(ARA) – As the holiday season approaches, you’re starting to think of gift ideas for everyone on your list – from family and friends, to those people who’ve touched you or your family’s lives in a special way.
You would like to give each one on your list a truly personal gift that will be remembered and cherished long past the holiday season.
One way to do this is to create custom photo gifts online using your own digital photos or artwork. Think of a special photograph that captures a fun memory or important milestone and use that image to create an affordable gift that they will use and treasure every day. Whether you choose a puzzle, a deck of cards, keepsake box, or coffee mug, you’re creating a one-of-a-kind gift that celebrates a unique memory that you share. You don’t need to have special design talents to be creative; you can use online tools like www.jostens.com and click on photo gifts to quickly and easily add your treasured artwork or photos to a great keepsake gift.
If you’re in need of some fun photo gift ideas, here are a few suggestions from Jostens, a company with a rich history of helping people share their unique stories and connections:
* Keep their favorite vacation memories going long after the trip when you turn their coffee mug into a memorable keepsake they’ll want to show off every day.
* Scan your precious old family photos to create timeless gifts such as a keepsake box crafted in beautiful hardwood with a glossy mahogany finish.
* Grandparents take great pride in showing off photos of their grandchildren, and you can make it really easy for them by creating a Jostens calendar. You can choose between a 12-month or 18-month calendar, and print images of all the grandchildren from the past year for them to admire and lovingly display in 2011.
If you have children in school, teachers and coaches may also be on your list.
* Art projects are a big part of elementary school, and you can recognize your son’s teacher this holiday season by having his favorite drawing from the year printed onto a magnet or luggage tag. It will also help his teacher bring back fun memories of their time together even after your son has moved on to the next grade.
* For a great coach’s gift, take a camera to your daughter’s practice to capture a few images of her training with the coach. Pick out the best action image and put it on a water bottle. This idea also would work for music teachers, dance instructors or any other mentors sharing their expertise with your child.
Celebrating the great moments in your life and sharing them with friends, family and mentors is a fantastic gift idea. Every time the recipient sees the gift, they’ll think of those special stories and feelings the photo or artwork recalls and the special person who created it just for them. Visit www.jostens.com for more ideas on personalized gift ideas.
