Military Leave Gift?

[michellesmunchkins]

Hello Ladies,

I have a dcd who is leaving for the military this weekend. I would like to make something with his daughter that he can have with him/take with him etc. I want something unique and different...any ideas?? Thanks in advance for any suggestions! I have brain dead today and cannot think of something that would work.

[Inspired by Reggio]

What about a 'fingerprint' key chain ~ it is small and portable?

[michellesmunchkins]

Oh I like that idea. Is there a certain way to make them? I was on pinterest all naptime today trying to figure something out lol Would you just buy a clear keychain and put the fingerprint in, or would you do something like the shrinky stuff that michaels sells? Sorry craft time is NOT my forte lol

[Inspired by Reggio]

We've done two different kinds

One with shrinky dink that is the 'whole hand' than shrunk to keychain size



The other was with the 'magic clay' stuff from Michael's that air dries 'hard'

[michellesmunchkins]

Oh never even thought about his restrictions. I believe he is leaving for training but I don't like to pry into too much detail so we will go with the black beads and loop idea just in case.

[Inspired by Reggio]

If it is for a dad going into the Military ~ like actually going to do a tour somewhere like Afganastan and you are wanting this to be something he could take with him I would opt for the 'black mat style beads' and perhaps instead of a key chain make the 'loop' out of black threading of some kind more like a 'bookmark' style or if you want the key chain loop maybe black leather cording for jewellery making something MATTE verses the shiny colored beads or silver key chain .... you do not want anything that would 'reflect light' on night vision goggles that could give away a position ~ they have very strict guidelines about what they can have on their person and in their camps and so forth.

[michellesmunchkins]

Love it! Thank you so much

[Momof4]

How old is the little girl michelle? Can she do a little bit of sewing with you? One of my friends makes little felt hearts and she stuffs them with some batting so they are puffy. Then you give them to your loved one and tell them they are carrying your love in their pocket. That should be something the Dad would be allowed to carry in a pocket.

[michellesmunchkins]

She is 18 months. I love that idea too I can't imagine leaving my little one so I just want him to have something he can look at each day.

[mom-in-alberta]

What a beautiful idea, Michelle... And I was going to suggest the same thing Reggio!
Ugh, I must have some raging hormones or something right now, because this post has me bawling my eyes out.