Homemade FE gifts - Part 2

[love280mickey]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25152902&postcount=83

I was going through the old Homemade FE Gift thread and found these paper bag scrapbooks made by Timon...OMG! They are adorable.

and she made 19 of them, probably 20 with one for her to keep!

 

[faithtrustpixie]

Hi Everyone-

I'm working on my FE gifts and I need some advice on magnets for the bottle cap magnets I'm making.

Does anyone have advice on a type of magnet to apply to the back of the bottle cap and where to purchase? Also, how did you attach them?

Thanks so much for the help!!

 

[jmarsh]

Hi Everyone-

I'm working on my FE gifts and I need some advice on magnets for the bottle cap magnets I'm making.

Does anyone have advice on a type of magnet to apply to the back of the bottle cap and where to purchase? Also, how did you attach them?

Thanks so much for the help!!

If you go on Etsy and search for Magnets you will find the ones people use for the bottle caps. I have seen them for about $7 for 25 magnets

 

[DisneyMom52]

Our AC Moore also carries them. If you have a coupon they are relatively inexpensive.

 

[violetmonarch]

Those of you that posted pics of your gifts and FE are so talented! I kinda envy that, because I feel like mine are far from imaginative.

 

[Munkamamacallie]

Hi, a newbie here with a quick question...There are 57 adults and 46 kids in our FE group. I was going to just make the gifts for just the kids unless there wasn't any kids in their cabin and then I was going to make them for the adults. Is this appropriate? I was just worried that I would need 2 more suitcases just for just the FE & I just found out that our budget airline charges $26 for each carry-on! ACK!!! Also has anyone had any good/bad luck with shipping things to the boat ahead of time? I am really nervous that I will make all of these and then they will be lost. Thanks so much in advance for your expertise!

 

[belle07]

Hi, a newbie here with a quick question...There are 57 adults and 46 kids in our FE group. I was going to just make the gifts for just the kids unless there wasn't any kids in their cabin and then I was going to make them for the adults. Is this appropriate? I was just worried that I would need 2 more suitcases just for just the FE & I just found out that our budget airline charges $26 for each carry-on! ACK!!! Also has anyone had any good/bad luck with shipping things to the boat ahead of time? I am really nervous that I will make all of these and then they will be lost. Thanks so much in advance for your expertise!

I shipped my stuff ahead of time for the last cruise and it worked out great. As I always thought, FE is for everyone, not just kids. There are many who cruise without kids, me being one lol.

 

[belle07]

Here are the pics of the gifts

Passport cover

Luggage tag

Tissue pouch

Coasters:

Magnet 1

Magnet 2

Sorry for the pictures being so big, I don't know why that happend.

I love your coasters, I need to use my cricut more often lol.

 

[HermanTriplets+1]

Does anyone have the link for the Hidden Mickey design with swirls of blues and greens, sort of like a gel tie dye design.... the most I could dig up so far is this:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2869753&highlight=hidden+mickey

Anyone have any leads???
THANKS

 

[Lexa]

Does anyone have the link for the Hidden Mickey design with swirls of blues and greens, sort of like a gel tie dye design.... the most I could dig up so far is this:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2869753&highlight=hidden+mickey

Anyone have any leads???
THANKS

I have 1"x 1" squares in different color. Send me PM with your email and I'll send them to you.

 

[Lexa]

I don't think I ever got around to sharing my Fish Extender and the gifts I gave for my Fantasy cruise last May.

Here is my FE:

Link to blog post: http://www.kraftingkreations.com/2012/05/fish-extender-tutorial.html

Luggage Handle Covers:

Link to blog post with link to tutorial: http://www.kraftingkreations.com/2012/05/luggage-handle-covers.html#uds-search-results

Bottle Cap Magnets:

Link to blog post: http://www.kraftingkreations.com/2012/05/bottle-cap-magnets.html

Mickey boxes to hold one magnet and some chocolate for each person:

Link to blog post: http://www.kraftingkreations.com/2012/05/mickey-candy-boxes.html


We had a really large group, 48 cabins and approximately 250 people. (yes, I am completely crazy). I made 2 luggage handle covers per adult, and one per child. It was so nice seeing many of them in use when we picked up our luggage!

I ended up having a few of the Mickey boxes left with chocolates and a magnet in them. So I gave one to each of the dining staff, and the remaining two to our room hostess. They were all so appreciative of such a small gift! Our room hostess even left us one each of the lotion, shampoo, condition, body wash, and sun gel in return! I just had to make sure I moved them to my checked luggage before we got to the airport. So on my next cruise I will make sure to have a special little package for the staff, maybe including a bit of a cash tip as well as some goodies.

I just LOVE your FE. did you make it on your own? Love the bling and colors.....

 

[missjudit]

These are wonderful! Your fellow cruisers were SO lucky to have you in their group. Can you explain how you did the scalloped edge coasters?

Also, what sort of gifts did you receive in return?

Yes, we were really lucky! I must say that this was the best FE so far; just so many wonderful gifts. I am using one of the coasters right now, thank you.

 

[dreams of disney]

Yes, we were really lucky! I must say that this was the best FE so far; just so many wonderful gifts. I am using one of the coasters right now, thank you.

I'm honoured! I enjoyed participating and couldn't imagine taking a cruise without doing the FE. I loved all the gifts we got and my sons reaction when we would return to our room and find gifts!

 

[amanda.c09]

I just LOVE your FE. did you make it on your own? Love the bling and colors.....

Yes, I did! I.m really pleased with how it came out! Thanks!

 

[nickiB]

those are all great!!! I have a question about the FE gifts. Are all the gifts Disney themed?? Maybe Mixed? What.does everyone do? This is our 1st Disney Cruise..super excited!!! xoxo

 

[3princessMommy]

Not all Disney-themed. Some folks do things from their hometowns and lots of people do pirate things or cruise survival items. Whatever suits your fancy really! Have fun!

 

[tinkerone]

Thanks. We don't like the lanyard around the neck and never used them. Thought some others may feel the same way. I had to order a couple gold and platinum from eBay since we have not made it that far yet

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okay, love LOVE the key chain idea. we have several of them and I just yesterday put most of them out to good will, but that would be the best idea so we can always remember but not have to use a lanyard. any chance you would share with me how you did it? I tried looking close at your photo but I can't get in close enough.
dh would think this is the best.......
your brilliant!

 

[Marshay]

Ok, my DH sewed our FE (yes, I did say DH!!) but he doesn't know how to add the names.

I thought I'd ask for suggestions -- we leave in 5 days so it has to be super quick. Should we just try to find a pin with our names on it (maybe somewhere at WDW) or do you have another idea?

Worst case, if we don't have names at all, would it be that bad? There are 4 of us (Darth Vadar, Ariel, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty pockets) but really, most of the stuff would be for the kids anyway...

Other suggestions?

Thanks guys!!

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Ok, my DH sewed our FE (yes, I did say DH!!) but he doesn't know how to add the names.

I thought I'd ask for suggestions -- we leave in 5 days so it has to be super quick. Should we just try to find a pin with our names on it (maybe somewhere at WDW) or do you have another idea?

Worst case, if we don't have names at all, would it be that bad? There are 4 of us (Darth Vadar, Ariel, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty pockets) but really, most of the stuff would be for the kids anyway...

Other suggestions?

Thanks guys!!

Do you have a printer? I use dark fabric printable iron on transfer paper for my FE's!

 

[Marshay]

Do you have a printer? I use dark fabric printable iron on transfer paper for my FE's!

OOh, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the idea! I can stop by ACMoore/Michaels/Joanns and see if they have some. I even have a 50% off coupon for tomorrow!