Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[seamour]

Ok folks, I need your advice. We are sailing DCL for the first time in September. We are working on some ideas, thanks to you all, for some homemade gifts. However, I have seen several folks mention liking the gifts folks give that come from their state. Can you tell me if something like this calendar would be ok? http://www.ncwildstore.com/20nocawica.html (I should mention, the 2012 calendars will be for sale before we take our trip.)

Thanks for any advice.

We got a couple of really cute calenders like this on one of our cruises (2) so DH got one for his desk and I got one for mine. We loved seeing the gorgeous pics were some of our new friends came from!

 

[seamour]

Please help with my possible FE gift -- we're not cruising until next April on the Dream, but still... I have TONS of seed beads in different colors, and jewelry wire. I can make Mickey heads out of the beads, but what to do with them? Wire them to barrettes? Any better ideas? Thanks!!

earrings? There's some great pictures of them at the beginning of this thread, I believe that poster was thinking of doing key chains for the men. Not sure to be honest how they would hold up as key chains however, those little beads can be a bit fragile.

I have a question about the FE's. My dh is not into cruising and says that this will be our last cruise until grandchildren (which I hope is not soon even though I love Disney cruises). Any ideas of what to do with the FE between sailings as it will be years?

Ours hangs on my office door.

 

[seamour]

Schacteles - Those gifts are lovely! I particularly like the bracelets - wish I was on your cruise!

those are gorgeous! Could you tell us more how you made the coloring books?

 

[dolphingirl47]

In case you are around, what is the one on the far right? It looks like it is made of material, but could be a lunch bag scrapbook. anyone?

I was on that cruise as well. It was a mini scrapbook made from grocery bags.

Corinna

 

[Panfan86]

I can't believe I FINALLY made it to the last page !! I've enjoyed going through this thread and looking at all the AMAZING gifts on here . I have gotten some good ideas on some FE gifts Im going to make for my May 2012 Alaskan cruise. I know, I know, I still have a long way to go but it never hurts to start early lol!

 

[pjstevens]

In case you are around, what is the one on the far right? It looks like it is made of material, but could be a lunch bag scrapbook. anyone?

I made that (that's my cruise)!!! It was the paperbag scrapbook (I found the idea on the Dis, so if you search that you may find it). It was a bit time consuming, but fun to make.

 

[1153rsmith]

We got a couple of really cute calenders like this on one of our cruises (2) so DH got one for his desk and I got one for mine. We loved seeing the gorgeous pics were some of our new friends came from!

Thanks Seamour. I hope they are available for sale before we sail.......

 

[Tracykim]

Ok, tonight I etched my first shaker. I'm NOT in love with the way it turned out. It is hard to see. I think I am going to try and color the etching and see how that turns out.

Let me know what you guys think before I do 120 of these little buggers!!! The picture is kind of blurry, but believe me, it is really hard to photograph this!!

Thanks!!

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

Ok, tonight I etched my first shaker. I'm NOT in love with the way it turned out. It is hard to see. I think I am going to try and color the etching and see how that turns out.

Let me know what you guys think before I do 120 of these little buggers!!! The picture is kind of blurry, but believe me, it is really hard to photograph this!!

Thanks!!

I think those look nice. Maybe just do another layer of etching on the mickey head to make it stand out more?

 

[Tracykim]

I think those look nice. Maybe just do another layer of etching on the mickey head to make it stand out more?

Ok, I am trying that now. The instructions said to leave the cream on for 5 mins. I did that with the waves. I thought they were too light so I left the mickey on for 10 mins. I am going to try 10 more mins with the head and see what happens!!

Thanks for the suggestion!!

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Ok, tonight I etched my first shaker. I'm NOT in love with the way it turned out. It is hard to see. I think I am going to try and color the etching and see how that turns out.

Let me know what you guys think before I do 120 of these little buggers!!! The picture is kind of blurry, but believe me, it is really hard to photograph this!!

Thanks!!

I think they look great. I'd be thrilled to get these.

 

[Tracykim]

I think they look great. I'd be thrilled to get these.

Awww thanks!!! I have also ordered a little charm that says "Dream" that I will attach around the neck of the shaker. I am hoping that adding color will really make the etching stand out. Now to just go and get the color!!

UPDATE:: I left the mickey head on for a total of 20 mins and it does stand out alot more. On my next one I am going to leave both the waves and the head under the cream alot longer!! YEA ME!!!

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

Tracykim, be sure to post pictures after you add the color. They look great so far!

 

[sherreis]

Ok, tonight I etched my first shaker. I'm NOT in love with the way it turned out. It is hard to see. I think I am going to try and color the etching and see how that turns out.

Let me know what you guys think before I do 120 of these little buggers!!! The picture is kind of blurry, but believe me, it is really hard to photograph this!!

Thanks!!

I think it looks great and I'm sure with the changes you have made will look even better. Wish I was on your cruise.

 

[MickeyMinnieMelanie]

What an awesome idea! It looks good already. Can't wait to see the final product. I wish I was on your cruise as well.

 

[Twinprincesses]

I am in need of ideas for boys. I have my adult and girl gifts, no boys gifts.

 

[sherreis]

I am in need of ideas for boys. I have my adult and girl gifts, no boys gifts.

According to my boys (11 and 15) --- candy and snacks. I don't know why - a ship full of free food and they want more.

On our last cruise, I made keychains for the boys.

 

[sorul82?]

I am in need of ideas for boys. I have my adult and girl gifts, no boys gifts.

There's already some great threads. Let me see if I can find them.

 

[sorul82?]

I did a quick search, but couldn't find the lists that others have made. Since this is the homemade FE thread, are you looking for ideas of what to make?

Homemade ideas:
put something pirate themed on a coozie

Non-homemade:
cards
flashlight
water bombs
frisbee
cheap headphones in case theirs got lost
sunglasses

 

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

According to my boys (11 and 15) --- candy and snacks. I don't know why - a ship full of free food and they want more.

I was thinking about that a few weeks ago for the teenage boys. Thought maybe some boxes of "movie candy" ... like you buy at the theaters ... for the movies they can go see onboard the ship? I saw some at the dollar store, but they also have them at Target on sale in the $1 range.