To Dad, With Love: How I Created A Craft Gift Box For My Father
Everyone can relate to me when I say that giving gifts to Dad is a universal problem. It is because fathers rarely express their likes and preferences openly, leaving us to notice the small details that quietly reveal their preferences.
My family, at this point, has made it a trivia to spot different hints about what he likes. He, like all the other superhero dads, will put your preference first without thinking twice about his. He will silently look for something that he categorises as okayish and pick one.
I always believe that gifting is something very special, as it encompasses thoughts, wishes, and love with every product. It is not just the materials included in the gift box, but also the intent and the gratitude, accompanied by countless emotions and memories.
From Catching Hints To Capturing Hearts
Planning always comes first! It sets the tone, gives space to think beyond the obvious, and helps me shape something unique. Looking around the internet and seeing the same ideas over and over is surely not going to work for me! I often find myself sitting with my notebook, letting my thoughts wander back to past conversations and quiet moments with my father. It is in those casual, passing remarks that he reveals what he truly prefers. I start there, reflecting on those fragments, thoughtfully grouping ideas and pairing possibilities to create something that is a collection shaped by memory, precision, and intention.
Starting With New Hobbies That Were Left Behind…
As a man with family responsibilities, my dad sacrificed a lot of his personal choices and hobbies. His face always lights up when discussing hobbies with youngsters, which he is passionate about. Fishing is one such hobby he always wished to pursue, but couldn't. A camping kit that includes luxury fishing gear, such as rods, reels, and a tackle box filled with essential lures and hooks, is definitely something my outdoor, nature-loving father would love for his next adventures. Throwing in a journal or a vintage camera to capture the memories would be the icing on the cake.
Antique And Timeless…
My dad loves to travel back in time and experience the antics and stories they hold. Not only are such collectible pieces a witness to history, but they are also a good conversation starter. You will always hear my dad talking about his pride in his collectibles and old pieces that he has preserved. But collectables are costly, and I have a one-in-a-million chance of getting them. So what do I do to surprise him? I get creative and thoughtful!
A thoughtful gift from the past would be a premium pocket watch with an old-style look or a magnetic compass, accompanied by old photographs of him hiking, as a reminder to embark on new adventures. My dad is surely an outdoor person, but he also loves to spend time indoors sipping his coffee. Exchanging or purchasing cassettes and records with 80s Bollywood evergreen songs for my dad's retro sound system is another excellent addition.
Introducing My Dad To New Taste Preferences…
My dad is open to trying different taste preferences, be it international cuisines or luxury drinks. Gifting Godawan single malt artisanal whisky with 01. rich and rounded or 02. The fruit and spice edition is a well-suited idea. Godawan single malt whisky balances richness with notes of toasted nuts and oak-layered essence alongside ripe fruit layers and spice. It’s smooth yet complex, offering a rounded taste that is earthy and unique. This way, I can go extravagant with my gifts, showcasing my gratitude to the most incredible mentor of my life. I will also include a 24-carat gold-plated brooch and premium, engraved whisky glasses to complete the hamper, adding an element of luxury and royalty.
One Of Everything, A Perfect Gift Box Crafted With Love!
All these things together can be grouped into many hampers and gifts. A well-planned gift set is like a journey and a way to a person's heart, showcasing the true intent of gratitude with love. My dad loves all of these elements, and combining these in a gift box can be a challenging task.
Firstly, to summarise each of the choices from my dad's three preferences, I will select the elements that pair the best. A premium freshwater fishing rod, essential hooks, an antique magnetic compass, Godawan whisky with glasses, alongside personalised notes with 80s Bollywood lyrics as quotes and old photographs, is the best gift box combo showcasing luxury old-school aesthetics for my dad.
Hand-Crafting The Box
When it comes to a perfectly crafted gift box that I know my dad will love, I pour my creativity into making the box. Using handmade papers with sweet fragrances, I wrote notes with stories I used to hear from my dad about his adventures, and thanked him for all the great trips and hiking. The box itself becomes a canvas to write on, gifting the precious items that my dad still holds close to his heart.
Nailing The Idea
There is a trick that I always like to use on my dad, which confirms his liking as well as sparks a delightful conversation about adventurous stories. I randomly ask about various products and his opinions on them without making them obvious. Yesterday, when everyone was having dinner, I asked around and found that Dad had always wanted to try luxury drinks but had never had the chance. (Bonus points for me on picking Godawan.)
I also insisted on the idea of new adventures while my dad reminisced on his memories. While I confirmed my best gift theory, my father was delighted to share his experience of his adventures with everyone. A win-win situation with happy meals and a 200% great surprise gift for the best dad in the world!
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