by Jan S.
Member since:
June 22, 2007

Home Made Personal Christmas Gift

December 10, 2008 10:24 PM EST
views: 221 | comments: 52

 Are there newlyweds in your family?  Maybe a couple celebrating a milestone anniversary?  This quick craft project makes the perfect gift for them.

Take baby pictures of both spouses, scan them and frame them. I like the idea of putting the photos into a hanging ornament, but framing them in a double frame is nice, too.

 These are photos of my husband and me, taken at about the same age. Dollar Stores sell double frames and most Christmas shops and departments have double frame ornaments.



Purchase connected oval or heart shaped frame, hang from the tree with a ribbon and hook. 


This is a very personal gift that can be made inexpensively.  It will be appreciated by the couple, their children will enjoy it - get ready for some teasing - and it may someday be an heirloom.

Make one for your spouse, parents or any special couple.
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Comments: 52

Tiffanie C. Dec 10, 2008, 10:27pm EST
VERY cute!
~♥~ Kim ~♥~ Dec 10, 2008, 10:29pm EST
I love the ornaments. Really a cute idea. :)
Rae M. Dec 10, 2008, 10:32pm EST
That is a cute idea. I know someone getting married in February, that will make a nice gift for next year.
Marsha S. Dec 10, 2008, 10:37pm EST
that is really a great idea, thanks for sharing
William Dotani Dec 10, 2008, 10:42pm EST
A good idea for almost any season.
Kim B. Dec 10, 2008, 11:01pm EST
great idea
Sunaura *. Dec 10, 2008, 11:13pm EST
Thank you for sharing
Trish T. Dec 10, 2008, 11:13pm EST
this is neat! my fiance has one on our tree that is of him when he was a baby I want to do that with my baby pic.
Alison H. Dec 10, 2008, 11:33pm EST
Very cute idea!
Lona Herling Dec 10, 2008, 11:35pm EST
This is such a very cute idea.
Brittney R. Dec 11, 2008, 12:13am EST
very neat idea!
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Dec 11, 2008, 12:22am EST
Very brilliant idea Jan for all time favulous to tease

or release admiration and wonder-awe !!!
Linda T. Dec 11, 2008, 1:55am EST
cute idea
Melanie B. Dec 11, 2008, 2:26am EST
Jan~ What an awesome idea.. =) ~Thanks for sharing.
A ten I leave you~ To help you reach your Gather goal.


Happy Holidays~
Jan S. Dec 11, 2008, 2:54am EST
We keep the framed photos on our mantel. Our kids and grandkids, who think all adults are born full grown and old, think the photos are funny.
Sandra H. Dec 11, 2008, 5:39am EST
Very nice idea! I do something similiar every year for my brothers and sisters. I go through my mom's old photos of us, pick out one and have copies of it made. I then frame them and give each brother or sister one. We have had some really good times talking about those photos.
mary bryant Dec 11, 2008, 7:09am EST
cute idea
denise e Dec 11, 2008, 7:59am EST
cute idea
joseph k. Dec 11, 2008, 10:02am EST
nice idea
Elle L. Dec 11, 2008, 10:23am EST
very cute
Teresa A. Dec 11, 2008, 11:57am EST
Great personal gift idea. Thanks!
David S. Dec 11, 2008, 1:29pm EST
That is a nice idea!
regina k. Dec 11, 2008, 4:43pm EST
wonderful gift
Anne G. Dec 11, 2008, 5:30pm EST
First of all, Your photos are adorable!!!!
I have done this in the past, and it is always a welcome gift. Family members know not to ask for one though, because it is a surprise each year to see who the recipient will be.
I also did one of my husband and I when we were each 11 years old. I must admit here, I am almost 5 years older than he is, so when he was 11 I wouldn't have looked at him as anything more than a pest who was the same age as my middle brother! LOL
Sharon B. Dec 11, 2008, 5:41pm EST
VERY cute!
Simon T. Dec 11, 2008, 7:59pm EST
Jan, a great idea, especially you and your husband's baby pictures. It put a smile on my face.
Dagmara H. Dec 11, 2008, 8:22pm EST
very cute
Dr. Erica Goodstone Dec 11, 2008, 10:13pm EST
Adorable and so touching.
Carol B Dec 11, 2008, 10:24pm EST
Very cute Jan, I like the ornament one.
Ladybounty ~. Dec 11, 2008, 10:30pm EST
You guys are sooo cute! What a great gift idea Jan!
Angela A. Dec 11, 2008, 11:43pm EST
Those are both wonderful ideas.
glenda j. Dec 12, 2008, 6:13am EST
nice
Debra B. Dec 12, 2008, 12:19pm EST
Great idea. Thanx!
David C. Dec 12, 2008, 5:22pm EST
This is truly a great idea. Simple yet very personal. Any couple getting a gift like this would love it.
JoAnne D. Dec 12, 2008, 7:03pm EST
Great idea and wonderful sentimental value as well.
~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 12, 2008, 8:57pm EST
What a nice idea. I have so many photos that could be made into ornaments.
Beth G. Dec 13, 2008, 7:49pm EST
This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing this with us Jan!
Lisa (I love loons) C. Dec 14, 2008, 8:52pm EST
Great idea for an inexpensive gift; and so cute!
Pat V. Dec 14, 2008, 10:28pm EST
Neat idea! And there's still time to do it before Christmas. :)
Andrea K. Dec 15, 2008, 1:48pm EST
Great Idea! Thanks
Renu Gera R. Dec 18, 2008, 11:11am EST
That's a great idea! I will definitely try this one day. Thanks for sharing.
René Allen Dec 22, 2008, 9:29am EST
Jan ~ You get a BIG "10" for this Article!

I LOVE THIS! This is FEATURED in ArtisticTherapy

I can't wait to SEE what you'll create next for us.

HUGS ~
Rene
APE 131313 Dec 22, 2008, 11:54am EST
Very creative! Thanks for the idea!
Kelly M. Dec 22, 2008, 12:15pm EST
Great idea!
Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Dec 22, 2008, 5:58pm EST
Catching up on emails - Merry Christmas!!
Glome . . . Dec 23, 2008, 1:15am EST
What a woderful idea jan. Small frames to hang on Christmas trees could be given to almost anyone. We all carry cameras in our purses anymore :) Very versatile idea.
Charles Temm JR Dec 26, 2008, 3:31pm EST
great idea Jan and a romantic one too!
Donna S. Dec 28, 2008, 7:47pm EST
maybe soon I will have a need for this lovely idea!
Thank you

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