What have been some of your favorite gifts to make or put together?

What have been some of your favorite gifts to make or put together?
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I LOVE to wrap gifts! I think it’s because of my OCD. I stocked up big time this year on wrapping paper, ribbon, tape, new scissors, tags, etc : ) I like to wrap small stocking stuffers
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