Creative Gift Ideas

I made a tiny gift for Ronny today. It was a lot of fun. However, I did run into a small problem in which I'd like to help others with :D. The one problem I had was coming up with an original and cute idea that can be homemade! I don't know about you, but I am just a teenager, and therefore, I cannot go out and buy a bunch of cool stuff for my boyfriend despite how much I want to. However, do not let an empty wallet stop you. What I've found are simple crafts that are pretty original and not too costly! :D.

note: they all have to do with writing a message of sorts, so ....hope you're okay with that XD;.

Idea #1: An Eggtastic Message!
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You've heard of messages in a bottle, but this is something entirely more unique and fun!

This is a really simple idea that is just adorable, in my opinion! x3 You don't need much either; just an egg, paper, pen, bowl and needle. The only item that I can really find causing some trouble is the needle. You might not have one on hand depending on the kind of person you are. The box and paint is really optional, but it's a really nice touch, so try it if you can ;D.
I find this a really neat idea because how often do you get messages in eggs? Unless you're the Easter Bunny, I doubt it's very often. Plus, it's fun to crack open eggs xD. It's not a lot of work, but contains a lot of thought in it. Thus, making it one lovable gift <3.

The only problem I have with this is the egg shell is hard to save once it's broken. Ultimately making it hard for the receiver to keep it for the memory. However, this gift is cool enough to be placed into their heart's memory, so it shouldn't be too much of a worry :)

Idea #2: Seven Days of Love
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(link to the original has template for the love notes if you wanna check it out)

By putting a seven-day pill box, yummy candy, and heartfelt notes together, you can make one kick-ass treat for your loved one! Sounds simple, right? Well, only because it is simple. The final product looks absolutely fantastic though <3. Doesn't matter how much work you put into it. It's the thought that counts ^___^.

I don't know about you, but last time I checked,
(Candy + Love notes) x 7 = an awesome gift that'll make your special someone happy, and their tummy just as so ;D.

I like this one because it's inexpensive, easy to do, and will be a nice treat for the person <3. Shows thought and creativity ;D.

Idea #3: My Heart has Something to Tell You
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(link above leads to instructions on how to make the heart. dollar bill is unnecessary. any rectangular piece of paper will do).

Sometimes we can't poke holes in eggs or go to the convenience store to buy pill-boxes. And that's why I like this idea. Paper is like almost always available, and it's easy to fold this heart up in a few minutes. It's pretty and cute C: and not too time consuming.


Now, this heart isn't just a pretty face, it can also be used to express a special message ;D. After you're done making it, you can see that there's a flap on the bottom that you can open up. It's perfect for writing a sweet little message in ^__^.

You can surprise them by slipping it into their pocket, placing it on their desk, sneaking it into their lunchbox, or place it in their left shoe. You could always just give it to them directly as well. Whatever you wish xD.

ps. I made the blue on myself since I couldn't find a picture that fit what I wanted. I made it in a total of two minutes ('cuz I'm pro like that >D). However, the first time I made it, it took me about 10 minutes I think; mostly because I was trying to make it really perfect/nice looking by being careful xD.
pss. I've personally used this one xD. LOL. and Ronny loved it. It also made me feel so happy when I saw him put it in his bag for safe keeping (only to peak at it again later, and smile ^___^).

Idea #4: Sweet Outdoor Puns
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This idea is for those nature loving people out there or even indoor people! This gift is cute and funny.

I like it because ..well, puns are fun, and it shows creativity xD. It's different from the norm. I mean, who'd think to give a rock and stick as a gift? I also love how the only thing that's gonna cost anything is the paint for the rocks. ...well, actually, you can even get a plain sharpie marker. I'm sure it's the same xD.

Idea #5: Here's a Gif for You~
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I absolutely love this!! It's really cute, especially if you use your own pictures. And gifs are fun to make too :D.

It's a quick, sweet somethin' somethin' for you to send to that special person. It could be that lovely surprise they receive in their inbox to brighten up their day ;D. This gif is just an example. You can come up with something cheeky of your own x3. No need to get your hands dirty. No need to spend anything (unless you don't have a camera).

ps. if you don't know any good gif websites, then here's the one I usually use: gif maker
I like using this one because it doesn't limit the number of photos you use xD.

I was going to share like two more, but I'm kind of tired right now ^ ^;;. If you feel that none of these ideas fit what you want to express to your loved one, then go check out this epic site I found: http: Creative Ways to Say "I love you". It's full of all these cute little ideas :D. I got most (practically all) of the ideas I shared today from this site. <3.


note: If you're having a hard time writing the message/note part of the gift, then try looking up sweet quotes or listen to romantic songs or something of the sort to get your creative juices flowing. ;D

I Love You! ♥

Today, I had a great hair day! :'D
...okay, that's all for today folks. ciao~.

Ah haa~ just kidding ^____^.

LOL I would never write something so short, it just isn't in my nature :3
Today, I am going to talk about how much people love me.
Yup, I am going to be really conceited today.
Why? Because if people don't get to act conceited once in awhile, we would all eventually die was low-self esteem or something sad like that. So please, let me have my conceited moment today. I feel like complimenting myself with no shame today x3. Whether what I'm about to say about myself is true or not, I really don't care. It'll just be fun to say ^___^. and as I talk like a narcissist, I am going to listen to Kat-Tun music ♥ (and you should too!). oh ho ho~.

So like I said, people love me! <333. I love being loved :'D. LOL because I give out my love to all the awesome people in my life, so it's only fair I get loved in return ^____^. Ah haa~ like people say, "love and be loved" and then there's some other stuff that goes along with that quote, but I can't remember what it was (and I am honestly too lazy to go google it xD).
Oh, how do I know people love me? Because I am EMIKO SEIEI, duh! JK XD
You can tell when you are loved when people lie for your sake :'). LOL that is only sort of true! But anyways, it's really because a lot of people apparently missed me when I was absent from school yesterday~.
Rin-chan said that without me at school things just didn't seem right ^____^.
And Choco-chan said that it wasn't as lively without me there :'D. Ah haa~ this is because I am the life to the party! LOL well maybe I don't bring life to the entire party. I admit that it is really a collective effort of everyone in the group that can make hanging out fun. However, without my charm, things don't go so smoothly x3 (not really.. xD;;).
I did get a few people who said they missed me or noticed my absence. It was weird! My school security guard even noticed I was gone. I don't even know the guy! LOL He was like "Oh, look, Emiko is finally back~." and I was just like "Who the hell are you?" but that was what I was thinking. In reality, I smiled awkwardly, and ran away XD. But he said something about how everyone was wondering where I was, and he heard a bunch of people in the office talking about my absence. I was just like "O____O;" because I don't really do anything worth remembering, so I dunno why the office people knew I was gone. They must all be a bunch of lunatic stalkers or something xP. I went to the lady who's in charge of absent letters, and she said the same thing! "You aren't absent often, are ya, Emiko? Everyone was wondering where you were, and was worried. I heard your name buzzing around the office." My math teacher said my classmates couldn't believe I was absent. Yet a lot of them thought I skipped out on school to finish up projects last minute XD.

Even some random substitute knew I was absent yesterday! I can't quite remember what he said, but he asked me about it. ^ ^;;

O____________O It's scary how this kind of thing happens to me.

I have come to two conclusions though.
I either have a super ugly face everyone remembers or my name is so strange that people just remember it more than others. (my real name is quite strange and literally one of a kind.)
or a third conclusion, my school is small? (I dunno. does a school with 800-something students count as small?)

LOL I mean there's no other reason why anyone would remember me >_____>. I'm just a plain nerd who does a bit of volunteer work around the building xP.

I hear I make an impression on people, but I don't see how.
My dad says it's because I have his "cool genes." Yea my dad is a narcissistic person too~ xD.
 I mean I am pretty awesome, but not this awesome.

Yesh, so this small amount of 'popularity' (if you can really call it that) is getting to my head slightly, but don't worry. I won't let it take over :>

Anyways, I'm happy people care about me ^________^. I'm glad I make an impression on people :)
I mean I always wonder what kind of influence I have on others. I would really just like if people remembers me, even in the slightest bit. Being remembered means I made some kind of impact. I love seeing people smile, so I hope when people think of me, they smile :).

Therefore, in conclusion,
I love getting compliments because I get this nice fluttery feeling in my heart.
I love making people smiling.
I love that people love me because I love people.
And most of all, I love you!

^______^ ah haa~ now hearing that you have my love, just makes your day, ne?
If not, just let me believe so XD. Make a young teen happy~.