Personalizing a gift can make it more unique and more meaningful. Off-the-shelf gifts can be bought without putting much thought into them. Personalized gifts meanwhile show the recipient that you took the time to create a gift individually catered to them and this is likely to make them more appreciated.
There are a few different ways to personalize gifts including adding personal photos, names or messages. This post goes through a few of the different types of gifts that can be personalized and when you may want to consider each gift.
Keyrings
A photo on a keyring is a simple but effective personalized gift. The recipient will always have a photo of their loved one to carry around in their pocket. Keyrings with personalized messages are another option.
Phone case
A personalized phone case is another option. This could contain a message or a meaningful photo. Just bear in mind that you’ll need to know exactly what model of phone they have.
Chocolates
The likes of Toblerone allow you to print custom names onto the wrapping of their chocolate bars. Other chocolate manufactures meanwhile allow you to buy chocolate plaques with personalized iced messages on. The perfect gift for a chocolate lover.
Necklaces
Personalised necklaces could make a great gift for a partner or a family member. These necklaces can contain name-shaped charms, engraved charms or even lockets with photos in.
Bracelets
If a loved one you know likes to wear bracelets, you could show your affection with a bespoke engraved metal bracelet. Personalized embossed leather bracelets are another option.
Mugs
Tea and coffee lovers are certain to appreciate a personalized mug. There are a few different ways to personalize mugs including printing photos onto them or printing personalized text onto them.
Flasks/water bottles
For someone who is always on the go, why not consider a personalized flask or water bottle? This could have a name or message printed/engraved onto the side. Photos can also be printed onto bottles and flasks.
Wine glasses
The perfect gift for wine lovers: personalized wine glasses could contain a name or message printed/etched onto the side. This gift is great for pairing with a bottle of wine. Choose personalized champagne flutes for very special occasions.
Socks
Socks are often viewed as a boring gift, but a pair of personalized socks could be a fun and meaningful present. Socks can have names or initials embroidered on them or they can have photos printed on them.
Cushions
A personalized cushion could be a great housewarming present or just a great gift for a relative who has their own home. This could have a photo or a message on it.
Towels
Towels can be personalized in various ways from monogramming them to printing a photo on them. These could be plush bathroom towels for someone that loves their bath or vacation towels for someone planning a vacation in the near future.
Dishcloths
A dishcloth may not seem like an exciting gift, but there are ways in which you can personalize it to make it exciting including adding messages or collages of photos.
Plates
Photos and messages can also be printed onto plates. This could be a single plate to be used for ornamental purposes or a full set of plates for someone who likes throwing dinner parties.
Jigsaw puzzles
This is a very fun personalized gift for someone that loves puzzles. There are companies online that can allow you to print a custom photo onto a jigsaw puzzle. A great gift for kids or adults.
Power bank
Finally, there’s the option of a personalized power bank. These gadgets can help to keep device charged up on the go when there isn’t an electrical outlet handy. They’re useful for people who travel around a lot. You can personalize them by printing photos or messages onto them.
