Custom personalized gifts often make the best gift ideas

If You're Looking For A Unique Gift Idea You Should Consider A Personalized Photo Bag

Continuing our theme we are looking at personalized gifts from a slightly different angle, rather than focusing on a single item we are looking at an entire category.

Unisex Photo Bags for Men, Women and Children

Everyone travels from time to time so a toiletries bag personalized with meaningful pictures and designs always makes a great gift for him, her or the kids.

Just about everyone owns a digital camera these days so if you are really struggling for a gift idea it's always worth considering a personalized camera bag - they always make a cool and unique gift.

Something else everyone owns is CD's and DVD's. Personalized CD/DVD wallets or bags are always a great gift idea that you can always fall back on.

If someone you know owns a netbook then a personalized netbook case makes an unusual gift.

If you are looking for a gift for a gamer you may want to think about personalizing a custom PSP or NDS Lite case?

Personalized pencil cases are pretty popular with kids so if you need an unusual gift for a child you may want to take a look at a custom pencil case?

Although there are a ton of other types of photo bags available.... we hope the examples we have given you here are enough to give you a good idea or two?

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It's Not Difficult To Brighten Up A Drab Bathroom...

 With A Personalized Shower Curtain

Personalizing your own custom shower curtain is a terrific way to give your bathroom a vibrant new look. Best of all, regardless of the bathroom's theme or color scheme, you can make your own unique shower curtain in vibrant colors designed to bring the best out of the existing decor.

It really is surprizing how a new shower curtain can transform the look of any bathroom - red or blue, green or yellow, the color doesn't matter because you can make your shower curtain to complement any color scheme you can think of!

Many of us would like to update our aging bathrooms, but the reality is, few of us can afford the thousands it costs to do so! Just another reason to brighten things up with a vibrantly colored shower curtain.

Personalizable shower curtains are available in many different sizes and are designed to fit both bath tub showers and stall showers, regardless of shape or size. The most durable ones are made from a tough polyester fabric that can be easily customized with a wide array of colors to complement any bathroom.

Like other personalized photo gifts, it's extremely easy to make your own unique shower curtain using your own photos, designs and text to create your own unique shower curtain that complements both the colors and theme of your bathroom.

If you do decide to create your own shower curtain look for a company that will print your photos and designs on the shower curtain using a dye sublimation process that will ensure the fine details of your design are displayed clearly in vivid colors. Dye sublimation will also ensure your designs will not fade, crack or peel and your shower curtain will remain in pristine condition for years to come.

If you are looking for a unique gift idea for someone custom photo gifts are often one of the best ways to go. If you are familiar with a friend or family member's bathroom, a personalized shower curtain certainly makes an unusual gift idea, especially when you design it to complement their bathroom decor.

Often, when you think of a great gift idea for someone it's not always easy to find what you are looking for. The best thing about custom photo gifts is they give you the ability to create just about anything you can think of! Even better, they allow you to do it yourself; all you have to do is upload your photos, logos and designs to a photo gifts webstore, add them to a product, put a personalized message or any other text you choose on it, and you will have made your own unique one of a kind gift in just a few minutes.

The bottom line is, making your own gift ideas is not only easy, it's great fun too!

So, next time you're in someone's bathroom, make a mental note of the theme and color scheme, a personalized shower curtain may just be that perfect present you have been looking for.

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Put The Fun Back Into Card Games

In the depths of winter many of gather with friends to play cards, one way to enhance the experience is to personalize the deck of cards you are playing with at the game.

Customized playing cards allow almost anyone to put the fun back into card games. It doesn't matter what game you are playing, Poker, Barbu, Spades or Bridge, playing the game with personalized cards always makes it a lot more fun!

If you look around, you will not only find regular shaped playing cards, you will find round cards, heart shaped cards and who knows what else?

Playing cards can be customized in a number of different ways, so much so in fact that you should be able to find exactly what you are looking for.

Standard customization involves having your photos, logos and other designs printed on the back of each card - this is customization in its basic form - each of the 52 cards plus the 2 jokers has the same photo on the reverse side. Playing cards customized in this way are suitable for serious card games such as bridge or brag.

Taking customization to the next level, you will find there are many photo gift websites where you can put a different photo or design on each of the 54 playing cards. Clearly, making your own playing cards with 54 different images means they are not well suited for serious card games, but they really come into their own when playing fun games with the kids and other family members.

The final option offered on personalized playing cards is to have 54 different photos printed on both the front and the back of each card - this is a firm favorite of children and your kids will probably get a real kick from playing with them.

As I already mentioned, although playing cards with 54 different designs are not much use for a serious game of bridge or poker, they make for great fun when playing with the kids. Try testing your memory to see which of you can remember what picture is on each card? Chances are the kids will be telling you you have the ace of hearts and the 10 of spades in your hand.... and you won't have a clue what they have!

Apart from the obvious fun, personalized cards can also help both children and adults to improve their memories!

If you do decide to make your own playing cards, before you upload your photos and designs to a photo gifts website, it's worth taking the time to find out how the cards are printed. The standard for high quality playing cards is Fuji Xerox Docucolor or the equivalent. By following this advice you will ensure your custom playing cards are finished to the highest quality standard.

There's no mistaking it, customized playing cards really do make great gift ideas for just about anyone, men, women and children will all get a kick out of playing with their own personalized cards!

To sum up, if you are like the majority of us, you love "Do it Yourself" projects and custom photo gifts are almost certainly no exception. You will find making your own personalized playing cards is great fun, especially when you design and create them yourself using your own special pictures, logo's and text.

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Finding The Right Personalized Gifts For A Special Occasion

Selecting a special gift for someone is a joyful and rewarding experience. 

Personalized gifts are a wonderful option for everyone during all occasions. There are many creative and unique items available to choose from when searching for the perfect gift. 

All Occasions 
Gifts that are personalized are proper for all occasions. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations and retirement are just several occasions when a unique item with personalization is most welcomed. They are also perfect for recognizing an achievement or special moment during someone's life. The occasion celebrated often plays an important role when selecting the right type of gift. 

Gift Ideas 
Almost every type of gift can offer some form of personalization to match a specific occasion. It is a good idea to select a gift that has a special meaning and represents something important to someone. Meaningful items are often remembered and cherished the most by those who receive them. Below is a list of several items that are excellent personalized gifts for almost everyone. 

• Awards 
• Bar Glassware 
• Calendars 
• Candles 
• Certificates 
• Clothing 
• Collages 
• Drinkware 
• Engraved Items 
• Jewelry 
• Keepsakes 
• Ornaments 
• Picture Frames 
• Photo Books 
• Playing Cards 
• Sports Watches
• Stationary 
• Wall Plaques 

Where to Buy 
Unique gifts are found on-line, (http://www.giftideasthatworks.com/ or here http://www.hummingbirdandbutterfliesgiftshop.com/ ) and in local retail stores. 

Many popular online marketplaces offer simple search methods to help find gifts that are right for the occasion. Purchasing a custom-made item online might require additional time for design, shipping and processing. If time is limited, buy personalized items at a local retail establishment to make sure you have it ready for when it's needed. It is beneficial to see the completed item in person, especially when the item is custom-made. 

Creativity 
A small amount of creativity can go a long way when it comes to unique and personal gifts. Not everyone is able to create a gift on their own, but those with an artistic mind often create the most memorable gifts. Spend some time to brainstorm and come up with ideas for a unique gift that matches one's personality. 

It might be helpful to spend some time browsing the internet to gather a variety of ideas before the creation process. Creativity options are limitless and the result is often very rewarding. Various arts and crafts stores offer an endless amount of materials used to create a range of personal gifts for everyone. 

Affordable Options 
Buying or creating special and unique gifts for people does not have to cost a fortune. It is true that high quality custom-made items are more expensive, but plenty of affordable options are available to choose from that will not drain a bank account. Like mentioned a few moments ago, an arts and crafts supply store is a good place to find a variety of inexpensive materials to create a personalized item for someone. 

Always remember to shop around and spend a fair amount of time selecting the perfect gift. The majority of people who receive custom-made items truly appreciate the time, planning, thought and effort put into their gift.

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Personallize and Design a Gift for your Significant other

Every year when the holidays come around we seem to face the same problem- what can we buy for our significant other, our wife or husband for Christmas? While sometimes we are told, or given big hints about what they want for their main present, most of us still like to get a second or even third gift, so our loved ones' still have a surprise or two on Christmas morning. The best way to surprise them with a present that will get the reaction you are looking for, is to design your own gift . 

Think that you cannot design a gift, think again. The term "design your own gift" sounds like something that's difficult to accomplish, but in reality it's not difficult at all, in fact it's rather easy. 

There are many photo gift web-stores all of which offer a wide array of fully customizable gifts. These stores allow you to upload your own photos, logos and designs to their websites, and then provide a platform that lets you design your own gift by adding your photos, logos and designs to any of their customizable products. After you have added your photos and designs, you also have the option of adding any text you choose, maybe the person's name, your name (the giver's name), the date or perhaps something as simple as "Happy Christmas". Follow this easy process and you will be able to create your own gift in no time at all! 

A few gifts ideas to help you on your way….. 

For him and for her 

Some of the most popular personalized gifts ideas around include custom tablet computer and mobile phone cases. People just love to dress-up their communication devices in their own clothing - it helps them to distinguish their own devices from the masses. 

However, the only way to guarantee total uniqueness is to make your own design - that may be something as simple as a photo of the owner of the device, a photo of their spouse, a photo of their child(ren), a logo or if you have the skills to produce it, your own intricate design. 

Other popular custom personalized gifts ideas that are suitable for both sexes include camera cases, photo to canvas prints, dog tags, key rings, mouse pads, mugs, photo bags, umbrellas and watches. 

All of these items can be customized with your own photos, logos, designs and text. All you need to do is choose an appropriate product, personalize it with photos, designs and text that you know are dear and meaningful to the gift recipient, and you will have the perfect surprise present on Christmas morning! 

For her 

If you are looking for a unique gift idea for your wife you may want to consider some of the following fully customizable items: 

Blankets, charms, clothing, compact mirrors, cosmetic bags, earrings, flip flops, handbags, necklaces, sleep masks, sling bags and tote bags. 

For him 

Conversely, if you are in need of a unique gift idea for your husband, the custom items that follow may be just what you are looking for… 

Belt buckles, business card holders, car accessories, cufflinks, golf accessories, hip flasks, money clips, playing cards, toiletries bags and wallets. 

The bottom line 

The secret to finding the best gift ideas for anyone, whatever the occasion, regardless of age or gender, is firstly to make sure the product you choose is something you think they need and are therefore likely to use. 

Secondly, you need to have a good understanding of their likes and dislikes - for example, if a lady loves her dog but hates cats, you should never personalize her handbag with a picture of a cat, but obviously a picture of her dog would work extremely well. 

I know this example sounds obvious and it clearly is, but the lesson here is to make sure that when you design your own gift , you think long and hard about the best way to customize it rather than just personalizing it with the first photo or design that comes to mind!

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The Best Gift Ideas Are Not Always The Most Expensive

Gift giving is an excellent way for loved ones, co-workers, and significant others to express thanks and love for each other. The best gift ideas are those which are not necessarily the most expensive, but rather those which come from the heart. 

Here are some suggestions to help you in your pursuit to find that perfect gift. 

Fruit and gift baskets are ideal for that hard to shop for person. This "gifts within a gift" contains lotions, creams, colognes, candy, coffee, tea, and many other miniature goodies. Along the same lines, business gift baskets can be given to a fellow co-worker who is celebrating a special occasion or is in need of a pick-me-up. 

Coffee gift baskets are often exchanged between co-workers and are supplied with some of the best coffee in the world. Known as Koa Coffee, it is homegrown in some of most lush regions of beautiful Hawaii. Whether receiving fruit, gift, or coffee baskets, that coworker or loved one will surely get a lot of use out of their many novelties. 

Another unique gift idea is gift cards! Gift cards can be used at a variety of discount stores and fine dining restaurants. The wonderful quality of gift cards is that they give gift recipients the freedom to buy what they want at their own convenient time. 

Givers can specify the amount to be spent directly on the card. Gift cards are ideal gifts for couples celebrating an important anniversary or newly-weds who simply need a romantic night out. 

Mugs are another unique gift idea that are practical yet decorative. Gift recipients will enjoy a personalized mug with a unique slogan or message with a spin on life. In addition, your loved ones will have something to drink their freshly brewed coffee out of in the morning before starting their day. 

A variety of creative mugs are available on-line, including face mugs that have a special compartment in the bottom for storing refreshments. These mugs are very affordable and most are available at under $25. 

Handmade crafts add sentimentality to any special occasion, from birthdays to Christmas. Birth stone flower necklaces let your loved ones know that you have a special place in your heart for them. Fathers can give their wife and daughter matching mother and daughter necklaces with an inscribed message as a token of his love or appreciation. 

In addition to necklaces, your significant other will look so much more elegant wearing bracelets and rings that are made with a personal touch straight from a craftsman's hands. 

Lastly, stocking stuffers are small little affordable accessories that are charming and quaint. Inscribed key chains which communicate a special message are affordable novelties that can be placed in Christmas stockings at the last minute. These can be bought at novelty and gift shops at a very affordable price. 

Some of the best gift ideas are not necessarily found in expensive shops or boutiques. These suggestions show that you don't have to dig deep into your wallet to find that perfect gift; you only need to search your heart.


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Gift Ideas For The Gift-Giving Year

People often wait until the last minute to come up with gift ideas , even for the closest people in their lives. They do this despite the fact they have had an entire year to dream up the perfect present for nearly everyone on their gift list. Of course, this is because the modern person's schedule is a mad dash through the best of times. A little information goes a long way toward making certain a loved one doesn't go unrecognized or has their feelings hurt. 

Each month will bring about the ABCs of gift giving occasions, including anniversaries, apologies, bar mitzvahs, bas mitzvahs, birthdays, bon voyages, congratulations, funerals, get well, off-season graduations, happy other events, marriages, promotions, recitals, retirements and more. Gift giving experts suggest coming up with a list of all possible occasions. This will help trigger reminders about upcoming events. 

Another list may be made of periodic events that crop up in everyone's calendar. Every month will feature the occasions that have been outlined above. These that follow are the events peculiar to individual months. 

February offers Valentine's Day and, because of this, a up-cropping of weddings and anniversaries. 

Spring months bring Easter, Passover and other spring holidays. 

June is the perennial season of weddings and graduations. 

Summer brings holiday trips and bon voyage wishes. 

September signals the return to school, with new adventures needing congratulations. 

October may suggest autumn-themed gifts and Canadian Thanksgiving. 

November ushers in the holiday season, beginning with the USA's Thanksgiving. 

December, of course, is jam-packed with opportunities and responsibilities for gift-giving. 

The time to keep a list of ideas for gifts is the day the idea is thought of. A small notebook or computer file with names and gift suggestions beside them can be a lifesaver in tight schedule spots. If a friend mentions a general field of interest or a hobby, the gift-giver can note it down. 

A book or magazine subscription on that topic might be the perfect present. If a loved one comments about a favorite film, performer, artist, writer or type of music, the possibilities for gifting are endless. If uncertain about which DVDs, books and similar items a potential gift recipient might already have in his collection, the gift-giver might consider a more general gift item such as a wall poster, book or DVD on a related topic. 

General gifting notions for everyone include handheld electronics, books, flowers, food, wine, plants and many other one-size-fits-all presents. However, there may be a way to find a new twist on old standbys. Is there a signed first-edition available of a favorite book? A beautiful bouquet of color-combined or unusual flowers might be more welcome than the same old American beauty roses. A special wine from a hometown, a plant with touted healing abilities, or a collection of beloved candy from a distant childhood can all make excellent and personal presents that still keep the traditional gifting theme. 

The old saying holds that it isn't the gift but the thought that counts. It's actually the thought behind the gift that matters most. Even when the gift itself has been long forgotten, the evidence that a loved one took the time to think of some perfect gift ideas for them will be remembered forever in any person's heart.

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Photo Gifts Make Really Cool Gifts For Him, Her Or The Kids

When it's time to buy gifts for people nearly everyone runs into the same old problem time and time again, what can we get for them? 

Have you ever considered a personalized photo gift with a Butterfly or a Hummingbird design ? With thousands of items to choose from you are sure to find the perfect unique gift for him, for her or for the kids.

Butterfly or a Hummingbird pictures make really artistic and unique gift designs and can be put on products to suit him, her or the kids!

My intention here is to provide you with some gift ideas that I'm confident will make perfect presents for most of the people in your life.

Gifts for Her
Bags are very popular with women of all ages, but the problem is they are usually really expensive. That is unless you get her a Butterfly or a Hummingbird photo bag !

Photo bags come with a price to suit any budget and in all shapes and sizes. If you look around, you are sure to find the perfect gift for the woman in your life.

To give you some ideas you may want to consider a photo handbag, shoulder bag, chain purse, bucket bag or even a cosmetics or make up bag.

Then of course there is jewelry photo gifts; something else that looks really great with a snake skin design. You may want to think about a watch, earrings or maybe even some photo charms. Your choices are endless!

Gifts for Him

If you really want to come up with something unique maybe you should think about a pair of snake skin photo cufflinks ?

Then of course you could consider a photo camera case, toiletry bag or maybe even a CD wallet or CD Clock?

In addition, other items that are worth consideration include hummingbird or Butterfly watches, key chains and money clips; they all make really unusual gifts.

Photo golf accessories including divot tools, hat clips and golf ball markers all make great gifts and are certainly worth thinking about.

Gifts for the Kids

Kids just love to be different, so a unique photo gift is sure to be well received.

There are tons of items to choose from including snake skin school bags, mouse pads, dog tags, watches or maybe even a USB flash drive.

Gifts for the Home

If you are a person that likes to decorate your home with unusual items you may find a few snake skin photo cushion covers  look perfect in the living room. How about coordinating them with a snake skin wall clock, some snake skin photo coasters or maybe even a framed tile? They are all available at very affordable prices!

Conclusion

Most people have a hard time coming up with unique gift ideas, I know I used to! The great thing about personalized photo gifts is they always manage to give people the inspiration to come up with a perfect gift for her or for him, every time!

No matter whether you decide to choose a snake skin gift or something else, the one thing you can be sure of is you will never end up giving them the same old boring things they really don't appreciate, things like handkerchiefs, socks or another bottle of perfume.

But the best of all is, its great fun designing and creating one of a kind photo gifts!

Need A Gift Idea?

Have You Considered A Personalized Photo Bag?

The first thing that springs to mind when most people think about personalized photo bags is a good old fashioned tote bag. What people don't realize is there are dozens and dozens of different types of photo bags that make a perfect gift for him, her or the kids?

Let's talk a little about the different type of photo bags that are readily available in today's photo gifts market place.

Handbags

Photo handbags are very popular with women from all walks of life. They come in many shapes and sizes and can be personalized to make a special and obviously completely unique gift.

Shoulder Clutch Bags

Let her sport her favorite pictures and designs and become the envy of all those around her with a personalized shoulder clutch bag. They are suitable for most occasions, from work to casual or even a night on the town!

Bucket Bags

Put any photo or design you can think of on a bucket bag to create a wonderful gift for the woman in your life. The casual style and array of multiple interior pockets found in bucket bags make them perfect for everyday use.

Shoulder Sling Bag

Although most women see the sling bag as a casual accessory, they can also be used for work. With a light weight design and a bunch of internal compartments, they are very convenient for multiple uses. It's easy to make her happy with a personalized shoulder sling bag.

Tote Bags

There's probably nothing left to be said about personalizing a tote bag. These tough rugged bags remain a firm favorite when it comes to holiday time.

Toiletry Bags

Personalized toiletry bags are a very popular gift this year. Designed to carry all the daily essentials they make great gifts for men and women alike.

Cosmetic Bags

A very popular gift with the ladies, a cosmetics bag personalized with pictures of the kids can be a great hit. She will give you maximum points for practicality if you give her a personalized cosmetics bag!

Coin Purse

A personalized coin purse is handy for keeping loose change together. Put a trendy picture or design on it and it can make a really cool gift. A trendy coin purse can also double up as a cute accessory for keeping money and cards in during a night on the town.

Netbook (Case) Bag

A personalized netbook case or bag provides good protection against bumps, shocks, scratches, dust and debris. They also look really cool when customized with your favorite pictures and designs.

Camera Bag

A personalized camera case provides protection for your camera while also allowing you to express yourself in a way that is sure to turn a few heads when you take it from your pocket or bag.

CD or DVD Wallet Case

Very popular with teenagers who like to personalize their CD case with images of their favorite musicians and movie stars.

School Bags

Personalized school bags make wonderful gifts for children. They come in various sizes to suit all ages and can be customized with their favorite cartoon character, sports team, wrestler or anything else they are interested in.

Pencil Case

If your child is bored with the standard designs you find in high street stores you can create a unique pencil case with their favorite pictures and designs on it. It is sure to make them the envy of their class.

Conclusion

If you are struggling for a gift idea, why not consider a personalized photo bag, they can make a great gift for men, women and children alike.

Why A Personalized Photo Book Makes The Perfect Gift For Parents

A personalized photo book makes an ideal gift for any loved one celebrating a special event. A wedding, birth, baptism, birthday, graduation or even Christmas; photo books are the perfect gift for saving those cherished memories. 

Nothing is more personal than giving a personalized photo book with meaningful pictures in it. Personalized photo books are about sharing memories of the people and places that are important to your friends and family.

Everyone has mountains of old pictures stored away in boxes, pictures that have not seen the light of day in years. Nowadays, instead of locking our pictures away in an old shoebox, we store them on our computers. Now, if you are anything like me, you look at those pictures about as often as you look at the ones stored in the shoebox in the back of your closet!

Imagine how frequently you would look at those very same pictures, pictures that hold all those special memories for you, if they were in a smart looking photo book that you kept on the coffee table in your living room.

What a wonderful gift idea.

Imagine the fun you could have if you had a photo book of the family vacation you could quickly pick up, to show friends how your "better half" made a complete fool of themselves on the beach or in the night club!

Think about the happiness a photo book of the children would give to their grandparents. You could rest assured they would love it and it would almost certainly take pride of place in their home!

What about the godparents? The possibilities are endless!

A Photo book really is the perfect way to record those special moments in your life, big one in a lifetime events like weddings, births and baptisms.

Photo books are also surprisingly affordable, with prices normally ranging from as low as $10 for a small basic 20 page book up to $150 or more for a large 100 page book.

The quality of photo books can vary widely between suppliers, so there are a few things buyers need to be aware of:

1)    Try to avoid "glue bound" books. Although they look and feel fine when you first receive them, after even relatively light use, they tend to come apart. This is especially true in warmer climates where humidity plays havoc with the glue. 

2)    Look for a "Stitch Bound" photo book. A stitch bound book will allow you to spread the book out flat so you can flip through the pages without having the binding crack. 

3)    Try to stick with at least a 157gsm or higher premium paper.

4)    Look for a web store that offers easy drag and drop picture placement, controllable text placement and a good choice of themes and backgrounds.

When you design your photo book, it is worth remembering that you should have the option to order multiple copies. That means it's pretty easy for you to make gifts for more than one person. All you need to do is change some of the text to create individually personalized photo books for as many people as you want.

If you make the right choices, you will have a photo book that will bring great pleasure to you and your family for years to come, plus, it will look great on your coffee table!

Conclusion

Photo books are a wonderful gift idea for those difficult to buy for people, especially parents and grand parents.

The one thing you can be certain of is a photo book with pictures of the grand children in it will not only be well received, it will take pride of place in the home and bring them a ton of enjoyment as they show off the grand kids to their friends and neighbors!

Unique Personalized Gift Idea of the Week

When it come to photo bags you have to search far and wide to find a woman that doesn't like them.... that's an absolute certainty!

With that knowledge in mind it seems obvious that a personalized photo bag would make a great gift for any woman or girl.

When most people think personalized photo bags the first thing that comes to mind is a custom tote bag, but the reality is there are now countless different bags to choose from.

If you search around you will find custom handbags, shoulder bags, sling bags, bucket bags, school bags, toiletry bags, cosmetics or makeup bags, netbook bags, camera bags, tote bags and many more.... In other words the choices are so wide and diverse that if you look around you will always find the perfect photo bag for anyone.... man, woman or child.

Today's personalized photo bag idea is a shoulder sling bag that is suitable for women and girls. It can be designed with any photos, designs, logos or text you choose to use, in other words it can be customized to make it a perfect gift for anyone you need to buy a present for!

This particular bag is light and designed to fit A4 sized files, making it perfect for both work and play.

It is made from a durable polyester fabric with a leather outer layer for additional protection and has a zipper closure. Inside there are two pockets and a zippered compartment. It also features a zippered rear pocket. The bag is 12" high, 10 1/4" wide and 2 1/2" deep; it comes with an adjustable leather shoulder strap that extends from 28" to 50".

While most mothers adore photo gifts customized with pictures of their children many others really appreciate gifts personalized with pictures of the family pet. For younger girls and teenagers it's worth considering personalizing with pictures and/or logos of their favorite rock band.

As the gift giver you are likely to know the likes and dislikes of the person you are buying a present for... that being the case you shouldn't have a problem coming up with a unique idea to use for personalization.

Unusual Valentine Gift's Part One

Winter is upon us and some of us are thinking of Spring Cleaning, while others are thinking of Valentines' Day. Why not combine the two and make a  chore into a romantic endeavor?

Personalizing your own custom shower curtain is a terrific way to give your bathroom a vibrant new look and to remind the love of your life that you are still a romantic at heart.. Best of all, regardless of the bathroom's theme or color scheme, you can make your own unique shower curtain in vibrant colors designed to bring the best out of the existing decor. 

It really is surprising how a new shower curtain can transform the look of any bathroom - red or blue, green or yellow, the color doesn't matter because you can make your shower curtain to complement any color scheme you can think of!

Many of us would like to update our aging bathrooms, but the reality is, few of us can afford the thousands it costs to do so! Just another reason to brighten things up with a vibrantly colored shower curtain.

Personalizable shower curtains are available in many different sizes and are designed to fit both bath tub showers and stall showers, regardless of shape or size. The most durable ones are made from a tough polyester fabric that can be easily customized with a wide array of colors to complement any bathroom.

Like other personalized photo gifts, it's extremely easy to make your own unique shower curtain using your own photos, designs and text to create your own unique shower curtain that complements both the colors and theme of your bathroom.

If you do decide to create your own shower curtain look for a company that will print your photos and designs on the shower curtain using a dye sublimation process that will ensure the fine details of your design are displayed clearly in vivid colors. Dye sublimation will also ensure your designs will not fade, crack or peel and your shower curtain will remain in pristine condition for years to come.

If you are looking for a unique gift idea for someone custom photo gifts are often one of the best ways to go. If you are familiar with a friend or family member's bathroom, a personalized shower curtain certainly makes an unusual gift idea, especially when you design it to complement their bathroom decor.

Often, when you think of a great gift idea for someone it's not always easy to find what you are looking for. The best thing about custom photo gifts is they give you the ability to create just about anything you can think of! Even better, they allow you to do it yourself; all you have to do is upload your photos, logos and designs to a photo gifts webstore, add them to a product, put a personalized message or any other text you choose on it, and you will have made your own unique one of a kind gift in just a few minutes.

The bottom line is, making your own gift ideas is not only easy, it's great fun too!

So, next time you're in someone's bathroom, make a mental note of the theme and color scheme, a personalized shower curtain may just be that perfect present you have been looking for.

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Design Options For Personalized Badges

The new year fast approaches and many organizations may be thinking about fund raising activities, to raise money for new projects or new initiatives inspired by their new years eve resolutions. One idea to consider for fund raising are personalized badges

Personalized badges are used by schools, retail organizations, political campaigners, non-profit groups and craft makers. Badges are affordable and easy to order in bulk quantity online. Whether a small business is advertising a new promotion or whether a non-profit group is setting up a booth to gain support at a community trade show, badges are visible and help to promote an idea, person or company.

Frequent Uses of Badge Buttons for Businesses

Businesses often find many ways to utilize badge buttons that can be worn on employee shirts or work vests as a way to advertise the business. Many companies have made it a standard requirement for employees to wear badges that inform the customer the employee is willing to help the customer.

Badges will often be used to promote a new product the company just received or to promote a new service the business is offering. When a customer visits a store and sees employees and store managers wearing badges with a picture of the new product, the customer is more likely to ask about the product. The easy visibility of badges helps to generate interest and relay a message to customers. This can generate more sales and assist a business in spreading the word of new products and services to consumers.

Using promotional items such as badges can assist a company in promoting a holiday special, seasonal products or a grand opening. When used in conjunction with promotional signs, giveaway ink pens and other similar promotional items, custom badges with unique company designs can be very effective in helping a company to obtain more sales.

Non-profit Organizations Find Badges Helpful

Many community non-profit organizations must work diligently to spread the word about the services they provide. When a non-profit organization such as a food pantry, clothing pantry or children's service ministry is able to reach out to the public to inform people of its services, it stands a better chance of gaining more financial support and volunteers to partner with them. Using personalized badges during community events and setting up an information booth will help to make people in a community more aware of a non-profit organization's services.

Because many non-profits operate on very limited funds, badges are ideal items to utilize for advertisement purposes due to their affordable costs. Purchasing badges, or as they are known in the USA, buttons, online in bulk allows non-profits to buy inexpensive promotional items that can be distributed to local neighborhoods and businesses.

Schools Utilize Badges to Announce Events

Elementary, middle schools and high schools often utilize pin-on badges that may be worn on shirts as a way to announce PTA meetings, football games, art groups, language groups and student council services. When faculty wear badges with their names or class printed on them, this can help students to know who to direct their questions to and who to go to for specific information. Badges are also often used as name tags during school orientations, academic clubs, sporting events and meetings. Students can design their own photo badges as part of an art project or the button badges may be ordered with the school's logo or mascot on them.

Stocking Stuffers what about Personalized Magnets?

Stuck for an idea for a great stocking stuffer? Think about personalized magnets. Personalized magnets come in a variety of styles. There are picture frames to hold the portraits of loved ones and pets, ranging in size from a snapshot style several inches across to frames as small as a postage stamp. Magnets attached to wooden slats on which the names of family members are painted are quite popular. Sometimes the magnet is just a flat glass marble glued over a picture of something or someone, or a written word, which has significance to the person who owns the magnet. Other magnets are bulldog clips with children's names on them, so that classroom artwork can be hung and its tiny artist immediately identified by all who see it.

When realtors are preparing homes for an open house to try to sell them, two of the most important elements they use to interest potential buyers are photographs on the walls and magnets on the refrigerator. Just as having family photographs around can make a house feel more inviting, so too can decorating with magnets make a house feel more like a home.

Though they are often referred to and thought of as simply "refrigerator magnets ," these keepsakes need not be restricted merely to the fridge and freezer. These little mementos can be used elsewhere in the kitchen, as well as in other rooms throughout the entire home. They don't even have to be very pretty to make a more welcoming environment, they just have to be special to the people using them.

Dishwashers are a great place to use custom magnets , and not just for decorative purposes. A reversible magnet on which you've written "clean" on one end and "dirty" on the other is quite useful. Magnets with the names of everyone in the house who takes a turn doing dishes can be used to keep track of just who is next in line for that chore. Certainly moving magnets around is a lot more fun than arguing over which one of you did the chore last time.

Personalized magnets can be used on the metal edges of medicine cabinets, too. Leaving a child a note on the mirror with his or her own magnet is a much more personal way to give them a reminder of something than a text or an email. Using magnets on electronics is not advisable, but placing a "World's Best" magnet, or a picture frame with a family photo in it, on your metal desk can certainly help brighten a home office.

One of the best things about photo magnets is that they are a fun and easy craft for the family to do together. With a package of magnetic strips or sheets, some glue, a little paint and a few other small items, each person can make his or her own very special keepsake. Then each one can be displayed proudly in whatever fashion your family chooses. Something as simple as a bottle cap from a family vacation can be turned into a lasting treasure in just a few minutes.

How To Find Tons Of Personalized Gifts Ideas

As the calendar continues to flash past we are quickly approaching that time again - the holiday season! We all have to get our thinking caps on again and come up with a whole new list of gifts ideas for our family and friends. 

If you are interested in finding the best gifts ideas the easy way, I strongly recommend you explore a few photo gift websites; such as Hummingbirds and Butterfly Gift Shop or Magical Gifts that Work.  you can quickly find thousands of fully customizable products, most of which can be personalized free of any additional costs! These stores offer a plethora of different gifts ideas that are sure to satisfy your needs.

If you are not familiar with photo gifts I am totally confident that as soon as you get to know them you will be hooked! In essence, in their basic form, photo gifts are no different to the gifts you find in shopping malls up and down the nation, however, the difference is, photo gifts can be customized with your own photos, logos, designs and text - that's what makes them so special - that is why they make such wonderful gifts ideas.

To give you an example of how special and meaningful a photo gift can be, I am going to illustrate how they can turn a good gift idea into a great gift idea:-

Let's say a dog loving lady wants a new tote bag for her birthday…..

The first alternative would be to go to a local store and buy a tote bag with a picture of a dog on it - not a bad idea, but it's very easy to do a lot better!

The second alternative would be to go to a photo gifts website, choose the tote bag you think would be most suitable for its recipient, then personalize it with a photo of her own dog, and for a finishing touch, add her dog's name to it in fancy graphics.

Which tote bag do you think that dog loving lady would like best?

If you are not familiar with how to make your own personalized gift , I am going to explain just how easy it is.

All you need to do is visit a photo gift website, browse their products, then when you have found a suitable item, all you need to do is decide how you want to personalize it.

The next step is to browse the photos on your computer, locate the photo you want to personalize the product you have chosen with, then upload it to the photo gift website.

Using the site's product personalization platform, you will find you can easily drag and drop your photo onto the product. If you want to add some text, a name, date, occasion etc. you can do whatever you want.

Once your personalized gift is complete, all you need to do is preview it to ensure you are happy with it, then put your finished personalized gift in your shopping cart and proceed to check out.

Most custom personalized gifts will be on your door step in a very short time

Tips about how to choose the most suitable personalized gifts for specific individuals

The process is not wildly different to choosing a traditional gift. The first thing you need to do is identify a product that you think the recipient will find useful - something they will use on a regular basis. It's even better if you can find something they don't already have!

Once you have found a suitable product you need to think about how you are going to personalize it. The secret to this is knowing the person; what do they like, what are they interested in? You may want to use a single photo or you may want to be a little more ambitious and make your own design, maybe a photo collage?

A great example of using the most effective customization would be buying young parents a blanket personalized with a photo, or even a photo collage of their baby…. What a wonderful gift idea!

To conclude, it's worth remembering that most custom gifts can be personalized free of charge - the consequence of which is custom personalized gifts often cost less than the traditional gifts you have bought in the past…

Guidelines for successful personalized gift giving

First and foremost, always be sure to choose a suitable base product. It doesn't matter how good your personalization is, if the underlying product is something the person doesn't need or want it will not do the job!

Secondly, once you have identified a suitable product, be sure to personalize it with the appropriate designs, designs that are meaningful to the intended recipient.

Get these two things right and your family and friends will soon give you the reputation of being a great gift giver!

Some of the more popular customizable gifts ideas that you may want to consider include:

For the home and office

Bar mats, blankets, bookmarks, calendars, clocks, coasters, door mats, letter openers, memo pads, mouse pads, mugs, ornaments, photo cubes, pillow cases, place mats, porcelain plates, rubber stamps, shower curtains and towels.

Personal accessories

Belt buckles, camera cases, cosmetics bags, flip flops, lighters, hip flasks, key rings, luggage tags, money clips, photo bags, umbrellas, wallets, watches and jewelry.

Other popular customizable gifts include badges, canvas prints, clothing, tablet computer cases, golf accessories, magnets, mobile phone cases, photo books, playing cards, posters and stickers.

While I have mentioned quite a few customizable gifts ideas here, remember, there are thousands of others out there, so you should always be able to find exactly what you are looking for.

To conclude

When you identify the exact gift you are looking for, all you have to do is make your own design using your own photos, logos, designs and text, place your design on your product of choice, and low and behold, you will have the perfect gift for just about anyone, regardless of age, gender or the occasion…