Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Hawaiian Keepsakes

Keepsakes: can be gifts to the newly weds, in Hawaii a whole tropical feel is a favorite theme for their favors, or traditional items from family and grandparents that reminds of certain good times or occasions in life. An individual gives the keepsake gift to friend who is going far away to revoke the times they had spent together. Or else a person can make few of their own happenings in life by creating custom made gift items.

Some Keepsakes Ideas:

Guest Book: People keep this guest book when they celebrate their weddings or any functions. Guests visiting the ceremony have to sign in and write few lines in this book. This guest book includes the entire guest list who has participated in the function thus, making it a more memorable affair.

Marriage keepsake: This is in the form of any frame or Lucite block on which the design is etched along with names of bride and groom, date of wedding and name of the venue. This is an everlasting memento which makes the day unforgettable. It also includes poems, thoughts which make the keepsake more personal.

Birth plate keepsake: This plate is artfully sculpted and engraves all the details related to birth of child. It also includes the name of baby, its weight with beautiful prose of old world to describe the baby when it was born. This is most memorable keepsake that any parent can have. Baby’s footprint etched on the wooden frame, their first tooth can be cherished and remembered using keepsakes. Some people also note down the top things that had happened when the baby was born so that child can refer it in future.

Hand print: Few people preserve their anniversaries, birthday memories in the form of hand prints each year. This method just includes pressing of hand into the tin filled with plaster which is non toxic and personalize it by placing a photo and message.

Keepsake of near and dear members of family: An individual can make frame with photo of themselves along with their grandchildren. Include grandchildren’s name on the top. This priceless gift can also be given by progenies to their grand parents. Also, memories of mother and father can be cherished by including the few things they say on decorated paper and keeping it in keepsake box. Many people have such keepsakes and refer to it when they are sad or are far away from home.

Family tree print: This work has to be entrusted to the professionals who carry out extensive research to trace out the roots and origin of individual’s family. This is a private window to the history of family. The history is then matted in delicate wood under and placed under glass. The detailing is usually done in gold print.


How To Make A Keepsake Using Crystal Portrait:

Keepsakes made using Crystal portrait are becoming popular recently. An individual can make their own keepsake at home. First, place an order with the shop where the vendor offers the customer to make a layout of keepsake as per their desire. Next, settle on a theme such as wedding, profession, graduation or any other ceremony. Review old photos, books, tickets or greeting cards and collect all the information related to the theme. The sources which are directly associated with the motif have to be used. Ponder over some designs that can be linked to the theme. Narrow down the search and select one design that fits the bill.

Most importantly, note the dimension of crystal portrait. The quality of the crystal portrait gets affected if more images or texts are engraved on it. Make the sketch of the portrait. Take the layout to the engraver shop where the order was placed. The professionals present there does the rest of the job. Thus, a fine keepsake portrait made in crystal structure is now ready.

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