Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[Trena]

Wow, Trena,
I really like your calendar idea. Do you mind if I borrow it for our cruise?? Did you just buy a package of empty DVD cases? Did you staple the pages or just lay them on top of each other? What a great idea!!
Barbara

sorry, I haven't been back to this thread for a while!

everyone is welcome to borrow my idea

I did buy a pack of empty cd cases. They were the skinny ones and didn't hold all of the pages. I put some of my music cds in the new cases and used my older (bigger) cd cases for the calendar.

I didn't staple the pages, just stacked them.

here is the site that I used as a guide:

http://www.pbase.com/455rocket/cd_case_calendars

 

[LindaBabe]

I made laminated bookmarks out of 'cricut' film strips with photos in each of the 4 frames. They were a PAIN to make (tiny photos, not much gluing space, they slid when laminating, etc) and I'll never make them again. Don't even have one left to post a photo of.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

I want your guys' opinion. I threw this together, so you can see a little glue that had not dried yet when I took the picture. It's a photo frame for a scrapbook or whatever you want.

Here's my questions: Is it too plain on the left side? Different colors for the wording? Different color for the frame (which would mean different colors for the wording)? I was thinking about putting Bon Voyage where Disney Magic is, but what do you think?

Anything else you want to throw out, please give me an opinion.

 

[PurdyBertnie]

I want your guys' opinion. I threw this together, so you can see a little glue that had not dried yet when I took the picture. It's a photo frame for a scrapbook or whatever you want.

Here's my questions: Is it too plain on the left side? Different colors for the wording? Different color for the frame (which would mean different colors for the wording)? I was thinking about putting Bon Voyage where Disney Magic is, but what do you think?

Anything else you want to throw out, please give me an opinion.

WOW that is amazing I love it!!! I can't think of anything to make it better great job!!

 

[4everluvDisney]

I want your guys' opinion. I threw this together, so you can see a little glue that had not dried yet when I took the picture. It's a photo frame for a scrapbook or whatever you want.

Here's my questions: Is it too plain on the left side? Different colors for the wording? Different color for the frame (which would mean different colors for the wording)? I was thinking about putting Bon Voyage where Disney Magic is, but what do you think?

Anything else you want to throw out, please give me an opinion.

I think it looks great. I would love to receive something like that.Are you cruising anytime soon? Like maybe in May?
Wish I could do things like that but I don't have one crafty bone in my body!!

 

[smeecanada]

I want your guys' opinion. I threw this together, so you can see a little glue that had not dried yet when I took the picture. It's a photo frame for a scrapbook or whatever you want.

Here's my questions: Is it too plain on the left side? Different colors for the wording? Different color for the frame (which would mean different colors for the wording)? I was thinking about putting Bon Voyage where Disney Magic is, but what do you think?

Anything else you want to throw out, please give me an opinion.

Looks awesome. Wouldn't change a thing.

 

[carmie3377]

I want your guys' opinion. I threw this together, so you can see a little glue that had not dried yet when I took the picture. It's a photo frame for a scrapbook or whatever you want.

Here's my questions: Is it too plain on the left side? Different colors for the wording? Different color for the frame (which would mean different colors for the wording)? I was thinking about putting Bon Voyage where Disney Magic is, but what do you think?

Anything else you want to throw out, please give me an opinion.

It's great! Not only is it Disney, it's Cricut - two of my favorite things! I've been trying to think of something to use my Cricut for for our FE gifts. I have all the Disney carts it's just thinking of what to do. I've got a bit of time, just over 8 months before we cruise. I'll think of something.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Carmie,

Gotta love the Cricut. Do you have DS? I was connecting the hands last night, I'll post, let me know what you think.

The cruise ship came from a brand new cartridge called, Life is a beach.

 

[Buckeye Gal]

Carmie,

Gotta love the Cricut. Do you have DS? I was connecting the hands last night, I'll post, let me know what you think.

The cruise ship came from a brand new cartridge called, Life is a beach.

Excellent application of your two loves, Scooby!!

Okay...slightly off topic but....

Cricut. LOVE. IT!!!

I wasn't sure about the Design Studio software, but now I can't even believe I hesitated making that purchase. It totally changes everything for the better! I've been anxious for Life is a Beach to come out this Spring to use on my DCL scrapbook pages. Thanks for the reminder that it's out there now! I just wish a cartridge would come out that was specific to DCL!! How cool would it be to paperpiece the Magic/Wonder, Sailor Minnie, and Pirate Mickey?!

 

[Scooby3x1y]

It does not look as good in a picture, because it is cardstock, and the light against the black makes it look faded. My question, White or Black? Again, just a mock up...The real deal will have smooth edges like the black one....

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Excellent application of your two loves, Scooby!!

Okay...slightly off topic but....

Cricut. LOVE. IT!!!

I wasn't sure about the Design Studio software, but now I can't even believe I hesitated making that purchase. It totally changes everything for the better! I've been anxious for Life is a Beach to come out this Spring to use on my DCL scrapbook pages. Thanks for the reminder that it's out there now! I just wish a cartridge would come out that was specific to DCL!! How cool would it be to paperpiece the Magic/Wonder, Sailor Minnie, and Pirate Mickey?!

Life is a beach has a treasure chest and skull, and tons of other really cool things. It may have the most on it that I've ever seen.

 

[uncw89]

Scooby, I love the frame and the hands. What kind of paper are you going to do them on? did you use DS? When are you cruising? I have a Cricut and DS (haven't played with it yet!) and I want the Life's A beach cart. I was wondering where the cruise ship came from.
Elena

 

[Buckeye Gal]

.....My question, White or Black? Again, just a mock up...The real deal will have smooth edges like the black one...

...Life is a beach has a treasure chest and skull, and tons of other really cool things. It may have the most on it that I've ever seen.

Personally, I like the black. However, it's really going to depend on the picture your friends use with it, so I don't think you can go wrong!!

I assume that you have the overall size for a 4"x6" photo????? If so, you may want to consider playing around with the size of the hands' height so you are certain to leave room for the subject(s) of the picture. It's a little difficult to see the scale, so you may have it just right already!

Okay...I need to go shopping for "Life is a Beach"!

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Scooby, I love the frame and the hands. What kind of paper are you going to do them on? did you use DS? When are you cruising? I have a Cricut and DS (haven't played with it yet!) and I want the Life's A beach cart. I was wondering where the cruise ship came from.
Elena

Elena,

I was thinking of black or white cardstock. I did use DS. Because I stretched it and welded it I can't do a mat for it. So it looks a lot better in person than the scanned copies. However, it's not too plain? I thought it was cute, but disappointed at how poorly they scanned.

It is the Life Is A Beach cartridge. Just came out last week. I can't believe how much it has on it. Way more than the box shows.

I'm cruising WC, December 12th, 2009.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Personally, I like the black. However, it's really going to depend on the picture your friends use with it, so I don't think you can go wrong!!

I assume that you have the overall size for a 4"x6" photo????? If so, you may want to consider playing around with the size of the hands' height so you are certain to leave room for the subject(s) of the picture. It's a little difficult to see the scale, so you may have it just right already!

Okay...I need to go shopping for "Life is a Beach"!

Yes, it fits perfectly around a 4 x 6 photo. Yes, the cart is totally fun, I haven't stopped playing yet. I'm sure at some point dh is going to want to see the kitchen table....

 

[Scooby3x1y]

I forgot to mention.... Cricut.com Great ideas, message boards for projects, etc. I haven't figured it out yet, but you can d/l projects already done to your ds.

 

[carmie3377]

Carmie,

Gotta love the Cricut. Do you have DS? I was connecting the hands last night, I'll post, let me know what you think.

The cruise ship came from a brand new cartridge called, Life is a beach.

Hi Scooby. Yes, I have the Design Studio. I love it! I use it not just for welding but also for just regular cutting. I got it in March 08 for my bday and I don't think I've used the Cricut w/o it since. Using the DS helps me maximize paper and mat usage and shows me exactly how big something will actually be when cut. I used to hate it when I was making a card and I would cut a phrase only for it to be too long or big to fit in the space I had for it.

I don't have Life is a beach but I do have ships on some of the other ones I have. DH and the kids bought me Paper Doll Dressup for my bday this year and it is really cute. It has a couple of different ships (pirate and the Mayflower), pirate boy and girl, misc pirate things, palm trees, shells, ect. I haven't had a chance to use it yet but I'm sure I will before too long.

It does not look as good in a picture, because it is cardstock, and the light against the black makes it look faded. My question, White or Black? Again, just a mock up...The real deal will have smooth edges like the black one....

These are cute. Like a PP, I like the black one better, although I do like them both.

Keep up the good work!

 

[carmie3377]

Yes, it fits perfectly around a 4 x 6 photo. Yes, the cart is totally fun, I haven't stopped playing yet. I'm sure at some point dh is going to want to see the kitchen table....

Do you have the Expression or the regular Cricut? I have the regular Cricut but am dreaming of the Expression one day. DD has already laid claim to my Cricut for when I get the Expression, which may be quite some time. No telling what they'll have out by then.

 

[CBEB]

Bumpin' for more great ideas!

 

[Tia]

great ideas!