Personalised gifts hit harder than store-bought stuff. Do you know why?
To put it simply, people appreciate such gifts because they signal thoughtfulness and effort. If you are looking for ways to create custom gifts for a loved one, you might want to consider photo-based options. They don’t cost that much to make, are readily available and carry sentimental value, which is exactly what you need a personalised gift to do.
4 Creative Ideas for Creating Photo-Based Presents at Home
1. Ready-Made Custom Photo Gifts
Although photo-based custom gifts are quite easy to make at home, not everyone has the time to make them. If you fall in that category, you can still gift something sentimental by getting ready-made custom photo gifts. So, where do you order them?
You can order ready-made personalised presents from different online platforms like Photobox. All you’ll need to do is visit the platform, provide customisation details then place the order.
By ‘customisation details,’ we mean choosing the item you want as the gift (maybe a mug, cushion or fridge magnet), then uploading a photo and anything else you want printed on the gift. Just ensure the design is simple enough so that the picture stands out.
2. Hanging Photo Display
Another practical personalised gift idea is a hanging photo display. This idea will make a perfect gift for parents, partners or anyone who generally loves a bit of decoration in their space.
The good thing is, it is quite easy to make a hanging photo display. Start by choosing several of your favourite photos around a theme. They could be travel moments or family snapshots with friends. Then, proceed to print them in any size you like.
Once you have the prints, get a piece of string (or twine) and attach the photos using wooden pegs or clips. You can help the receiver display the gift across a wall or on a window frame. If you are feeling a little creative, you can add fairy lights or a small frame to give it a little more character.
3. Memory Collage
Besides (or in addition to) a hanging photo display, you can create a memory collage. This personalised gift is also very easy to make.
Start by picking and printing a bunch of small photos around a theme. The theme could be anything: a recent trip to another country, childhood photos or snapshots of their pet.
After printing, arrange the pictures in a canvas, poster board or a frame. You can mix different sizes or have a pre-defined grid (for same-sized pictures). Personally, I prefer different-sized photos – they look a bit more artistic.
4. Memory Jar
A memory jar is a great gift for anyone who loves little keepsakes. To create one, start by picking a handful of photos that tell a story (a recent trip they went to, a friendship timeline or silly moments).
Next, print the photos in a small size (that fits the jar), then roll them up gently and tie them with a ribbon/string. You can add short captions, or dates or timestamps – anything that describes the moments – to give each image some level of personality.
Place everything in a clean jar and decorate it however you like. You can write their name or add a twine – just anything you feel would make it extra special.
Conclusion
Besides these, there are so many other ideas for photo-based presents. But you only need one or two from the whole list. You can make everything from scratch or get ready-made custom gifts from online platforms. The former lets you create something handmade, but the latter saves you time and effort.
