Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[Dislaney4n6]

Ok I have a bunch of stuff for the kids. But I have NO ideas for the adults. I need some cheaper ideas since I broke the bank with the kids and we are doing a b2b. I'm up to almost 30 adults and I have 16 kids so far and we are still 2 months out! I am making our FE and I have some extra fabric from that so I can use that too. Come on I really need some help

Little first aid bags.. some bandaids, neosporin packets, travel asprin

 

[Siliobear]

Love them!!! How did you make them? I'd like to make these with for a craft party.

Thanks everyone. The parts came from Oriental Trading and it took some practice to size the logos to fit. I found a circle punch at Michaels, which made it faster and neater than hand cutting the circles.

 

[Siliobear]

Hi there, I don't know about the top image but the Mickey character heads are mine. You can find them in my 4shared file under "Disney Years. By the way Siliobear...you did a great job. Might have to borrow your idea for my own cruise this October.

Glad you found this thread. Since I'm a pooh fan, did you ever make a Pooh head?

 

[emtmom0104]

What is your target budget?

I'm thinking it's under $100 amd my hubby may kill me for that. I guess that's what we get for a b2b

 

[Ladyshopper]

You need a 1 inch circle cutter from Fiskers or Martha Stewart. They always have them on sale at Joanne's or Michael's if you are in CA. They look like giant whole punches. It takes about 2 seconds to get the perfect circle. I love mine. I think I spent about $7 on the 1 inch one.

Enjoy!!

Erica

I'm in England, so no chance of getting to the above stores, but thanks for the reply!

Will have a look on ebay I guess.

 

[Amunet]

If I may please inquire:

I have some cute stuff planned for the kids, so I'm good with that.
I am mostly scratching my head as to what to make/give the tween/teen ages (12 - 17).
Any helpful tips?

Also, I have plans for some adults which requires my special skill (not telling!). But I'm limited to how many I can make.
Any ideas for the adults would be great!
DH and I are the youngest of the 'adults', so there is an age gap and I don't want to give them something that might be more geared towards mid 20's - early 30's.

 

[KingK12]

Little first aid bags.. some bandaids, neosporin packets, travel asprin

Don't forget the plastic cups with the lids for all the wine you are gonna need!

 

[Dislaney4n6]

If I may please inquire:

I have some cute stuff planned for the kids, so I'm good with that.
I am mostly scratching my head as to what to make/give the tween/teen ages (12 - 17).
Any helpful tips?

Also, I have plans for some adults which requires my special skill (not telling!). But I'm limited to how many I can make.
Any ideas for the adults would be great!
DH and I are the youngest of the 'adults', so there is an age gap and I don't want to give them something that might be more geared towards mid 20's - early 30's.

For the tween/teens.. travel anti bac w/ holder from bath and body works will run only $1.50 each. Chapstick/flavored lip balm, nail polish for the girls. Boys I find more difficult.. but there are some 'manly' scents for the travel anti bac.

For my cruise, I am making post it holders and postcards. Seems like everyone sends a post card from CC, thought a nice home made one will be cute. Got a pic from someone here that I loved and found how to instructions on the web. Hopefully it works!

 

[Dislaney4n6]

Don't forget the plastic cups with the lids for all the wine you are gonna need!

Ok.. 86 the bags and just give the items in the cup w/ lids

 

[ppiew]

I am making wine charms for the adults. also found a real great (and cheap) large 'clip/closepin' thing at Walmart. 3 for $1.64 2 blk and 1 white in a set. bought a bunch and glued 'bling' (red, black, ylo, clear rhinestones) on the handle. the neat thing is they are magnetic! They already HAVE a magnet on the back! Total will be under $1 pp!. I suppose u could add postits to it too if you wanted to. Teen boys are difficult. Chapstick is all I can think of. Also burning a CD with Caribbean songs has been done and it is really neat too. We have a very large FE group so size/weight/cost must be considered.

 

[sorul82?]

I'm thinking it's under $100 amd my hubby may kill me for that. I guess that's what we get for a b2b

Do you have unique about your state? Something made in Delaware?

 

[sorul82?]

For the "hard to figure out" boys:

AA batteries
Earbuds from the $ store- you just never know what might come in handy
playing cards
water bomb balls
mini football
cheap sunglasses
strap for sunglasses
candy or gum- can be tricky for those with braces
can coozie
water bottle
flashlight
51 cents for penny press

 

[Dislaney4n6]

For the "hard to figure out" boys:

51 cents for penny press

Some good ideas there.. The ships have penny presses?

 

[Mom323]

Some good ideas there.. The ships have penny presses?

Sorry, no penny presses on board or in the terminal.

 

[sorul82?]

Sorry, no penny presses on board or in the terminal.

There was one on the Dream.

......trying to think of exactly where it was....

 

[Pixiegran]

I'm in England, so no chance of getting to the above stores, but thanks for the reply!

Will have a look on ebay I guess.

You can actually order directly from Fiskars online...here is the link for a 1" punch http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Crafting/Punches/Squeeze-Punches/Round-n-Round-Squeeze-Punch-Medium

I would also do a search online because I would think your stores and online sources over there have it available. Depends on which is cheaper.

 

[Dislaney4n6]

There was one on the Dream.

......trying to think of exactly where it was....

Well don't strain your brain for me.. traveling on the Magic and not into pressed pennies. Was just more shocked than anything.

 

[sorul82?]

Well don't strain your brain for me.. traveling on the Magic and not into pressed pennies. Was just more shocked than anything.

LOL! I've got strained brain! Actually, I put DS12 on the hunt in his memory for it's location....... in case anyone else is wondering.

 

[Amunet]

Okay, so I'm uber excited and thought I would share a few of my FE ideas ... to get some feedback

IF YOU ARE ON THE APRIL 22ND MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE, DO NOT READ BELOW!
And don't click the link either

In fact, I'll just make it invisible

My plans for the adults of the group is to write their names in Japanese Calligraphy, either first names or family name (depending if I can translate their name into Japanese characters or not).
Example: http://amunet022.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=48#/d1bs8b8
They would not be in a big frame, but a small matte with organic paper, and the paper would be colored.

I'm also planning to purchase small jars of honey (1.5oz) from Logan, UT. Which is where DH and I lived for about 3 years AND where our university is from which we are graduating (which is the purpose of our cruise, a graduation present to us). I still want to keep Disney theme, so put a sticker of Pooh on the top of each jar and attach a small card to explain the significance of the honey.
These would also be going to the adults.

So, what do you guys think? Is that a good idea? I was really stumped as to what to do for the adults and this is my solution ^_^ This is my first ever FE, so feedback would be lovely!

 

[ilovetexas]

If I may please inquire:

I have some cute stuff planned for the kids, so I'm good with that.
I am mostly scratching my head as to what to make/give the tween/teen ages (12 - 17).
Any helpful tips?

Also, I have plans for some adults which requires my special skill (not telling!). But I'm limited to how many I can make.
Any ideas for the adults would be great!
DH and I are the youngest of the 'adults', so there is an age gap and I don't want to give them something that might be more geared towards mid 20's - early 30's.

I'm having trouble with the teen ideas, too, because they aren't as easy as the little ones. I did go out today and buy keychain flashlights that were on clearance at Target. While I realize most of them can't drive, they all carry bookbags with things attached to them. Plus, the little flashlight is handy in the stateroom at night.

I'm just keeping an eye out for inexpensive things and I'll gather them all up, put them in a bag, and hand them out on the cruise. I'm lucky because I have 12 and 13 year old sons and a 15 year old daughter so I have a bit of an idea what that age group likes.