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in Lifestyle &middot November 11, 2022

Personalized Gift Ideas

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in Lifestyle &middot November 11, 2022

Personalized Gift Ideas

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That’s right – it’s gift guide season! As always, we’re starting off with personalized gift ideas. I always start with this one because personalized gifts can take longer to arrive because they have to be personalized. But why should you get customized gifts? Well, custom gifts are more meaningful because they’re not a random thing you saw and picked up; you specifically ordered this for the gift recipient. 

So where do you turn for the best customized gifts? Etsy, of course! So after you read this post, check out more personalized gift ideas here. 

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Text reads: Gift ideas, personalized gift ideas (end text). That’s right - it’s gift guide season! As always, we’re starting off with personalized gift ideas. I always start with this one because personalized gifts can take longer to arrive because they have to be personalized.
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Personalized Gift Ideas: Jewelry
Personalized Gift Ideas: Accessories
Personalized Gift Ideas: Embroidery
Personalized Gift Ideas: Decor
Personalized Gift Ideas: Drinkware
Personalized Gift Ideas: Gifts for Kids
Personalized Gift Ideas: Miscellaneous

Personalized Gift Ideas: Jewelry 

Linked Circle Necklace ($30-$60) – You customize the chain link/number of circles, the chain and circle color, and the names featured on it.

Personalized Birth Flower Necklace ($38-$80) – You customize the birth flower, birth stone, and charm featured.

Family Birthstone Necklace ($22-$50) – This is such a pretty and more understated way to celebrate your family! You can feature up to 13 birthstones.

Initial letter necklace ($30-$48)

14k Solid Gold Letter Necklace ($39-$230)

Engraved bracelet ($44) 

Personalized State Necklace ($20-$28) – This is the perfect gift for someone obsessed with their home state but who doesn’t live there. 

Holiday Gift Ideas: Holiday Gifts To Make

Personalized Gift Ideas: Accessories  

Monogrammed Phone Wallet ($17)

Custom Pet Portrait Case ($30) – Perfect for the pet parent in your life!

Phone and Tablet Holder For Desk ($19)

Personalized marble phone case ($13)

Personalized boho keychain ($20) 

Monogram cutout keychain ($14) 

Leather Keychain ($15) – There are 18 color options for this!

Holiday Gift Ideas: Best Gifts for Someone with Chronic Pain & Illness

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Personalized Gift Ideas: Embroidery

Custom Embroidery Hoop Art ($41-$45) – The design is set for this one, but you choose the quote you want to be featured.

Custom Embroidery Hoop Art ($52) – Like the one above, the design is set, but you choose what you want it to say.

Mini Personalized Embroidery Pet Portrait ($33-$98) 

Custom embroidered pet T-shirt ($62-$78)

Custom Made Cross Stitch / Needlepoint Family Portraits ($90-$190) 

Personalized Needlepoint Vintage Stocking ($61) – There are 8 designs to choose from.

Personalized Christmas Stockings ($45-$50) – There are 4 designs to choose from.

3D Christmas Stockings ($45-$50) – There are 3 designs to choose from.

Personalized Gift Ideas: Decor

Custom Pet Pillow ($26) 

Custom Pet Pillows ($50-$210) – You can include multiple pets on 1 pillow for this one.

Custom Throw Pillow ($28) – You choose what the pillow says! There are a ton of fonts and a ton of colors to choose from.

Custom Kitchen Sign ($27-$240) 

Custom Metal Kitchen Sign ($28-$170) 

Custom Engraved Marble Wood Coasters ($14-$40)

Custom Wood Coasters ($28-$56) 

Personalized Kitchen Towel ($13-$25) 

Personalized Kitchen Tea Towel ($27) 

Holiday Gift Ideas: Holiday Gifts for Dad

Personalized Gift Ideas: Drinkware

Personalized Whiskey Decanter Set ($40-$90) 

Personalized Engraved Custom Whiskey Glass ($15 per glass) 

Engraved Water Bottles With Straw ($28-$37)

Personalized Tumbler With Straw ($15-$27) 

Personalized Iced Coffee Cup ($13-$17) 

Personalized Name Glass Cup ($27) 

Gifts Supporting Good Causes

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Personalized Gift Ideas: Gifts for Kids

Kids Personalized Acrylic Night Light ($35) – This is so cute and fun! Perfect for the kid who doesn’t want to admit that they want a nightlight.

Personalized Night Light with Moon & Stars ($65) 

Personalized Montessori Busy Board ($58-$128) 

Personalized Name Puzzle – Montessori Board ($27-$54) 

Small Business Gift Guide 

Personalized Gift Ideas: Miscellaneous 

These are just some miscellaneous cool products I found on Etsy.

Personalized USA Photo Map ($94-$160) – Very cool for the traveler in your life.

Personalized Wooden Walnut Chopsticks ($16-$30)

Personalized Pencil Set ($9-$35) 

Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Chronically Ill People 

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  1. LaRena’s Corner says

    November 14, 2022 at 1:32 pm

    Thank you so much for such a fabulous list of ideas.

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  2. Zadok Jewelers says

    February 29, 2024 at 2:16 am

    Personalized jewelry makes for heartfelt gifts. This article offers great ideas to add a personal touch to your presents. A thoughtful way to show someone you care.

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