Hello, my name is Sai and June 1st I'll be attending a concert for one of my favorite Japanese bands. It's customary when the bands come over that you present each member with their own personalized gift (if you're a big fan, at least). I've never done this before, so I'm freaking out a bit... particularly since they're rather mum about their likes and dislikes. I looked through the tags, but found nothing that could work... so, I figured I'm not too prideful to beg for help, so here goes:
Who is the gift for? The gift(s) are for the band -Oz-
What is the occasion? Their first American concert/thanking them for their hard work
List at least three of their interests:
Natsuki enjoys: Singing, Computers, taking care of everyone else
Tama enjoys: Guitar, Beer. Lots of beer.
Aki enjoys: Guitar, Comedy, being the leader.
Naomy favorite member) enjoys: bass, blogging about food, and Japanese animation
Zukki enjoys: playing the drums, fishing, camping.
Any stipulations or things to avoid (i.e., has to be something small, or they already have enough scarves, etc.): I'd really like something unique and small. I want them to WANT to keep it when they leave the country.
What kind of crafting do you do? Sewing, crochet, some beadwork and jewelry making.
Name some other crafts that you would be willing to try: I'd be willing to try anything at this point if it were a good idea.
Do you have a price range for materials? something relatively inexpensive, since I'll need to do 5 of them.
Do you have a time limit to make this present? June 1st is when they must be done.
Any other information you'd like to include: The band bases its idea on 'beauty and degeneracy' so it's very visual band. They're relatively young. Right now their costumes are pretty much black leather, so not too much on the color scheme. Reds, blues, and blacks would probably work well, though.
Thank you guys so much. :3
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Who is the gift for? My Brother
What is the occasion? It is his birthday!
List at least three of their interests: Gaming [mostly Skyrim right now], Star Trek, Ghostbusters, technology [he works as a computer technician at Fry's Electronics], Reading [he is reading the Harry Dresden books at the moment]
Any stipulations or things to avoid (i.e., has to be something small, or they already have enough scarves, etc.): Nothing that I can give him to put on his wall. There is no room left. I love the idea of art... just not for him.
What kind of crafting do you do? Sewing mostly, paint, stitching, papercraft
Name some other crafts that you would be willing to try: Anything! I'm just not sure I have enough time to master knitting right now
Do you have a price range for materials? Nothing too expensive. Maybe $30 max?
Do you have a time limit to make this present? Approx. 2 weeks
Any other information you'd like to include: Nothing really.
Who is the gift for? My awesome friend Dante!
What is the occasion? He is getting married
List at least three of their interests: That's the problem Dante is a complete geek but this needs to be for BOTH of them and I don't know much about HER!
Any stipulations or things to avoid (i.e., has to be something small, or they already have enough scarves, etc.): Um... nothing I can think of. Size doesn't really matter 'cause I'm probably going to drive down for the wedding and there is enough room in the car
What kind of crafting do you do? Sewing mostly, paint, stitching, papercraft
Name some other crafts that you would be willing to try: ANYTHING! I might actually have enough time to include knitting on here too 'cause I think the wedding is in April [they don't have an exact date yet]
Do you have a price range for materials? Again around $30 or so? I have another paycheck in there somewhere so maybe a little more
Do you have a time limit to make this present? Approx. a month and a half. They haven't set an actual date yet
Any other information you'd like to include: I don't know much about her due to only meeting her once for like an hour. She seemed nice but I can't exactly point out where Dante and her interests collide. I know she hates Doctor Who [although he doesn't] so I'm thinking cute geeky things that are sci-fi related might not be the best idea. So if you can think of anything just awesomely wedding themed that would be great
What is the occasion? she's moving to a new house!
List at least three of their interests: Glee (the TV show), Broadway, wine
Any stipulations or things to avoid (i.e., has to be something small, or they already have enough scarves, etc.): I have to mail it, so preferably nothing super heavy. I can handle fragile though, I'm a packaging champion
What kind of crafting do you do? I knit, mostly, some collage/scrapbookey things
Name some other crafts that you would be willing to try: glass etching, stuff for bathrooms like soap making maybe?
Do you have a price range for materials? I am a broke college student so under $20 would be ideal, especially since I have to pay to ship it, too. the cheaper, the better
Do you have a time limit to make this present? a few weeks
Any other information you'd like to include: I'm living in a college dorm with limited access to a lot of things... it'd be hard for me to get to a craft store but I can go to Target, that kind of thing. I don't have stuff like a glue gun which I know makes things difficult. I will be spending a few days with my cousins in a week or two and might have a chance then to hit up a Michael's or some other craft store.
I'd really like to try glass-etching some shot glasses or something, but the process looked a little complicated, even if I were to use the cream. does anyone have any experience that could help? is it as complicated as it looks?
another note, my friend is super excited for what she's calling her "tacky Africa bathroom" which means anything jungle/safari related would be a big bonus!
thanks!
I am looking for crafty vendors in Central Illinois! The BMCHS Band Program is hosting a Craft Fair in Kankakee, Illinois on April 28th from 9-4pm. If you are interested please email me at vruesch@bishop-mcnamara.org.
We are looking for any type of crafters! Sewing, quilting, woodworking, knitting, crocheting, anything!
40$ a booth, tables and electricity can be rented but are limited. We are also asking for an item donation to go into the band raffle which will also help fund the band program.
Let me know if you are interested and I can send out the application!
Thank you!
Vanessa Ruesch
Band Directer at BMCHS
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I have a letter that I would like to preserve or display in some crafty way, but I need some ideas please.
I have thought of a few things - such as transferring it onto a pillow. Which is ok, but I would love to etch it onto a mirror. I can only find tutorials that say you would need to cut around the image to be etched and I can't really do this with a handwritten letter. So I'm a bit stuck now ...
I hope some clever, crafty people can give me some advice/ideas for any other cute/crafty things I can do.
I'm open to any craft ideas :-)
Thanks!!