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Christmas is all about connecting with loved ones — whether in person or from afar with heartfelt gifts and greetings. Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the special people in your life and show them how important they are to you.
As always, the festive season promises to be busy. End-of-year deadlines approach, events need planning and, perhaps most importantly, Christmas shopping needs to be done. But the last thing you want to do is wait in long queues just to grab something off the shelf that doesn’t feel as special as the person you’re giving it to. This year, why not make it personal? Show your loved ones you ‘get’ them by giving them something only they could cherish.
To start, here’s a list of some great custom Christmas gifts. Then, we’ll show you some fun ways to make the perfect personalised Christmas present for each person on your list.
- Fleece blankets
- Photo books
- Acrylic photo blocks
- Mugs
- Personalised cushions
- Custom calendars
- Canvas, metal & wood prints
- Custom clothing
- Customised drinkware
- Personalised Christmas tree decorations
1. Stay cosy with a customised fleece blanket.
Help your BFF who’s always cold feel the warmth of the season with a fleece blanket — customise it with a funny photo that brings back memories. A full-colour throw blanket is practical and personal, and will be a lifesaver come winter. Too many memories to choose from? Create a collage of photos with an easy-to-use template and add a personal message.
2. Share favourite memories with photo books.
Celebrate all of last year’s memorable moments with a photo book. Whether an exotic holiday or a family wedding, preserve these special moments in unique photo books for all of your loved ones. They’ll love being able to take a personalised stroll down memory lane whenever they’d like.
3. Level up your framed photo game.
Want to let one extra-special photo shine? Go for an acrylic photo block. You can even add a line of text to your design to commemorate a special event or date — perfect for newlyweds or new parents. Whether the recipient adds it to their mantelpiece or brings it to their office, they’ll love this sleek, modern way to appreciate a favourite memory.
4. Gift cosiness with a mug.
If you’re looking for a personalised Christmas gift idea for the early risers in your life, try designing a custom mug. Choose a photo from their favourite place, a snapshot of their loved ones or a picture of a beloved pet. You can’t beat this fun, one-of-a-kind way to start someone’s morning off right…and remind them how much you appreciate them.
5. Add at-home comfort with a personalised cushion.
Give the gift of customised cushions…you can even add a photo to each side! This is a perfect way to repurpose snapshots from birthdays, weddings, holidays and family events, and keep cherished memories on show every day.
VistaPrint Tip
Giving mugs to employees or clients? Add your company logo to keep your brand top of mind every morning throughout the year.
6. Give smiles that last all year with a custom calendar.
Show a loved one you’re thinking of them all year long with a calendar. Calendars don’t have to be made up of just photos of your children…let your creativity soar by including aesthetically pleasing patterns, inspirational quotes, landscape photos, inside jokes and fun pics of your crew. Choose a wall calendar design to add style and function to any blank wall, or go for a completely customisable desk calendar to spruce up an office space.
7. Create a gallery wall from children’s artwork.
Children create such wonderful pieces of art, but it can be difficult to find display methods that aren’t just putting their masterpieces up on the fridge. Instead, take photos or digitally scan your child’s artwork to turn their creations into three-dimensional canvas, metal or wood prints. These custom prints make thoughtful, unique personalised Christmas gifts for family, friends and more. And think about how proud your children will feel when they see their artwork displayed!
8. Go for a wearable photo gift.
Create a completely custom T-shirt or sweatshirt for anyone in your life. Design a tee with a photo of your kids (a great gift for grandparents) or beloved pet (perfect for any crazy pet parents out there). Or, embrace the past year with a sense of humour. Did you and your friends go on a fun trip, or even have an epic games night at home? Design a hoodie with an image that brings it all back. Did your sister get married? Upload one of her wedding photos or a snap from the hen night to create an epic tee.
VistaPrint Tip
A customised coaster set is the perfect complement to whatever personalised drinkware you’re planning on gifting. Personalise a set with photos of favourite places or graphics in their favourite colours.
9. Deck the halls with one-of-a-kind personalised Christmas tree decorations.
Did someone you love celebrate a major milestone in 2022? Commemorate it with a customised ornament that they can enjoy for years to come. Whether they’re celebrating a new baby (or a promotion to Grandma), an engagement or a much-anticipated trip away, celebrate it with a one-of-a-kind photo ornament.
