Get Christmas shopping off to a great start by ordering personalised gifts early
Christmas might still feel a little way off, but if you're planning to give gifts that are personal, useful and a little bit different this year, it's never too early to start thinking about them.
There's something lovely about a present that has clearly been chosen with the recipient in mind. It doesn't necessarily have to be expensive or extravagant either. Sometimes it's the personalised touch that makes an everyday item feel like a proper gift.
From personalised drinkware and notebooks to clothing, calendars and bespoke printed items, there are plenty of ways to create something that feels genuinely made for the person receiving it.
Here are some ideas to get you thinking.
Mugs, travel cups and bottles all customisable
Mugs and drinkware might be practical, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring.
A personalised mug featuring a name, favourite phrase, illustration or even an inside joke can make a great gift for family, friends or colleagues. For someone who's constantly carrying a drink around, personalised bottles and travel-friendly drinkware can be just as useful.
The best thing about these kinds of gifts is that they're likely to be used long after Christmas Day rather than disappearing into the back of a cupboard!
A personalised notebook for the planner in your life
Know someone who loves making lists, planning everything or carrying a notebook around with them?
A personalised notebook can make a simple but thoughtful present. Add their name, initials, a favourite quote or artwork that reflects their personality to turn an everyday notebook into something much more individual.
And if they're not naturally organised, well... perhaps a nice notebook is the encouragement they need!
We offer many options to add your designs to clothing
Personalised clothing isn't just for work uniforms.
A printed T-shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt or other garment can make a fun Christmas present, particularly when you have a specific idea in mind.
It could feature a favourite phrase, nickname, illustration, hobby, family joke or something designed specifically for the recipient.
For families, customisable clothing can also make a fun matching gift without everyone having to wear exactly the same thing.
A bag is a perfect practical gift this Christmas
Tote bags and other printed bags make another practical personalised gift.
You could create something simple and stylish with a name or initials, or go for something much more creative with a custom illustration or design.
They're particularly useful for people who are always carrying something around – and unlike some novelty presents, there's a good chance they'll actually get used.
Some of the best personalised presents are the ones that mean something.
Photographs, illustrations and other personal artwork can be incorporated into bespoke printed gifts to create something that simply can't be picked up from a standard high-street shelf.
A favourite photograph, family illustration, memorable date or collection of images can all become part of a unique gift.
It's a great option when you're looking for something for someone who seems to have everything already.
A gift to use all year round
A calendar might not sound like the most exciting Christmas present, but add personal photographs, favourite memories or images and it suddenly becomes something much more special.
A personalised calendar also has the advantage of lasting throughout the entire year.
You could create one for a family member using photographs from the year, put together a collection of favourite places or memories, or design something completely bespoke around the recipient's interests.
And unlike a box of chocolates, it won't be eaten before New Year's Eve!
Not every Christmas present needs to be a big one.
Personalised coasters, mouse mats and other smaller printed products can make great stocking fillers or thoughtful additions to a larger gift.
They're also useful if you're buying for several people and want to give everyone something individual without ordering completely different types of presents.
You can keep the design simple with names or initials, or create something much more creative and personal.
Personalised print isn't just useful for family and friends.
If you're a business looking for Christmas gifts for your team, customers or clients, bespoke printed products can provide a way to make your gifts feel much more considered.
You could create branded notebooks, drinkware, bags or other promotional products featuring your company branding, or combine your branding with a more festive or personal design.
For customer gifts in particular, adding a handwritten message or personal touch alongside a branded item can make the gesture feel much less like a piece of marketing and much more like a genuine thank you.
One of the biggest advantages of starting your Christmas shopping early is having time to think.
When you're ordering personalised or bespoke gifts, you don't want to be frantically trying to decide on a design, choose products and get everything ordered a few days before Christmas.
Starting early gives you time to:
And if you're ordering gifts for a business, getting organised early becomes even more important when you're ordering larger quantities.
The best personalised gifts aren't necessarily the most complicated ones. They're the ones where someone can see that a little thought has gone into choosing or creating them.
Whether you're looking for a funny gift for a friend, something special for a family member, stocking fillers, or personalised gifts for your team or customers, bespoke print gives you plenty of ways to create something that's genuinely individual.
At GP Print, we can help you turn your ideas into personalised gifts that look great and are made for the people you're giving them to. If you've got an idea already, bring it to us. If you've got absolutely no idea where to start, that's fine too – we can help you come up with something!
Christmas may still be a little way off, but your future December self will definitely thank you for getting ahead of the present-buying panic. Get in touch with us today to start your bespoke Christmas shopping!
