Innovative Gifts - Photo Book and Calendar Ideas

Posted 6/23/17


No gift is more welcome or more fun to put together than a photo book. These gifts let you use your creativity to express how important a friend or family member is to you, and they are as personal as a gift can be. Whether you want to give a personalized photo gift to celebrate a momentous occasion such as a wedding or milestone birthday, or you're just pulling together gifts for Mom to show how much you appreciate her, these innovative gift ideas can get your own imagination fired up. Consider a new photo printer or All-In-One that also prints photos.  

Photo Books

Create a memorable photo book to make those special moments and occasions last a lifetime. One idea is to pull together photos from elementary school to create a keepsake that remains special for decades to come, or take still-life photos of sentimental possessions to keep as a special memory. If you want to commemorate that once-in-a-lifetime vacation, create a hardcover memory book and make copies for everyone lucky enough to go on the trip. Choose styles that lie flat on your coffee table so all your friends can gather around and enjoy a few silly shots from college days, or put together a soft-cover photography book as a special gift for family members. Gather together lip-smacking photos of your family's favorite foods, and use them to decorate a family recipe book for someone heading off to college or a newlywed couple starting a new life together. Make sure you have the right camera for your needs - one that's flexible and easy to use. 

Wall Art and Posters

Blow up a special photo into an ultra-large format to use as the focal point for a celebration. A poster of a friend celebrating a birthday is the ideal piece to place on an easel at the entrance to the party, or enlarge a baby photo of a friend to use as a surprise centerpiece at a baby shower. A special family portrait or that perfect sunset shot from a tropical vacation can be printed on canvas to hang over your mantel or give as a custom photo gift.

Personalized Photo Gifts

Personalize everyday aspects of life when you give key chains, smartphone covers, pencil holders or mouse pads decorated with a special photo. A puzzle made of an old photo of you and your siblings growing up is an ideal gift for Mom, or give her a woven tote decorated with an enlarged photo of all her grandchildren. You can even make shirts with photos printed right on the front, which is perfect for children's clubs or organizations. Boast about your favorite local sports team with photo buttons, and give them out to all the team parents to cheer the kids on together.

Calendars

Personalized calendars are always a wonderful and appreciated gift at the beginning of the year. Use your creativity to make special calendars that can help your friends and family remember the past while moving on into the future. You might even want to create a calendar that features family pets, current and those of days gone by, to remind your entire family of your furry friends every day. Use a personalized calendar as a bridal or baby shower party gift, or create a month-by-month record of your baby's growth as a special holiday gift for your own mom. 

With only a few favorite photos, you'll be well on your way to creating a unique gift in minutes. Celebrate what you share together with friends and family when you give a present that only you could create and give, knowing that the memories you're passing on will be treasured for years to come.