A BABY TIME CAPSULE -
A REAL TREASURE!
WHAT IS A BABY TIME CAPSULE?
In case you should not be familiar with a time capsule gift let me shortly explain what a baby time capsule is and what it is good for: a time capsule is a box or container containing memorabilia, keepsakes, stories, photos etc. reflecting a certain date and time period, in that case the time when baby was born. The idea is that the container will be stored away and only be opened at 'baby's' 18th or 21st birthday (or any other birthday or occassion such as his or her wedding or the birth of
his or her own child). When it is opened, it will be interesting to see how time and things have changed and probably the nostalgic keepsakes will provoke a few giggles, too.
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CHOOSE YOUR 'INGREDIENTS' FROM OUR TIME CAPSULE IDEAS
If you are planning to make a time capsule for baby's birth, first look through my baby
time capsule ideas.
Decide for yourself what you want to add to your special and unique time capsule for baby - a really unrivaled personalized baby gift and keepsake to be treasured today and in the far future. Finally, choose an appropriate time capsule container as outlined below.
A time capsule for baby is a very easy handmade baby gift. But bear in mind that it certainly is no last minute gift but needs some planning and preparation ahead!
TIME CAPSULE CONTAINER IDEAS
Of course, for your con- venience there are ready-made complete time capsule gift sets around but these do not leave much room and space for your own creativity and uniqueness - so I would not necessarily opt for one of these. On the other hand, if you are pressed for time and do not feel like doing much thinking, they might serve the matter after all.
Now, for your homemade time capsule, you need to pick a suitable box or container. The size, design and style depend on what you want to include in your time capsule gift.
When selecting the container you should consider two possibilities: either you fill the time capsule with your ideas and then seal it with a label saying 'only to be opened on or after...'. Then nobody can add anything else. Or, you choose a box leaving space for more keepsakes to be added by the parents such as baby's first tooth, its first curl, its first paintings, etc. Sometimes it is also necessary that you yourself add something later on still (for example, if you want to include a bottle of wine of baby's year of birth).
The container can be a tin box, a thick cardboard box, a storage box with a lid, a toy box, a treasure chest, etc. To get an idea for examples browse through Ikea's online offerings of storage boxes or browse your local crafts store. You might even like to design the box yourself by taking an empty shoe box and by laminating it with nice (wrapping) paper. Another fancy homemade idea is a piece of laminated drainpipe with sealed ends.
To personalize your box, use a name sticker or foam letters / wooden letters on top. Do not forget to mark the date the container may be opened!
Some people think it is a good idea to bury the time capsule in the garden. I would not recommend this. People might move or the time capsule might be forgotten and lost. Also, the container (which should be a special one if you plan on having the capsule buried) might not be tight and all the contents might deteriorate and be useless.
ONE LAST TIP
A time capsule for baby is a very easy handmade baby gift. And when it is homemade, it certainly is unique, too!
However, bear in mind that a baby time capsule gift definitely is no last minute gift but needs some planning and preparation ahead!
OPENING THE CONTAINER...
A baby time capsule is an amazing gift which baby will truly appreciate in adulthood. Which grown-up doesn't like to think of the 'good old times', dreaming of days gone by and things and stories almost forgotten...
And maybe you can even be present when the box will be opened!?
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