"I love you because"...Dry Erase Frame Anniversary DIY Gift

Supplies & Description: So, this craft was kind of for myself but I thought it would be cute as an anniversary gift as well. I have an obsession with anything in the chevron print, and thankfully my boyfriend likes it too (at least he says he does ;) ). I found this on a blog from Pinterest, which can be found here. I purchased another $4 black 8x10 wooden frame from Walmart, which is the same frame I used for the Fish painting.

How to: On the blog I linked to, she gives you the print out version in a few different colors, and I chose the gray option because it matches my room. So, I printed it out, cut it down to fit the frame and that's it! Total cost: Less than $4.

You're the Only Fish in the Sea for Me Anniversary Gift.

Supplies & Description: I bought a standard piece of 8.5x11 off-white/cream card-stock from Michael's for about 50 cents and a black 8x10 wooden frame from Walmart for a little under $4. I found this design on Pinterest, which can be found here.

How to: I cut the card-stock down to fit my frame before painting to make sure it would fit in when I was finished. To replicate it I just freehanded the letters and the designs with a pencil. Using pencil was helpful when I started writing at a slant and needed to erase. I then outlined my pencil with Black paint pen which I've had from previous crafting projects. I use Elmer's paint pens, they are my favorite. Total cost: around $5. Easy peesy and super cheap! My boyfriend also loves this even though it's kind of girly. He put it on his dresser in his room on display. :)

The ABC's of our love anniversary gift:

Supplies & Description: This little cutie was also Pinterest-inspired and the original post can be found here. I purchased a little book of 24 6x6 inch square card-stock papers that had cute designs and patterns on each page. It was already hole-punched at the top center of each page, so that saved a lot of time. I purchased super skinny, beige satin ribbon from Michael's too, to tie the book together. I bought some scrapbooking stickers from Michael's too also to save time. If you have the time and want to save a little money, drawing everything by hand makes it that much more special and personal. I bought 3D letters also from Michael's to save tame, even though I ended up drawing my own letters too which was timely in itself. This completed craft set me back a mere $20 and I don't think I got anything on sale (sad day).

How to: I put my papers together in the order of pattern that I liked then I put the ribbon in the hole of each paper to make it a book and tied it off in a cute little bow. I then stuck my stickers on the front page and got it just how I wanted it. Next, I stuck all the letters on their pages and realized there are 26 letters in the alphabet, so with my cover page, 3 of the letters shared the page with another letter. Oh well! I think took a piece of paper and brainstormed what I wanted to say for each letter. Even though this did take some time and deep thought, it didn't take nearly long as I anticipated. Then I wrote each saying on each page and that's it! Easy and adorable. My boyfriend loved it.

 

DIY Anniversary Gifts

This past weekend my boyfriend Drew and I celebrated our 5th year of dating. I wanted to make it special and personal, so I tried to avoid the typical, last-minute store bought gift. I am a Pinterest addict, so all of my creations were Pinterest-inspired. I will post them all separately with explanations on what to buy, how to do it, and pictures of the steps and final products. Enjoy and let me know what you think! :)