Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[LissaW16]

Using a pattern from somewhere on the DIS boards...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lissaw16/sets/72157625414591260/
I've got "craft" in my genes, but not a lot of skills myself. Luckily my mom came to visit, so I had expert guidance!

Now I have to decide what to make to put in them! You are all an inspiration!

 

[M & N Potter]

Using a pattern from somewhere on the DIS boards...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lissaw16/sets/72157625414591260/
I've got "craft" in my genes, but not a lot of skills myself. Luckily my mom came to visit, so I had expert guidance!

Now I have to decide what to make to put in them! You are all an inspiration!

Hi thanks for posting the pictures of the FE! I have not yet made my for our Sept 2011 cruise, I am gathering ideas and I do like yours!.
BTW are Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Terry from Green Bay area?
Thanks again,
Nancy

 

[SILLYANDI]

I saw some sellers on etsy with really cute DCL-themed ribbon used for key chains and socks for girls...

Anyone know where to get the cute ribbon? I was hoping to use it for our upcoming FE exchange.

Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/7-8-SAIL-BOATS-...=290461985055&ps=63&clkid=5098212152321746434

 

[LissaW16]

Hi thanks for posting the pictures of the FE! I have not yet made my for our Sept 2011 cruise, I am gathering ideas and I do like yours!.
BTW are Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Terry from Green Bay area?
Thanks again,
Nancy

Yes, Grandpa Terry and Grandma Kathy ARE lifelong residents of Green Bay... They are getting their FE as a Christmas gift, if you know them please don't spoil my surprise!

Terry & Kathy are joining us for a 5-night double-dip cruise on the Dream in June 2011... we're very excited!

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

http://cgi.ebay.com/7-8-SAIL-BOATS-...=290461985055&ps=63&clkid=5098212152321746434

Thank you!!!

 

[JKSWonder]

LOL, thats what happened here! I started with 12 frames, then our group grew to a final 39 families! That was a LOT of frames, but the feed back says it was worth it! I wouldn't do those particular ones again though, they were fairly big when you count 39 of them, and took up a ton of space in the luggage. Thankfuly we drove down. Next cruise though I'm flying, and don't want to have to worry about room for the FE's so if our group runs one, I'll do something smaller. I like your idea of the Christmas ornaments

Well, I'm glad you did them, cause I love that frame! I have it in our home office and it reminds me of the cruise every time I look at it.

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

Hi thanks for posting the pictures of the FE! I have not yet made my for our Sept 2011 cruise, I am gathering ideas and I do like yours!.
BTW are Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Terry from Green Bay area?
Thanks again,
Nancy

Here was my no-sew/hand sew FE...

I bought 2T shirts and 2T shorts, fabric taped and hand sewed them together and bought the mickey heads as iron-ons from etsy.

 

[wld4mky]

Nicely done!

 

[steelek_29]

Looove this thread!!!

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

I leave one wk from today will post when I get back- last cruise I posted early and someone peaked

as promised my FE gift it is a picture of the wonder printed on tissue paper then decopaged to a tile and added vinyl lettering with my cricut the sealed with a clear coat.

 

[Georgia3]

I love the tile - very original! Thanks for sharing!

 

[tink too]

SILLYANDI - Thanks for the link - those ribbons are so cute!

 

[hereyago]

Here was my no-sew/hand sew FE...

I bought 2T shirts and 2T shorts, fabric taped and hand sewed them together and bought the mickey heads as iron-ons from etsy.

OMG, that is so good. BUt dumb question: do the FE gift givers put the gifts in the top of the shirt and then it goes to the bottom of the sewn shorts or what? That truly is creative and just down right adorable!!!!!!

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

OMG, that is so good. BUt dumb question: do the FE gift givers put the gifts in the top of the shirt and then it goes to the bottom of the sewn shorts or what? That truly is creative and just down right adorable!!!!!!

I fabric taped and hand sewed the sleeves and bottom of each shirt and the shorts closed first, then I combined them with the fabric tape and hand sewing. Then I put the buttons on the shorts and ironed on the mickey heads.

So, that way each item of clothing was its own pocket.

Thanks! I was very excited after I came up with the design!

 

[mrp4352]

I didn't make this for our FE exchange, but I think it could easily be repurposed for one.

We had our family's "200 days until our Disney cruise" party two weeks ago (Yes I know, we're crazy into planning and the parties make it easier for my neices). So, I made a Disney Cruise Line Memory game. In Powerpoint, I split the page into 24 equal sections and found all kinds of cruise-related clip art and pictures - then put each one on a page twice. I made two pages worth (24 pairs; 48 cards). I also made two pages of identical backs.

After printing - I cut each page into 4 strips and glued a strip of backs to a strip of unique fronts. I let the glue dry, cut them into individual cards and ran them through the laminator! Instant, personalized game!


And no, we're not going to mention how poorly I played!

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

I didn't make this for our FE exchange, but I think it could easily be repurposed for one.

We had our family's "200 days until our Disney cruise" party two weeks ago (Yes I know, we're crazy into planning and the parties make it easier for my neices). So, I made a Disney Cruise Line Memory game. In Powerpoint, I split the page into 24 equal sections and found all kinds of cruise-related clip art and pictures - then put each one on a page twice. I made two pages worth (24 pairs; 48 cards). I also made two pages of identical backs.

After printing - I cut each page into 4 strips and glued a strip of backs to a strip of unique fronts. I let the glue dry, cut them into individual cards and ran them through the laminator! Instant, personalized game!


And no, we're not going to mention how poorly I played!

What a great idea!!! And what fun! We are that way too, only the kids do not know about the next cruise yet!

Have fun planning and playing and dreaming about the cruise!

 

[mtgdisney]

Please give me an honest answer; I have NO creativity in making gifts. I'm a consultant with a Direct Sales company, would it be tacky to give some of their products in a cellophane bag? It wouldn't have Mickey or even Disney on it.

 

[croppincolburn]

Denise, the gifts do not have to have anything Disney. Your idea is good.

 

[disneyfreak1]

Please give me an honest answer; I have NO creativity in making gifts. I'm a consultant with a Direct Sales company, would it be tacky to give some of their products in a cellophane bag? It wouldn't have Mickey or even Disney on it.

I think it would be awesome! You could always decorate the cellophane bags with Disney stickers.

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

So I got the ribbon (and had to order more!) and I made photo mats! (8x10 overall size, 5x7 photo size)