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Nobody replied when I posted this a couple days ago..Figured I'd try again. (:

Okay, so I've never really sent a gift to a celeb other than I've drawn pictures of them. I'm not the best artist but they're light (obviously there paper :P) and they show you took some time.

I was wondering what gifts you've sent, or thought about. Or even not necessarily a gift but something extra that shows your a true fan or just something nice. (:

A lot of people send bracelets, but I would want to send a handmade one they would actually wear. And all I have are plastic beads small children use. lol. I wouldn't even wear one now..

I've also heard the suggestion of a bookmark. Which could be cool if their nicely decorated. And they won't raise shipping cost much.

So, what are your thoughts???
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I normally send them handmade bracelets, what can I say its the only thing I can make XP

Anyways, I aslo send them b-day cards (: .

I think your drawings would be cool to send. If I could draw I would send them.
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Yeah, haha. The only thing is I really can't draw...I just think it shows you took some time doing something... I also always decorate the envelope. Savannah Outen and Chelsea Staub both gave me a compliment on that, so it's worth it. :D
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It might seem impersonal, but if you have an idea for something they enjoy, a gift card is nice. Of course, you'd want to send them a well written note to accompany it and explain why you chose it.
There's nothing like seeing your own handwriting on a letter addressed to yourself in your mailbox :D
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they don't need/want anything from you.
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I think that sometimes sending a gift to a celeb can be a bit cheesy. If you write a letter to them in your own handwriting it shows that you have spent time and that they should appreciate.

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I bought a brooch to Katy Perry and sent it to her via venue =)
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I have made cards before and sent hand made bracelets and earrings once. You can get nice embroidery threads and beads or swarovski crystals at sewing shops.

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I sent David Tennant a birthday card that sang "Happy Birthday David" for his 35th, and on the reply he wrote Thank You...that really made my day!

I also sent Jo Joyner a large sundae glass filled with bath stuff (it came like that)...cost me £10 to send...no reply yet and that was in late November (early Christmas present to beat the rush!).

So I guess it can be a waste of money if you never hear back, though I do think that if you put thought into it and adore the celeb then it is worth it!

Cheap gifts - little keychains with their name on, you can pick them up for a few pound. Or those little cards with poems on. They really wont mind if you dont sent anything, but if feels nice yourself!
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Hi Star9685! ;-)

Firstly, I'd just like to add that there is absolutely nothing wrong with sending little gifts - they would (of course) appreciate the kind gesture of a fan sending them a little something unique. {thumb2}

I myself very rarelt send gifts, as I've said here before only in my second letters to the same person after they sent me an autograph (not to everyone!). :) But when I do, I always handmade something myself, usually little bracelets or bookmarks with a nice quote on it. {up} You don't have to send a gift at all, because if you at least do the "trouble" to handwrite a nice letter, it should be enough! :D If you get a special reply and would like to thank the person for their time, that's when I sometimes send gifts.

I suggest that you "study" the interests of the person you're writing to, and that should give you an idea on what to send. For example, I sent actor Charlie Cox a special handmade bracelet as he's a very modern guy, and of course he kindly thanked me for it. :mrgreen:

Good luck Star9685!! {thumb2}
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