Homemade FE gifts - Part 2

[morgansmom2000]

I've been a lurker on this thread for months, but got so much great inspiration from the two homemade FE boards that I wanted to share the gifts I made.

Originally, we had a fairly small FE group, so I planned for gifts that were a bit more time-consuming. That was a big learning, as there was a big wave of participants that came in at the end. I still had a great time making everything, but there were some long nights in the weeks running up to our departure to make sure I finished.

So, here's the results-- sorry I couldn't figure out how to actually post the Pictures here:

Welcome packets for each cabin with personalized magnets, wristlet key chains, shrinky dinks key chains, and a wordle souvenir magnet


Princess/Minnie tutu bags for the little girls
[URL="http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154740/"]http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154740/

Appliqued Backpacks for the the older girls and all the boys
http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154720/

http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154731/

Zipper pulls for girls and boys
http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154723/

Coffee Cozies for adults
http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154728/

http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154727/

I've also assembled as many of the pictures as possible from these two threads on my pinterest page: http://pinterest.com/dzhenna/disney-cruise-fe-gift-ideas/

Hope these are helpful! Happy Sailing!

Love those bags! Great work on all of it!

 

[Dzhenna]

There are so many creative examples - I am overwhelmed at the the thought of doing this myself!

Just keep in mind that whatever you do/give away will be very much appreciated-- especially by the kids! DD LOVED checking the FE and it was the first thing she did every morning. So, don't stress yourself out and have fun with it.

And if handmaking something stresses you out , buy little gifts instead. I'd say that in our exchange, there was about a 60/40 split of purchased/homemade items-- and they were ALL loved!

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

For those who asked for the drink carrier tutorial-

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=47467774#post47467774

It is my first tutorial. My DD is going to make it user friendly but while we wait for that you will have to put up with my oversized poorly colored photos.

That is such a unique idea!!!! If I wasn't leaving in three days, I would make some of these! Oh well....next cruise!

 

[disneyluvrtink]

I've been a lurker on this thread for months, but got so much great inspiration from the two homemade FE boards that I wanted to share the gifts I made.

Originally, we had a fairly small FE group, so I planned for gifts that were a bit more time-consuming. That was a big learning, as there was a big wave of participants that came in at the end. I still had a great time making everything, but there were some long nights in the weeks running up to our departure to make sure I finished.

So, here's the results-- sorry I couldn't figure out how to actually post the Pictures here:

Welcome packets for each cabin with personalized magnets, wristlet key chains, shrinky dinks key chains, and a wordle souvenir magnet


Princess/Minnie tutu bags for the little girls
[URL="http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154740/"]http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154740/

Appliqued Backpacks for the the older girls and all the boys
http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154720/

http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154731/

Zipper pulls for girls and boys
http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154723/

Coffee Cozies for adults
http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154728/

http://pinterest.com/pin/439312138621154727/

I've also assembled as many of the pictures as possible from these two threads on my pinterest page: http://pinterest.com/dzhenna/disney-cruise-fe-gift-ideas/

Hope these are helpful! Happy Sailing!

Love these! I followed you on pinterest also

 

[chloe68]

Corinna,
Your hidden mickey's are amazing and so creative. I know my girls would love them! Would you mind sending me a copy as well -

Thanks!

 

[Heyriddle]

Now tht my two latest cruises are over, I can post what I made. Bewteen the 2 cruises, I had about 50 cabins to deliver to. My original inspiration was the fact that Hawaii was going to be a 15 night cruise and I thoght maybe some poeple could use some games if they had down time in their rooms!

I hand pianted (not so well on some) mickey heads on the side of the dice with 1 dot, decorated the dice holder and then included some games along with balnk paper that could be played with the dice. I also made pens to match.

Love, love, love this idea. I would love to know what games you included and what you used for the cups.

 

[linetbo]

Hi, I am not a crafty person, I need help, what can I do and HOW!!!

 

[kalikat420]

Hi, I am not a crafty person, I need help, what can I do and HOW!!!

For my last cruise I gave a CD of cruise-style music and an 8 1/2 x 11" plastic pouch with a velcro closure with a cruise or Disney-themed sticker on the front. I put a note on the inside indicating that the pouch was for them to fill with cruise memories such as Navigators, photos and more. I got the pouches at an office supply store and the stickers came from eBay. It was easy and hopefully useful for all.

 

[tictoc]

I personalized plastic cups with lids and straws, made personalized luggage tags with their name, favorite color, and favorite character, and bought cheap mickey shaped earbuds from ebay in their favorite color.

I will post pictures next Friday after we board the Magic for our first ever cruise! Hopefully no one from our FE exchange is reading this.

what did you use to personalize the mugs? Cricut vinyl?

 

[tictoc]

They didn't have them at my Michael's but I got them off Ebay, around $5 for 50. You can also just pick them up from restaurants, maybe in the bar area. I got a bunch from Islands that are round, but I preferred the square shape for my project.

for lighterwieght projects like tags you can use cereal boxes. It is also pretty green!

 

[ddeal1957]

Corinna

I loved your Hidden Mickey pendant! It was so cute. I was wondering if you would be so kind and send me a PM with the link?

Thank you in advance and have a magical day.....

 

[GoinPlaces63]

Nothing made, but if you are going on one of the ships with an arcade, arcade cards were mentioned and I thought that was a good idea. I was also thinking itunes gift cards for the tweens.
Autograph books?

I saw that some one purchased Mickey earbuds... Could be pricey...

 

[ChipNDaleGal]

These ideas are great!

 

[dznystar]

For those who asked for the drink carrier tutorial-

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=47467774#post47467774

It is my first tutorial. My DD is going to make it user friendly but while we wait for that you will have to put up with my oversized poorly colored photos.

Thinking about making some of these. How many did you do? Did you just start collecting the drink carriers over time or ask them to give you some?

 

[tictoc]

I just went and asked for ten and they handed them to me.

 

[gerberdaisy1234]

Thinking about making some of these. How many did you do? Did you just start collecting the drink carriers over time or ask them to give you some?

I ask for 3 of each type (4 cup and 2 cup) a few different times. But like PP said you could just ask all at once. When I went to get some for the tutorial that chick-fil-a only had 4 cup carriers.

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[gatorfreud]

Yeah! SO happy to be looking through this thread again! I went a little crazy with our FE exchange in June 2012... had so much fun!

This time we have booked the 7 night Med in June 2014...not 100% sure we are actually doing it. But.... I definitely want to do FE again but we will be backpacking-ish around Europe for a week before and after cruise with just a carry on, so like NO luggage space at all! So I will need to find an awesome idea that is TINY and light!! Please point me in the right direction if you have seen something cool!! I had so much fun crafting it all last time so I would like to make something.

I guess in theory I could mail a box ahead to the ship or to our hotel in Barcelona? Has anyone done that?

Thanks!!
Kim

 

[MDennis28]

Hi. Considering doing a FE for our Sept cruise. How many people participate/how many gifts would I need to make. One gift per person per day or per cruise? Thank you!

 

[3princessMommy]

Hi. Considering doing a FE for our Sept cruise. How many people participate/how many gifts would I need to make. One gift per person per day or per cruise? Thank you!

It's really up to you, but a gift per person, per day would be a LOT!! I do one gift per cabin once during the cruise. I think that's the majority - although on longer cruises, sometimes folks will do more than one day.

 

[JSClemsonFan]

I made these coasters out of ceramic tiles, mode podge, shellac coating and disney scrapbook paper for our upcoming cruise.<a

I love these! Wish you were on our cruise. They are amazing!