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I really enjoy the concept of Imgur Secret Santa but I hesitated by entering a 3rd time because even if I liked sending gifts, it was a bit disappointing to realize that my Santas hadn't played by the rules. Anyways, I did well by entering this time because (s)he actually delivered and it was AWESOME !
My Santa used Amazon so I didn't have to wait for too long between the notification and the actual delivery ! The package took all my mailbox :0 I had no idea Amazon's packaging was so fancy ^^
Sewing stuff ! I really needed this since I started sewing recently and the box has so many stuff (I have no idea what half of these are for, but it will be a good start to learn !)
A ̶t̶e̶a̶b̶a̶l̶l̶ teabagger ! I thought at first it was a weirdly shaped brown heart xD
And some magnetic page markers : I read a lot, they will be very very helpful !
And a bucket of perler beads as it is also one of my hobbies ! I haven't started to sort them, feel free to suggest me patterns :)
Everything was so thoughtful, thank you very much !
Cat tax ! An old picture of the very old and derpy Bigoudi <3
kittybuttwiggle
Do you get assigned to one person to exchange gifts with or is it like you get assigned a giftee and then a gifter is also assigned to you?
intashu
Second year with reddit's SS. Second year in a row my giftee gave little to no information to send them anything other than a gift card. :/
cybernetcrash
Didn't get anything two years in a row either. You're an angel for sticking with it. Happy holidays.
ilovebees
I *adore* those magnetic book clips!! I won't use any other kind of bookmark anymore.
peachess2
I sew! I could point you in the direction or provide info if you wanna message me :D
MystiSchism
The fact that the teabagger says choking hazard really makes it
viciousbastard
https://imgur.com/P9OOte9
inline4photo
What happens if your secret Santa doesn't deliver? You just get nothing? Or re-paired with someone?
merya
You can ask for a back up Santa (after the deadline for sending gifts is over)
RICHARDJOKES
Your Secret Santa missed their chance to send you the sewing supplies in a round cookie tin.
TheSadCafe
Don’t tell my husband but I bought him a tin of those cookies and I pasted a label on that says “sewing supplies” lol.
orangesandalwood
So glad it worked out for u this time. Looks like a very thoughtful and generous SS!
merya
Yes ! (S)he really took the time to check the stuff I like :)
kittenkatt
My giftee should have gotten her stuff today, and I hope she's happy with it. It makes me so sad when they don't reply at all after.
chrissolikesbeer
+1 for persistence
3dartwork
I did the secret santa for four years on Reddit because I enjoyed coming up with as unique of a gift as possible that came from their clues.
3dartwork
But each year my secret santa just signed up for gifts and didn't send anything. I gave up after
CurieCat
Any pixelated design works great with perler beads!
Wittycah
Bigoudi is funny
OneCrazyWriter
I haven't sent mine. Waiting for a piece to arrive. Last year I was a backup Santa. Again, package delayed waiting for parts. Poor giftee! 1
OneCrazyWriter
2 She waited in vain for original, lame Santa, then waited for me, too. But I did let her know it was coming so she wouldn't worry.
sahdad
I would love to do it but my wife isnt comfortable with me handing out our address to a stranger on the internets.
QueenRegent
You can always go through amazon. That way your address isn't shared.
sahdad
For both sending and receiving?
kevlarburrito
Last year just as the secret Santa’s came out I took an 80% paycut at work. I at least sent mine a message
kevlarburrito
To let them know it was going to take a little longer. They were pretty cool about it and it turned out okay. Just be honest my dudes.
zeacorzeppelin10
Sew they came through this year, stitched with love.
nopeanut
PRETTY!
xmac1x
Double red! Woo!!
Oddlyduckish
This is my second year lurking, and I still.dunno how the secret Santa thing works. How do you sign up? Probably wont this year but curious
merya
There is an Imgurian, Martyn Mage, who is in charge of this and in November he invites people to suscribe through a post.
SenorChangElTigreChino
Quality blep right there
TidecallerAlpha
That's awesome. I didn't sign up this year because it just wasn't in my budget this year and I feel bad.
merya
There is an Imgurian who organize a "no budget" Secret Santa where people send stuff to each other through email. Maybe you could join ?
TidecallerAlpha
Haven't heard of that! That would be great
KikkiHiiriFin
But if your secret santa is a cunt, can't you just tell someone and have a back up gifter?
kevlarburrito
You can yes. I ran into a situation last year where I couldn’t hold up my end so I sent the gifted a message apologizing and it worked out
SemperFiZero
One of the reasons I am afraid to join. To put in that kind of care and thought and then have someone say fuck you and not send yours?
merya
Well, that's exactly what happened both last time. I was a bit disappointed but I really enjoyed crafting my gifts so it was worth it !
hazelbazel
Neat sewing kit. How have you been learning to sew?
merya
I started crochet and then "why not sewing?" I started with youtube tutorials and website but I need to buy a book to learn more :)
hazelbazel
Really cool! I know the library has a bunch if you wanna save a bit. Keep it up :)
DistantArray
This is my 3rd year too and also hadn't received anything the previous 2 years. I'm so scared I'll get left out again :(
merya
That was my fear too, that's why I was so happy when I received the notification :)
Jeremyhicks88
This is my first year. I sent off some very nice things but haven't heard anything from my SS and hate to say I'm nervous
Supermutantvirus
It sucks when you get nothing but I went on to engage this year again. It IS fun to gift and worth the effort :)
HatofTacos
I also haven’t sent mine out either. Going out tomorrow.
dellafiamma
Same here, first time, saved up to send worthwhile stuff, but anxious that Mine never were sent
tyrunn
Last year I never heard from my Santa and still received something so don't lose hope!
Jeremyhicks88
ty!
craftycatdog84
Same! Sigh.
jenaleelee
Same!
515XIX
I haven't sent mine either. I've been so busy, I have everything I want to send though!
ReallyWittyName
Same. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Jeremyhicks88
Thank you I'll do the same
lenaninja
Same
sorryimcanadian
I’m hoping my Santa pulls through too! Put I just sent my gift off today so I should be patient
cabanaboi69
Christmas is about giving!! Not receiving!
Jeremyhicks88
Oh I understand
PeteButtigieg
Fuck that. Let's be real, Christmas is about spending and giving the last quarter of stocks a boost. Be pissed about not getting a gift.
ZombeyHepburn
I just want to know I did good. If I didn’t, well fine, I’ll do better next year.
ILoveTomHiddleston
I swear to god if i don't get anything.... I am awake at 2 am trying to figure out what to give my ss and I'll be sad af.
nickdillinger
My match email got sent to my spam folder. If I hadn't double checked, i might have missed it!
sasi974cheese
Same here, signed up last year for my first time and received nothing. So here’s hoping to this year! it’s good to give something as well :)
hisdudenesselduderino
Same boat here. I signed up to be a backup gifter so maybe I can get myself. For all I know my match is in Africa so it could take longer.
Desness
Don't sweat it. I haven't sent mine yet because I have to wait to get paid tonight to complete my gifting.
Whwat
thats adorable.
ILiekToCookAndBake
I'm in the same boat. I'm buying my nails
PlatoOrPotato
How much do they cost?
sonobello
I just grow my own. Takes some time, but saves money.
Kemyo
Reasons like this are why I sign up for Back Santa, no one should be sad for chrimbus
d0nutdisturb
I just signed up to be a back-up SS myself because of your comment. I agree - everyone who’s participating should get their gift, damn it.
SerenePrincess013
I haven't heard a word from my SS. But I immediately reached out to my recipient, & have kept her updated on what's going on.
SerenePrincess013
I stand corrected. JUST got the email that mine shipped.
ZombeyHepburn
I sent with Amazon, so I know my packages were delivered. Going to wait until the 17th to send them a message and ruin the surprise.
merya
Don't worry ! I haven't sent mine yet because I craft stuff and it takes some time, it could be the same for your SS :)
CreatureFromtheBlackLegume
I feel like there should be a "in process of making" button in addition to the "sent" button
JGBarco
@whoevercoordinatesthesecretsantaandmakesthepagethatthepeopleuse
vritramon
Maybe it's you!
merya
Who knows ! ^^
SoapyWandKenobi
Shelbyshelbyohyeah
Same here! Gonna be so sad if nothing comes! Even a card would be amazing!
NoPantsIsTheBestPants
I’d send you a card! I’ve sent my gift off but I’m happy to spread some card love!
Jeremyhicks88
Much love!
AkevoTheBard
Still waiting for mine from two years ago.
tmk1987
There are good and bad people out there.. I hope that for those who didn't send gifts Imgur would block next year..
imposingelephant
Same, I did international that year and dropped nearly 100 on gifts and ship, never heard from my santa or my giftee. It was a lame year.
WorldWolf
Same
Naturally90
I was a backup gifter last year and turns out the guy put the wrong address. So never recieved either of our parcels. Annoying waste!!
HogwartsAlumnus
Same here. I’d love to do it but I wish everyone played along. Or at least said hey I can’t anymore because life happened so you knew.
merya
Haha I feel you ! The worst for me was last year because my SS made me believe until April that I would get something...
KittensForDays
They actually talked to you and said something was coming that whole time??
merya
Not the 1st, but the second yes. He told me he would be late because shit happened (and I was completly fine with that) then ...
merya
around February he also told me what he wanted to get me and then I never heard about him anymore...
NermiPanda
Ouch, that sucks
KittensForDays
That’s crazy. It’s my first year, haven’t heard anything, trying not to worry! Hope you had better luck this year!
patchspan360
But did you get a back up? Mine says delivered but my recipient says they didn't get it
Naturally90
Get your recipient to double check the adress details
merya
A back up ?
patchspan360
A back up after Christmas you request 1
merya
The 1st year there wasn't enough back-up and the 2nd my SS told me he would be late so I waited and after it was too late...
merya
But if you have proof it was delivered you won't be in trouble : you can't be responsible if the delivery fails
patchspan360
That's crap if you don't receive I'll be your back up, come back to me
merya
I just received my gifts actually ^^ The previous years didn't work but this year did :)