forged fire hydrant for the dog days of summer From what I`ve seen and heard,unless you`re talking about clothes for the season or decorations for the holidays,the trick is to come up with something that someone will use all year long. I know those are the kind of gifts I appreciate most. Quote
Steeler Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 How 'bout forged snowflakes, sheet steel ribbons and bows, tin soldiers, tree ornaments, candle holders, napkin rings or Christmas stocking hanger hooks? Quote
Frosty Posted May 30, 2010 Posted May 30, 2010 So Frosty,what do you recommend for groundhog day?A somewhat larger scale squirrel cooker perhaps? How about a handmade crosscut saw for arbor day. A pair of brass knuckles for boxing day. A forged fire hydrant for the dog days of summer From what I`ve seen and heard,unless you`re talking about clothes for the season or decorations for the holidays,the trick is to come up with something that someone will use all year long. I know those are the kind of gifts I appreciate most. ARBOR DAY!?! You think I celebrate arbors? Oh Bob you're a meany you are! I'm thinking a perfect arbor day gift would be a REALLY STRONG helmet and a wood stove! You could use those all year. yes? Re-reading your post has me wondering if groundhogs in your neighborhood are really large scaly squirrels. I'd LOVE to see a pic! Frosty the Lucky. Quote
territorialmillworks Posted May 30, 2010 Posted May 30, 2010 Okay, generally every year I turn out "holiday items" for the holiday season. They are generally quick, easy, and in expensive. The trouble is that they are not generally related to any specific holiday, religious, secular, or those that ain't too sure. I am open for ideas, actually, humbly asking for Christmas/Yule ideas so I can get started next month. Quote
Mainely,Bob Posted May 30, 2010 Posted May 30, 2010 ARBOR DAY!?! You think I celebrate arbors? Oh Bob you're a meany you are! I'm thinking a perfect arbor day gift would be a REALLY STRONG helmet and a wood stove! You could use those all year. yes? Re-reading your post has me wondering if groundhogs in your neighborhood are really large scaly squirrels. I'd LOVE to see a pic! Frosty the Lucky. Up here they call them whistle pigs.While it may look like pork it tastes kinda like chicken. Groundhogs,they`re not just for breakfast anymore! The ones you really have to watch out for are the fishers.I believe they would just as soon have US for breakfast.Badgers run a close second though. Don`t think wearing a helmet(even a really strong one) would help when dealing with either of those two critters. Now that I think of it a badger would be a perfect gift for one or two people I know.Now I have to figure out how to wrap them. Quote
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted May 30, 2010 Posted May 30, 2010 Christmas- ornaments, cookie cutters, letter/card opener,sleigh/hand bells Valentines day-roses/flowers, heart pins Thanksgiving-napkin rings, ax , Halloween-pumpkin carving set, candle holders for the Jack-O -Lantern Mother's Day-forged jewelery,flowers Father's Day-money clip, belt buckle Veterans/Memorial Day- flag holder, mini flag stands Easter-eggs, rabbit rotisserie , garden/yard decorations St. Patrick's Day- 4 leaf clovers 4th of July- Flag items, stars If the items are not too specific for a holiday they can be used year round. A lot of people don't have much room to store seasonal items, so something that can be left out, or used year round will probably have more appeal. The yard art items could be anything from forged bugs that get set on the ground to items that are on a post that gets stuck in the ground. Simply made with basic materials. Quote
thecelticforge Posted May 30, 2010 Author Posted May 30, 2010 I think I shall stick with eggs, crosses, and nails for Easter, chalices and anthamas for Beltane, jack-o-lanterns for Samhain, and Christmas trees. Quote
thecelticforge Posted May 30, 2010 Author Posted May 30, 2010 Christmas- ornaments, cookie cutters, letter/card opener,sleigh/hand bells Valentines day-roses/flowers, heart pins Thanksgiving-napkin rings, ax , Halloween-pumpkin carving set, candle holders for the Jack-O -Lantern Mother's Day-forged jewelery,flowers Father's Day-money clip, belt buckle Veterans/Memorial Day- flag holder, mini flag stands Easter-eggs, rabbit rotisserie , garden/yard decorations St. Patrick's Day- 4 leaf clovers 4th of July- Flag items, stars If the items are not too specific for a holiday they can be used year round. A lot of people don't have much room to store seasonal items, so something that can be left out, or used year round will probably have more appeal. The yard art items could be anything from forged bugs that get set on the ground to items that are on a post that gets stuck in the ground. Simply made with basic materials. Thanks bigundr! I posted mine afore your post showed up! Quote
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