Custom Photo Gift Ideas

When you personalize a gift, it is sure to be a hit! You can make gifts sentimental or even sarcastically funny, depending on the photo(s) you use. And there are so many different sites and ways to purchase gifts with photos on them, the entire process can take literally minutes! Here are my top picks for custom photo gifts, I would love to hear other ways you have incorporated pictures on gifts too!

1. Photo Mugs – I love the versatility of this gift! You can fill the mug with candy, tea, or coffee. (I love K-Cups in my gift baskets). And the photo on the coffee mug really bumps this up from “last minute gift” to “oh that is so sweet.” Totally fun and easy idea.

2. Calendar – This is a fabulous way to incorporate memories from the entire past year. You can also get a group of people together – think cousins all sharing photos for a grandparent’s gift – and put all the pictures in one calendar. Every single month will bring another smile and another memory.

3. Photo Book – Yes, this is a very “no-brainer” way to use photos in a gift, but it is such a beautiful way to preserve those memories too! Every single time I gave a photobook as a gift it was received with huge smiles and gratitude. Put your sense of humor or your heart and soul into the book, make it a piece of you and it will be even more appreciated.

4. Christmas Ornament – There are tons of DIY ideas on Pinterest for using pictures in ornaments. I have yet to try one of those ideas yet, but I really want to! Doing a handy craft with pictures gives it that extra special touch.

5. Snow Globe – This is the perfect idea for someone that collects knick-knacks or enjoys the more delicate things. It preserves the memory in a beautiful sprinkling and can be enjoyed for many many years!

What is your favorite way to give photo gifts?