Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Eight Inexpensive Customized Gift Ideas

Finding the perfect gift ideas for a special occasion can be very challenging. There always seems to be that one person who already has everything. Giving a customized gift ensures that the recipient will be getting an original, one of a kind present that has been well thought out. These ideas for personalized gifts are a thoughtful way to show affection and without spending a fortune. 

For the person with a sweet tooth nothing could be better than customized candy. Many candy companies offer sections on their web pages that allow complete personalization of popular candy brands with photos or monograms. The images can be stamped directly on the sweets or the wrappers can be personalized in any way imaginable. The cost of customized candy is only slightly more than the plain version.


An item that is personalized with a special photo is a great way to give a memorable gift without spending too much money. Mugs, t-shirts, and calendars are all useful items that can be a unique gift when a photograph is added. Some companies offer a service that changes a picture into a high quality canvas that looks like a work of art. 


Everyday items can be instantly personalized by adding a monogram. Putting initials on an article of clothing or an everyday object instantly makes it special and more fun to use. Ordinary items like umbrellas, bathrobes, pajamas,   flash drives and journals can be easily and  affordably  monogrammed.   Engraving or embroidering a gift with a person's name makes it an instant keepsake.


For those really short on funds, a scrapbook is a nearly free way to let a person know how much they are special. Free online programs allow photos to be uploaded and placed into customizable templates that make a professional looking scrapbook. This is a heartfelt gift that can be enjoyed for years.


Nothing makes a sweeter Christmas gift than a customized ornament. Many companies produce completely personalized ornaments at a very budget friendly price. Creating a personalized ornament from scratch is even less expensive, and nothing is quite so heartwarming as a handmade Christmas gift. 


As more people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint, reusable grocery bags are becoming increasingly popular. Giving the gift of green gives friends a reason to smile as they shop. Adding a cherished quote or a work of art from a favorite artist can perfectly customize reusable grocery bags. This is an extraordinary gift that will be loved and used all the time.


Garden stones are the perfect present for those with yards. This is a gift that is a fun do it yourself project. Stones can be imprinted with children's handprints, names or favorite animals and flowers. All the materials needed are a mold and some mixable concrete. Home improvement stores sell kits that produce unique stones with different shapes and colors. 


Gift baskets are the perfect customized gift to give. Everyone loves getting a basket full of his or her favorite goodies. It's so easy to fill a basket with the best treats and trinkets that fit a friend's personality. This is a project that is easy to do yourself and you can spend as much or as little money as you wish. Your imagination and the tastes of the gift receiver are the limit.


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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Personalized Magnets For Business Use

Personalized magnets can be a powerful sales tool. Large and small businesses alike can benefit by placing a brand, slogan and logo on a magnet. These small, inexpensive tools can give a large boost to business.

Customers and potential customers often place these custom magnets on their refrigerators and filing cabinets for future reference. Not only are the magnets useful, holding up shopping lists and other memos, but your business name, phone number and website are always there any time it is needed.

Custom, promotional magnets are an affordable advertising venue, especially for small business who mostly look for local customers. Hundreds of business card magnets can be printed for pennies per magnet. Depending on the quantity purchased, they can go for as little as $.08 a piece. Other promotional material such as water bottles, mugs, T-shirts and even pens are much more expensive. Small business owners often have small advertising budgets, making simple custom business card magnets worthwhile.

A diverse range of industries utilize custom magnets for their business. Pizzerias, restaurants, local chains, bars, plumbers, computer technicians, pest control services, real estate professionals and insurance agencies are only a few types of businesses that often use magnets to serve their advertising needs.

Business card magnets are among the most popular types of personalized magnets for advertising, but there are other types as well. There are calendar magnets, menu magnets which are great for local restaurants and bars and schedule magnets, which can be used by local sporting clubs.

Any magnets used for advertising should have a lot of color and it's even better if they have a unique shape. They should catch the eye and be memorable, as with all advertising tools. There are design professionals who design magnets, they often work for the companies who print the magnets. There is no limit to the creative imagination when making promotional magnets . Ordinarily, real estate agents use house-shaped magnets and pizza stores use pizza-shaped magnets, but the sky is the limit.

Business owners should take care to buy quality magnets. Quality magnets last a long time and the sticky paper should not peel back. A couple of pennies more per magnet may be worth the cost, if it buys better a product that is better quality.

Promotional magnets can be given out in place of business cards, placed on windshields and at any other place where leaflets and business cards are left. Magnets are also often light enough to be mailed easily, using regular postage. This makes it simple to use them along with flyers, leaflets and other items that would be mailed anyway.

It is too easy to throw away an unwanted business card. Custom magnets for business have two purposes: they are useful to the consumer as well as the small business owner. Custom magnets for promotional use are attractive and useful to all kinds of consumers: stay-at-home mothers, mechanics, businesspeople, college students, teachers. Virtually everyone can make use of them, so for most businesses, these magnets are a worthwhile investment.


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