Handmade Wedding Gift - Any ideas?

Queenbelbake

Hi there,

I have been invited to a wedding but instead of the usual gift I am looking to make something myself - make the present more personal and special. The only thing is I have never actually been invited to a wedding that hasn't been family so could do with some inspiration.

I am creative(which is obviously a bonus!)

Any ideas would be much appreciated!

stacylou

Maybe you can make a pamper cake(dont worry no baking is involved).. if you take alook at my home page/website you'll get an idea of what i mean.

Hth

kitschkitty

What are the couple like? What are their interests/hobbies, have they been together a long time, are they old/young?

I think we need a bit more info to help out with some ideas.

Do they have a gift list that might give you some inspiration?

Queenbelbake

They are in their twenties, homely family orientated people, female is creative and loves handmade gifts as she appreciates how much work and thought has gone into them.

Down to earth with no frills type. Hope this info helps more.

AnnaV

If they have kids, a night's babysitting would be an amazing present!

Have a look on Etsy.com - it sells loads of handcrafted things, might give you some inspiration.

deva

One of my friends is felting me a bouquet!
Piece of art, will last forever and shes putting lots of effort into it!

kitschkitty

I'm a crafty person getting married very soon, but sadly don't have any crafty guests - wish I did have!

I would enjoy something decorative that was about family/home, like a picture or embroidery. Or something practical like a rug or blanket.... I wanted to make Mr & Mrs Pillow cases for a recent wedding, but didn't get the chance to. I think it would be fab for cushions too!

VintageBrat

How about something like this, personalised with the area they are getting married in or honeymooning in (Or do both!)

minerva_windsong

*loves VintageBrat's idea*

When my sister got married I went to one of those paint your own pottery places and made her and her OH a teapot. What about something like that?

Queenbelbake

Thanks everyone for such fab ideas! You've certainly got me thinking - just need to get crafting now!
Thanks again:)

Blade26

I made the loveheart map thing for my OH as a Xmas present, it looks ace and he was so chuffed. I bought the decoupage frame from Wilko's was a bargainous £3.00 IIRC. Other things I would like as wedding pressies (if any of my crafty mates are looking) would be a patchwork quilt, patchwork cushion covers - thinking 2 perhaps for on the bed. How about a canvas with a quotation painted on it, the options are endless......:j