busymama7 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 We draw names in our family(7 kids, 2 parents) for a handmade gift. It doesnt have to be crafty per se, but it does need to be well thought out, personal and not just a run to the store and buy something. Couple examples, the 14 year old fixed up a hand-me-down bike for the 6 year old. New inner tubes, basket, bell etc. She hasnt had a functional bike for quite awhile, so this will be much appreciated! He might even teach her to ride it :) My husband is putting together a small photo album for the 2 year old with family pictures and pictures of Jesus and such. Some things are sewn or knitted etc. The 6 year old girl has the 13 year old girl and I am gathering ideas to help her make a decision of something she can make. It could be something like a mug with a picture on it we have made, she doesnt have to physically make it. Does this make any sense??:) Thank you for any ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Could she string some pretty beads and withe the help of an adult make a necklace or bracelet. I don't mean the cheapy plastic beads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 bookmarks. decorated hair clips. decorated wooden/plastic box/tote for private things such as a journal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 My boys made these for the female relatives this year. They used leaves, jewelry, and even Christmas ornaments to imprint them. All you need is the fimo (it can be less than $2 sometimes) and a little white or black paint. It's nice to string it too, but I don't think it's absolutely necessary. I was amazed at how nice they looked in the end. Totally wearable and not in a "my friend/relative the child made this" kind of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Do you have a paint-it-yourself ceramics place where she can paint a piece? (A mug, jewelry box, photo frame, Christmas ornament, knick-knack, etc.) Make a photo collage of some of the older girl's photos. I also though bookmarks. The jewelry is a lovely idea. I think it would be fun to make a day of it with the 6yo, with each of you making something, and perhaps you can also gift someone else with what you make (or surprise the 6yo with your project). What a sweet, special way to do a family gift exchange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 She could make the mug, then fill it with a pretty bag of hot chocolate mix with marshmallows and a candy cane stirrer. She could help make some cookies or another treat to go along with it. :) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 My 7 year old has spent the past month making jewelry for her friends. Michaels and AC More both have a large selection of supplies and we checked a book with ideas and directions out of the library. She is also making friendship bracelets which she is really enjoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 What about making a scarf? We made them recently in dd's AHG troop and they were really cute! Get 1/4 yard of pretty fleece, cut strips about 1 in. wide and 3 in. long on each end. Tie each strip, just wrap it around your fingers and pull the end through. Super easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 My newly 5 yo is making her 7 yo bookmarks, and I will laminate them. 7 yo DS1 is making 5 yo DD a doll bunk bed from Ana White's plans (a simple one, like this: http://ana-white.com/2011/08/doll-bunk-beds-american-girl-doll-and-18-doll ). He will obviously have DH's help though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Ninja Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) A fleece throw is easy to make. Just buy two pieces of coordinating fleece. We use one print and one coordinating solid color. Have some fun picking out a pattern that the 13 yo will enjoy. Then lay the two pieces on top of each other, wrong sides together, flat. Cut about 6 - 8 inches or to into the sides, about 1 inch wide, like fringe, every 10 inches or so. There is no set length or spacing. Do what looks good to you. Then have the 6 yo tie the two pieces (that sit on top of each other) into a knot. These hold the two pieces of fleece together. It makes a fun, snuggly, warm throw. Edited December 12, 2011 by Photo Ninja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRachel Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 http://myblessedlife.net/2011/10/t-shirt-scarf-tutorial.html My dd14 made a few of these for herself and her friends for Christmas. We bought shirts from goodwill so they were super cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 You can find very inexpensive clear frames at many stores. Then at craft or fabric stores you can find themed button or small figure sets that can be glued to the frames. We have done them for someone doing Tae Kwon Do, dance, one with a dog theme, a swimmer theme, soccer theme and so forth. The key will be using a good bonding glue and some very cheap brushes to apply the figures to the outer surface of the frames without your younger one having to touch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Bulletin board: Get a piece of corkboard, enough material to cover it, and some coordinating ribbon. Lay the corkboard down on top of the wrong side of the material, and have her pull the material tight and staple it too the corkboard. Then run the ribbons in a diagonal or checkerboard fashion over the front, stapling each one to the back. She can use extra ribbon to make a loop for hanging on the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I have seen really neat bookmarks with beads on either end of a nice piece of cording. That shouldn't be to hard to create Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathymuggle Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 homemade lip balm or bath bombs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Can I just say this is a fantastic idea for a family gift exchange? I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. at J.A. Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) We draw names in our family(7 kids, 2 parents) for a handmade gift. It doesnt have to be crafty per se, but it does need to be well thought out, personal and not just a run to the store and buy something. Couple examples, the 14 year old fixed up a hand-me-down bike for the 6 year old. New inner tubes, basket, bell etc. She hasnt had a functional bike for quite awhile, so this will be much appreciated! He might even teach her to ride it :) My husband is putting together a small photo album for the 2 year old with family pictures and pictures of Jesus and such. Some things are sewn or knitted etc. The 6 year old girl has the 13 year old girl and I am gathering ideas to help her make a decision of something she can make. It could be something like a mug with a picture on it we have made, she doesnt have to physically make it. Does this make any sense??:) Thank you for any ideas! I haven't read the other responses - so I may duplicate. What about some bath salts? Also, my son has enjoyed doing this string art project and it turned out really nice (we didn't include the small flower on the bottom right). One year we decoupaged clipboards for the different family members with pictures of my boys with said family member. Those went over well...she could decoupage a box, frame, or really anything and it is super simple with modge podge and some pictures. Decoupage examples Blessings, Angela Edited December 12, 2011 by A.J. at J.A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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