Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[Pooh667]

The spring slides right off and you can paint the two pieces and reassemble. While searching for some of the links posted earlier (for finding jumbo clothespins) I saw a link to a youtube video of a demonstration some crafter was doing for a similar project.

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Thank you so much and thanks so much for posting the links for the clothespins.

 

[Pooh667]

You can take the spring off and put them back when dry. That is what we did with smaller pins and had no problems. Just make sure you don't end up "pooling" paint where the spring goes, my kids did that!

Thanks so much and thanks for letting me borrow your idea.

 

[CalDisfans]

Here are my FE gifts....so if you are cruising with us next Tuesday to Alaska....DON'T LOOK!!!!

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Sorry the pictures are kinda grainy since I took them with my phone.

This is what I made for the women and teenage girls:


This is what I made for the men:


This is what I made for the kids:


And this is what I made for the teenage boys:

I LOVE your FE gifts, your bracelets especially! I found the charms on eBay as you suggested to others, but I wanted to find out what you used to assemble them. Did you use a thick or thin elastic cord? Did you tie off wit a knot in it or a clasp?

 

[uncw89]

There are 51 people participating in like 19 rooms.

Schacteles - Those gifts are lovely! I particularly like the bracelets - wish I was on your cruise!

Me too!! Great gifts!!! My friend is on your cruise and I'm sure they will like the gifts!!!!

 

[robin19871]

Here are my FE gifts....so if you are cruising with us next Tuesday to Alaska....DON'T LOOK!!!!

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Sorry the pictures are kinda grainy since I took them with my phone.

This is what I made for the women and teenage girls:


This is what I made for the men:


This is what I made for the kids:


And this is what I made for the teenage boys:

These were my creation and idea and I see you made my bracelets... I am glad that you were able to find all the beads when you did because one of the sellers that I gave you is lacking on the MM beads... I am remaking some for Aprils Dream cruise because now I have time to make them for all.. P.S. Everyone loved them on my Dream cruise last April.

 

[Stinkerbe11]

I purchased mugs similar to those at Michaels prior to father's day for my DD to color for her father and he has been using them since then and has had no problems with the lid leaking. You do have to remove the inserted coloring page (or picture) prior to washing as that are could leak. I washed it once with it inside and it was fine, but I still try to remove the picture as to not ruin her artwork.

Anyhow, this cup was only $1, so a great FE gift! Wish I would have thought about that sooner, but my FE gifts are completed. Maybe the next cruise!!

You may want to laminate your DD's picture. We bought the clear sheets from Walmart and used a machine but the self stick sheets would probably work fine too.

 

[1153rsmith]

Ok folks, I need your advice. We are sailing DCL for the first time in September. We are working on some ideas, thanks to you all, for some homemade gifts. However, I have seen several folks mention liking the gifts folks give that come from their state. Can you tell me if something like this calendar would be ok? http://www.ncwildstore.com/20nocawica.html (I should mention, the 2012 calendars will be for sale before we take our trip.)

I work for the agency that produces it, and it has some really great pictures. I just wasn't sure if others would like it.

Looking at the work that some put into their gifts, I feel a little overwhelmed. I want to give something folks can enjoy, without breaking the bank.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Shanny145]

Ok folks, I need your advice. We are sailing DCL for the first time in September. We are working on some ideas, thanks to you all, for some homemade gifts. However, I have seen several folks mention liking the gifts folks give that come from their state. Can you tell me if something like this calendar would be ok? http://www.ncwildstore.com/20nocawica.html (I should mention, the 2012 calendars will be for sale before we take our trip.)

I work for the agency that produces it, and it has some really great pictures. I just wasn't sure if others would like it.

Looking at the work that some put into their gifts, I feel a little overwhelmed. I want to give something folks can enjoy, without breaking the bank.

Thanks for any advice.

That looks like a great idea!

 

[Schachteles]

These were my creation and idea and I see you made my bracelets... I am glad that you were able to find all the beads when you did because one of the sellers that I gave you is lacking on the MM beads... I am remaking some for Aprils Dream cruise because now I have time to make them for all.. P.S. Everyone loved them on my Dream cruise last April.

Yep, I was able to find them through various sellers on eBay. I hope everyone likes them.

 

[robin19871]

Yep, I was able to find them through various sellers on eBay. I hope everyone likes them.

They are going to LOVE them.. The rest of your stuff is great too.. I see that you are a generous gifter like me...(Love the playing cards.) (I am making more bracelets for my April cruise and some of the better MM beads on Ebay are scarce right now. Thank goodness I have the time..

 

[RLccweems]

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[HermanTriplets+1]

Here are my FE gifts....so if you are cruising with us next Tuesday to Alaska....DON'T LOOK!!!!

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Sorry the pictures are kinda grainy since I took them with my phone.

This is what I made for the women and teenage girls:


This is what I made for the men:


This is what I made for the kids:


And this is what I made for the teenage boys:

I'll ask about the other two great gifts - where did you have the cards printed?? And what kind of pictures did you choose for the coloring book - any idea for where to find them online? THANKS

 

[Fivepin]

AWSOME!!!!!! Wow I am really impressed with all of it! I wish you were sailing the Aug 23 cruise with us!!!!

I love all your gifts. Where did you get the mugs from? I would love to do something like that.

Thanks

 

[tiggercraZ]

I have looked on Ebay for Disney beads and can't seem to find them. Do you know a seller I can contact? Thanks.

 

[Chicogirl]

If your looking at eBay, most Disney beads come from china. Don't type Disney, type in Mickey beads, and it comes right up.

 

[sbrett9496]

Hello! We are third time cruisers (2004-Wonder, 2006-Magic, 2011-Dream). Can't wait for our time on the Dream!! We are "newbies" to the DIS site however. What a great site!

Can someone recommend an excursion in Nassau? We heard the Atlantis waterpark is good, but it's a little pricey. Any other suggestions?

We're bringing along our two teenage daughters, ages 17 and 15. Any others with teenagers on the cruise? They are so excited and would like to be in touch with other teenagers before the cruise.

Thank you!!

 

[sanjuan60]

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Where did you have the playing cards made? what is a ball park figure of how much it cost? thanks.

 

[DaniB]

I recognize the package the cards come in. These are from Artscow! I ordered a couple different designs when we came back from Disney.

 

[morgansmom2000]

Hello! We are third time cruisers (2004-Wonder, 2006-Magic, 2011-Dream). Can't wait for our time on the Dream!! We are "newbies" to the DIS site however. What a great site!

Can someone recommend an excursion in Nassau? We heard the Atlantis waterpark is good, but it's a little pricey. Any other suggestions?

We're bringing along our two teenage daughters, ages 17 and 15. Any others with teenagers on the cruise? They are so excited and would like to be in touch with other teenagers before the cruise.

Thank you!!

You should check this forum click me for your cruise meet thread to find out more about who else is on your cruise.

Welcome to the DIS!

 

[seamour]

Here are some of the homemade FE gifts from our last cruise but not all. When i have more time, I'll post more.

In case you are around, what is the one on the far right? It looks like it is made of material, but could be a lunch bag scrapbook. anyone?