I also love the idea of giving something personal for the baby. When I was pregnant I always remembered the personalized gifts. The idea that someone took the time to make something by hand truly meant a great deal. With schedules and family priorities people don't have the time to do that anymore, that's what makes it extra special.
I wanted to share with everyone a super simple, personal gift to give for baby showers or graduations, weddings etc. It is a framed personalized scrapbook page. If you are super crafty you can make the entire design with your Cricket machine or some other scrapbook tool or you can purchase a one-in-all page at Joanns or Michaels and put your page together. I have to admit, I did a little of both. I found a book of papers and die cuts at Big Lots a few months ago. All the papers, sayings, die-cuts etc. are color coordinated for boys. There are blues and yellows and greens. It is really cute. I went through the book and chose a few items and placed them on the 12 X 12 sheet that I liked. This was so easy and really quick. I then borrowed my moms Cricket machine and added a few fancy words and put the baby's name at the bottom. I framed it and Ouila! Instant personalized gift. This is the
2nd time I have done this for a baby shower gift. It really becomes quite special if you ask them the color of their nursery or what colors are in their baby bedding. You can also personalize colors according to wedding colors or school colors for a graduation gift.
The next time you know you will be attending a shower or have a wedding to attend, make this quick but from-the-heart gift. I assure you, the recipient will appreciate your efforts for years to come.
Slap the Bull everyone, Slap the Bull!
2 comments:
Very cute & crafty idea. I love it - Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome. I love crafts and what better way to show someone how much they mean to you than a hand made gift? Share some of your ideas. I know you are crafty!
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