Memory Slideshow

If it's the thought that really counts, what's the best gift to give? --- Memories :) 

I love exploring gift ideas. I make it a point to make simple things into a lovely, surprising, and treasured gifts. Like this simple slideshow presentation I made for my hubby on our monthsary. A full effort, less expensive  gift.

What to do?

1. Choose memorable, fun pictures of you together.
2. Choose a memorable song that you think would match the slideshow presentation.
3. Get a movie maker software (some of these are Microsoft Movie Maker, Wondershare, Muvee, etc.)
4. Explore. Create. Enjoy. 

What are you waiting for, go pick some of your beautiful memories and turn into a heart melting slideshow! 

I hope you enjoyed my versatile gift ideas.

You & Me Drawing

I love surprises and I love surprising someone. Today I would like to share one of my simple yet a very sweet surprise. 

Go get a paper and draw a stick girl and a stick boy using crayons. Draw a cute simple one, that would look like a child from kindergarten drew it. Write your names under the stick girl and stick boy and put a heart in the middle or you may also put your names inside a heart instead. 

Put your drawing in a big brown envelop, print a notice and his mailing address on a paper (that would look like that it is a work-related document) and paste it on the brown envelop.

NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION OF:

Mr. Miguel Fernando

7th Floor XYZ Building, Orange St. 

Manila

Then send it to his office via air mail or courier.

Your guy/girl will surely be surprised with this and will surely love such a sweet act.

Hope you enjoyed my versatile gift ideas!

Notice: This is not my original idea and I am not claiming any. I blog it to share to others who are looking for surprises and unique ideas to be given for their special someone.

Old-Fashioned yet Sweet

"Life is not how many breathes you take, but about the moments that take your breathe away." - from Hitch the Movie

Scrapbook is something you can give your partner as a gift, wherein you can preserve simple yet breath taking memories. I once did a scrapbook for my partner on our 1st Anniversary and he loved it! He even asked me to continue the scrapbook so we can reminisce our times together for the next years. 

As we enter the digital year, Scrapbooking seemed to be so old fashion. But the essence, though, and the memories it depicts is sweeter than any other gifts. 

Now, let me share you some Scrapbooking Tips:

1. Flowers and leaves create dirty marks on your pages. So instead of including dried flowers or leaves, why don't you take a picture and put the picture of your first flower into your scrapbook. At least it won't mess your scrapbook as time goes by.
2. Regular adhesives may leave dirty marks and destroy your photos. So always use acid-free and photo-safe adhesive, stickers, and decors to maintain the beauty of your hard work. 
3. You may write, cut from magazines, or use computer to add captions and narration on your images. It would be fun if you would include the story behind the picture. 
4. Be yourself! Enjoy what you are doing, do not think what others will say, just do what you want to do. ;)

I hope you enjoyed my versatile gift ideas! :) 

Handmade Sliding Card

Yesterday I saw my niece checking on her graduation gifts and a certain card caught my attention. This is one of the most wonderful card I've ever seen (not only that --- this is handmade!) 

I am really impressed on the way her friend did this card, just then I realized they must be really close, because her friend alloted time, effort, and love doing this card. And the concept is really nice, would you even think of doing a sliding card? --- and with her name on it! Really creative huh?

Honestly, I love receiving handmade and customized gifts like this, which makes me feel I'm important and special. Just thinking on the time and effort he/she spent doing this makes me more touched. 

So what are you waiting for? Go get your stuff and start your handmade card for that special someone! And I'm sure they'll love it!

Hope you enjoyed my Versatile Gift Ideas! 

I would like to thank my niece, Mary Grace Mauricio, for sharing this wonderful card. Handmade card was made by Ms. Khai Bacani.