Personalized Gift Ideas For Everyone 

It can be tricky buying gifts, whatever your relationship is with the recipient. Sometimes it’s easier to buy a gift for someone you don’t know very well. Because you’re not well-acquainted, you have the option of buying something simple and generic. But if there is a relationship there, gift buying takes a little thought and organization.

Personalized gifts are always a good choice. The recipient will be receiving something that is unique and just for them. They will know that you put a lot of time and thought into choosing.

Portraits

Portraits make beautiful keepsakes and can be given to mark special occasions. For example, they can commemorate an engagement or wedding, or they can be given after an event such as a holiday or to celebrate moving house.

Some artists prefer to work with a live model, which would mean that the recipient would need to be aware of the gift in advance, but others can work from a photograph.

Portraits also don’t have to be about people. It’s a lovely idea to present a new mom with a portrait of her whole family, but pets are also popular subjects in art. Again, many artists will work from a photograph and create a likeness of the image.

Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets make beautiful gifts, but we’re not talking about generic items that you buy off-the-shelf. We’re talking custom bracelets that you have created. Start with the bracelet itself. Decide on your material and whether you’re going for gold or silver, etc. You will need a sturdy chain that can bear the weight of several charms. Ask for advice if you’re unsure. You’re now ready for the fun part. You get to choose charms that are relevant to the recipient. Companies such as ELF-925 have lots of options. Keep it simple with one or two charms or load up the bracelet with a variety of trinkets. The possibilities are endless.

• Add the recipient’s initials or those of her family.
• If she has pets or likes animals, include those.
• Does she have hobbies? You can find a charm to match.
• Incorporate her favorite colors with gemstones and enameled charms.

Charm bracelets also make great gifts for bridesmaids.

Photographs

The are many possibilities around photographs and it happens to be a personal favourite idea for gift giving!

• Put together an album of your favorite pics of you and the recipient.
• Buy a beautiful frame and add a special photograph.
• Create a photo book online and upload a variety of pics. Add your own captions and descriptions.
• Add photos to mousemats and mugs.
• Buy a locket and add your own photos.

Textiles

If you’ve ever watched the film, How to Make an American Quilt, you’ll know the significance of custom textiles. Quilts, in particular, make great gifts, and can be personalized with any number of items. For example, buttons from christening gowns or scraps of material from significant dresses. These are woven into the fabric. They can also be interspersed with other materials while beads and other embellishments are added. There are no rules.

And you don’t have to go to the trouble and expense of a large quilt. Cushions, wall hangings, and smaller items can be personalized. Photographs can be transferred to fabric. Or you can recreate images using material or thread. If you’re not confident in making something like this yourself, commission a designer.

Perfume or Aftershave

Many companies provide a custom service where you can create your own signature scent. These range from simple online services to a full custom experiences. Simple services usually require you to choose from a number of predetermined options. For example, they may ask about the personality and preferences of the recipient which would really make it personalized to who is receiving the gift. Other services allow you to go along to a lab and go through several of options to create something that is unique and personal.

Vacations

Holidays are the ultimate personalized gift. You’re not only giving the gift of a plane ticket and destination. If you’re included in the package, then you’re giving the gift of your time. There is a whole range of holiday ideas to suit different budgets. You could opt for somewhere the recipient has always wanted to travel to. Or, you could get a bunch of friends together and rent a cottage for a few days. It might take a little planning and a lot of secrecy to pull it together. But it will be well worth the effort.

The possibilities around giving personalized gifts are endless. The result is that the person you’re buying for will have something that is unique and tailored to them. And they will know that you put time and thought into choosing. After all, that’s what gifts are all about.

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