FollowYou might have found yourself looking at the Father’s Day aisle wondering why simple gifts are so expensive. You’re not alone, don’t worry. The truth is that most store-bought gifts will fall flat. Meaning that they are not bad, but they are simply generic. And of course, dads deserve more than a last-minute trinket.
And this is a great opportunity for custom gifts. You might think that personalized gifts might sometimes feel gimmicky. But actually, when they ae done right, customization won’t only make a gift prettier but it will also make it personal.
Customization will turn everyday objects into meaningful keepsakes. These are the types of gifts that dads will hold onto the longest. Here are a few clever ways to transform ordinary items into custom father’s day gifts. Don’t worry, you won’t be breaking your budget or going overboard.
The power of a custom photo frame
These are like a dime in a dozen, but a thoughtfully curated custom photo frames are a totally different story. Instead of grabbing a standard frame from the store, you can consider making one just for your dad.
You can engrave it with his favorite quote or add a special date that means something, like the first time he became a dad or the day he walked you down the aisle. Don’t simply give him empty custom photo frames. You can fill them with pictures that will hit him right in the feels.
This small act, pairing it with a nice memory, will make all the difference.
Blankets as conversation starters
Dad’s usually like practical stuff. They want things that they can use, which makes a cozy and well-made throw blanket already a solid and great gift.
When you customize blanket with a personal touch, they won’t only be functional but they’ll also become emotional. You can print a collage of family pictures, hand-drawn art from his kids or even include a family vacation quote.
There are people that choose to print heartfelt letters onto the blankets. What is great about this idea is that it doesn’t have to be a flashy gift. You just need to keep the colors muted, a clean layout and you have got a stylish, useful and deeply personal gift he will be using at every possible moment.
Ordinary gifts with meaning
A great strategy to gift for men and specially dads is starting with something they already love and give it a nice and custom twist. Maybe your dad loves grilling? You can give him a personalized cutting board, or an embroidered apron. Does he like sleeping or napping during the weekend? You can stitch a related phrase in the corner of the custom blanket.
Even a set of beer glasses or a coffee mug will become special when they include something that relates to him. Like family nicknames or inside jokes. These are little custom touches that won’t scream that you bought the gift in a gift shop. They’ll feel intentional and this is what make gifts memorable.
A custom gift box
You can also try creating a custom-themed gift box, instead of giving him a big gift. The following formula usually works like a charm. You start with a memory item, like a handwritten letter or a framed photo. Then add a comfort item, like a hoodie, socks, or a soft custom blanket.
You can also add a hobby item, that can be something small related to his favorite pastime and also add a sweet treat, by adding his favorite drink or snacks.
And the thing that will tie everything together is the personal touch in the way you present it. It can include a tag or a note that says, “Open when you need a laugh” or “for your next chill weekend”. The box can also be part of the gift too. You can have it customized with a message or photo that you know he’ll love.
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