Photo courtesy of Joe Shlabotnik
Photos capture life’s special moments. Now your best photos can easily be turned into unique and thoughtful gifts for just about anyone. Here are some ways to create gifts with photos.
Magazine Cover
Turn a photo into a magazine cover. YourCover.com has 20 designs to fit a variety of themes from Mother’s Day to the birth of a baby. In as little as 10 minutes you can turn a photo into a custom magazine cover.
Board Game
Always loved Monopoly? Now is your chance to become the game with Photo-opoly. For $30 you’ll get everything you need to play– game board, property deeds, player pieces, houses and hotels. Plus the board comes with slots and labels so you can change Park Place into Uncle Jason’s house. Simply pull out your photos and a pair of scissors to personalize this family favorite.
Stamps
Put your face on a postage stamp– or your really cute niece. At Stamps.com you can easily turn something boring into a great gift. A sheet of 20 stamps costs between $5-$10 plus the cost of postage.
Children’s Book
Let a child in your life become part of their favorite book with Shutterfly’s CenterStage Books. Simply crop out the child’s head from a photo and upload it. The photo will be featured on the book’s cover and throughout the story. Choose from several titles including SpongeBob and Me: Super Detectives or My Happy Day on Sesame Street.
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Election Day is coming up on Nov. 4th and what better time to start showing support for one of the most anticipated election day in history. There is nothing more personal than politics (besides religion), so why not give the gift of politics and use our 1st amendment rights.
Vote Now
Spreading the word to vote is perfect for first-time voters and the youth. The most noteworthy to spread the message is the popular Rock the Vote campaign who focuses mainly on the MTV and college campus crowd. On their website you can find all the T-shirts sported by many of the celebrities.
For something a little less political, Gap’s “Vote For _” Campaign gives people the opportunity to express their beliefs by letting them fill-in-the blank on a white tee. For someone who wants to step away from the negativity, one can put “Peace” or “Happiness” in the blank.
Support the Party
Echo has come out with two neckerchiefs to show support. The red patterned elephant scarf represents the Republican Party, while the blue patterned donkey scarf represents the Democratic Party. Both available in cotton or silk. On red, white, or a blue cord, one can wear anyone of A. Tierney’s politically inspired pendents. Each necklace shows support for one of the two main candidates, or make the statement to vote.
Undecided? TOMS Shoes can express this position with his Split Decision Vote inspired TOMS. On one shoe is the Republican Party Elephant and on the other is the Democratic Party Donkey.
After the Election
Track the winding down of the Bush Administration with Bush’s Last Day Countdown keychain and magnet. If this is not enough to let your frustrations out, then try Fat Cat, Inc. George W. pet toy
. It’s available for both dogs and cats.
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Tell me what you think. Please leave a comment and give me your suggestions for a politically inspired gift.
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Designed Paint Cans can make great “gift wraps”! Talking about personalized gifts… what an ingenious idea! The moment I read about it I knew I had to share!
So, here we go: Amy has a step-by-step tutorial on this at Prairie Paper & Ink . It seems to be very easy to follow and Amy even made greeting cards to match the can!
Other cool examples can be found at TipJunkie , Stampin’ and Scrappin’ with Kristin
The images belong to their respective owners: Amy, Gifts That Say Wow and Kristin
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Have I told you how MUCH I LOVE Teddy Bears? Well… I ADORE them! Here is a Teddy Bear Collection that you can personalize to suit your needs. Some of them are on sale.
All My Love Ty® Teddy Bear
List Price: $24.5
Soft and cuddly bear made by Ty® and dressed to delight in a raspberry pink tee. You can custom personalize the t-shirt with either “I Love” or “We Love” and any title, printed amongst adorable little hearts! The perfect way to let her know how much you love her!
‘Tis Teddy the Irish Bear
List Price: $24.50
Choose from 6 Designs! Dressed to delight in his kelly green tee. You can personalize the t-shirt with your wee one’s name, printed amongst your choice of 6 adorable shamrock titles.
Plush stuffed bear measures a full 14″ long. His super-soft fur makes him perfect for snuggling all year through!
Cuddles Of Love Ty® Teddy Bear
List Price: $24.5 Today on SALE: $20.85.
Send cuddles of love to your little one! Dressed to delight in a raspberry pink tee. Your personalized name can be printed in an adorable heart with wings design! The plump little tummy and super soft fur makes this perfect for snuggling all year.
Ty® You & Me Personalized Teddy Bear
List Price: $24.5 Today on SALE: $20.85
This irresistible little guy will certainly rock your world with his adorable You & Me attire! Dressed to delight in his bright red tee. Your names can be printed in an adorable heart with wings design, to let that special someone know just how you feel! (Note: Personalization will be centered in the heart appropriately). This is soft and cuddly plush polar bear you won’t want to let go!
XOXO Necklace And Ty® Teddy Bear Set
List Price: $36.95 Today on SALE: $29.95
This irresistible little guy is certain to melt her heart with his adorable XOXO attire and necklace for her to wear as well!
You can customize the bear’s t-shirt with any message you want, printed in shimmering silver letters and appearing just below the silver XOXO pendant, to let her know just how you feel!
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