Birthday Gift

[tbird]

I desperately need a gift idea for a sweet 16 birthday. I want to give her something special and homemade. Any ideas?[/quote]

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[Selah]

I don't know how old you are or your relationship to the b.day girl but what came to my mind straight away was something I wish someone would have given me at 16. The question is whether a 16 year old can appreciate something like this, I'm not sure I would've but I'd like to think so.
So anyhow, you could make some kind of book (repurpose a funky thrift store book) filled with advice. Some could be silly but some could be taken from this amazing thread started by CraftyChicaAZ:

http://www.getcrafty.com/viewtopic.php?t=602

If you don't think that'll fly then this is my answer to everything:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index...;threadid=2030

Good luck - curious to know what you make!

[sarabell]

i usually make some jewelry and/or a funky little bag for young girl's birthdays.

[girlsavage]

I think I'm on the same wavelength as sarabell. A funky little bag. At 16 you need something to carry car keys and id in.;)
A key chain is also a great 16th birthday item.

[tbird]

I love the bag and the keychain...I'll probably make one of those ribbon ones and embrodier her intials on it.