Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[Mindibellcm]

I've made a small paperbag scrapbook as part of my FE gift for an upcoming cruise. I will have to take some pictures and post soon! I hope my fellow disers will like them!!

We did that too!

 

[Mindibellcm]

Here is just some of the really cool things we got from our recent cruise. One of our fellow passengers, had photo mats signed by the characters. I don't have a picture of it but that was really cool.

 

[TotallyAngelic]

Here is just some of the really cool things we got from our recent cruise. One of our fellow passengers, had photo mats signed by the characters. I don't have a picture of it but that was really cool.

What an enormous amount of stuff you received! You must have needed extra baggage to take it all home!

 

[Happy Goofy]

My husband and I are taking the Eastbound Transatlantic in April 2010 and continuing on the April 24 Med. cruise. I have been reading about the fish extenders and it sounds like fun. How do you get involed in them and how do you know how many items you need to bring and how do you know where to find the rooms that are participating?

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

My husband and I are taking the Eastbound Transatlantic in April 2010 and continuing on the April 24 Med. cruise. I have been reading about the fish extenders and it sounds like fun. How do you get involed in them and how do you know how many items you need to bring and how do you know where to find the rooms that are participating?

Go join the cruise meet thread for your two cruises. There are probably already several DIS members signed up and getting to know each other and there is likely at least one of them that is organizing the F/E (Fish-Extender Exchange) for that cruise. Let them know that you want to join in and depending on how they want to run it, they’ll let you know how many folks are participating and probably publish a list that includes cabin numbers.

We’ve actually been the keepers of the list in the past and are currently organizing one in December. Our way of running an F/E is to ask each member that joins the thread for their Cabin number (if they know it yet), and the names of everyone in the group (and the ages of the kids). We post an updated list every couple of weeks and put together a map of the ship with the cabins that are participating highlighted. That gets handed out on the first day of the cruise at a DIS-Meet. Each group does things differently, so just go join up and see how they like to play the game.

Have fun!!

 

[Peaceableone]

Hi Everyone..

I was working on my FE gifts and decided I wanted to have some custom ribbon that had info about our cruise on it. I found ThingsRemembered.com has ½” wide, 50 yards of custom ribbon (40 characters) for $9.99 (orig. $30). I checked around and found this to be the least expensive, for a small amount of ribbon. If you sign up for their mailing list (on their site) they will email you a coupon for $5 off your order. Shipping was $6.95 (a bit high, but using the $5.00 off, not too bad).
Colors listed are: Blue (#569826), Yellow (#569842), Purple (#569855), Green (#569868), White (#561248).

Anyway, I just wanted to put this out there in case someone was looking for ribbon or a way to customize their gifts.

 

[kindra657]

Can someone give me the 411 on FEs and the gifts? I have NO clue how to make something like that!!! Is there any options for a gal who is going on her 1st cruise, doesn't own a sewing machine, but wants to particpate in the fun? What if I just want to leave lil special things in other people's FE without making my own FE? What are some budget-friendly special gifts that you guys have made or received?

 

[ppony]

Can someone give me the 411 on FEs and the gifts? I have NO clue how to make something like that!!! Is there any options for a gal who is going on her 1st cruise, doesn't own a sewing machine, but wants to particpate in the fun? What if I just want to leave lil special things in other people's FE without making my own FE? What are some budget-friendly special gifts that you guys have made or received?

I'm still working on mine but I didn't sew any of it. I don't have a machine and I wouldn't be able to use one if I did. High school home ec didn't do me much good. I'm using felt (in varying stiffnesses) and liquid stitch with some disguised staples. I'll post it when I'm done. It's not what I was hoping it would be but I'm running out of time and spending too much $.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Can someone give me the 411 on FEs and the gifts? I have NO clue how to make something like that!!! Is there any options for a gal who is going on her 1st cruise, doesn't own a sewing machine, but wants to particpate in the fun? What if I just want to leave lil special things in other people's FE without making my own FE? What are some budget-friendly special gifts that you guys have made or received?

We're going in December, so I'm using a Christmas stocking for my FE. I'm hoping to find a Disney one!
Gift ideas - you don't have to make them - you can get cute things from the dollar store or a little something that is special to where you are from. Like maple syrup from Vermont for example. For kids, they aren't picky - candy, fun Disney toys, glow bracelets or stuff they can wear on Pirate Night...

I suppose you could just be like a secret santa gift-giver and leave stuff in other's FEs anonymously too. If you are part of the exchange, you'll know who is in which cabin so the gift can be more geared to adults or children if you wish. It can be simple - no need to make it complicated! Just have fun!
This is my first time (second Disney cruise) and I'm really excited. I don't even remember seeing any FEs on my last one. Just decorated doors occasionally.
Good luck!

 

[kindra657]

Thanks guys!! I may "attempt" to make a FE and will post pics if I try . If I am not successful, which will more than likely be the case, I may do a "secret" santa type thing. I like to make handmade-type crafts so I may pay attention to who is going to be on the ship with me, their login names, and who is in their party .

all else fails, I will make things that ANY Disney fan would love!! you all know we are very easy to please!

 

[tjbaggott]

I'm still working on mine but I didn't sew any of it. I don't have a machine and I wouldn't be able to use one if I did. High school home ec didn't do me much good. I'm using felt (in varying stiffnesses) and liquid stitch with some disguised staples. I'll post it when I'm done. It's not what I was hoping it would be but I'm running out of time and spending too much $.

Can someone give me the 411 on FEs and the gifts? I have NO clue how to make something like that!!! Is there any options for a gal who is going on her 1st cruise, doesn't own a sewing machine, but wants to particpate in the fun? What if I just want to leave lil special things in other people's FE without making my own FE? What are some budget-friendly special gifts that you guys have made or received?

In the Dis FAQ section, scroll down to FE'S. There are complete no sew instructions there, that's what I used to make mine. The other option is to have one made for you. There is a lady on ebay that makes and sells them. I find that VERY expensive though, OR because I desparately want to spread some pixie dust, I'm willing to make one and ship it to you, no charge. I have enough fabric left over from the one I made for my family, it was simple and easy to do. Depending on when you are cruising, I can and would LOVE to do that for you! (DH works for Purolator Courier, so shipping is just pennies for us) Think abou it and let me know. I couldn't start it till we are back from our trip which would mean almost mid November before I could start it.
We've had Pixie Dust sent our way, I want to pay it forward!

PPony, I laughed when I read your comment about Home Ec! In my high school home Ec class there was ONE BOY in the class. The teachers policy was if you got 80% or higher by the end of the year, you would be exempt from writing the final Exam. Only ONE student had to write that Exam! Nope it wasn't that boy, IT WAS ME!! Man oh man I hated that class!

 

[sherreis]

For those of you who made paper bag scrapbooks, can you post a few pics? Would love to see them.

 

[ppony]

PPony, I laughed when I read your comment about Home Ec! In my high school home Ec class there was ONE BOY in the class. The teachers policy was if you got 80% or higher by the end of the year, you would be exempt from writing the final Exam. Only ONE student had to write that Exam! Nope it wasn't that boy, IT WAS ME!! Man oh man I hated that class!

Okay! My DH's confession, he took Home Ec sewing. Why? Girls plain and simple. Goofball. I didn't know him then. thank God.

Actually my Fe took a turn for the cooler tonight. I love going it on my own when I make stuff so it was fun anyway. I still need to finish a few paintings tho! I have 3 weeks! EEEK!

 

[kindra657]

In the Dis FAQ section, scroll down to FE'S. There are complete no sew instructions there, that's what I used to make mine. The other option is to have one made for you. There is a lady on ebay that makes and sells them. I find that VERY expensive though, OR because I desparately want to spread some pixie dust, I'm willing to make one and ship it to you, no charge. I have enough fabric left over from the one I made for my family, it was simple and easy to do. Depending on when you are cruising, I can and would LOVE to do that for you! (DH works for Purolator Courier, so shipping is just pennies for us) Think abou it and let me know. I couldn't start it till we are back from our trip which would mean almost mid November before I could start it.
We've had Pixie Dust sent our way, I want to pay it forward!

OMG tjbaggot!! I need to give you a !! I love it!: Pay it Forward in true Disney style!! I really want to at least make an attempt at making my own and planned on going to the fabric store and the arts and crafts store today to look at some different materials and the costs. I will try to make my own and make sure that if I mess it up, I mess it up BEFORE November so I have time to plead for your help upon your return!

This is why I love my DiS family! We don't have to offer any explanations of our crazy obsessions because we understand them (we each have our own) and we all share the Disney love in our hearts (well most of us at least)

 

[kindra657]

I worked at it all day but I finished my FE!!!
I spent $13 on fabric, needles, a pin cushion, and pins and then I went back to the store and spent $24 on a beginners sewing machine (hand stitching was more work than I thought!!!)

I took these pics with my phone so they are not great. i will post some from my camera when i get them taken and uploaded. Also, at the top of the FE I think I want to add something...maybe a reference to the Wonder or our last name ...any ideas or suggestions???

 

[tjbaggott]

I worked at it all day but I finished my FE!!!
I spent $13 on fabric, needles, a pin cushion, and pins and then I went back to the store and spent $24 on a beginners sewing machine (hand stitching was more work than I thought!!!)

I took these pics with my phone so they are not great. i will post some from my camera when i get them taken and uploaded. Also, at the top of the FE I think I want to add something...maybe a reference to the Wonder or our last name ...any ideas or suggestions???

Hey Good for you! It looks great! I like the idea of "The _____ Family" at the top of the FE. Make it two lines with the "THE" by itself on the top , and
"______ Family" centered underneath it. You could use the same FE on any future cruises too that way. Awesome Job!

 

[kindra657]

Hey Good for you! It looks great! I like the idea of "The _____ Family" at the top of the FE. Make it two lines with the "THE" by itself on the top , and
"______ Family" centered underneath it. You could use the same FE on any future cruises too that way. Awesome Job!

I think I like that idea!! Now mom-in-law and dad-in-law HAVE to cruise with us again so that I don't have to make another one!!

 

[tjbaggott]

I think I like that idea!! Now mom-in-law and dad-in-law HAVE to cruise with us again so that I don't have to make another one!!

LOL, or just shorten the one you've made, if they can't cruise with you again. I was thinking that with mine, I should have put the youngest's pocket under mine and DH's and the oldest's at the bottom. If we cruise again, the older two aren't likely to go with us, as they are already 18 and almost 17. I could have shortened if I had done it the other way. Oh well. It looks great for this trip anyway.

 

[kindra657]

I've added the family last name to the top and a little flare here and there... tell me what you guys think! I'm so excited and proud of myself!!!

 

[big jack 2002]

Very, very nice. Great Job!!
Barbara