Recently, my husband and I have had some friends get married as well as friends welcome a new addition...and what is more thoughtful than homemade gifts?
So, the "little bundle of joy" came early, and we were so happy for our friends. Due to the early arrival, we were able to customize the gift with the actual date of birth. I used my new Silhouette CAMEO machine to cut out both the name and date of birth in differing vinyl letters and colors. I took a plank that we purchased from Lowe's, cut it, sanded the edges, painted it, applied the vinyl lettering...and VOILA:
How cute is that? They were SO happy to have something customized with their daughter's name and birthdate! Plus, it was from the heart. Also, I have found that if you purchase a long plank (pick the size you want) from the hardward store...you can make several signs...very economical (yeah!!).
The next personalized, heartfelt gift that I've recently completed was for a couple that was uniting in marriage. I took a 12" x 12" canvas and covered it with some grey damask scrapbook paper via modpodge (first I checked to see what colors were used by the couple so it wouldn't clash...grey, black and white). Then, I used my Silhouette CAMEO machine once again to cut out the vinyl for this piece (the large"D", the last name, and the year married). Next, I just applied the vinyl and super glued the fleur de lis ribbon to the top as seen in the picture...
And, there you have it...another heartfelt gift for the happy couple!
Hopefully, these will provide you some ideas that maybe you could incorporate for your own use! I loved making these...knowing that they would be blessing a new family and new "little one"...do you enjoy making heartfelt gifts for others?
"If the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has , not according to what he does not have." 2 Corinthians 8: 12
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Erin, these are wonderful gifts. I especially love "Emmy". Oh, it's just so sweet. Love the colors. God bless.
ReplyDeleteI loved the "Emmy" plaque as well...so sweet for the little girl...thanks for the sweet complement Nancy.
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What beuatiful gifts. :) I'm sure they will be greatly appreciated and loved. Megan your newest follower via the Jillify It link party. Megan
ReplyDeleteThanks Megan...I appreciate your sweet comment and always love to have a lovely follower...hope you continue to enjoy!
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So Sweet. We have friends getting married this summer - Id love to make a sign like that for them. Great Job!!
ReplyDeleteLindsay...it really was so easy...especially since I had my Silhouette machine! It just took some time, love and patience...let me know if you want some additional instructions :)...
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What thoughtful gifts these are that are sure be treasured for years! I love making gifts to give to folks. These days, I tend to make photo books. They are such fun, and I don't have to worry about the pictures falling out.
ReplyDeleteAn idea that I implemented for my husband's birthday was a scrapbook of sorts in which I had everyone fill out a single page with a prompt: "Keith, You're 50?! I remember..."
The cost was very low (paper, binder, vinyl sleeves, some postage), and the album is priceless. It is such fun to go through it for a walk down memory lane. We also recently did it for our pastor's 20th anniversary of serving our church.
I wrote about it here: Gifts from the Heart, a Memory Album. http://ow.ly/9yIxs
I think scrapbooks are amazing gifts...I did one for my husband's surprise party last year, and it turned out great! I agree that they are very thoughtful gifts that can be treasured for years!!!
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