Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[pacurn]

I am looking for a single item that would work for each family member.

My solution a single 4-5 in string of beads that would look something like Capt. Jack would wear, to be given out the night before pirate night.

I am thinking of using fishing line and an alligator clip to attach them.

Any thoughts of something clever to say on the card and a way to package them (right now I'm leaning to snack size plastic bags) would be appreciated.

 

[mom of a lil pirate]

What are some of the best gifts you got?? I need some ideas!!

Me too! I will be stalking this thread the next couple months

 

[CC197823]

I am looking for a single item that would work for each family member.

My solution a single 4-5 in string of beads that would look something like Capt. Jack would wear, to be given out the night before pirate night.

I am thinking of using fishing line and an alligator clip to attach them.

Any thoughts of something clever to say on the card and a way to package them (right now I'm leaning to snack size plastic bags) would be appreciated.

If your talking about the beads that hung from Capt. Jack's hair (or maybe it was his bandana can't remember exactly) it was his piece of eight (or as they said in the movie pieces of whatever they had on them at the time) so maybe you can incorporate that.

Something like Here is your piece of eight wear it proudly tonight as part of the Brethren Court at our Pirate Party on deck.

I am not very good with the wording but at least if you like the idea it gives you a starting point.

Anyway sounds like a great FE gift, I'm sure everyone will love it. Enjoy your cruise!

 

[lianne_0325]

Our sailing is in just over a week. I can't wait to post pictures of our FE gifts (although of course I am because I don't want to spoil the surprise for anyone). This was such a great thread to read and get all sorts of ideas from.

Thanks to everyone that has posted so far.

 

[tinkerbell0611]

I am looking for a single item that would work for each family member.

My solution a single 4-5 in string of beads that would look something like Capt. Jack would wear, to be given out the night before pirate night.

I am thinking of using fishing line and an alligator clip to attach them.

Any thoughts of something clever to say on the card and a way to package them (right now I'm leaning to snack size plastic bags) would be appreciated.

I found this in Family Fun magazine and thought they might be good to make. They look easy enough.

http://family.go.com/crafts/craft-pirate-628030-jack-sparrow-bandana-t/

 

[3Califanos]

Hi Everyone! I have been reading this thread for 5 nights straight and finally finished tonight. I want to thank everyone some much for their ideas, stories and opinions on the Fish Extenders and the gifts. So much talent, love and generosity going into this things. It's amazing! I cannot wait to be a part of it!
I will be cruising Fantasy Nov 2012 with my DH & DD (3), & my husband's family (9 others), all of our first Disney Cruise.
After reading this thread I am so pumped up and ready to start making some of these wonderful gifts and getting to know my fellow Disers.
THANK YOU TO ALL!
Sarah

 

[ravensilverlight]

Finally getting around to uploading my FE gifts from the NYE cruise...better late than never, right?

For the main gift, each stateroom got a Hidden Mickey photo album (as I mentioned earlier in this thread, pic was included then). For the adult men, I picked up keychain LED flashlights (it gets SO dark in the inside staterooms, and who doesn't need a little light now and then?) For the adult women, I picked up sleep masks and sewed on buttons in the shape of Mickey's head:

For the teen girls, I bought these journal kits and glued on Mickey-head buttons I found at Michael's:

For the teen boys, I picked up these little peg games, and made the bags for them from some material I got for 87¢ at Walmart (it looked kinda pirate-y to me!):

And for the younger boys and girls, I found these notepads and pens on clearance (10¢ for a 3-pack!):

 

[Susiesark]

Where did you get the sleeping mask? Very original and cute.

 

[ge0rgette2]

Where did you get the sleeping mask? Very original and cute.

I saw these at Michaels today. I bought 4 for my daughters birthday
Party, as part of her favors. I wish i could have bought more. Im going to try another store this week
T

 

[Susiesark]

I saw these at Michaels today. I bought 4 for my daughters birthday
Party, as part of her favors. I wish i could have bought more. Im going to try another store this week
T

We'll be on the Fantasy. Will I could find something that said that on it. I get Michael's coupons every week, do they sell them in multiples or single?

 

[ge0rgette2]

We'll be on the Fantasy. Will I could find something that said that on it. I get Michael's coupons every week, do they sell them in multiples or single?

Wow - just read what I wrote, I was on my phone typing LOL Hate that iphone sometimes..

Anyways, they are singly priced, they were $1.00.

 

[CO_Mickey]

Dying to post pictures of our FE gifts but don't want to ruin the surprise for fellow cruisers. We set sail in 3 weeks! I have had so much fun making them!

Will post pics when we get home. Pinterest was a huge inspiration!

 

[dreamsail]

awesome, awesome thread! I went through EVERY page (but didn't read everything )

I have a few ideas for my cruise, but the cruise isn't until August, so you will have to wait!

 

[msucooper]

How do you post pics? I would love to show off my FE gifts when I get back from my 2/2/12 cruise.

 

[mrp4352]

RE--the stickers--I thought about cutting off the "Ariel's Grotto" title at the top, but then realized I was over-thinking it as usual.

LOL!!! The first time we participated in an FE, we had picked up these same stickers at a temporary Disney outlet in Dallas - and my mother did cut them out - over 50 of them!

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

How do you post pics? I would love to show off my FE gifts when I get back from my 2/2/12 cruise.

There are great Tutorials on the technical support forum threads. I would be happy to try to help but honestly the tutorials are WAY better at explaining and showing you step by step instructions! Good luck, I would love to see your gifts.

 

[caribear]

I just love this thread!! So many creative ideas...and talented Dis'ers! I just finished the main item for my FE exchange this weekend! I will post a picture when I get back....wouldn't want to spoil the surprise!!

 

[msucooper]

There are great Tutorials on the technical support forum threads. I would be happy to try to help but honestly the tutorials are WAY better at explaining and showing you step by step instructions! Good luck, I would love to see your gifts.

THANK YOU

 

[Mike2023]

Ok, it's not done yet but my wife and I wanted to see what people think so far.

It's a tower of terror theme.

Click for bigger pic


photoshop mock up


color is a bit off in the pics, more of a teal then a blue


more to come

Thanks all

 

[D-Dreamer]

Ok, it's not done yet but my wife and I wanted to see what people think so far.

It's a tower of terror theme.

Click for bigger pic


photoshop mock up


color is a bit off in the pics, more of a teal then a blue


more to come

Thanks all

Very nice! What a cool idea! I'm still trying to figure out how to make ours... We are FSU fans and I'm thinking of going with garnet and gold.