What says “I was thinking about you” more than a unique, customized gift? I dare say everyone enjoys seeing their name or face on a present, whether it’s a piece of jewelry or a mug that they’ll use every day for their coffee fix. This festive season, add that personal touch to your gifts with these options.
Turning drawings into jewelry
Kids may say the darnedest things, and they certainly know how to draw them too! You probably have a stack of drawings from your kids piled somewhere, so why not take this chance to go through the lot and find your favorites, then turn them into a pendant that you can put on a necklace, bracelet, or even a pair of earrings? There are several shops that can do this for you on Taobao. And a few of them are also able to send the product within eight to ten days, so if you place your order now, it’ll arrive in time for Christmas! Search ertonghuihuadingzhi on Taobao to see a full list of options, or just scan the QR codes of these shops that we found for you.
Customized jigsaw puzzles
Get ready for some wintertime indoor fun with these customized jigsaw puzzles! Again, you can either get your kids’ drawings turned into a jigsaw puzzle, or your favorite family photo in a myriad of sizes to boot. Scan the QR code in the picture below for more details, or search pintudingzhi on Taobao for more options!
Customized mugs, placemats, and calendars
Practical gifts like these may seem boring, but let’s face it, we use them every day, so you might as well have one specially made with a meaningful photo or a quote. These also make ideal Secret Santa gifts if you don’t really know the recipient that well, but want to add a personal touch to their gift! As for the customizable calendar, it’s a great way to consolidate the best family adventures from previous years and take a little trip down memory lane as you flip through the pages in the new year.
Leaf carving
Tired of seeing your photos in print? Well, how about having it carved onto a real leaf instead! Yes, you can get your likeness etched into a leaf. This artist charges based on the number of people that need to be hand-worked onto the leaf canvas. Now that’s definitely a way to “leaf” your mark on this earth.
Do you have a favorite customized gift that we didn’t cover here? Let us know in the comments!
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