Personalized Photo Gifts Ideas

Military Fleece Photo Blankets

One of the unique uses for our Photo Blankets has been for our men and women serving our country in all parts of the world.  The Fleece Photo Blankets are the most popular for this mostly because the detail is just so wonderful.  The large blanket with a sharp, close-up photo can be a life-size version of you, your kids or both on the actual blanket.

While we don’t promote it, we’ve made several Fleece Photo Blankets that were gifts from a wife to a husband where she was dressed in lingerie.  They were tasteful as we won’t print images that are distasteful or questionable.  However, we do appreciate the opportunity to support our troops in this very unique way.

In another instance, we printed a full page hand-written letter from a soldier on duty back to his girlfriend at home.  He wanted to express his thanks to her for supporting him.  The detail in the fleece photo blankets is so good, the letter was completely legible on the blanket.  This would not be possible on a woven or knitted blanket, even ours!

Jim

Photo Pillow Case

These are a fun new item.  Your photo is printed on a pillow case using our dye sublimation process.  The dye sublimation process, just like we use on our Fleece Photo Blankets, results in a near photographic quality image.  The dye sublimation process also avoids the rubber real of an iron on or heat transfer. The inks are dyed right into the fabric; you can’t feel the image at all.

Our Photo Pillow Cases have been popular as a gift to a long distance boyfriend or girlfriend.  They’re a very personal gift to keep someone close who is far away.  For this same reason, we’ve made several that have been shipped overseas to our men and women in the armed forces.  What a great way to keep those in the Army and Marines feel loved than with them on their pillow every night?

They are also inexpensive so they won’t break your budget either.

Jim

Photo Rubick’s Cube

Do you remember the Rubick’s Cube?  It was first introduced in 1974 and was extremely popular well into the 80’s.  I know I had one and it frustrated the heck out of me.

We recently introduced a personalized Photo Rubick’s Cube and some of the uses have been just great.  Parents like to buy a Rubick’s Cube with photos of their new baby on it.  It makes a great keepsake and fun conversation piece to display in their home.

We’ve also seen several for birthdays too.  We recently make one for a 40^th birthday.  One side was the birthday boy while the others were memorable photos such as one of his family, his boat, some friends and a few from work.  His wife, who ordered it, is looking forward to seeing his expression when he opens it on his birthday.

A photo Rubick’s Cube is also a popular gift for a girl friend.  Girls seem to have hundreds of photos of themselves and their friends.  Picking just six may be the hard part but it’ll be worth the effort.  It’s better than a picture frame because you’ve got six photos to choose from and can turn it to your favorite side!

Jim

Realtor House Warming Photo Blankets

Several years ago, a realtor began buying Photo Blankets from us on a regular basis and shipping them directly to the new home owners.  In speaking with her, she told me she was buying them as a house warming gift for her new home owners.  Each Photo Blanket had a photo of their new house and she added the text “Welcome Home” to each one.

She said it was one of the best gifts she’s ever done.  The new home owners proudly display their blanket in their home, often on their couch, and mention it (and their realtor) to everyone one who sees it.  What a great way to get referrals!  And she’s received many heart-felt ‘thank yous’ from her clients who know she put some time and thought into selecting a personalized gift for them.

Not only is the Photo Blanket a great house warming gift, it’s also a great marketing tool for her.  Think of all the wonderful things these new home owners are saying about her behind her back.  They’re talking to their family and friends, to their new neighbors and anyone else who stops by the house and sees the Photo Blanket displayed.

While this not the typical buyer of our Photo Blankets, it is a typical response from the gift recipient.  They know someone (you) put some thought into their gift and it’s something they can actually use and display in their home.

If you’d like more information on our wholesale program for realtors and other professionals, please see our wholesale website, Original Photo Blankets, at www.orginal-photo-blankets.com

Jim