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    Home » Holidays » Gift Ideas

    Homemade Wedding Gift Ideas

    December 3, 2010 By Brandy 18 Comments

    casserole dish with homemade hand towels inside
    I put this gift together for my brother Cody, and his new wife, Brooke.  I try to go the homemade route whenever possible and wanted to come up with a gift that was personal, yet very practical for this young couple.
    acid etched casserole dish
    Using the techniques in this post, I made an acid etched casserole dish as well as a large treat jar for their kitchen.
    acid etched candy jar filled with Hershey kisses
    Using the technique found in this post, I made a soap bottle for their kitchen as well.
    clear bottle of soap with personalized front
    Then I added some of my favorite fabric to some white kitchen towels by simple sewing a band across the bottom of each towel. I machine quilted along the white vertical design so that they didn't bunch up or look wrinkled after being washed many times.
    Finally, a few boxes of cake mix and frosting and it was complete!

    casserole dish with baking mixes and 2 containers of frosting

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Jilly says

      August 27, 2011 at 4:48 am

      Your perfect arrangement shows that you are ready for party. Wishing a great future to Cody and Brooke.
      hediye

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    2. lisa says

      January 09, 2011 at 2:24 am

      i found you on the linky party. I love your ideas especially the soap bottle, its too cute.

      Reply
    3. Elizabeth says

      January 08, 2011 at 6:49 pm

      Fantastic ideas! I have bookmarked them for my 2011 Christmas ideas already!

      Reply
    4. Vinisha says

      January 08, 2011 at 3:08 am

      Looks amazing!!!! /I look forward to your feedback /thanks for this man it was very helpful.

      Wedding Gift Ideas

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    5. Kalleen at Second Street says

      January 07, 2011 at 8:58 pm

      I gave etched glass dishes a few years ago. Everyone still loves them.

      Reply
    6. LivingSoAbundantly says

      December 19, 2010 at 7:42 pm

      Completely thoughtful gift idea! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Shauna {SK Studios} says

      December 18, 2010 at 3:46 am

      saw you on tatertots and jello- love that soap dispenser! sooo pretty with the personalization 😀 love it!

      Reply
    8. tamy@prettie parties says

      December 14, 2010 at 7:42 pm

      L O V E all these ideas!
      I am now motivated to use up some of my fabric scraps!
      Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    9. connorandmaddiesmom says

      December 13, 2010 at 11:42 pm

      Adorable ideas. do you have a printable for the hand sanitizer? I love it!
      Jennifer
      [email protected]

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    10. The Autocrat: Haley says

      December 13, 2010 at 3:40 am

      I am soooo makeing the cake pan!! Love that idea!

      Reply
    11. Sandra says

      December 12, 2010 at 3:24 am

      We must have been posting to T&J at the same time. Love this wedding gift!

      Reply
    12. La Familia Garcia says

      December 09, 2010 at 3:06 pm

      This is one of my favorites! It is personal and practical AND homemade!!! I love it! Thanks for not only posting your ideas, but also how to do them!!

      Reply
    13. Naturally Carol says

      December 08, 2010 at 5:47 am

      That is a beautifully coordinated and practical gift!

      Reply
    14. Bonnie the Beautiful says

      December 03, 2010 at 9:59 pm

      What a great wedding gift idea! Now, if they bake someone goodies, the dish won't disappear since their name is on it!

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    15. Please Do Not Feed The Animals. says

      December 03, 2010 at 6:34 pm

      I would LOVE to receive a gift like that - lovely.

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    16. Stephanie says

      December 03, 2010 at 2:58 pm

      Can you tell me exactly how you did the dish towels? That is exactly what I've been wanting to do so that I can personalize my towels a little better. And also to make some match my awesome placemats you made me! Thanks!!!

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    17. Mallorey says

      December 03, 2010 at 2:05 pm

      This is probably a stupid question. But what do you mean by machine quilted along the white design? Obviously, I do not know a whole lot about sewing!

      Reply
    18. The Cannary's, est. 1984 says

      December 03, 2010 at 1:36 pm

      Very nice! And very creative, too (:

      Reply

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