Personalized picture frame

Materials: plain picture frame, paint markers, charms/gems, alphabet beads, extra-strength glue, printed picture

Step 1: Use paint markers to decorate frame

Step 2: On bottom of frame, use alphabet beads to spell out a date, name or inside joke significant to the recipient and glue down

Step 3: Arrange charms and gems as desired and glue onto frame

Step 4: Once glue is dry, place picture into frame

Collaged vinyl record

Materials: vinyl record, printed pictures, Mod Podge, extra-strength glue, scissors

Step 1: To plan collage, arrange printed pictures on vinyl

Step 2: Cut each picture as needed to fit shape of vinyl

Step 3: Glue each picture onto vinyl

Step 4: Once glue is dry, apply thin layer of Mod Podge onto vinyl to seal pictures and add glossy finish

Memory box

Materials: paper, shoebox, paint, permanent markers, pictures, sentimental objects, tissue paper

Step 1: Paint outside of shoebox with vibrant colors

Step 2: Once paint is dry, use markers to write recipient’s name and draw fun designs on box

Step 3: Line bottom of box with tissue paper

Step 4: Use paper and markers to write message to recipient such as writing a note with a cue instructing the recipient to open when sad, missing you or in need of a laugh

Step 5: Place pictures, sentimental items and letters neatly into box