Family heirloom ideas

These easy projects and everyday objects make valuable keepsakes. Hand them down to your descendants to enrich their appreciation for the past.

Family heirlooms are perfect for telling stories and creating a legacy. Almost anything can be an heirloom - what gives it meaning is the story behind it.

How’s this for a treasured keepsake – a favorite family recipe custom framed together with a special item from your family kitchen. This piece features a recipe for “Grandma’s Donuts” along with a wooden spoon. We bet there are many memories housed within the four sides of this frame! What recipe do you love so much you would custom frame it?

Did you inherit the family treasures? These five tips will help you be your own family archivist and preserve your family heirlooms.

Don’t hide your family history—show it off! These inspiring projects and gift ideas offer many ways to use your family photos and heirlooms.

Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try.

Today, gentlemen, we're going to be talking about heirlooms. I'm going to give you: Introduction to Heirlooms The definition of an heirloom, which I believe is a term of British origin, is as follows: *”A movable property that can be inherited through an estate.”* But I don't think that really does justice to an heirloom.…

So how are you saying Thank You to Dad this year? Whether it’s a framed hole in one, his prized possession, or a picture of his prized catch that didn’t get away, bring us your favourite keepsakes and we will create a customized gift that Dad will be proud to display for all to see.…Read More

Share your genealogical discoveries—and preserve your work for future generations— with these DIY family history book projects.