Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[Schachteles]

I'm checking with the creator to see if she is charging people for her work.

Thank you, I am happy to pay for them, so just let me know!!

I would like to know as well.......
Thanks,
Michelle

I tried sending her a PM a few days ago but haven't heard anything. HOpefully you hear something soon! I would love to make these magnets too!

I PMed her today too.

 

[uncw89]

I'm checking with the creator to see if she is charging people for her work.

I would like to know as well.......
Thanks,
Michelle

Thank you, I am happy to pay for them, so just let me know!!







I PMed her today too.

Count me in! I would like to know as well!

 

[Pooh667]

Count me in! I would like to know as well!

I have no idea how to multiple quote but I love those magnets and would be thrilled if I could make them too. I also am willing to pay. Thanks!

 

[birkner]

I have no idea how to multiple quote but I love those magnets and would be thrilled if I could make them too. I also am willing to pay. Thanks!

If you want to multi quote, you click on the link that has the " which is next to the quote link. You can quote in between each quote but must quote under the last quote in order to post.

For example:

thanks for the tip, any idea where to get them on the net ? (since i live in Belgium, it s not always easy..)..

Post One

my Frist 7 day cruise was in July and I gave hand made sanddollar christmas ornaments -everyone loved them

Post Two

I think they are made by EK Success. Try their website. This might help your search.

Post three

 

[uncw89]

I have no idea how to multiple quote but I love those magnets and would be thrilled if I could make them too. I also am willing to pay. Thanks!

You multi quote by clicking on the quotes symbol next to the quote button. The symbol will turn orangish.....just click on all the things to quote and then hit the reply button at the bottom of the page. Hope this makes sense!

 

[Meskamooska]

Here's something that I've been playing around with using some materials I've had around the house. Not sure I'm gonna do them or not. I'm not really happy with how they turned out (because, well, they look homemade! LOL!) I've got another idea on order, and when that stuff comes in, I'll make some of those (NOT saying what they are because I want them to be a surprise for my fellow cruisers in September! ) and then go from there. Anyways, this is what I made today:

Hi!

I don't think they look homemade I think they look handmade and that makes all the difference! I like the idea that they are special, individual and easy to pack (especially important for folks who will be flying to and from their cruise port).

I have been struggling with what I wanted to do as well. I started on my FE goodies about a year and a half ago so you would think that I would be well and truly done by now but I have been working on things in fits and spurts so it has not been as swift a process as one might expect.

Personally, as this will be your honeymoon cruise and you are preparing for your wedding too I expect, I don't know how you will have time to do anything else We just hosted our oldest son's wedding here in our home in late March and I was swamped with all the last and not so last minute details.

But back to the bookmarks... I think they are cute, fun and would be appropriate for all ages and genders which I think make them a potential winner. Of course there is no rule that I know of which says that you have to give exactly the same things to each participant so you could always make some of these, some of those and some of the other things to keep it interesting for yourself, allow you to use up additional supplies you have around the house without breaking the bank and tailor the gifts to the receiver.

Hope that helps!

Take care, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

 

[Makayna]

Hi!

I don't think they look homemade I think they look handmade and that makes all the difference! I like the idea that they are special, individual and easy to pack (especially important for folks who will be flying to and from their cruise port).

I have been struggling with what I wanted to do as well. I started on my FE goodies about a year and a half ago so you would think that I would be well and truly done by now but I have been working on things in fits and spurts so it has not been as swift a process as one might expect.

Personally, as this will be your honeymoon cruise and you are preparing for your wedding too I expect, I don't know how you will have time to do anything else We just hosted our oldest son's wedding here in our home in late March and I was swamped with all the last and not so last minute details.

But back to the bookmarks... I think they are cute, fun and would be appropriate for all ages and genders which I think make them a potential winner. Of course there is no rule that I know of which says that you have to give exactly the same things to each participant so you could always make some of these, some of those and some of the other things to keep it interesting for yourself, allow you to use up additional supplies you have around the house without breaking the bank and tailor the gifts to the receiver.

Hope that helps!

Take care, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful day!

Tisza

Thank you!

Yes, with the wedding coming up, and everything else going on in my life, I really don't have a WHOLE lot of time to be making things, which is why I'm basically doing things now so that I DON'T have to do it all later (because it simply won't get done and I know that! LOL!) The reason I was thinking about doing the bookmarks is because, like you said, they're good for most age groups, and they don't take a whole lot of time. I'm REALLY awesome (if I do say so myself! LOL!) at making hemp necklaces/bracelets, and I thought about making those... even teenage boys tend to like the "manly" necklaces, and I've already got all the supplies and wouldn't need to purchase a thing! But the problem is... time. Each bracelet takes at least 1/2 an hour. And the more beads something has, the longer it takes. And necklaces take at least 45 minutes. Again, the more beads, the more time. So, to make enough for everyone in my FE group, I'd basically have to start NOW and if I make them in my "spare time," then by the time I leave in September, I'll have 2 made!

I'd ask FH to help me, but he's already working on all of the door decorations and a couple of other projects I've given him. Plus, the more crafty things are probably better left to me anyways. He's AMAZING at computer stuff (which is why all of his projects involve using the computer and none of mine do! ), but making the Fish Extender and the FE gifts kinda has to stay in my court.

Anyway, thanks for your words of encouragement! It helps that somebody understands my situation!

 

[Pooh667]

If you want to multi quote, you click on the link that has the " which is next to the quote link. You can quote in between each quote but must quote under the last quote in order to post.

For example:



Post One


Post Two


Post three

You multi quote by clicking on the quotes symbol next to the quote button. The symbol will turn orangish.....just click on all the things to quote and then hit the reply button at the bottom of the page. Hope this makes sense!

Woohoo I learned something new!!! Thank you to both of you for telling me how to multi quote!

 

[birkner]

Woohoo I learned something new!!! Thank you to both of you for telling me how to multi quote!

You are very welcome!!

 

[dolphingirl47]

I've seen questions about what to get young males, but I'm curious about the older males, also. I've only done a FE once, and we only did it for kids. That was easy. I'm curious as to what people have done in the past for men.

Some have posted beautiful necklaces. I've taken the idea of a necklace, and another idea someone posted and will be making necklaces for the girls and women in my group. I'm also planning to do a scrapbook frame and some magnets which I've already made. I'm trying to make some "boy-friendly' necklaces similar to what I'm doing for the females. But now I feel stuck for the adult males of our group.

I know I can do food, being from Philly, I'd wanted to give out Tastykakes. Then our group got too big, so I scrapped that idea, but we've broken into smaller groups, so that might come back. (It IS impossible to travel with them and not have them smush, though.)

All thoughts appreciated!

Thanks

I have done a variety of things. I made keychains spelling out the name of the ship in silver coloured letters, wine charms and magnets. I like the idea of adapting the necklaces as magnets for the men. One of the favourite homemade gifts that my husband received is a Pirates of the Caribbean themed bottle cap magnet. At the moment I am working on Disney cuff links for wedding favours and this would make a nice an easy gift as well.

Corinna

 

[Makayna]

I see everyone talking about older boys and men, but what about BABIES?!?! What do you get toddlers and babies (under 4)?!?!

 

[dolphingirl47]

I see everyone talking about older boys and men, but what about BABIES?!?! What do you get toddlers and babies (under 4)?!?!

I could never think of anything homemade and I was lucky that the youngest people I had in a Fish Extender exchange were 2 years old. I did Pirate rubber ducks for the under 5s one year.

Corinna

 

[Makayna]

I could never think of anything homemade and I was lucky that the youngest people I had in a Fish Extender exchange were 2 years old. I did Pirate rubber ducks for the under 5s one year.

Corinna

There are a few on my meet and I'm TOTALLY stumped!!! Any other ideas other than rubber duckies?! I'm just trying to get a few ideas!

 

[dolphingirl47]

There are a few on my meet and I'm TOTALLY stumped!!! Any other ideas other than rubber duckies?! I'm just trying to get a few ideas!

That is tough. It is a bit hard to advise people as you don't know where people's talents lie. I can think of things like a personalized bib, towel or comfort blanket. Cute little sun hats might work. I also like the idea of a personalized pillow case. The babies might not appreciate it now, but it can still be used and will make a lovely souvenir in the future.

Corinna

 

[Meg'n'walt]

I think they are made by EK Success. Try their website. This might help your search.

oh, thats a pitty, they won't ship outside the US..

 

[Ashansen]

For adult males, I made coozies (bought blank ones, and used the iron on transfers made by Avery). VERY VERY easy! And didn't take alot of space in my luggage! Also included some pirate tattoos, an eyepatch, etc.

On the last FE, I had two, 2 year olds. Went to the Disney store near my house and bought 2 of the small Minnie Mouse plushes. They frequently do the 2 for sales, so this ended up being very inepensive.

HTH!

Ashley

 

[mellers]

I see everyone talking about older boys and men, but what about BABIES?!?! What do you get toddlers and babies (under 4)?!?!

Ironically, you should try your local fast food restaurant--many of them, if you ask, have kids meal toys for under 3s.

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Forthe babies last cruise I got them Hard board books that were Disney, snacks that were age appropriate, Disney plastic bibs...the ones that when they feed themselves has the catch pouch to keep everything from being all over them...the ones their arms go in...full coverage =))

 

[Miz Diz]

I see everyone talking about older boys and men, but what about BABIES?!?! What do you get toddlers and babies (under 4)?!?!

If you look at the Target dollar section, you will see some Disney stuff. In the baby section, there are also disposable sippy cups, snack containers, placemats. You could buy a pack and split them up. The disposable placemats are great! I like the rubber ducky idea someone mentioned, too.

 

[Schachteles]

For those of you looking for the HIDDEN MICKEY marblized pictures...go here: http://www.modernmarbling.com/HiddenMickey I found the lady on FaceBook and she said it was ok to share the link.

ENJOY!!