After years of buying your loved one gifts it can be hard to find a present you haven’t already given them yet. One way you can be sure to get them something extra unique is going the personalized route this holiday season!
There’s nothing like saying you went the “extra mile” than with a custom gift.
Sure, any gift will get the job done but if you just give yourself a little extra time — you’ll have an epic present for your favorite person in just a few weeks.
Since personalized and customizable gifts aren’t always the easiest to find, we rounded up more than three dozen awesome options anyone in your life is bound to love.
This article includes custom gifts for him, her and even the littles ones in your life. Whether you’re shopping for your best friend, dad, cousin or even a co-worker, there’s something for everyone on your list.
From a hand painted house portrait, customized jewelry and personalized ornaments, there’s so many different ways you can make your giftee feel special this holiday season with a one-of-a-kind present made just for them.
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- Best Personalized Gifts for Everyone
- Personalized Gifts for Him
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- Personalized Gifts for Kids
Best Personalized Gifts for Everyone
Shutterfly Photo Gallery of One Playing Cards
Meet one of the gifts we’re giving this year: the Shutterfly Photo Gallery of One Playing Cards. How cute! Seriously, if your gift recipient loves having poker or blackjack nights, this budget-friendly pack makes game night even more special.
Oh, and it makes a pretty rockin’ stocking stuffer.
Personalized Acrylic Song with Photo
Behold: the personalized gift we’re all adding to our Amazon wishlists this year. The Personalized Acrylic Song with Photo item is less than $15 on Amazon (which we can’t believe, TBH) and is the perfect desk addition for anyone on your list. More than 1,000 shoppers are satisfied with their purchase, too.
Custom Family Gingerbread Christmas Ornament
The Custom Family Gingerbread Christmas Ornament is one of our favorite Etsy finds — and the incorporation of miniature (and personalized!) gingerbread men is beyond cute. We love the bow detailing and overall aesthetic of the budget-friendly gift, too.
Personalized Oven Mitts
One of the best Etsy gifts we found this year are these personalized oven mitts. Whether you’re placing a photo of your gift recipient’s dog or their baby, rest assured this is one of the most unique gifts — and affordable, too! — you’ll purchase online.
YETI Custom Rambler 24 Oz. Mug
You can never have too many insulated mugs to enjoy your morning coffee or tea on the go. Better yet? Get one that has your giftee’s initials on it!
iCustomHome Personalized Family Recipe Cutting Board
If they have a recipe in the family that they hold close to their heart, this cutting board that can be customized into a handwritten recipe card is the perfect gift.
MyPhoto InstaLedge
Their Instagram is likely filled with a variety of all of their favorite pictures, making it super easy to give them a gift they’ll love — like the InstaLedge!
Shutterfly Photo Book
The original customized gift is, of course, the photo book! Document one of your giftee’s favorite trips or years in a printed book they can look back on whenever they please.
MyPhoto GlassPad
Whether they’re working from home or back at the office, they’ll love this personalized glass mouse pad.
Shutterfly Modern Year Heart Glass Ornament
Shutterfly is an A+ brand for personalized gifts, and its Modern Year Heart Glass Ornament is one of our favorite designs yet. Made perfect for everyone on your list, it’s the perfect item to mark one of your favorite memories from this year.
Custom Nike Sneakers
If they have a sneaker collection the size of their bedroom, consider getting them their favorite accessory but with a twist! Nike offers hundreds of customizable options to make their shoes one-of-a-kind.
Chatbooks Monthbooks Photo Book Subscription
Chatbooks is budget-friendly and fun gift that is great for new parents who are experiencing tons of milestones with their little ones or big travelers who enjoy to document their years by month! Use Code: Cozy for an additional 20% off!
UncommonGoods Personalized Anniversary Pushpin World Map
Do you know someone who recently got engaged or married? This personalized anniversary map is the perfect gift to inspire them to see the world.
ThePlutonArt Custom Watercolor House Portrait
This hand painted watercolor house portrait from Etsy is a thoughtful gift for someone who just downsized, moved or just really loves their current home! All you need to do is send in a photo of the property you’d like painted and your gift will be done in just two days.
Shutterfly Christmas Script Glitter Ornament
The Shutterfly Christmas Script Glitter Ornament is another personalized gift we adore (because who doesn’t love a good photo and glitter moment?) For less than $20 right now, it makes a heartfelt present to unwrap this year.
Away Travel Luggage with Custom Tag
An Away Travel piece of luggage is a great present for any traveler. The brand offers a variety of colors and sizes, plus the smaller options come with a portable charger to keep their phone juiced up at all times. The best part? For an extra $10 you can a customized luggage tag to make it completely personalized to them or an extra $50 to get their initials hand-painted directly onto the suitcase.
Artifact Uprising Custom Brass Easel & Calendar
A customized calendar is another great personalized gift you can’t go wrong with. This chic, brass easel option from Artifact Uprising will surely be a winner.
Sugarwish Personalized Gift Box
A personalized gift basket filled with goodies adults and kids will love? We’re in!
Williams Sonoma Classic Solid Personalized Adult & Kid Aprons
For the aspiring chef, this simple apron is sure to bring a smile or two. Choose between different fonts, and colors, from fossil to ivory. Starting at $24.95.
The Jag Stationary Notecard Set
Something about stationary just makes us feel so sophisticated. This personalized jaguar card stock will make the Type-A, list-making, friends’ hearts skip a beat.
Customized Bobblehead
What’s more flattering than a miniature statue of yourself? This hilarious gift works wonders for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Reviewers have said the bobbleheads share an impressive likeness to the pictures requested.
Uncommon Goods Personalized Hand-Written Letter Blanket
Turn a special note into something they can cuddle with whenever they please.
RiverryStudio Custom Watercolor Pet Portrait
If you have a cat or dog lover in your life, they’ll definitely enjoy a customized portrait of their fur baby for the holidays.
Josh Cellars Personalized Labels
After purchasing a bottle of wine from Josh Cellars enjoy a complimentary label that can be totally personalized with your own photo and note!
Best Personalized Gifts for Him
Monogrammed Forged Steak Brand
For the guy who loves to grill, the Monogrammed Forged Steak Brand from Williams Sonoma is the way to go. Choose from single-initial, double-initial or triple-initial options to have your finest chops complete with a customizable charm in the process.
National Party Zone Custom Face Socks
For a funny and personalized gift, look no further than these cute custom socks with your face on them! It’s bound to give them a laugh on Christmas morning and they’re comfy, too.
Courant Catch 3 Classics Wireless Phone Charger
This convenient, wireless charging station is not only aesthetically pleasing, but will juice up all of his devices in the easiest way possible — just set them down. For an extra $15 you can add his initials in silver or gold lettering.
Uncommon Goods Personalized Record Cutting Board
Drop a chef’s knife on this LP-styled tempered-glass prep board instead of a needle. At nearly 12-inches in diameter (the same as a traditional 33-1/3 rpm record), this record cutting board is comfortably sized for chopping, slicing and dicing. You can customize the center label with a band and album name and show it off on the optional stand.
Uncommon Goods Personalized Whiskey Barrel
If they consider themselves whiskey connoisseurs, this is a great gift! This mini barrel from UncommonGoods can be filled with the alcohol they choose and will add complex flavors over time. You can add a custom “distillery name” along with their city and state so that it will feel extra personal.
TUMI Nassua Global Center Flip Passcase Wallet
For the man in your life who needs an upgraded wallet, consider this chic option from TUMI that can be customized with his initials.
Mark & Graham Monogrammed Travel Watch Roll Organizer
If he loves his watch collection, he’ll appreciate a snazzy monogrammed travel roll organizer to bring his favorite accessories on the go.
Mark & Graham Graham Leather Overnighter
For the man that doesn’t have a proper weekender bag consider this black leather duffle from Mark & Graham that can be monogramed with his initials for an extra $12.50.
Uncommon Goods Urban Map Glass
Brings him right back to his local watering hole where everyone knew his name with these personalized city glasses.
HMGiftCollection Custom Whiskey Glass
For another fun and custom whiskey glass option, consider this glass from Etsy that can be personalized with his first and last name.
Best Personalized Gifts for Her
Stoney Clover Lane Duffle Bag
We’re beyond obsessed with our Stoney Clover Lane — and you can add personalization with its aesthetically pleasing array of patches, stickers and patterns. In a suite of colors, this bag has that it-factor.
Baublebar 14K Gold Curb Chain Custom Nameplate Bracelet
If she likes stacking bracelets then this dainty, custom nameplate option will make a great addition.
Casetify Custom Phone Case
Casetify offers tons of supportive cases for a variety of different phones. This leather-esque one can also be customized with your name or initials.
MeyPersonalized 14K Gold Plated Name Necklace
We love these unique and dainty name-plate necklaces from Etsy as a special but inexpensive gift any woman in your life would enjoy.
Madewell The Medium Transport Tote
A quality tote bag will go a long way. This simple but trendy pick from Madewell is made of semi vegetable-tanned leather and comes in light brown, dark brown and black. Plus, you can add your initials!
Crane & Canopy Light Grey Plush Cotton Bathrobe
Bring the spa right to her own home with this plush Crane & Canopy robe that comes in three colors and can be customized with her initials.
Birthdate Candle
The Birthdate Candle is a fun gift anyone would love (especially the horoscope-lover).
Baublebar Flip It And Reverse It Custom Blanket
This chic, personalized throw blanket from Baublebar is a fabulous gift that any lady would like for Christmas.
Oak And Luna The One Name Ring
This custom cursive ring will make jaws drop under the Christmas tree this year.
Papier Colorblock Hardcover Notebook
Whether she’s a drawer, doodler or a writer, this customized notebook from Papier is the perfect gift.
Mark & Graham Personalized Small Travel Jewelry Case
Every woman needs a place to keep her gems when she’s on-the-go. Gift the lady in your life this quality-made travel jewelry case that can be personalized with her initials for an extra $12.50.
Best Personalized Gifts for Kids
KevinSunnye Personalized Handmade Music Box
For a very special gift, go for this handmade music box that can be personalized with your little one’s name.
ArtToyShop Personalized Night Light with Moon & Stars
Make bedtime that much more fun with this adorable moon and stars night light.
Gifts For You Now Personalized All Star In Training Sports Bag
Make playtime that much more fun for the little sports-lover in your life. This All Star Training Sports Bag comes with four plushy balls and can be personalized with your little guy or gal’s name.
Fat Brain Toys Personalized Name Puzzle
Fat Brain Toy’s personalized name puzzle will not only look great displayed in your child’s room but they’ll love playing with it too.
Uncommon Goods Personalized Hearts Four-Across Game
Put a fun spin on Connect Four with this personalized option from Uncommon Goods.
PainterPlaceHomeCo Custom Hair Clip
Your little girl will feel like a princess wearing her custom hair clip from Etsy.
Pottery Barn Kids Personalized Sherpa Baby Blanket
If you have a friend that recently gave birth, be one of the first to gift the new bundle of joy a personalized baby blanket. This one from Pottery Barn Kids comes in a variety of colors and is made with a soft sherpa material.
Pottery Barn Kids Personalized Step Stool
This adorable step stool that can be personalized with their name is from Pottery Barn Kids and ideal for brushing their teeth, jumping into bed and more.
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