Homemade Anniversary Present Idea: A Mix CD with a Homemade Companion Book of the Lyrics

by Jillian
(Irvine, CA)

This great homemade anniversary present idea is shared with The Wedding Anniversary Site community by Jillian. A romantic slant on a favorite homemade gift idea, learn how to make your Mix CD present unique and special!


You will need:
2 equal sized rectangles of cardboard.
Sheets of recycled or tea stained paper.
A plain brown grocery bag.
A blank CD
Glue
A pen or pencil.
Twine or staples.

Make a little book out of the cardboard rectangles and paper. Use the grocery bag to make the outer unifying cover. (cut it to the width of the 2 pieces of cardboard combined so it can cover both and wrap a bit around the edges). Print the lyrics to all the songs you choose for your loved one on the cool paper of your choosing, like a little poetry book. On the pages write little notes as to why you chose that song, draw cute pictures, or just leave it as is. Make a little sleeve for your CD out of remaining paper bag and attach it to the inside of the cover. Use twine or staples to attach the pages to the inside of the cardboard book. Title your book and/or put a picture of the 2 of you together on the front. It's a cool gift that lasts forever.