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How to turn old recipe cards into memories and make wonderful bridal, Mother's Day or Christmas gifts for your family. If you like these projects, check out my DIY Kitchen Art project I created to hang in our kitchen.
I'm a very sentimental person and I love the idea of having a keepsake in my kitchen that I know my grandmother or a family member used. I know you're going to love this idea of turning old recipe cards into gifts as much as I do.
These ideas that I'm sharing with you today will make the perfect bridal shower gift for the new bride. Or perhaps you want to honor your mother or grandmother with a gift of their handwritten recipe for Mother's Day or Christmas.
I know they will be loved by whomever you give them to.
Handwritten Recipe Gifts
This is a photo of recipes from my grandmother. I have two spiral little notebooks with her handwritten recipes.
Recipe Cards as Kitchen Art
Here is a project I did that hangs on my kitchen wall. Those are my grandmother's recipe cards that I framed with a photo of my grandmother and I from a long time ago.
I love this reminder that I see every day when I'm cooking in my kitchen.
You can find out more about this DIY Kitchen Art project HERE
Recipe Cards as Aprons and Dish Towels
There are plenty of places on Etsy that will print your old recipe cards on dish towels, aprons and tea towels. Here are a few that I found that would make great gifts.
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How to Turn Old Recipe Cards into Memories
Here are a few ways to displayOld Family Recipe Cards.
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Vintage Recipe Tea Towels DIY
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DIY Kitchen Art from Old Family Recipes
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Sandra Marcum says
Can you send me the steps to take handwritten recipes from loved ones and turn into a sublimation heat transfer for things like aprons/ towels/ etc
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Lois says
If you want those instructions, you need to click on the title or photo. It will bring you to the site for more information. Thank you.
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nicki says
loves these ideas, especially the one from "mamasayswhat". Unfortunately I when I click on the name, it seems the website is gone. Can you help me`? Would really like to make that one for family.
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Lois says
I updated the post with a few new links for you to find some great ideas on Etsy.
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Rachele says
What a wonderful way to have a keepsake! I want to try this! Would you mind sharing the Grape Jam Bar recipe? It looks amazing! I love to use old, passed down recipes that you don't see often.
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Lois says
I'll definitely look into posting that recipe! Thanks for visiting.
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Weaveron Textile says
Wow!!!
What a wonderful idea...Reply
Lois says
Thank you!!!
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Susie @ The Chelsea Project Blog says
These are adorable. Sharing.
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Laura Hinckley says
This is such a great idea. I have a few recipes handwritten I would love to transfer this way. I am trying it. Thanks for linking up to the Home Matters Party with you! #HomeMattersParty Hope to see you next week.
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Linda says
This would make great Christmas gifts. I think I am inspired!
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Meredith Wouters says
I love this idea! Pinned to my DIY Gifts board to try it. Nice to meet you on the Home Matters Party, and heading over to follow you on Instagram!
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Jessica Stone says
These are fantastic! What an amazing way to pass these recipes on to loved ones.
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Wanda Ann Olsen says
What a great idea and so meaningful. I love i!
Hugs,
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the MileReply
Wanda Ann Olsen says
What a great idea and so meaningful. I love i!
Hugs,
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the MileReply
Miss Steph says
I love this idea! My great aunt passed away earlier this year, and putting some of her recipes on tea towels would be a cherished Christmas gift this year!
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Jessica Jarrell says
I love this idea! I know my mom has tons of handwritten recipes, now I just need to get some from her. So creative and unique!
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