LOOKING FOR SOME FUN DIY FAMILY HISTORY GIFTS? Take a look at these examples.
Memory Pillow: Not sure what to do with Dad’s old, favorite shirt? Turn it into a pillow! Make your own with these DIY instructions. Also a great gift idea for kids of deployed military parents so they have something special to cuddle.
Fingerprint Art: An “oldie,” but still a super cute idea. Turn your family members’ fingerprints into art using your computer. Check the tutorial here.
Family Photo Lamp: Let your family photos shine – literally! – with this fun lamp idea. Makes a nice gift for folks who love photos but are short on wall space. Some other examples here.
Photo Coasters: Make coasters so fun that your family members will actually use them! Do it yourself using this guide, 4″ ceramic tiles, and a bit of Mod Podge. Another cool idea is to make them with maps of ancestral home places.
Picture Frame Memory Wreath: Not just for Christmas, this photo wreath can be used all year ’round. I especially like the way family names were incorporated in another example here.
Family Photo Charm Bracelet: Turn your old photos into wearable art with this detailed tutorial. There are so many possibilities for this one: pictures of kids, grandkids, ancestors, anything you want!
Photo Ball Ornaments: I’ve looked at lots of photo ornament ideas, but I liked this one the best. The photo is on the inside, so the ornaments are likely to last for more than one or two holiday seasons.
Pennies Through the Years: Those old pennies don’t have to sit in a jar. Pull them out and create something fabulous! This example uses pennies from different years to illustrate important dates in the family’s history. Also makes a fun copper 7th-anniversary gift.
So those are a few of our favorite ideas. Whether or not any of them actually get made this year remains to be seen!
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