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Gift Ideas: Personalized Gifts
Story by Iheartmoustaches
Published on November 7, 2008 in Spotlight 		Photo by

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To make the act of giving even more magical this holiday, think about personalizing your gift for that special someone.  Your personal touch will add a special feeling which your recipient is sure to cherish and appreciate for years to come. 

There are so many different personalized gifts to choose from on Etsy.  Some thoughtful ideas include custom portraits and silhouettes, engraved jewelry or guitar picks, monogrammed pillows and wall decals, or hand-painted signs with a special message.  Whichever option you choose, you'll feel good when giving a gift that comes straight from the heart.

There's one thing to keep in mind when purchasing a personalized gift: orders can take a few weeks to be completed.  So what are you waiting for?  Check out the examples below for that perfect custom present.

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Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. dogties

One of the best parts of handmade...
possibilities for personalization and customization.

Great items!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. spaceoddities

Ooh i love the coffee sleeves. Lots of great ideas here!
Here's another one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?... :)

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. chakrapennywhistle

Oh! I love the goosegrease shop!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. EvaForeva

I am marking this article for chirtmas gifts. What a great selection!!! More importantly, handmade gifts for men can be cool cool too!
Love it. Thank you.
Jenya

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. harvesttextiles

Great minds think alike. I have ordered off this list already. Wonderful shops.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:25 a.m. PixieSoap

I love handmade!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. ZestyB

Personalized items are super popular ~ especially as gifts for the guys! I can attest to that :)

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. shavingkitsuppplies

Heehee at your avatar.... ~
Awesome collection...thanks! I love goosegrease!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:35 a.m. hturnerpottery

Don't forget your little furry friends!! Personalized pet dishes!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:35 a.m. happygirlgreetings

Personalized gifts are so fun to make too! I LOVE communicating with customers to create stationery that perfectly fits their personalities.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. PaperLeaf

This is perfect for some early Xmas shopping!! thanks :)

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. MissLissOriginals

i LOVE the custome vinyl record silhouettes!! VERY cool!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. JustJaynes

Customizables are great for Christmas! I like this items from Luv4sams: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. jenskelley

These are great!! Lepapierdesignsr you custom siblings design is sooo nice!
I have hand drawn monogrammed screen prints in my shop too!! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:01 a.m. nfall2rt

This really highlights a benefit of buying from etsy! Even beyond monogramed objects and portraits, many sellers take custom orders so that you can truly get the colors, style, materials, etc that your loved one would really appreciate. I've already taken advantage of this for a few of my friends this holiday season!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:44 a.m. heidiburton

Love the guitar picks!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. CountryText

That custom vinyl record is of the charts! What thoughtful gifts any of these would make.
my custom alpha prints fit this category as well! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

Nov. 7, 2008 at 12:12 p.m. RSSDesignsInFiber

You can also get personalized things in crocheted lace-you can do words in crochet with either filet or tapestry crochet!! I do custom orders!!!!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. jackbear

Don't forget RUBBER STAMPS! I do custom photo portraits (people and pets), book plates, logos, etc. And I HAND CARVE them too! Hahaha...good article...thanks! jackbear

Nov. 7, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. kateblack

Pillowhead makes beautifully embroidered pieces.

And don't forget custom bookbinding!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. gclasergraphics

We have hundreds of personalized pet ornaments that would make great gifts for pet lovers! If you have a question or request,just send us a message!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. luv4sams

Great article - I make lots of customizable and personalized items like dictionary definition jewelry, first name baby book button magnets and more!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. bittersweetdesign

Love the article. Some of the first items I sold were personalized custom baby socks - personalizing is a great idea!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. makepienotwar

my best sellers are custom pieces! love it!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 9:29 p.m. mizusugi

Wonderful article! I take custom order too! Pocket mirrors and key chains are the simplest gifts for all!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:28 p.m. patspottery

This is a wonderful article. Don't forget personalized pottery mugs for your friemds and family.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:18 p.m. xtinavox

And there's the Moop Bookbag for kids----you can get it personalized with your child's name (so necessary for my son)!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:24 p.m. Aroma4u

I make personalized home made candles, tea lights, tarts and air-fresheners. The way it works is that you can choose anything from a container to a tealight pack, air-freshener etc from my shop. With each you can choose any scent with any color or each item you choose. People love it because if for example you want a cinnamon candle in the color of purple, you can have it. I have been making my candles for 3 years now and people love the concept of you being able to choose what you like instead of going to a store spending a lot more money and you always get the same thing. My candles are also highly scent. You will not be disappointed. I have over 60 scents to choose from and I also make soy candles too. Come check out my shop at http://aroma4u.etsy.com

Nov. 8, 2008 at 12:10 a.m. oliveandbee

I love http://www.sobrightdesigns.etsy.com shop !

And.. I'm new comer in ETSY, please come to my small shop at
http://www.oliveandbee.etsy.com

Thank you,

Nov. 8, 2008 at 12:49 a.m. UniquelyEJewelry

Hello All! Such fantastic input and advice for Christmas Shopping!

Now here is where I market myself a bit :-)

www.uniquelyejewelry.etsy.com

For beautifully personalized jewelry perfect for any gift!

Nov. 8, 2008 at 5:57 a.m. raisinlike

I love personalized gifts. Some great ideas here!

If you are looking for a portrait hand puppet, here is where you'll find it :o)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 8, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. DeerMountainWoodArt

Seems all I do these days are custom and personalized pieces - it's a great way to show that you really care about the person you're giving it to! Everyone wants something that's been made just for them and now it's easier, more affordable, and incredibly accessible to all!
Great article :)

Nov. 8, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. finnishweaver

I've got another unique gift idea: personalized Christmas stockings!

Here's mine: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

And here are a couple others I like:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 8, 2008 at 2:37 p.m. KellySchwark

Creating customized and personalized pieces are my FAVORITE part about my shop! Creating art in any form is a way of problem solving (color, composition, texture, movement) and by adding the element of personlization, it challenges me each and every time to see a piece in a new and fresh light!

Nov. 8, 2008 at 3:24 p.m. raisinlike

Custom made Flutterbride and Fluttergroom, my favorite custom item on my shop :o)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 8, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. Stamperooni

I love the custom guitar picks!

Nov. 8, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. LynetteFast

You give me the inspiration for your charm. Check out my personal designed charms!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 8, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. saralynnmo

I adore the custom dolls i bought for my family!

Nov. 8, 2008 at 8:19 p.m. CustomDogBandanas

Truly beautiful items!

Nov. 8, 2008 at 8:43 p.m. rejenerate

I have been making lots of personalized Christmas pressies this year! All of my upcycled handbags have their own names and individual little life histories so I have been personalizing the names to the gift recipient.

So fun!

Nov. 8, 2008 at 10:08 p.m. PressDough

Let us not forget some personalized ornaments. Visit my shop for handmade, salt dough ornaments(www.pressdough.etsy.com). Great for teachers, bus drivers, therapists, hair stylists, gift tags, or yearly ornament collection.
Do you want to make them yourself? Use the Press Dough multiple cookie cutter to cut out your salt dough with one press. See the recipe link on www.pressdough.blogspot.com.

Make a batch of cookie cutouts and what a great gift!

Nov. 9, 2008 at 1:35 a.m. LuLusMeltShoppe

very cool article. I esp love the vinyl lettering.

Check out my candle shop for FREE US SHIPPING on all orders!

Nov. 9, 2008 at 6:57 a.m. meeabee

Great article and idea. I have added this listing to my store: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
personalize any kid's bag

Nov. 9, 2008 at 7:52 a.m. AutumnLeavesJewelry

Awesome article! These gifts make giving more sentimental!
Yay!

Nov. 9, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. minniesheart

My dauther loves the guitar picks!

Nov. 9, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. LOOKAjewelry

What a great selection! I love them all!

I also make handmade silver/gold jewelry
that can be custom stamped w/ a
-name, date, or special/secret message.

www. LOOKAjewelry.etsy.com

great article!!

Nov. 9, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. MadEarth

Great list - just in time for the holidays. You just knocked a couple of people off my list! GREAT PICKS!

Nov. 9, 2008 at 10:10 p.m. KIMONOS

The lovely Welsh Corgi reminds me of my first pet...
I missed her so much....

A very unique selection..

Nov. 10, 2008 at 1:52 a.m. BluCille

Customized is always attractive! Free shipping in my shop with the purchase of any two or more items, no limit.

Nov. 10, 2008 at 6:30 a.m. PoshDots

Love the personalized gifts! Great choices...love to see even more. :D

Nov. 10, 2008 at 11:59 a.m. creationsbyingrid

My best selling pieces are my fashion magazine wallets or clutch purses

Nov. 11, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. STRAYDOGSnALLEYCATS

ALL MY ITEMS ARE PERSONALIZED FREE. All my items can be personalized FREE with your dog or dog's names, Horse names, Kid's names & grandkid's names. I offer personalized T shirts, mousepads & pillows along with framed or unframed prints of my work ALL PERSONALIZED FREE!
Dogs, horses, cats, animals of all kinds, tractors, kid stuff and adult gift items for everyone on your list.

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