Do you have that infamous relative who is impossible to shop for? Are you looking for a unique gift idea for someone who has everything? A few family photos are all you need to create that one-of-a-kind gift.
For the chef you can create a personalized apron. Choose one photo or create a photo collage. Print out the photo on printable cloth which can be purchased at your local craft or office supply store. Sew the cloth on a purchased apron or you can stitch up an apron in the colors of your choice.
Photos and text can be used to personalize a 12-month calendar. Purchase a blank calendar kit from your craft store. The kits come in two styles, one is for scrapbooking and the other has software for digital scrapbooking.
Albums that traditionally hold a series of photos can be turned into a story book. Photo albums can be purchased already bound, all you have to do is insert photos and/or text into each sleeve.
Decide on a short story about your gift recipient that you would like to tell in pictures. If they love pets, tell the story in photos of the animals they have raised over the years. For new parents display their baby photos along with photos of the new baby.
That perfect gift is just waiting to be created. Surprise your relative with a snapshot of their life sprinkled with love and creativity.
Cindy Sue Blair is an internationally syndicated columnist. Her articles appear in publications throughout the US, Canada and Europe. Read her blog and listen to her radio show at www.ExploreTheMidwest.com.
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