Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[erinjean1277]

Thank you all for helping!!! I have sent you all messages back! Looking forward to hear all your input!!!

**I feel like Johnny #5 "Need more input" - Short Circut***

 

[dolphingirl47]

I am also happy to provide some feedback.

Corinna

 

[Tracykim]

Can you reuse the same stencil, or do you have to make one for each? Just trying to figure this out in my head.

Well.... THAT is the big question. While searching for stencils I did read that you would need a new stencil for each item being done. But I also found a site that has reusable stencils. Because what I want needs to be really small, it is not something that I can purchase. I WANT the words "Disney Dream" etched into mine BUT..... I may have to settle for the Mickey Ear and head outline with the letters S & P in the middle of each. Which isn't very "cruisy" but I am going to play with it and see what comes out the best. We are going to practice on old mirrors that my DH has been picking up at yard sales just for this project! We have purchased the large standing magnifying glass and the exacto knifes and I will play!!!

If any of you are deciding to tackle this project, I would LOVE to see how yours come out!!

 

[Woobie]

If any of you are deciding to tackle this project, I would LOVE to see how yours come out!!

I did this on a picture frame (the glass part that goes over the picture) for my son a LONG time ago. Mine didn't come out too well (can barely see it). I'm not sure if it was the surface, or if I did something wrong. I can't wait to see how others' come out.

I like the idea of the mickey head w/S&P in each, BTW.

 

[ArielRae]

My mom did this on wine glasses as a gift for guests at our wedding.

You can reuse the stencil but after a few times it wears down and it doesn't come out as crisp.

 

[Tracykim]

I did this on a picture frame (the glass part that goes over the picture) for my son a LONG time ago. Mine didn't come out too well (can barely see it). I'm not sure if it was the surface, or if I did something wrong. I can't wait to see how others' come out.

I like the idea of the mickey head w/S&P in each, BTW.

Do you think that it had something to do with how long the cream was left on? I was thinking that the longer it was left on the deeper the etching would be. But I could be wrong. I have also read that there is a liquid that you could use and it is stronger but the cream sounds more controllable to me.

 

[AmandaRG]

I have a paper punch Mickey Head and was thinking of using it to punch heads out and wrap the Contact Paper around for the salt, and using the actual punch-out as a reverse for the other. I saw where you can use embossing powders to resist the etching. I'm curious to see how it works.

 

[jrfaith]

There has been so many great ideas on here. I am taking my girls on their first disney cruise in Sept. If you are going on the 4 day Bahama cruise Sept 25th don't read this <G>

I live in a beach area so I thought it would be neat to make sand dollar ornaments with a mickey mouse and cruise date on them. Not sue if I will put names on them yet or not. They are a simple to make gift, plus small for packing for the flight. This is what I am doing for the family's.

I was also thinking about hair ribbons for the girls made with mickey mouse ribbon.

I just haven't thought of someting to make for the boys yet. My 8 year old loves helping me with projects so I thought it would be a fun way to help get her excited about the trip. If you have any suggestions for the boys I would love to hear them.

 

[jrfaith]

That is a great idea!!

 

[jrfaith]

WOW! Your "tops" are very impressive!

That was a great idea.

 

[jrfaith]

We are cruising in Sept also. My oldest DD would love this. She loves reading and it would be easy to travel home with.
What cruise are you doing? We are the 4 day Bahama leaving Sept 25th.

 

[jrfaith]

I have spent the last 3 days reading threw this thread and am sold. We are heading out on our first cruise in September and am hoping they are into doing FE. I am not super crafter (well I quilt but ummm...not doing one of those for everyone) so this should be fun

What cruise are you going on? We cruise in Sept also.

 

[jrfaith]

Would you like this....

On the disboards, there is a thread with recipes from various Disney Resorts/Parks/Cruise Ships... I was thinking about making a cookbook using the recipes from DCL.

What do you think?

That is awesome idea. I wish I had thought of that.

 

[lmcarr]

That is awesome idea. I wish I had thought of that.

we received a recipe book on our last cruise and absolutely loved it! super gift

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

I thought I would post a picture of the frame I made for our last cruise. Hopefully people enjoyed them and didnt have too much trouble getting them home. They were on the large side (I didn't plan well for my first FE). They were 8 x 10 frames that held a 5 x 7 picture.

 

[QuiltTeddy]

I thought I would post a picture of the frame I made for our last cruise. Hopefully people enjoyed them and didnt have too much trouble getting them home. They were on the large side (I didn't plan well for my first FE). They were 8 x 10 frames that held a 5 x 7 picture.

Beautiful!

 

[dolphingirl47]

I thought I would post a picture of the frame I made for our last cruise. Hopefully people enjoyed them and didnt have too much trouble getting them home. They were on the large side (I didn't plan well for my first FE). They were 8 x 10 frames that held a 5 x 7 picture.

This is amazing.

Corinna

 

[SanDiegoSteph]

looks like I need to start a new thread about confusing sigs...seriously, how do I change this thing? Heaven forbid I am known as Sandie.

Aha - I KNEW there was a good reason I capitalized San and Diego in my sig (hee hee)

 

[morgansmom2000]

Hmmmm, I'm thinking vinyl cut with my Cricut would work on the S&P shakers... Great idea!

 

[MTmomma]

Ok, now I can post the third picture of the FE when it was done! Forgot to come back to do it!

And with MOST of what was given in the FE