by: Ashley
My mom decided that the only thing she wanted for her birthday this year was a custom phone case. Say what? This exists... like you can choose your own design and pictures for your phone case??? Yes, I know, this is totally rocking your world...
So I created one for her on the Case-Mate website. Now she carries around her phone with a gorgeous picture of... moi!! Ok just kidding... I put a picture of her grandchildren on it :)
I was a little nervous about it. You know how sometimes you order photo gifts and they don't quite come out how you imagine. I had fears that the pictures would be grainy or the colors would come out all wacky. But O.M.G. I was ridiculously pleasantly surprised. The colors came out so vibrant (the pictures were of the kiddos outside in the grass and bluebonnet fields) and the resolution on it looks awesome.
I have one suggestion for you (and it's what I did). They have multiple layouts so you can put more than one picture, but I didn't like the layouts. So instead I created my own layout. I used Picnik (which is sadly closing) to create my own collage, and just used the one image layout on the Case-Mate website.
Showing posts with label personalized gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label personalized gifts. Show all posts
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Gifting For the One You LOVE
By: Danie
So I have been having a hard time getting inspired lately {I need to stop neglecting my Pinterest account :P}. So there is a little time left to get out there and get something for your hunny. Here are a few ideas for him!
In my search for unique gifts for him I found this awesome website called redenvelope.com, I am not sure why I suddenly started receiving emails from them but I found these keepsake tie and collar stays. The tie comes with a heart that can be personalized with your name and it also has a cute saying, the pocket on the back is for leaving love notes... ooo lala. The collar stays have cute little messages well the PG version is cute there is an xrated version also! Whoa. lol
If you haven't checked out snapfish I suggest that you do it now! This website has helped me create some amazing gifts for family and friends. This year I was thinking of making my fiance a photo book with old photos and of course new ones of our little mini us :)
You all MUST be wondering what in the world is the picture of a half naked lady for? Well, I had heard people talk about boudoir photo shoots and it looks like it would be a ton of fun and it would most definately knock your hunnys socks off. Boudoir photos are tasteful photos of you in elegant yet provocative poses. This isn't on my list of things to do this year, I am going the cute route but I would love to do this at some point just to shock him because he would be soooo shocked! If you would like to find a place near you enter boudoir photo shoots and the name of your city in any search engine and options should pop up.
So I have been having a hard time getting inspired lately {I need to stop neglecting my Pinterest account :P}. So there is a little time left to get out there and get something for your hunny. Here are a few ideas for him!
In my search for unique gifts for him I found this awesome website called redenvelope.com, I am not sure why I suddenly started receiving emails from them but I found these keepsake tie and collar stays. The tie comes with a heart that can be personalized with your name and it also has a cute saying, the pocket on the back is for leaving love notes... ooo lala. The collar stays have cute little messages well the PG version is cute there is an xrated version also! Whoa. lol
If you haven't checked out snapfish I suggest that you do it now! This website has helped me create some amazing gifts for family and friends. This year I was thinking of making my fiance a photo book with old photos and of course new ones of our little mini us :)
You all MUST be wondering what in the world is the picture of a half naked lady for? Well, I had heard people talk about boudoir photo shoots and it looks like it would be a ton of fun and it would most definately knock your hunnys socks off. Boudoir photos are tasteful photos of you in elegant yet provocative poses. This isn't on my list of things to do this year, I am going the cute route but I would love to do this at some point just to shock him because he would be soooo shocked! If you would like to find a place near you enter boudoir photo shoots and the name of your city in any search engine and options should pop up.
Just a few ideas to get the gears going!!
Happy Wednesday
:)
Friday, December 9, 2011
25 Days of Christmas - Day #9 Gift Ideas for Grandmas
By: Danie
You don't really realize how enamored your parents will be with your child until you actually see it. My mom has never seemed like a kid person, even when I was a kid. She was never the one to run up to babies in the grocery store and ooo and ahhh over them. She enjoys quiet and watching MSNBC.
You can only imagine my surprise when my son was born and my mother couldn't get enough of him?! Yes, there was baby talk, lots of baby sitting... It was a whole new side of my mom. I would say the same is true of my fiance's mom. She seriously asked us if we wanted her to move to Texas, no joke... She refers to her grandson as the "sweet baby angel sent down from heaven."
How do you show your appreciation to these women that love your child as much as you do? "Wellst, obviously" there is no gift that can hold a candle to their grandbaby but we can try.......
For birthday's I will be giving the grammys a charm from planet jill. They are really great quality and it looks great. Ashley's mom has two in different shapes of her grandkids and its an eye catcher.
The clutch and bag were actually my mother in law's idea. We went to my soon to be sister in laws thirty one party and she got a clutch with all her grandbabys. It is really neat you can choose hair, skin tone, hair color and clothes.
My favorite is the footprint pendant, it's so precious. I love looking at photos of my sons feet so to have his little tootsies on you at all times, who wouldn't love that?
Initially my idea for the wrapped canvas wasn't just to give your mom the canvas with a cute photo of the baby, really it was to set up a photo shoot with just the grandparents and give them the photo on canvas for christmas. A lot of times the grandparents are behind the lens so giving them the opportunity to have photos of just them and their grandchildren is so special and something everyone can cherish.
...OR you could just give them another grandbaby, just sayin'
You don't really realize how enamored your parents will be with your child until you actually see it. My mom has never seemed like a kid person, even when I was a kid. She was never the one to run up to babies in the grocery store and ooo and ahhh over them. She enjoys quiet and watching MSNBC.
You can only imagine my surprise when my son was born and my mother couldn't get enough of him?! Yes, there was baby talk, lots of baby sitting... It was a whole new side of my mom. I would say the same is true of my fiance's mom. She seriously asked us if we wanted her to move to Texas, no joke... She refers to her grandson as the "sweet baby angel sent down from heaven."
How do you show your appreciation to these women that love your child as much as you do? "Wellst, obviously" there is no gift that can hold a candle to their grandbaby but we can try.......
For birthday's I will be giving the grammys a charm from planet jill. They are really great quality and it looks great. Ashley's mom has two in different shapes of her grandkids and its an eye catcher.
The clutch and bag were actually my mother in law's idea. We went to my soon to be sister in laws thirty one party and she got a clutch with all her grandbabys. It is really neat you can choose hair, skin tone, hair color and clothes.
My favorite is the footprint pendant, it's so precious. I love looking at photos of my sons feet so to have his little tootsies on you at all times, who wouldn't love that?
Initially my idea for the wrapped canvas wasn't just to give your mom the canvas with a cute photo of the baby, really it was to set up a photo shoot with just the grandparents and give them the photo on canvas for christmas. A lot of times the grandparents are behind the lens so giving them the opportunity to have photos of just them and their grandchildren is so special and something everyone can cherish.
...OR you could just give them another grandbaby, just sayin'
Happy Friday :)
Thursday, December 8, 2011
25 Days of Christmas - Day #8 Another.....DIY Ornament
By: Danie
Hope everyone is having a great hump day! Well today I wanted to show everyone my DIY ornament. I have actually made these before as keepsakes for my friends Grandma and Mom with him in his army class a's minus the glitter! Its a great gift to give around the holidays especially to grammys and poppys!
Supplies
Hope everyone is having a great hump day! Well today I wanted to show everyone my DIY ornament. I have actually made these before as keepsakes for my friends Grandma and Mom with him in his army class a's minus the glitter! Its a great gift to give around the holidays especially to grammys and poppys!
Supplies
- Clear Ornaments
- Glitter
- Clear Stamp Pad
- Ribbon or Christmas Paper
- Picture
- Clear Spray Paint
First we stamped Mikey's tootsies with the clear stamp pad glue then rolled it on the ornament and dipped in glitter. At first it wont look great because the static makes glitter stick where there is no glue just use a little brush to get it off.
{couldn't get him to open his hand for anything but if you can get your little person's hand to open let me know how you did it!}.
I didn't have ribbon so I just curled some Christmas paper to spruce up the back of the ornament.
The final step is to trace the circle of the ornament on the picture you want use then cut and stick it in the top of the ornament. Seal with clear spray paint to keep the glitter on it.
{be very careful with the top of the ornament, I have had a ton break on me getting the top on and off}
Donesky!
Grammy's gift is ready to stick in the cute Christmas themed Chinese take out box with some tissue paper for cushioning. Great gift for everyone!!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
25 Days of Christmas - Day #4 Personalized Gifts
by: Ashley
Wow these days keep flying by and I still have a huge to-do list before Christmas!!
Here are some gifts that are more personalized for your close friends. My very close friend introduced me to this site called ThirtyOneGifts. Their mission statement is awesome! All about celebrating, encouragng and empowering women :)
Just remember that you have to place your order by December 12 for guaranteed Christmas delivery (that gives you a week to shop their catalog online!). Oh and the monthly special is really great too - for every $31 you spend, you get a gift (like a wallet or flat iron case) for just $5. Here are a few items from the catalog below, but check out the website because there is so much more including totes, organizers, and lunch bags.
Happy Shopping!!!! (21 more days!)
Wow these days keep flying by and I still have a huge to-do list before Christmas!!
Here are some gifts that are more personalized for your close friends. My very close friend introduced me to this site called ThirtyOneGifts. Their mission statement is awesome! All about celebrating, encouragng and empowering women :)
Just remember that you have to place your order by December 12 for guaranteed Christmas delivery (that gives you a week to shop their catalog online!). Oh and the monthly special is really great too - for every $31 you spend, you get a gift (like a wallet or flat iron case) for just $5. Here are a few items from the catalog below, but check out the website because there is so much more including totes, organizers, and lunch bags.
Happy Shopping!!!! (21 more days!)
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