Homemade FE gifts - Part 2

[gerberdaisy1234]

Originally Posted by mommy2jarod

I watched a youtube video on paracord braclets...my first 2 were bad but I finally figured it out on the third one....the good thing is you can undo it and start again so there is no waste.
1. cut 16"-18" piece and burn the 2 ends together(that the center cord)
2. cut a 36" piece or (2) 18" if you want a 2 color....and watch the many video to show u how to do a cobra braid.

I got the idea from my son who got a paracord braclet from boy scouts also.

Do you remember which video was best and would you mind posting a link? Thanks

[DisneyMouseHouse]

Originally Posted by taximom00

Those are great! And yes, I agree, the fun of making them!
In a past life, I was creative and had time for projects....current life, not so much! However, I've been excited creating our FEs and while they aren't quite as amazing as all I've seen on this board, I think they are nice and I've had fun making them. I think that is the spirit of the FE, isn't it?!

Yes, that is the EXACT spirit of FE - Rule #1 - HAVE FUN!

Glad to see someone else thinks so............

[DisneyMouseHouse]

Originally Posted by kdeans1010

Y'all are so creative. I wasn't thinking of doing anything then I looked at this thread. Would it be dumb if I made deck of card sized first aide kits? I'm graduating nursing school and figure that would be really practical (people on a ship with kids, clumsy people, drunk people, etc). Fit it with a couple Mickey bandaides, alcohol wipes, maybe some gauze? For scrapes really...

That would be a very useful and thoughtful FE - I am sure plenty of us would appreciate it very much (I know I would!)

May I also say congrats on Nursing School - that's quite an accomplishment!:ba nana:

[pequele]

Originally Posted by Dream_2011

just open a facebook page to share picture and idea for fish extender
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/167311023398247/

I requested an add! I'm going on my 1st DCL in May 2013 and would LOVE to do FE but had no idea about this door thing to hang! I even started my cruise thread last night. May 9, 2013 Dream 3 night Bahamian!

[kdeans1010]

Okay so I am glad I am not crazy. I just was thinking everyone had these ideas and when it comes to gift giving I am practical to a fault. And I have those Johnson and Johnson $0.99 first aide kits EVERYWHERE (I keep one in my car, one in my decon/emergency team bag, when I went on field trips teaching I carried one) because they're perfect sized and the case is hard and you can smack it around your purse and it survives.

I was going to get those kits, add those black and white Mickey bandaides (those are so fun. I get them for myself and I feel like they're classic, but silly. And if I keep them in my house they're not boring, but not gender specific.), a couple sample packets of Aleve, and then something else. Then pre-cruise ship them in a box to my room.

Glad I am not crazy.

[DisneyMouseHouse]

Originally Posted by kdeans1010

Okay so I am glad I am not crazy. I just was thinking everyone had these ideas and when it comes to gift giving I am practical to a fault. And I have those Johnson and Johnson $0.99 first aide kits EVERYWHERE (I keep one in my car, one in my decon/emergency team bag, when I went on field trips teaching I carried one) because they're perfect sized and the case is hard and you can smack it around your purse and it survives.

I was going to get those kits, add those black and white Mickey bandaides (those are so fun. I get them for myself and I feel like they're classic, but silly. And if I keep them in my house they're not boring, but not gender specific.), a couple sample packets of Aleve, and then something else. Then pre-cruise ship them in a box to my room.

Glad I am not crazy.

Well, won't testify to the "not crazy" part - just kidding, and sorry, could not resist a little teasing.....

You want to check with DCL about what they'll accept as shipment. The Aleve might be an issue, so if you call them they can tell you if you would be able to send those with the Aleve already in them. If not, you could carry on the Aleve and send the rest and quickly put them in the boxes before delivery.

[srauchbauer]

bumping up because this thread is GREAT

[Tikifamily]

I too am making first aid kits as one of my fe. After Easter I found large princess and cars "eggs". I plan to package in these becase they could live in a bag without getting smashed.

Thanks for the hand warmer idea. I can fit a couple of those in as well.

[heidibilotti]

All the ideas just keep getting better and better as I get more excited about our April 2013 cruise. I am already stocking up on great fish extended items and looks like I will probably ship it all into port as I think I might go a bit overboard with my fe. Thanks everyone for all the wonderful ideas you have shared.

[LoriABil]

Hi all! Always love the awesome ideas! I am hit or miss with the previous home-made thread, so I'm not sure if this has been done. I am sailing on the June 9th Fantasy Western Caribbean sailing, so if you are in my group, don't peek! Okay, peek if you want

These are what I made.

Highlight to read the description!

They are towel clips, for the back of your deck or beach chair. They are large clips (about 5 inches long) and each family will get a pair. I wish I could have done 4 for each family, but there were about 30 rooms, and I am also doing necklaces for the women like on my last cruise.

So question: (without giving too much away)...matching or mix and match? I like matching myself, and I did one color up and one down so they looked fun. Then I thought people could say, oh, we are the orange ones. I am also including a card that explains what they are, and that they shouldn't be used to hog deck chairs, or I'm taking them back!

[Cruise]

Originally Posted by LoriABil

So question: (without giving too much away)...matching or mix and match? I like matching myself, and I did one color up and one down so they looked fun. Then I thought people could say, oh, we are the orange ones. I am also including a card that explains what they are, and that they shouldn't be used to hog deck chairs, or I'm taking them back!

Oh my gosh... too cute!!

I vote for matching.

[morgansmom2000]

Those are adorable, Lori! I vote for matchy too!

[hardingk]

Super cute! Where did you get the clips from?

[pjstevens]

Originally Posted by LoriABil

Hi all! Always love the awesome ideas! I am hit or miss with the previous home-made thread, so I'm not sure if this has been done. I am sailing on the June 9th Fantasy Western Caribbean sailing, so if you are in my group, don't peek! Okay, peek if you want

These are what I made.

Highlight to read the description!

They are towel clips, for the back of your deck or beach chair. They are large clips (about 5 inches long) and each family will get a pair. I wish I could have done 4 for each family, but there were about 30 rooms, and I am also doing necklaces for the women like on my last cruise.

So question: (without giving too much away)...matching or mix and match? I like matching myself, and I did one color up and one down so they looked fun. Then I thought people could say, oh, we are the orange ones. I am also including a card that explains what they are, and that they shouldn't be used to hog deck chairs, or I'm taking them back!

these are adorable! Where did you get the little flip flops?

[kdeans1010]

Originally Posted by Tikifamily

I too am making first aid kits as one of my fe. After Easter I found large princess and cars "eggs". I plan to package in these becase they could live in a bag without getting smashed.

Thanks for the hand warmer idea. I can fit a couple of those in as well.

See you're going all homemade. I was going to do one of those premade kits (I keep the dollar ones you can get at Target everywhere. They're so practical, they have a hard case so you can't break it really, and they're the perfect size. Like seriously I am under the impression that if I do more than a cut or scrape I'm going to the ER. So I don't need the whole giant kit) and add to it.

But then I saw something from Martha Stewart that I adore... I don't know practical is best.

Originally Posted by DisneyMouseHouse

Well, won't testify to the "not crazy" part - just kidding, and sorry, could not resist a little teasing.....

I've know that since I was 7 years old... I was always the kid that was kinda' nutty.