The traditional 10th anniversary gift is represented by tin or aluminum, the modern gift is diamond jewelry and the gemstone is a diamond. The flower is daffodil, which means You're the only one, the sun is always shining when I'm with you. Use the daffodil's meaning to create a sunny, bright anniversary celebration.
Browse antique shops, craft & country stores or flea markets for unique tin and aluminum keepsake boxes, memorabilia or home decor items for a creative 10th anniversary gift.
Many Mexican crafts are fashioned from tin and you can use a small item to decorate your gift or include it with another present. The easiest way to incorporate a traditional tenth anniversary idea is to simploy wrap your anniversary gift in aluminum foil. For an extra touch, cover the aluminum foil wrap with a sheet of colored cellophane and add a ribbon or bow.
Find a tin or aluminum keepsake box with an image or theme that has special meaning to your husband or wife. Fill the box with 10 love letters of appreciation. In each letter, write about a memory from each year or what you especially appreciate about your husband or wife. The tenth letter can be about what your future dreams together.
Print on handmade paper, (office supply stores now carry these specialty papers) or use one of our free, printable love letter backgrounds. Fold the letters into a heart shape and write the year of each letter in silver on the outside or paste silver heart stickers on the outside. Here are instructions for a simple origami heart fold.
Buy enough fake "diamonds" at a local craft store to nearly fill a tin box. Nestle your love letters or notes in the diamonds. Or give her a personalized fine crystal diamond keepsake.
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The 10th anniversary is perfect for a "top ten" list. Create a romantic evening together with that as a theme. Write a "Top 10" list and engrave it on a personalized gift. Or write each one on a different slip of paper and place them in a tin or aluminum box. Some list ideas:
10 best qualities you love about your spouse
10 reasons why you love being married to your wife or husband
i0 reasons why you love your husband or wife
10 things you enjoy doing together.
10 dreams to share for the future
10 things that you especially appreciate about your wife or husband
Traditional 10th Anniversary Gifts
As the traditional 10th wedding anniversary gift is tin or aluminum, this lends itself well to DIYers to make a gift crafted from tin. Find a list of tin craft books here. You'll never look at a soda or beer can the same way again!
Planning a romantic evening together? Buy aluminum candleholders or fill an aluminum vase with flowers to commemorate your 10th anniversary.
Novica has a wonderful selection of 10th anniversary gifts. Do a search for "tin," "mexican tin" or "aluminum" for jewelry, home decor and musical gifts. Exceptional contemporary craft gifts from around the world.
Attach mylar (which is aluminum) balloons to a small gift envelope with travel, sports or concert tickets.
Modern 10th Anniversary Gifts
Diamonds and diamond jewelry are the modern 10th anniversary gemstone and gift
