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brochure, flyer, or something that you drew or printed. You can cut shapes out to insert pictures where it looks pleasing and amusing. Paste it on a sturdy material such as cardstock, then adhere to a self-sticking magnet.
Medal– Look for nice fancy medals in the party favor section of the toy stores or in party favor stores. Make a homemade greeting card & attach the medal inside the card. Make one for your Mom, Dad, sibling, friend, or someone you want to give recognition to. This makeshift gift is very touching & memorable.
Message in a Bottle – Use a pretty bottle with cork, then write your message in paper or “scroll” and put it inside the bottle. You can also put shells for a nicer effect.
Mini Cookbook – Buy a cute & adorable small notebook at the stationery store, and write your favorite recipes to make it into a mini cookbook. Wrap and tie with a mini spatula or any small cute inexpensive kitchen gadget.
Mini Scrapbook – These are great for family, friends and coworkers. Put together a scrapbook of memories that will be cherished forever.
Movie Night – Tie together a pack of popcorn and a movie rental gift card. This is a great gift idea almost everyone will appreciate!
Music– Burn on a CD a nice collection of songs and make a personalized cover for it. For your loved one include songs that reflect your feelings for him/her. For the holidays you can make a compilation of Christmas songs.
Name– Print the recipient’s name using artistic fonts on your word processor, then put the meaning of the name underneath. You can search online or look up in the library or bookstore for the meaning of a name. If you have an alphabet stencil, you can use this too instead of printing, and handwrite the meaning.
Paperweight– Choose a heavy rock with smooth surface, then paint it with your own design or use an alphabet stencil (or any stencil shapes you want).
Pasta Kit– Use a pasta bowl as “the basket”, put a pack of tri-color pasta and include your favorite pasta recipes, or find some recipes online.
Pasta Jar Décor – Layer different shapes and color pastas in an inexpensive glass jar and tie with raffia. It’s easy to make and they come out so pretty! Another idea is to layer colorful candies such as jelly beans in a jar or vase. Cover the vase with clear cellophane and tie with ribbons.
Personalized Apron– Make a handprint apron with each child’s handprint using fabric paints. Tuck in a card, a poem or a note to make it even more special.
Personalized Bookmark – Design a homemade bookmark with the recipient’s name, put the date, add a poem or quote – this is great for friends and coworkers. Another idea would be to attach pictures to fill the front & back of the bookmark and laminate. Makes a special gift for Grandpa & Grandma! Instead of making it the regular rectangular shape bookmark, you can also use decorative edge scissors to make it unique!
Personalized Clock – Turn simple, inexpensive clocks into a special, personalized one. I bought a simple wall clock for .99, removed the cover & “hands”, inserted a photo that I printed to fit the clock, and put the “hands” & cover back. It’s instantly transformed to a personalized clock! You can add graphics and the recipient’s name. This is also a great wedding gift idea. You can put the couple’s names and their wedding date. You can also add a verse, a saying or a quote like “From This Day Forward”.
Personalized Door Hanger – You can use plain ready-cut foam door hangers and decorate with glitters, foam alphabets & fun shapes & patterns. This is a great personalized gift for kids.
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Written by BernadineOliver