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Passing It On with Some Fab DIY Vintage Gifts

March 24, 2012  My Projects | Uncategorized

Need a unique handmade gifts?

Here are three amazing gifts any vintage lover would love!

Gift 1  – Homemade Bath Salts in Vintage Mason Jar & Vintage Stamped Silver Spoon

Great Gift - DIY Bath Salts.  The perfect gift!  kellyelko.com

Love these old silver spoons and had fun stamping them with just the right words.

Bath Salts Recipe:

* 6 parts coarse sea or kosher salt (I used kosher)
* 3 parts epsom salts
* 1 part baking soda
* drops of essential oil til you get desired scent (I used lavender)
* food coloring (optional – I used green because that’s what I had on hand)

* Mix to combine in a big bowl – pour in cute container and give!

Great Gift - DIY Bath Salts.  The perfect gift!  kellyelko.com

Gift 2:  Stamped Vintage Spoons 

See how I show you how to make your own stamped vintage silver.

Vintage Stamped Spoons - Make Great Gift kellyelko.com

Cocktail lovers rejoice!

Vintage Stamped Spoons - Make Great Gift kellyelko.com

Gift 3:  Vintage Silver Plate Platter Chalkboards

I even started them off with a fun quote!

DIY Vintage Silver Chalkboard Platters kellyelko.com

Learn how to stamp your own silver.

First items for sale are custom engraved vintage spoons/forks/knives.

Need some more simple gift ideas?  Check out all of My Projects.

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  1. debbie

    March 24, 2012 at 7:50 am

    This was such a cute idea. I love your gifts! They are really cute. Enjoy you pass it along project. Hope you are feeling better too.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      March 24, 2012 at 10:12 am

      Glad you like my pass it on gifts – they were fun to make and share!

      Reply
  2. Anne

    March 24, 2012 at 9:05 am

    So cute! I love those spoons!! How do you engrave a spoon?!!

    Have a fabulous weekend!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      March 24, 2012 at 10:11 am

      I have a special metal stamping kit!

      Reply
      • Laurie Ann Phinney

        March 25, 2012 at 3:03 pm

        Oh Pray Tell Where One Might Find Your Special Metal Stamping Set – I Want to Make Presents…Pretty Please With Sugar on Top!
        Sincerely,
        Laurie

        Reply
  3. Bliss

    March 24, 2012 at 10:03 am

    What a big week for you. Body parts extruded, blog moved on over, the pass it on project. Hate to see what sort of a week you have when it’s OK to be busy and not resting.

    Your platters are great. I paid too much for mine, wanted it to be a magnetic memo board but the magnets don’t stick, so now it’s a chalkboard.

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
  4. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    March 24, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Fun!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the pic of the chalkboard tray…so fun…my mom sent me a blurry pic so I’m happy to see it up close and personal. I think it’s just perfect. (mushy mushy) And thank you for clarifying that I do actually shower.

    I pinned the garden markets, brilliant idea!!
    Karah

    Reply
  5. Jacki

    March 24, 2012 at 11:47 am

    All 3 of these are fabulous, personalized ideas, I will most definetly be saving for future gifts. Thank you.

    Reply
  6. Whitney @ The Rooster and The Hen

    March 24, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    These spoons are so thoughtful and special, thank you so much! We can’t wait to do a post about using them in the garden (we’re out there again today too), and are thinking of some gifts we can pass along. Thanks again for including us and such wonderful spoons!

    Reply
  7. Shannon Fox

    March 25, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Those are all fab and made with love! I can tell. Congrats on the etsy store! I had no idea. That is fantastic. The photos are gorgeous and I love the patina of the pieces you choose. Best of luck to you!!!

    Reply
  8. Debbie refreshrestyle

    March 25, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    You are so talented and kind! I may not blog about a bath ;), LOL or maybe I will! You’re the best and thank you very much! Congrats on the shop!
    Hope you’re feeling great!
    Debbie

    Reply
  9. Betsy(@coastal-colors)

    March 25, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    Kelly, this has been the best idea! I love your bath salts and spoons! Incredible! Congrats on your new Etsy shop!

    Reply
  10. Megan

    March 26, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    What beautiful gifts! I love the idea! Megan

    Reply
  11. Heather @At The Picket Fence

    March 27, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    Yeah for me! Thank you so much Kelly for my lovely, lovely gift! It is beyond beautiful and prominently displayed in my powder room right now! The stamped spoon is divine. I am so excited to be a part of the “Pass It On” project and will be passing on my own blogging love shortly! Appreciate you so much!

    Heather

    Reply
  12. [email protected] A Sort Of Fairytale

    March 29, 2012 at 12:55 am

    such cute gifts! love the spoons…what size metal stamp did you use??
    thank you for sharing the bath salts recipe…i have to try it!

    Reply
  13. Sarah

    March 29, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    I love this idea and your gifts are so very thoughtful!

    Reply
  14. Keeping it Cozy

    March 30, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Kelly, your engraved vintage spoons are to die for. Love them!

    Reply
  15. Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer

    April 2, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    I love the spoons. Very creative and unique. Great job!

    Reply
  16. Beth @ Aunt B's Kitchen

    April 5, 2012 at 12:05 am

    Great ideas. Thank you for the inspiration.

    Reply
  17. Anna

    May 23, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    HI, was so inspired by this post I bought a metal stamping kit to engrave spoons and an old silver goblet I have… but I just tried and it barely made a scratch nevermind a dent! Can I ask how did you do yours? I was doing mine with a hammer!? Any help much appreciated! xx

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 23, 2012 at 11:15 pm

      Hi Anna – so cool that you bought the stamping kit! I use a steel block for stamping (bought it on Etsy or Amazon – can’t remember where). It’s small – a couple of inches. I wrap the block in a dishcloth, put the spoon on the block then pound the stamp onto the spoon with a hammer (6-7 pounds). Hope that helps.

      Reply
  18. Jamie Lott

    November 14, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Kelly, I know we don’t know each other well but just in case you were wondering, I like enjoy long soaks. And gardening. Especially gardening with engraved spoons. I like chalkboard paint and anything covered in it. And pina coladas and getting caught in the rain.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      November 14, 2012 at 8:17 pm

      I feel the same way – but love a good margarita in place of a pina colada!

      Reply
  19. the business of strangers wiki

    January 17, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    I enjoy reading through an article that can make people think.
    Also, thanks for allowing for me to comment!

    Reply
  20. Denise... On a Whim

    November 18, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    I love how you have that stamped spoon with the bath salts. Makes it extra special and so cute!

    Reply

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