Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[pjpoohbear]

This is a gift I am doing for an upcoming cruise, I still have to figure out if I will put an ornament hanger or a picture holder at the top. It is about 3" tall. I was inspired by a digital scrapbook designer that I follow, she made a similar product for christmas.

 

[smeecanada]

This is a gift I am doing for an upcoming cruise, I still have to figure out if I will put an ornament hanger or a picture holder at the top. It is about 3" tall. I was inspired by a digital scrapbook designer that I follow, she made a similar product for christmas.

That's neat. I would do a picture holder at the top. That way you can use it year round. What a great keepsake to sit on your desk.

 

[tjbaggott]

This is a gift I am doing for an upcoming cruise, I still have to figure out if I will put an ornament hanger or a picture holder at the top. It is about 3" tall. I was inspired by a digital scrapbook designer that I follow, she made a similar product for christmas.

Awesome, whats that made with? The bottom looks possibly like a wooden spool from thread?

 

[pjpoohbear]

it is made from a wooden spool, a wooden knob and two wooden beads, all sold at Michaels, but I know that it is by far more economical to buy them online in the states. I have two models one with a bigger head, had to play with portions. The bigger head looks better with the same size ears. I bought a small craft paint of each colour and that is way more then I need for the 15 I am making. I am using glossy modge podge, but I think that matte would have been nice too.

I am leaning towards a photo holder, now I have to learn how to make it, lol.

 

[golfnsuch]

Okay, I need your input. I have two FE gift ideas for my April 2011 Cruise (yep, I'm a planner...)

These are family gifts. Both will take approximately the same amount of time and both will cost about the same amount to make.

Which would you prefer to receive?
1) 5 custom luggage handle covers - so that you can easily identify your bags in the warehouse at the end of the trip, or
2) an embroidered tote bag - to bring home all of the FE goodies you will receive on your cruise.

I promise to share pictures of both after I decide.

Thanks!

 

[pjpoohbear]

Okay, I need your input. I have two FE gift ideas for my April 2011 Cruise (yep, I'm a planner...)

These are family gifts. Both will take approximately the same amount of time and both will cost about the same amount to make.

Which would you prefer to receive?
1) 5 custom luggage handle covers - so that you can easily identify your bags in the warehouse at the end of the trip, or
2) an embroidered tote bag - to bring home all of the FE goodies you will receive on your cruise.

I promise to share pictures of both after I decide.

Thanks!

Love the idea of luggage handle covers!

Pj

 

[Arizona Rita]

Handle covers sound very interesting and would probably be used again.

 

[smeecanada]

Which would you prefer to receive?
1) 5 custom luggage handle covers - so that you can easily identify your bags in the warehouse at the end of the trip, or
2) an embroidered tote bag - to bring home all of the FE goodies you will receive on your cruise.

I vote for the luggage handle covers. Great idea.

 

[wld4mky]

it is made from a wooden spool, a wooden knob and two wooden beads, all sold at Michaels, but I know that it is by far more economical to buy them online in the states. I have two models one with a bigger head, had to play with portions. The bigger head looks better with the same size ears. I bought a small craft paint of each colour and that is way more then I need for the 15 I am making. I am using glossy modge podge, but I think that matte would have been nice too.

I am leaning towards a photo holder, now I have to learn how to make it, lol.

I vote for the picture holder. Love it, lucky group!!

 

[wld4mky]

Okay, I need your input. I have two FE gift ideas for my April 2011 Cruise (yep, I'm a planner...)

These are family gifts. Both will take approximately the same amount of time and both will cost about the same amount to make.

Which would you prefer to receive?
1) 5 custom luggage handle covers - so that you can easily identify your bags in the warehouse at the end of the trip, or
2) an embroidered tote bag - to bring home all of the FE goodies you will receive on your cruise.

I promise to share pictures of both after I decide.

Thanks!

Love both ideas but agree the luggage handle covers sound neat. Can't wait to see pictures!

 

[dolphingirl47]

Okay, I need your input. I have two FE gift ideas for my April 2011 Cruise (yep, I'm a planner...)

These are family gifts. Both will take approximately the same amount of time and both will cost about the same amount to make.

Which would you prefer to receive?
1) 5 custom luggage handle covers - so that you can easily identify your bags in the warehouse at the end of the trip, or
2) an embroidered tote bag - to bring home all of the FE goodies you will receive on your cruise.

I promise to share pictures of both after I decide.

Thanks!

I love the idea of the luggage handle covers as well. I work for an airline and people are forever calling us because they picket up somebody else's luggage by mistake as it looked like their luggage. This will help to make the luggage stand out.

Corinna

 

[speakupjc]

The luggage handles.

 

[wcw57]

luggage handles sound cool!.......

you are TOO crafty for me

 

[croppincolburn]

How about going on my cruise Jan 2011 and making *luggage handle covers*. Very unique and very useful.

 

[golfnsuch]

Luggage handle covers, it is!

I'm off to the fabric store... I guess I'll still make a tote, too, just for us.

As soon as I have a decent sample, I'll post some pics.

Thanks again!

 

[LittleDisneyLovers]

Luggage handle covers, it is!

I'm off to the fabric store... I guess I'll still make a tote, too, just for us.

As soon as I have a decent sample, I'll post some pics.

Thanks again!

Please do post a picture, I am very curious to what luggage handle covers look like? I don't think I've seen one???

I am starting on my FE's now for our WB transatlantic in September.
I have a cabin gift + girls + ladies organised, just on the lookout for men and boys. Looking at personalised stubby coolers? Not very original though, any ideas?

 

[wld4mky]

What are stubby coolers?

 

[LittleDisneyLovers]

Oh, I wonder what you call them?
I just googled it, I think you might call them koozies???
They are a can holder that keeps the drink cool.

 

[hesedshi]

This is a gift I am doing for an upcoming cruise, I still have to figure out if I will put an ornament hanger or a picture holder at the top. It is about 3" tall. I was inspired by a digital scrapbook designer that I follow, she made a similar product for christmas.

How wonderful! Did you make it by yourself?

 

[wld4mky]

gotcha Thanks for the clarification.