My favorite gifts to give are homemade ones. As I was thinking of the sweet friends back in Illinois that I'm going to see soon I thought what better gift than a walk down memory lane. This picture of us is kind of old, but I remember taking it. Every single time we get together we do the same thing. Take a picture in the same spot. Usually on a bench at the mall. Cracks me up:) But you know what, I love our little routine. It's familiar and fun. Those trips to the mall are priceless to me...ha!
If you are struggling for a last minute gift idea this one is really simple. Just print out a favorite photo. I just used copy paper, and then sprayed it with a fixative to insure that it wouldn't smear. Next decorate a canvas however you want. I used a wide canvas so it would sit up on it's own. Then just slap some Mod Podge or glue on the back and front and voila. Instant photo art:)
I also made some memory verse magnets. I'm thinking of selling some of these in my shop. I know personally I need to surround myself with His word!
And there you have it. A sweet walk down memory lane...all tied up with a bow:) Hopefully they'll just skip reading this post;) Total spoiler alert!
Have a blessed day.
327. the joy of creating
328. hugs to come
329. memory lane
I love this song. All to Jesus I surrender.
ReplyDeleteI hope I can do that this holiday season.
Love your present and your wrapping paper.
And your smile : )
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone. I'm just stopping by random blogs today and checking them out. Also wishing you folk's a healthy and happy new years. Richard from an Amish community in Pennsylvania.
ReplyDeleteThe funny thing is that I've planned on the canvas picture idea for awhile bc my craftiness and creativity can never be last minute, I'm not that good! But I have yet to make it. Along with another wooden board that I'm painting with pictures. I hope my last minutes turn out as fantastic as yours!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thank-you :-) Safe travels and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou know something I just love about you? You are thoughtful to the core. It would probably never even occur to you to NOT give a person you were about to see a gift, would it? You just have sweetness flowing in your veins and are a blessing and JOY to everyone who knows you. You are one of the biggest bright spots in the year 2011 for me. I treasure you. Thank you for being MY friend. Merry Christmas sweetie.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if there is a way to transfer the pic to a tile? I love the canvas. But I'd love a tile, too. Great ideas. :)
ReplyDeleteThose gifts are so wonderful. I love my annual trip to the mall with my good friends...laughter, sillyness, and so much fun.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful trip and a Merry Christmas!!
p.s. the bracelet I bought was a HUGE HIT! THANK YOU so much!
Those are fun ideas! LOVE the photo. it's ca-ute!
ReplyDeletegreat gift ideas.....
ReplyDeletehomemade gifts are awesome...a perfect expression of thoughtfulness.
Super, super sweet gifts. I know they will be LOVED. Handmade gifts are always the most special. I hope your week is full of blessing Becky! :)
ReplyDeletei've wanted to do the whole photo to canvas thing for a while now...thanks for doing yours first...now i know it works :) i love doing handmade gifts too. it's thoughtful and creative...love your gifts :)
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Homemade gifts are the best to give and receive! I've been making earring hangers from old picture frames and screen, then decorating with some paint, fabric flowers, stones, etc. Oh and a pair of earrings of course!
ReplyDeleteAnd those magnets...I received something similar last year and I think they are the most used gift I've ever received!
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ReplyDeleteI love the music on your blog so much I have it playing in my office while I work.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your homemade gifts. I'm up to my eyeballs with store bought gifts I'm in the middle of wrapping right now (I'm taking a break to catch up with you). Wish I felt like being more creative. I would love your gifts, very heartfelt. You should put the magnets on your etsy, I would buy one for sure!
ReplyDeleteso fun! i also love handmade gifts and those who love you will appreciate them the most! i think your friends will love them :)
ReplyDeleteLove the photo idea...
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, my friend. Blessings on your traveling. Be safe.
becky, you are so gifted. lovely, lovely presents... merry christmas friend.
ReplyDeleteLove the art Becky and you make it look so darn easy ~ ha! Happy trails. xo
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to my favorite creative girl!
ReplyDeleteThat's my favorite verse on that magnet - have had it on my bathroom counter for as long as I can remember....
Safe travels to you and yours and a very Merry Christmas!
xo~Jill
<3 your music! I let it play while I'm online. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the memory verse magnet idea.
ReplyDeleteI have a clutter free fridge so I'd really like to keep it that way.
However, covering it with some verses that are reminder of where my heart should be and what HIS will for us is will be a nice kind of "clutter" to have :)
Biz
I love your magnet idea! Super cute! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeletehomemade gifts are the best :) merry christmas becky!
ReplyDeleteHEY! just realized...you found the BIG o's! yeah!
ReplyDeletewell-just thinking of you and your week with family and praying time stands still for you all..keep having fun!
ReplyDeletexo