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Attending a friend or loved one's wedding is a truly special occasion. And as the big day approaches, finding a unique wedding gift to commemorate this special occasion becomes a top priority and the quest for the perfect wedding gift amidst countless options can feel a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, there's a way to elevate your gift with thought and a way to make it truly remarkable.

There are many gift options but a personalized wedding gift is probably the best gift that can be given to your friend or loved one. It will serve as, not only gift, but a cherished piece in their home.

Personalized wedding gifts elicit profound emotions and forge enduring memories. Whether it's a watercolor portrait that captures the essence of their love or a heartfelt candle personalized with a personal message, these gifts stand apart from the typical gift. They become tangible embodiments of the couple's love and the cherished moments that have defined their journey together.

What sets personalized wedding gifts apart is their power to showcase the essence of the couple's journey. These gifts go beyond physical tokens; they become treasured mementos that hold sentimental value. With every glance, the newlyweds are reminded of the love that surrounded them on their special day.

Moreover, a personalized wedding gift demonstrates your attention to detail and understanding of the couple's preferences, making it a truly memorable and treasured item that stands out among the other gifts they received.

In this blog we will go over some of our favorite wedding gifts that are truly one-of-a-kind. And to assist you in discovering the ideal unforgettable wedding gift, we have curated a selection of the finest personalized wedding gift ideas:

Wedding Vows Canvas Set

This personalized wedding gift truly stands out, capturing the essence of the couple's journey together. By adding your creativity into the design, you have the opportunity to craft heartfelt quotes that adorn each side of their beautiful engagement photo, transforming it into a cherished keepsake.

The left and right canvases provide a space for a custom quote that is tailor-made for each partner, allowing for "his" and "hers" personalization that adds uniqueness to the gift. This thoughtful customization ensures that the gift resonates deeply with the couple, symbolizing their individuality within the context of their shared love story.

The carefully selected words, handwritten with precision and elegance, are created to last on the canvas, forever preserving the promises made on their special day. As the couple gazes upon this remarkable artwork, they are reminded of the commitment and dedication they have for one another, reigniting the flame of their love with every glance.

  This three piece Wedding Vows Canvas set showcases a lovely photo of the couple in between the vows. The image you choose encapsulates their love, their joy, and their unity. It becomes a visual representation of the love they share and a reminder of the special bond they have formed.

Personalized Wedding Candle

Elevate your gift-giving experience with a delightful present that will infuse their home with warmth, coziness, and a touch of luxury. Introducing our exquisite range of personalized wedding candles, carefully crafted to perfection. These candles are made with premium permanent labels and are available in five enchanting scents, adding an extra layer of comfort to their living space. Choose from two elegant styles:

Personalized Sketch from Photo Candle:

Capture the beauty of the couple's love by transforming a cherished photo of theirs into a breathtaking sketch. This unique candle not only adds a nice artistic touch to their decor but it also showcases their names and wedding date, encapsulating their journey in a truly remarkable way.

Personalized Wedding Candle with Image:

Celebrate the union of the bride and groom with a customized candle that elegantly displays their names, last name, and wedding date with a beautiful photo of theirs. This captivating design is a testament to their everlasting bond, serving as a beautiful reminder of their special day.

With these personalized wedding candles, you can offer a heartfelt gift that combines sentimentality, aesthetic beauty and comforting scents. In a world where memories fade and photographs can be misplaced, these exceptional candles stand as a lasting memento, preserving their love story for generations to come. Its presence serves as a reminder that love is an eternal flame, burning bright through the trials and triumphs of life.

Watercolor Portrait

A watercolor portrait created from a cherished photo of the couple is an exquisite and heartfelt wedding gift that truly stands out. Not only does it capture the essence of their love with artistic finesse, but it also serves as a captivating addition to their home decor.

This remarkable watercolor portrait is available in various sizes, ensuring that the couple receives a piece that perfectly suits their preferences and space.

Additionally, the portrait can be further customized with a background color of their choosing, allowing them to harmonize it with their home's aesthetic or incorporate symbolic hues that hold special meaning to them. This extra thought ensures that the gift is not only visually stunning but also uniquely tailored to their tastes, making it an even more extraordinary and personal memento of their special day.

Whether it portrays a tender moment between the newlyweds or captures their beloved pets, this personalized watercolor portrait is bound to become a treasured keepsake.

Wedding Oil

Celebrate the joyous union of love with these exquisite wedding oil portraits, crafted to serve as the ultimate gift for newlyweds. As timeless as their love, these portraits are created using a cherished photo of the couple, which we transform into a breathtaking work of art, capturing their essence and immortalizing their special day.

Crafted with unparalleled attention to detail, our skilled artists employ the traditional technique of oil painting to infuse each portrait with a sense of warmth, depth, and emotion. With masterful brushstrokes and an expert eye for capturing the couple's unique features and expressions, we ensure that every stroke brings their love story to life on the canvas.

To provide an enduring masterpiece that will be treasured for generations, we utilize only premium-grade canvas, known for its exceptional durability and archival quality. The portrait is stretched over a sturdy 1.5-inch stretcher frame, guaranteeing a solid foundation and preserving the integrity of the artwork.

Whether displayed in the couple's home or as the centerpiece of their personal art collection, our wedding oil portraits radiate elegance and serve as a constant reminder of their everlasting commitment. Each brushstroke encapsulates the cherished memories, the shared laughter, and the promises made on that special day.

By presenting the newlyweds with one of our remarkable wedding oil portraits, you are not only gifting them a stunning piece of art but also an heirloom that will be cherished for a lifetime. Let us help you create a tangible symbol of their love, a masterpiece that will stand the test of time and serve as a constant reminder of the bond they share.

Sketched Portrait

A truly exceptional and captivating wedding gift that captures the essence of the couple’s love and celebrates the newlyweds is a meticulously sketched portrait derived from a cherished photograph of theirs. This present allows you to commemorate a treasured moment shared by the couple, transforming it into a timeless work of art.

Each sketched portrait is skillfully crafted with precision and attention to detail, ensuring a remarkable resemblance to the original photo. Whether it's a snapshot capturing their joyous laughter or a tender embrace, this personalized masterpiece serves as a reminder of their special bond.

These portraits are available in a variety of sizes, allowing you to choose the perfect dimensions to suit any space. Opt for a larger size to create a statement piece that will be the focal point of any room, or select a smaller size for a more intimate display.

When it comes to material options, you have the choice between poster paper or a premium quality artist canvas. The poster paper offers crisp details, while the artist canvas adds an elegant touch along with the crisp details, reminiscent of a museum-quality piece of art. Whichever medium you select, rest assured that it will endure the test of time, preserving the beauty of the portrait for many years to come.

By presenting the newlyweds with a sketched portrait from their favorite photograph, you offer them an extraordinary gift that will not only hang on their walls but also hold a special place in their hearts, forever capturing the magic of their wedding day.

Conclusion

In a world saturated with generic gifts, personalized wedding gifts offer a remarkable way to express genuine thoughtfulness and create an enduring impact.

By investing the time and effort into selecting or creating a gift that is tailored specifically to the couple, you demonstrate your deep care and connection.

Do you have a special graduation from high school or college coming up for your child or loved one? Then you're likely feeling many emotions. Pride, nostalgia, joy, and so much more — they're all coming together to make for one fantastic moment for the student in your life and yourself.

Whether the graduate in your life is your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, brother, or sister, you want to show them just how proud you are of them and their accomplishments. And there’s no better way to express how proud you are of them than to celebrate them on their big day! That's exactly what you get when you order graduation banners personalized.

Want to learn more about what a personalized graduation banner can do for this meaningful milestone? Read on about how you can bring any graduation celebration to the next level.

Personalize your graduation banner here!

What is a Personalized Graduation Banner?

While you can find party decorations for many occasions, a personalized graduation banner is uniquely designed to show off your graduate and their accomplishments on one of the most important days of their life.

A Graduation from high school will never come again, and for those completing a college or graduate degree, this is a day to reflect on all the hard work a student has put in to learn and grow. So don't let this event go by unnoticed.

With a personalized graduation banner, you can add your grads name, school name, year of graduation, the school logo and even their picture to make it memorable for them on their big day.

Why Get a Graduation Banner Personalized?

A bright, colorful banner is always welcome if you're hosting a gathering with friends and family to celebrate their graduation day. But why just have some letters put up that say “Graduation Day” when you could have a graduation banner personalized to your grad?

You can get their smiling face on the banner, their school colors, and make it feel like even more of an event than it already does.

How to Create Your Personalized Graduation Banner

You know your child would love a personalized graduation banner. But how do you get it for them?

Well to get started we recommend going through our list of graduation banners and choosing the perfect design for your grad.

And to help you along the process, here are some things to look out for when choosing the perfect personalized graduation banner for your grad:

Size

There are many places your graduation banner can be hung. So based on that, you'll want to look for different sizes.

For example, you can find a custom graduation banner as small as 4 feet by 2 feet. This size is perfect for displaying at the ceremony and holding in pictures with your graduate. There are also much larger sizes, such as a 10 foot by 5 foot. Hang it in front of your garage and let all your neighbors know just how proud you are. Then there are the sizes in between. That are perfect for hanging outside in the back yard or in the house as the centerpiece for the party. With so many options, you can find exactly what works best for your celebration.

Photo

A photo of your grad is the perfect way to upgrade a graduation banner. And there's no one else like your grad, and a graduation banner with a photo shows just that. We have several graduation banners to choose from that include an image and you can easily upload the picture.

Personalize your graduation banner here!

But how do you choose the perfect photo? First, you'll want to make sure that the picture you upload is a high-quality image. There isn't much that even experts can do to fix a low-quality image and to make sure it prints without any blurriness this is a very important tip to remember.

Next, consider whether you want your graduate in their cap and gown or just a nice recent photo of them. You may have already ordered professional photos of your graduate from their school. These are a great choice to go with the theme of the day.

Didn't order the pro shots? No problem! There are many tips and tricks for shooting high-quality pictures, even on a smartphone. Have your child dress up in their cap and gown or their favorite outfit.

School Colors and Name

By getting graduation banners personalized to not only your child but their school colors as well, you're sharing exactly what they have accomplished and why there's such a good reason to celebrate. So do a little digging to figure out their school's colors, and custom design the banner to show school pride.

Where to Hang Your Graduation Banner?

There are many places you can hang a personalized graduation banner. Everywhere from the private to the loud and proud, here are some ideas for where you can hang the banner:

Inside your home

In front of a garage

On a porch

On the side of a car

In a yard

On a door

On a window

And as a bonus you can get some great photos of your grad with their banner at the event.

Graduation from High School or College

Whether your loved one is celebrating a graduation from high school or college, it's a big day. Thankfully, these decorations are perfect for a graduation from high school or college. You can even get it personalized for graduations from Kindergarten to college.

You can ensure that each banner reflects your grads accomplishments with the customizations available.

What Makes a Good Graduation Banner?

Not all banners are created equal. Sometimes, online vendors promise you the world at an affordable price, and all you get is a glorified sign. That won't do for your grad’s special day.

So if you're looking for a high-quality graduation banner that will be the hit of the day, check out our grad banners that will sure be the talk of the party!

Waterproof

Graduation days go on, come rain or shine. That's why you need a graduation banner that can stand up to it all. So before you buy, make sure your personalized graduation banner is weatherproof.

This is especially important if your graduation banner is hung outside. This is not only essential for withstanding rain and weather, but also for cleaning. Waterproof material can quickly be washed without tarnishing the print if the banner gets dirty outside.

UV Safe

When you customize a banner with your child's name, school colors, and photo, you want it to look great. However, the sun's harsh rays can discolor and damage low-quality materials. And no one wants a bleached-out photo come graduation day.

If your banner will be outside or near a window, it needs to be UV-ray protected. That way, it will look fresh and vibrant from delivery day until you take it down.

Vibrant Colors

Graduation from high school or college is a joyous occasion — and that’s why we make sure our banners are printed with only the highest quality ink to make sure the colors of the banner are super vibrant.

High-Quality Grommets (Material and Placement)

Grommets are the holes that allow you to hang your graduation banner. They may seem like a minor detail but are vital for correctly hanging and protecting your banner.

If grommets aren't correctly applied, then a rope will pull up, while the banner's weight will pull down. This could cause damage to the material, cutting short the life and quality of your banner.

You'll also want to make sure they're conveniently located on the banner. If your grommets are only at the corners of a large piece, this could cause undue stress on the material and make it harder to fasten securely, especially for cars. With our banners we ensure that the grommets are placed every 2 feet to ensure perfect hanging.

Previews Included

We understand how important this day is for your grad so we make sure to provide previews 1-2 days after receiving your order so that you can make sure the grad banner comes out perfectly.

Order Your Own Graduation Banners Personalized

Of course, you can walk into any party store and get a sign that says “Graduate”. But if you want your student to know how proud you are of their accomplishments and even let the whole world know, generic just won't cut it.

When you get graduation banners personalized, you're making a memory. These are the centerpiece of any graduate's celebration, and they will remind you of that special day forever.

Are you ready to give your student something unique to show them how much they mean to you? Get your graduation banner personalized today with one of our many banners to choose from.

Do you find keeping your family organized difficult? You're not alone, and it's expected when everyone has their own routines. Juggling multiple schedules while keeping track of appointments, work commitments, social events, and everything else in between can result in a lot of stress, and you may even miss a scheduled event or two.

A calendar is a great solution to this problem, but traditional paper calendars can get messy very quickly after a few things are crossed off and rescheduled. The writing spaces are usually too small to fit everything you need to in one square, and they can look cramped and illegible. In the end, these end up being more trouble than they are worth, and you're right back to square one.

Luckily, HomeHaps is here to help. We create a personalized large acrylic calendar perfect for you and your family.

Keep reading below to learn more about why a large acrylic calendar is a perfect way to get and stay organized.

Why Do You Need an Acrylic Wall Calendar?

This product serves as a combination wall calendar and an acrylic dry-erase board with multiple features, so you get the most out of it. Not only does it elevate a simple calendar into a sleek and practical work of art, but you can also use it for several purposes.

Let's take a look at some reasons you should make the switch to an acrylic calendar for the wall.

Plenty of Space

This acrylic calendar for the wall combines all the practical uses of a traditional calendar with an acrylic dry-erase board and anything else you might use to keep your family organized. The board has plenty of space to outline:

Multiple schedules and activities

Goals for the month

Shopping lists

To-do lists

Urgent reminders

Menu or party planning section

One look at this product, and you'll have all the information you need in one easily accessible place.

This large acrylic calendar comes in three size options, allowing you to select which will match the amount of information and schedule you need to keep track of. You can opt for the smallest at 16 inches by 24 inches, the middle size at 20 inches by 30 inches, or the largest at 24 inches by 36 inches.

Eco-Friendly

Even if being eco-friendly isn't your main concern, it never hurts to be more environmentally conscious with your planning. Since this product is made from high-quality and durable acrylic, you don't need to worry about tossing out your old paper calendar at the end of every year or replacing other cheap models you might find elsewhere.

The days are also unnumbered, meaning you can fill these in at the beginning of each month and easily ease them when the time comes for a new schedule. As a result, not only are you being kinder to the environment, but you are also saving some money in the long run by eliminating the recurring cost of a calendar, notepad, menu board, or anything else you used up until now.

Easy to Use

If you make a mistake, you can erase and start again. This allows you to switch up lists and events mid-month without causing a crossed-out mess.

If you've written an event in large letters on one day, assuming it would be the only event, but find out later you need to add something else, you can simply erase it and re-write it smaller.

Great Personalization

Each family is different and therefore needs different focuses when it comes to schedules and organization. That's why HomeHaps offers several ways to make your acrylic calendar for the wall more personal and inviting.

Large, black lettering across the top of the board can be personalized with your family name for a sleek look. There is space for an inspirational quote or a little note at the bottom, allowing you to choose something that will resonate with the family and get them motivated to accomplish the week's goals.

You can also customize areas on the sides of the calendar to suit your family's specific needs. You could opt for a shopping list, weekly menu, a to-do list; the options are endless.

What Kind of Quality is the Calendar?

These acrylic wall calendars are designed to last. Printed on ¼ inch thick premium acrylic then coated with glossy vinyl, the finish will hold up to extended wear and tear. The personalized text is ingrained in the material itself, so it's guaranteed not to wipe off.

Even though this product is made from clear acrylic, you don't need to worry about seeing the hardware you use to attach it to the wall. Each calendar comes with mounting screws and chrome standoff hardware measuring 1 inch, allowing for easy and seamless installation.

Can You Preview the Calendar Before it Ships?

HomeHaps will be in contact with you every step of the way to make sure that the final product is exactly what you're looking for. You will get an initial confirmation regarding all of your customizations before it is sent to production. In addition, you'll also be kept in the loop at every stage of the design and production process to ensure you won't need to send it back for adjustments.

Formatting issues happen; maybe the quote you chose is great but is a little too long to fit nicely on the calendar. So, we make it easy to review and change your order details before it goes into production.

How Long Do Orders Take to Arrive?

Shipping time will vary depending on where you are located and which shipping option you select at checkout, but production time is fairly quick, which is great if you are in a hurry to get your calendar. Orders are usually shipped the day after the order is placed, so you can count on a quick and efficient process.

Order Your Perfect Personalized Wall Calendar Today

Now that you're familiar with the benefits of an acrylic wall calendar, how durable they are, and how easy it is to order, you have no reason not to try one for your family. No matter how many schedules you need to keep track of, this is an efficient organizational tool that you won't regret.

Finding the right gift for your loved ones can be difficult. You want to get them something personalized, something you know they'll love.

As year after year goes by, you have to be more and more creative and come up with all kinds of unique ideas. Such a stressful task can almost take the joy out of gift-giving!

A photograph of a special moment or memory sounds like a good idea for personalization, but it's not very original and seems like a relatively low-effort gift. Luckily, HomeHaps has the solution for you!

This company can take your family photos or other beloved images and turn them into beautiful watercolor portraits. These products are perfect as presents for family members and friends, and they make great personalized home decor as well.

Read on below to learn all about how you can get a custom watercolor portrait made from your favorite personal photos.

Why Do You Need a Custom Watercolor Portrait?

This product is the perfect way to turn a personal photograph with special meaning for you and your loved ones into a unique work of art. Not only does it elevate a simple picture into a creative production with more style and attention to detail, but you can also use it for a variety of purposes.  

Let's take a look at the two main reasons you should turn one of your favorite photos into a custom watercolor portrait today.

Take Your Home Decor to the Next Level

Traditional family photos are a great way to brighten up a living space. These captured moments make your home feel more lived-in and personal to you. But when your pictures have been transformed into beautiful paintings - full of vibrant colors and artistic flair - it takes the whole ensemble to the next level.

All of your house guests are sure to be impressed when they see you and your family members represented in a stunning custom watercolor portrait when they visit your home.

Give the Perfect Personalized Gift to Your Friends and Relatives

These products aren't just great for brightening your home decor. They also make lovely presents for your loved ones for any special occasion! A custom watercolor portrait made from a carefully selected photograph could be the perfect personalized gift for the one you hold dear.  

The unique nature of these products shows the gift recipient how much you care, especially if the work of art is made from a photo that holds meaning to both of you. There's really no better personalized gift option available on the market than this.

What Sort of Photos Should You Choose?

The essence of a good personalized gift all comes down to how well it relates to the recipient. A photograph or watercolor image of your family should commemorate something significant enough to warrant its place in your living space. Additionally, it'll need to fit in with your home's aesthetic.  

There is a subtle art to choosing the right pictures for each of these purposes. Luckily, we are here to give you some helpful advice. Let's go over three kinds of photos that are perfect for converting into custom watercolor portraits.

Family Photos

A photo of every member of your immediate family all together is the absolute perfect piece of home decor for your living room. By converting the photo into a marvelous watercolor portrait, you can imbue it with a further sense of significance, as it will have taken on more artistic qualities and been elevated into a more impressive display.

To choose the best one, consider the color and light themes present in the picture and your living space. This will help it blend beautifully into your life.

School Portraits

A beautiful watercolor portrait made from a school photo is the perfect way to commemorate someone's academic achievements or keep track of their growth over the years. Choosing this option is a unique, creative gift to give to your hardworking student or the long-distance family members who love them.

There's no better way to elevate a simple school portrait to a higher artistic level than by having it converted into a gorgeous painting and displaying it in the home with pride.

Photos from Memorable Events

Worthwhile events take place in all corners of your life - and they occasionally lead to candid moments captured on camera. You can bring new life to those precious memories with your loved ones by turning them into watercolor portraits. The world is your oyster with this option. A photo of you and your husband from your wedding is an incredible personalized gift for him. But you can also select one from a birthday, vacation - any moment you hold dear.

The receiver will appreciate seeing those memories brought to life one more. You may even want to give them a tissue or two.

How Large are the Portraits?

These watercolor portraits are available in a wide variety of different sizes to meet every customer's specific needs. Whether you prefer something small and understated, something moderate, or something large and grand that makes a statement, HomeHaps can give you the exact size you need.

With twelve different sizing options ranging from 8 inches by 10 inches to 32 inches by 48 inches, there's sure to be a canvas available to satisfy every client. You can even get a digital version to print on your own!

What is the Canvas Quality Like?

For canvas prints, the portraits will be printed on a white semi-gloss artist canvas of the desired dimensions. The canvases are stretched over a premium MDF frame one and a half inches deep, so you can be sure the work is sturdy. Plus, it even comes with its own hanging kit, so you won't have to go out and buy anything else to install it in your home.  

Such a beautiful work of art on such a sturdy canvas is sure to make a high-quality gift or wall art for your home.

How Do You Place an Order?

Now that you know all about these wonderful products, you're surely ready to order a custom watercolor portrait of your own. The process is quite simple, but we'll still walk you through it. Read on below to learn how to place an order for a custom watercolor portrait.

Canvas Print

If you'd like to get your personalized watercolor portrait printed on a canvas, simply visit the HomeHaps website to get started. Just choose the size you want and follow the prompts to select your desired image from your files. Then simply press the button to confirm your order, and you're all set!

Once your image has been converted, you'll receive a preview of what it should look like. Once you approve the image, your canvas will be printed and shipped out to your location in no time.

Digital

If you would rather not have HomeHaps send you a canvas, you can opt to have the file sent to you digitally instead. When you place your order, just click the option that says "Digital (NO SHIP)," and then follow your prompts to upload your image and confirm your order.

After the approval process, you will be sent a high-quality JPEG file of your portrait, which is yours to print independently.

How Do You Make Sure the Photo Comes Out Well?

In order to ensure that the finished portrait looks as perfect as it can be, there are a few easy steps you should follow when uploading your image.  

First, make sure the photo is high-quality so that the final image comes out clear and easily discernible. Next, make certain the subjects' heads, shoulders, and arms are clearly visible in the photo and not cut off at the borders. Finally, please don't make any attempt to crop the image out of the background before you send it. HomeHaps will take care of that process for you!

How Long Do Orders Take to Ship?

The length of time it takes for your printed canvas to arrive at your address depends on the delivery option you choose. For ground shipping, it should take approximately five to seven days from the time it is sent out. For express shipping, it will be closer to one to three days.

Can You Preview the Image Before it Prints?

You'll be sent a preview of your portrait before your canvas is printed. If you need anything to be revised, HomeHaps will happily oblige for a small additional fee.

What if You Can't Choose Just One Photo?

No worries! HomeHaps can also combine multiple photos into one portrait for a modest upcharge.

Order the Perfect Personalized Gift Today!

Now that fall has finally arrived it’s time to start decorating the house and planning those birthday and Thanksgiving parties! There are so many different party themes you can choose but why not have a birthday party that represents the season? A fall birthday party is a great way to celebrate the birthday boy or girl on their special day. So what is the best theme to represent the fall season? Well, we’ve got you covered! We put together a list of the 5 most epic ideas for fall birthday party that will have your guests talking the whole night.

Oktoberfest

First up on our list is a theme made for the beer loving birthday boy or girl! What better way to celebrate a fall birthday than with one of the most fall themes you can get. An Oktoberfest birthday party is the perfect fall birthday theme and will get everyone into the spirit of the season. Not only is this theme great for a beer lover but for a 21st birthday as well. Put out some soft pretzels, a variety of dipping sauces, host a chili cook off and put together beer flights to get the whole party in the Oktoberfest mood. 

Here are some of the best decoration, food and activity ideas for an Oktoberfest theme birthday party

Put up an Oktoberfest Birthday Banner

Decorate with wheat bouquets

Place the drinks and beers in a carved out pumpkin bowl

Put up a Pretzel bar

Build a German Charcuterie Board

Host a Beer flight / tasting area

Have an Oktoberfest Music and Dancing area

Put together an Oktoberfest inspired chili cook off

Make your own traditional Gingerbread Heart

And to top it all off, since the occasion is so close to Halloween. Why not turn it into a costume party and have your guests dress up in lederhosen for the men or a beer maiden dress for the women!

Baby’s First Fall Birthday

If your little one was born in the beautiful season of autumn then this birthday theme will make the perfect party to commemorate the day they were born! So how do you represent fall for a birthday? Well, to bring out the beautiful colors of fall, decorate with floral arrangements that are made up of rustic orange, yellow and red. You can do this by using leaves and marigolds or sunflowers. And along with these floral arrangements you can decorate the house and party table with orange and brown balloons as well as put out themed foods such as mini pumpkin pie cupcakes for the “cake element”! Then to bring it all together put up a personalized first fall birthday banner that features an image of your little one and their name. 

Popcorn and Jelly Beans

A popcorn and jelly beans birthday party theme is the perfect fall birthday party idea for any child or person that loves good ol chuck and his best friend. If your birthday boy or girl loves having a tradition of watching good ol chuck brown every year for thanksgiving, then they’ll love this popcorn and jelly beans inspired birthday party. Simply decorate the house with yellow balloons, a garland made of popcorn and a personalized popcorn and jelly beans birthday banner that features the birthday boy or girl’s name. Then to bring together the theme with the party snacks, put out jelly beans, toast and jam to commemorate the show. 

Friendsgiving Birthday

If you or your loved one loves celebrating Friendsgiving but your birthday is in the same month, then why not turn your birthday into a Friendsgiving birthday party! Decorate with thanksgiving and fall decorations, invite all of your friends and make a semi-traditional thanksgiving dinner just as you would for your annual friendsgiving party. Have fun with this theme and send out thanksgiving themed party invitations and put up a Friendsgiving banner that features all of the fall colors and can be personalized with your celebration info.

Autumn Harvest Birthday

This birthday theme is great for all ages! One of the best ways to put together an autumn harvest birthday party is by decorating with traditional fall decorations. These decorations can include pumpkins, gourds, a cornucopia centerpiece for the table, fall leaf garlands with warm LED lights and lots of fall floral arrangements to place around the house or backyard. Then commemorate the special birthday boy or girl with an autumn harvest birthday banner that can be made with any background color that matches your fall theme and features the birthday boy or girl’s name and age. 

Christmas may seem quite far away, but it’s closer than you think. Once the rush starts, thousands of people will run to the shops to find something extra special for their loved ones. Such gifts are especially important to our moms. It doesn’t have to be a car or a house; they are pleased with every small thing we give them. But there’s such a huge range of creative gifts. So where do you start?

First of all, think about what she loves and wants and usually moms love the family she has built, she celebrates her treasures with pictures of the family and memories. In this article we will go over our favorite personalized gifts for sweet moms. Here’s our top picks for personalized presents that will definitely make your mother smile this Christmas.

Christmas presents are special, so why not make them personalized? Personalized gifts are super trendy right now because we finally have the resources to produce individualized gifts easily.

The following list contains creative gift ideas for one of the most loved people in your life.

TOP-5 Ideas for Christmas Gifts for Mom

Personalized presents are the most memorable. You can buy the most expensive gift or the least expensive gift, which both can be very useful. However, the recipient won’t remember them nearly as much as a picture painted especially for them.

Here, we’ve chosen the 5 best personalized gifts for mom.

1: Watercolor Portrait from a Photo

A personalized watercolor portrait can become the highlight of the holidays for your mother. With a custom watercolor portrait, you simply upload your photo to us and our artists get to work on transforming a regular photo into a digitally hand-painted watercolor painting.  We send to you for approval, from there it takes 24-48 hours to print on our premium gallery wrapped canvas material, and shipped to your front door in a few days!

  Some great ideas for pictures are: - Picture of her children - Picture of her grandchildren - A picture of her (recent or past photo) - A family photo - Or even a photo of her favorite furry friend

Choose any picture that she finds memorable and turn it into a customized watercolor canvas she can hang on her walls and cherish forever. Just imagine the look on her face when she sees such a beautiful watercolor painting! We do produce and ship fast but be sure to place your order in advance to be sure it's nestled safely under the tree in time. Holiday rush times are chaotic with the delivery companies so it's always best to order way ahead of time.  

2. Watercolor Pet Portrait

If your mom has a furry friend that she absolutely adores, then our watercolor pet portrait will definitely be a tearjerker! Pet lovers all over love to celebrate their favorite furry friend but getting a watercolor pet portrait of them is priceless!

  Having a professionally painted watercolor portrait of a loved one is a precious gift that will last forever. And our precious pets are little members of the family bringing a new meaning of joy to our lives.  It’s no wonder we celebrate them with so much love and tenderness and this personalized gift is a great way to make mom happy.

So in honor of your mom’s furry little companion, turn her favorite photo into a piece of art and you can be rest assured that your mom will love it for years to come.

3. Oil Painting of a Photo

If dear mom has always wanted a nice professional looking oil painting of the family without spending thousands, this is a beautiful gift for christmas! It can be a picture of your mom and dad’s wedding with their hands with rings on. You can also choose a favorite family picture, or even combine photos of different relatives into one oil painting!

Or maybe she loves her home and the memories built in that home.  Our artists can take a photo of the home and transform it into a rustic oil painting to really capture the beauty of her home.

  4. Cartoon Pet Portrait

How about a funny present? Choose the sweetest, cutest photo of your mother’s pet and turn it into a cartoon style pet portrait. These will suit minimalistic home styles and become a nice piece of decor but personalized with her furry friend's cute little face.

You can choose the background color of the portrait as well as the color of the dog or cat, sometimes it looks good in full color or even black and white. It will become a very special gift because not only is it a recreation of a picture but a customized one, created especially for your mom.

Such gifts become increasingly popular during the holidays. So, it’s better to place your order beforehand to give enough time for it to be completed and sent out to you in time for Christmas.

5. Pencil Sketched Portrait from a Photo

A pencil drawing portrait will also fit a minimalistic style where black and white shades prevail. You can also order a colorful portrait if B&W isn’t your thing. But either way the pencil sketch look is a very elegant way to decorate your home with personalization.

Choose a very special photo as it will be a very special gift for mom this christmas.  Imagine her eyes lighting up when she sees an old photo of her creatively pencil sketched beautifully and printed on a premium artist grade canvas ready to hang on her walls!

  This drawing will become the most significant gift your mom receives. It’s durable, provides a warm feeling of family connection and love to one another. A custom pencil portrait is a beautiful addition to any mom's home decor. How to Choose a Proper Christmas Gift for Mom

  Mom’s are beautifully complex loving and nurturing creatures! They deserve the best gifts this christmas but sometimes we get stumped with the hustle and bustle of the holiday rush.  So we’ve put together a little guide of things to keep in mind as you're shopping for dear old mom, don't tell her we said old :) Have you heard the phrase it’s the thought that counts? That couldn’t be more true! When it comes to shopping for mom, a little bit of thought can go a long way, here's a few tips:

Think about what she likes

Maybe she has a favorite cat and would love a huge portrait of it in the living room? Or maybe she thinks about redecorating the house and some family pictures would look good on a bare wall. Remember all the things she likes about life in general, and consider giving her something she’s wanted for a long time.

Ask directly

If you’re not aiming for a surprise or your mom doesn’t like them but likes practical gifts that she really wants, ask her directly. This is a much better approach than buying something and being afraid she won’t like it. Talk to her, present your ideas and why you think those gifts will be suitable. Then, ask what the best option on the list would be. Or maybe she already knows what she wants and you don’t have it in your ideas bag.

  Remember what you talked about

If you don’t want to ask directly and would like to just surprise her with something special, remember the last time you talked. Maybe she mentioned something that you tried to remember but forgot. Ask someone you told about this conversation; chances are they can recall something. There are definitely things your mom would have told you about that would make her very happy this Christmas. Maybe it’s a picture of herself back in the day?

  Ask her friends and other family members

Another great approach is talking to friends and family and gathering ideas. Many of them won’t share what they are getting, just in case. But they can remember conversations and think about creative ideas you wouldn’t come up with yourself. Find contacts of her friends, but make sure they don’t tell her and ruin the surprise!

Go shopping together

A great way to see what your mom wants is to go shopping together. This is a great way to spend quality time with her and a method of spying on her wishes. Visit jewelry stores, boutiques, tech stores, even travel agencies “just because”. See what she tries on or asks about.

  One of these will definitely help you create a list of gift ideas for several years ahead!

To Sum Up

A well thought out gift is the way to go this year and one of these gifts is guaranteed to make her smile.  Everytime she sees it hanging on the wall, it will remind her what a beautiful gift you gave her and how much thought you put into it.  

Looking for a great stylish way to keep your family organized this year? We’ve got you covered! Here’s  3 great ways to keep on track and stylishly decorate at the same time! 

Our Acrylic dry erase board meets function and form as it looks great but also serves as a great family command center to keep everyone organized.  Let’s dive in and see how these acrylic dry erase boards can help your family stay on track this year.  

What is an acrylic dry erase board

 Surely by now you have heard of a whiteboard with dry erase markers that can easily be rubbed off with a napkin.  Great for planning and keeping account of the current project! But dry erase markers also work great on other non-porous surfaces such as glass, mirrors, and in this case: acrylic! 

Acrylic is a beautiful alternative to glass because it looks like glass but it carries some added benefits that make acrylic a much better option for a dry erase board.  

First: it's impact resistant so it won't spray glass shards everywhere, Second: it's much lighter weight than glass making it safer to handle and hang on the wall.  

Acrylic vs. Whiteboard.

Dry erase whiteboard material tends to get stained even by dry erase markers which are designed specifically for whiteboard material. Usually after about 6 months to a year dry erase boards tend to look very used. 

Acrylic dry erase boards are a great alternative to standard white boards because the non-porous material is completely stain-free and will look clean and clear for years to come. Also the main difference is the aesthetics of it.  Acrylic is clear and has a premium quality look and feel to it, while whiteboards look cheaper.  

Types of Acrylic Dry Erase Boards

When it comes to acrylic dry erase boards, fortunately there are many options available, from custom fields to completely blank.  If you like to draw in your own fields each day / week / month then a blank acrylic board will serve well.  However, most like to have custom fields so they don’t have to keep drawing them in each week.  Also the user can just erase the info but not the fields.  Here are a few customizable acrylic dry erase boards that make great family planners.  

Acrylic Wall Calendar

An acrylic calendar for wall is a great way to keep track of daily todo lists, shopping lists, reminders, notes, etc. Also what’s great about that is you don't have to worry about erasing the fields.  Another great feature is that it looks stunning in your kitchen or living room or office.  

We even have customers that like to put it in their laundry room to keep up to date with their agendas.  This acrylic wall calendar is great for the whole family but sometimes there's a need for more specific fields or projects.  

Acrylic Chore Chart

Teaching kids the value of hard work early on is a great way to build a solid work ethic for their future.  It demonstrates the exchange of their time and effort for a reward that they would like to achieve.  

An Acrylic Chore Chart is a great way to help them keep track of their goodies as well as the time and effort it takes to get them! Also it's completely customizable as you can customize it with their name, and custom fields.  Also if they are enrolled in homeschooling, our academic chart is an awesome choice. 

Acrylic Academic Calendar

It’s almost that time of the year again. You can almost feel the air changing, almost smell the hot cocoa with whipped cream on top. Companies are now scrambling to ramp up production of holiday-worthy goods and some folks also think that far ahead with questions like, what to get the kids this Christmas, what to get my wife this Christmas and everyone is thinking, what to get for my mom this Christmas?

Well you’re in luck! This article will go over some great personalized gifts just for Mom. Below are of 5 Great Ideas for what to get for my mom this Christmas.

Custom Watercolor Painting

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Most of us love our mothers with all our hearts and would like to commemorate them, not just with any hanging art, but a more sentimental custom watercolor painting. Our artists will transform any photo you send into a custom watercolor painting, complete with a free hanging kit so mom can easily hang it herself. What to get for my mom this Christmas? Try this. Just don’t wait too long into the holiday, it’s best to stock up on Christmas gifts early to avoid holiday shipping delays.

Custom Watercolor Blanket

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The only thing better than a watercolor portrait is a watercolor portrait on a soft fuzzy blanket! This best seller is a favorite because it is an enlarged version of our watercolor portrait but on a super cozy fleece blanket and printed beautifully! What to get for my mom this Christmas? This is a must have gift for mom during the holidays. But order this one sooner than later as production on blankets is currently about 1–2 weeks from approval.

Watercolor Pet Portrait

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If there’s anyone else other than you, your dad, and your siblings your mother could love, it will be your pets. What to get for my mom this Christmas? Try a watercolor pet portrait. Whether its your current pet or a pet who passed, such a gift is sure to pull at her heartstrings. Simply send us your photo and we transform her pet picture into a beautiful art piece she can hang on her walls forever!

Live Laugh Love — 3 Piece Canvas Set

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If you know someone who recently moved into a new home or if they are looking for a beautiful wall art piece that will compliment their home decor, this is it! A beautiful 3 piece canvas set that expresses the rules of a happy peaceful life. A great housewarming gift or even a wedding gift for a newly married couple. This trending piece is a great gift for a new homeowner, so much so that it is currently a bestseller.

Cartoon Pet Portrait

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If you have a mom who is a dog lover or pet owner, this is the perfect idea for What to get for my mom this Christmas? Many of our customers write us to tell us how their mom cried when they saw their best furry friend in a beautiful watercolor portrait.

Gift giving can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to a loved one. And chances are you’re spending the majority of the time thinking about what to get them instead of spending the majority of the time creating it. Let’s face it, a quick gift, last minute gift, or the pick of what’s left in the store is never the most memorable gift. So we’ve put together a list of creative, unique, sentimental and memorable gifts that your loved one will certainly never forget!

Whether you’re looking for a gift for your loved ones birthday, Christmas or just because, it’s always best to give them a gift that has a lot of thought put into it! A memorable gift is not only thoughtful, but it’s a gift they’ll cherish forever. So what makes a gift memorable?

One that has a lot of thought put into the sentiment of the gift

When choosing a gift, try to think about or identify what the person loves and likes. Do they love their family, pets, or home? This is a very important factor as any gift that would be memorable is one that holds a very special message that will forever be in their hearts.

It shows time was spent on it

A gift that looks like there was a lot of time spent on it is always the most memorable gift. If you go back to gifts that you forgot about in your lifetime, chances are it was the gift cards, money or gift certificates to your favorite restaurant. I mean those gifts are great! Who doesn’t love a good gift card? However, these gifts were and are certainly not the most memorable gifts you’ve ever received. They were just very useful for the time being. So giving a gift that shows them you’re willing to spend a good amount of your time thinking about them is perfect for being everlasting in their memories.

It’s a useful gift

Another important aspect to a memorable gift is the usefulness of the gift. If the gift you’re giving is one that will just be put in storage for later then it’s not a gift that will truly wow them. So going back to the thought and time spent of the gift, try to think about what they will truly use or want to see on a daily basis.

And last but certainly not least, Is the gift unlike anything they’ve ever received

Getting your loved one a unique gift is one of the best ways to make sure the gift is a memorable one. A gift that is completely unexpected and one that not any other family member would think about is a gift that your loved one will remember for the rest of their lives! So get creative and look for a gift that is unlike any other!

With these four very important factors in mind, we’ve put together a list of the most memorable gifts that show creativity, thought, time and usefulness! These gifts will certainly wow your “giftee” and will be one they will never forget.

Watercolor Portrait

To start off the list, we’ve chosen a customer favorite and it’s a gift that will hang on their walls forever! These watercolor portraits are made from your photo, turned into a beautiful piece of art and printed on a premium artist canvas that is stretched over an MDF stretcher frame. So not only is this a memorable gift, but it’s a gift that will last a lifetime. Simply upload your favorite photo, choose your size, place your order and we do the rest. A simple, creative, thoughtful gift made in a matter of days yet has a huge impact on your loved one!

Family Collage

If your loved one has many family members that they absolutely adore then this gift is perfect for them! A family collage portrait is made with your loved ones favorite photos and placed inside and shaped into the letters of either MOM, DAD or FAMILY. It then has a special message or quote added to the top and the names of their family members added underneath. Once completed, it is printed on a premium artist canvas and tightly stretched over a 1.5” thick frame to ensure it lasts for years to come.

Watercolor Pet Portrait

A watercolor pet portrait is great for a loved one who absolutely loves their pet! So getting them a portrait of their furry little friend is certainly a gift that will bring a tear of joy to their face and will forever last in their memories. Simply send a photo of their pet and we transform it into a beautiful piece of art that will be the highlight of their decor.

Military Photo Blanket

This gift is a memorable gift for either the soldier who is returning home or their loved one who is waiting for them to come home. A military photo blanket is perfect as it features a collage of images and includes their military rank to celebrate their achievements. It’s a gift your loved one will be able to snuggle up to and use as a decoration for their living room. So not only is it memorable for the sentiment of it but for the usefulness as well!

Oil Painting from Photo

The most memorable gifts are the ones made from a sentimental photo. So it’s no wonder these portraits have become popular in the last two years! Perfect for weddings, Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s day, Father’s Day or just because. An oil painting from photo is a sentimental and creative gift that is made from your loved ones favorite photo and transformed into a beautiful piece of art. Once the art piece is completed, it is printed on a premium artist canvas and shipped out within a day of completing it! This gift will not only be useful as a beautiful art piece to add to their home decor but it will be a memorable gift that brought a tear of joy to their face the minute they opened it.

Personalized Acrylic Wall Calendar

This gift is an excellent choice for the “Type A” family member or for a loved one who is looking to get their family back on schedule. Now an acrylic wall calendar doesn’t sound all that sentimental, but a personalized acrylic wall calendar certainly is. With a calendar that is aesthetically pleasing to add to any home decor, personalized with their family name and personalized with their most used tasks — such as: notes, menu, shopping list, to-do list etc. it’ll certainly be one of the most memorable gifts they’ve received. It’s unique, thoughtful and useful! Which makes it perfect for a memorable gift.

Sketched Portrait From Photo

Much like the watercolor painting photo and the oil painting from photo, this sketched portrait from photo will bring a tear of joy to your loved ones face the minute they open it. A sketched portrait takes your loved ones favorite photo and transforms it into a piece of art that can be printed on a premium artist canvas, a framed canvas, a rolled canvas or even a premium paper that can be placed in a frame and hung on their walls for years to come.

Sheet Music Portrait

A gift perfect for the newlyweds or a couple on their anniversary. Most couples have a song that they resonate with. So a portrait that features an image of them and the music notes to their favorite song is a sentimental gift they’ll love forever. A music sheet portrait is not only a memorable gift but a gift that can be hung on their walls to be cherished for a lifetime!

Sketched Pet Portrait

Pet lovers love to see their furry friend turned into a portrait and this sketched pet portrait is a great way to honor their dog, cat, or even bird! This pet portrait is a great gift that will be everlasting in the “giftees” memories’ for the rest of their lives. Not only is it a great birthday gift or Christmas gift but it’s also a great way to memorialize a lost pet.

If you Love halloween like we Love halloween, you are in for a treat, not a trick! This article will go over 5 of the very best halloween signs that you have to try this halloween. If you celebrate halloween at all these halloween banners and halloween birthday banners are a must have to really bring the spooks home this year!

Halloween during quarantine can be a blast if you plan correctly and we would love to help! Here are 5 great halloween signs that are sure to bring great fun to your next halloween birthday party.

Freddy’s Birthday Banner

Freddys birthday wish halloween banner is a great start to kick off the halloween signs for 2021. Freddy is a favorite horror flick and the red and green bars send chills down your spine. Imagine hearing the haunting melody playing and the little girls singing 1–2 freddys coming for you…

If you are celebrating a halloween birthday, and you are a fan of freddy krueger, this freddy’s birthday wish halloween birthday banner is a must have for a fun halloween birthday bash! Made from super premium 13 oz vinyl material and printed with quality, this halloween banner will last many celebrations to come. Personalize yours today!

Micheals Halloween Sign

What better way to celebrate a halloween party than with the originator of halloween, Michaels Halloween! Personalize this halloween sign with your birthday name and age or just make it a spookfest halloween banner! Your choice, either way it will make for a very exciting celebration and set the mood of the spooky day.

Halloween signs have a great wow effect at a halloween party and a personalized halloween sign is even better! It’s always better when your name is 6 feet wide and next to a horror classic! Turn on your favorite halloween playlist and hang up this banner for an epic halloween bash you won’t soon forget! Personalize your michaels halloween banner now!

Clowns Halloween Banner

From the beginning of halloween celebrations, or even scary movies, clowns have always played a big part in scaring the pants off of people. Maybe it’s their wicked laugh or their white face paint with colored accents. Either way it makes for a great scary celebration this halloween.

Celebrate your next halloween party in a scary clown themed party with popcorn and munchies reminiscent of a clown carnival gone way wrong! Take it a step further by personalizing this halloween sign with your info and have a great blast this halloween!

Hocus Pocus Sign

Hocus Pocus is and will always be an icon of halloween celebrations. They really put a spell on us! The Sanderson sisters know how to keep a party alive for centuries and this halloween you can bring them back to life with your halloween party this year.

Personalize with your name and age and if you want to take it a step further and add your personal message, you can get it customized even more, just message us prior to purchase. This halloween is going to be marvelous with this addition to a fun filled night! Get your Hocus Pocus Sign Here.

Halloween Monsters Banner

If you are just an all around horror flick junkie and can’t get enough of all the boogeymen and ahem… dolls, then this is your celebration banner! Our sizes range from our Mini (4 foot) to our Mega (10 foot) and they are printed on premium quality vinyl and prints come out vibrant and rich! So the bloody reds look bloody red!

This halloween sign welcomes the crowd and lets everyone know loudly whose party they are attending. And what a party it will be with the forefathers of horror welcoming your guests. Personalize yours now!

Traditional Personalized Halloween Sign

Personalizing a traditional family spookfest is another great way to celebrate the big day. Jack-o-lanterns and halloween go together like christmas trees and christmas. In the 1800’s they would carve gourds, light candles inside and line the streets with them to bring the spirit of halloween in a spooky orange glowing night. It made for such a beautiful halloween night that people started celebrating it each year.

Why not carry on the celebration this halloween with a beautiful personalized jack-o-lantern halloween sign to welcome your party people! Starting at only $40 for our mini size, it’s a great way to bring in the halloween party in a fun festive way. Personalize yours here!

IT — Time to Float Halloween Sign

For those who love to float this is a HIT for halloween birthdays! The new IT movie was a huge hit and done so well that its become a twist of scary clown and horrific demon hell bent on stealing childrens scared souls. We loved it so much that we had to make a personalized banner to fit the occasion. Full of the red balloons and a creepy clown’s eye peeking through to wish the birthday boy or girl a happy birthday!

Decorate your home with red balloons, carnival goodies and get this personalized Time to Float Halloween Banner and have a spooky halloween party you and your guests will never forget! Personalize yours here!

Shining Halloween Banner

All work and no play makes for a dull halloween party! And who needs a dull halloween party? This halloween party banner will shine with beautiful color as you celebrate one of the best horror flicks of all time. Take it a step further by personalizing it to your birthday boys or girls name, pictures and age! A Lot of our customers like to do a then and now picture or you can do a couple different pictures portrayed in a bloody typed banner!

This halloween will be a blast if you decorate the house with some type written pages flying up the wall, an ashtray in front of a typewriter and blood all over the walls. What an epic celebration it will be and we can help! Personalize yours now!

Haunted Hollywood Marquee Banner

Now this is an epic halloween sign for the halloween movie buffs! All of your most feared halloween spooks on one banner surrounding a personalized movie marquee. Personalize with a birthday, or any text (that will fit with this font size) to make for a super exciting and colorful banner. Some of our customers even wanted it in their theater room for a halloween movie night!

Another great idea is to make a haunted halloween theme and dress up as hollywood actors and actresses that have been attacked by movie monsters! Either way this halloween can be a blockbuster with this personalized haunted halloween sign.

Nightmare Before Christmas Banner

And last but certainly not least… none other than the Pumpkin Kings altered adventures of holiday confusion! Fans from all over the world love and celebrate the spooky twist on the holidays. Jack and his friends celebrate halloween like the north pole celebrates christmas. We should all enjoy the fun of this day and kicking it off with a great themed party is the perfect way!

Now that October is just around the corner and Halloween is almost here, it’s time to start planning out all of those Halloween treats, crafts and activities!

Whether you’re young or old, Halloween is a holiday that can be fun for all ages. When it comes to dressing up and trick or treating for bags full of candy for the kids and throwing super fun halloween parties for the adults, everyone just can’t wait for the big day to commence! And to start off the season… why not learn a little back story on one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. I mean we celebrate this awesome holiday but where did Halloween and it’s traditions come from?

Whether you’ve always had a curiosity about the origin of Halloween or you’re just a major history buff looking to study something seasonal, at some point many of us ask ourselves that very question.

So to kick off the season and to gather some inspiration for your costume or upcoming party, let’s dive into the history of this fun filled holiday and how it became popular around the world!

So, what is the meaning of Halloween? The meaning of Halloween came from the popular, original term, “All Hallows Eve.” But where did that come from? To answer that question we have to go back to the very first celebration.

Halloween was first celebrated back in the early eighth century as the night before All Saints Day. To break it down, the word Hallows means Saints, hence the All Hallows Eve or as it used to be called All Hallows Even.

The name literally means the night before All Saints Day. In later years the term was shortened from All Hallows Even to Hallowe’en, then as we all know it today, Halloween.

Why is Halloween celebrated on October 31st?

Well back in the eighth century, Pope Gregory IV created a holiday on November 1st called “All Saints Day” to celebrate the new year and, well, the saints! Back then they believed October 31st marked the beginning of the cold winter and the end of the harvest season, making November 1st the beginning of their new year.

They also believed that the day before their new year was the day the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, which they believed made it easier for the spirits to return. Another belief was that on this day the priests were able to predict the future by speaking to the spirits.

This is where the tradition for fortune telling on Halloween came from. So every year on October 31st they would dress up in costumes and light bonfires at the Celtic Samhain festival to ward off ghosts, tell fortunes of the upcoming winter and to mark the end of the year. Making October 31st the day we celebrate Halloween.

Why do we carve pumpkins?

During these Samhain festivals, not only would they dress up and dance around the bonfire to ward off ghosts, but they would also hollow out gourds, turnips and even potatoes! They would carve spooky faces into them and light a candle inside. Which in turn became Jack-O’-Lanterns.

Jack-O’-Lanterns were invented by the Irish and were so named after an old Irish folk tale called Stingy Jack. A folk tale about a very mischievous guy who was up to no good and played one too many tricks. Until one day it landed him inside of a gourd, which deemed him his name “Jack of the Lantern.” Or otherwise known as, Jack-O’-Lantern.

Carving pumpkins came to be a tradition when the Irish brought the tradition of carving gourds and potatoes to America. The home of the pumpkin! After a while, they discovered that pumpkins made really great Jack-O’-Lanterns and from then on carving pumpkins has become a Halloween tradition that we just couldn’t live without!

Where did trick or treating come from?

The tradition of trick or treating began in the ninth century on November 2nd, which was called All Souls Day, a day for honoring the dead.

On this day children would go door to door in “disguises” asking for Soul Cakes, a type of pastry, in exchange for a prayer for the homeowners’ dead relatives.

However in later years (the early 1930’s to be exact) it is said that before and during this time, Halloween became dangerous as children would vandalize people’s homes and pull pranks on them as well.

So, as a way to hopefully stop the little pranksters from vandalizing their property, homeowners would bribe them with treats and gifts as an ultimatum. Basically, “I’ll give you a treat if you leave my house alone.”

This eventually took and quickly became known as Trick-or-Treat!

Costumes Throughout History

Costumes have been around since the beginning of the holiday. It started with the Samhain festival when people would dress up and dance around the bonfire. As Halloween became a bigger tradition, so did the costumes!

Starting from the 1800’s people would wear homemade witch and ghost costumes. Fast forward a hundred years and paper masks were being mass produced for children to wear on the holiday.

The paper mask costumes were such a big hit that in the 1930s and 40s companies started to make box costumes that went over the body and came with a plastic mask. These costumes are some of the first recorded costumes to have been created off of popular characters from TV shows, radio shows and books.

In the 1950s, much like we know it today, the costumes made were primarily created to match the most popular TV and movie characters of the year. From then on, movies, TV and media paved the way for the costumes that are created today.

And not to mention that the 1978 horror film “Halloween” was the start to the creation of the scary gory costumes we see today!

The way we celebrate Halloween today

Halloween may have started out as a serious holiday to ward off ghosts and commemorate the end of the harvest season, but now Halloween has become a fun filled holiday we all love!

Our transformation into building traditions, dressing up as our favorite characters, planning epic parties, making delicious treats, trick or treating and snuggling up to our favorite Halloween movies is truly a great way to celebrate this special Holiday.

Going through the history of Halloween really shows that most of the traditions we’ve built are pretty much the same as our ancestors but modernized and turned into fun!

As you see, most of the things we have come to know and love about Halloween, such as the dressing up, trick or treating, carving pumpkins and telling scary stories have all come from the original “All Hallows Eve” Samhain festival from way back in the eighth century.

Even looking through the history of costumes and trick or treating, we see that Halloween has just in the past 80 years evolved. I mean some of our ancestors are still alive from that time!

And now that we have shed some light on the history of Halloween, it’s time to take that knowledge and turn it into inspiration for your Halloween crafts and treats!

If you’re planning a birthday party for yourself or a loved one but have no idea what to make the overall theme, no worries! We’ve got you covered. We know how stressful planning a birthday party can be but with these 10 cool ideas for a birthday celebration you’ll be planning the coolest birthday bash of the year in a breeze.

Milestone Birthday Party

A milestone birthday party is perfect for those big moments in life! Whether you’re planning a party for your daughter’s sweet 16 or your grandparents 100th birthday, this birthday party idea will make any birthday boy or girl happy. Simply decorate the house with balloons, plates, napkins and confetti in their favorite color along with a personalized birthday banner centerpiece that commemorates their special day.

Rustic Party

For any birthday boy or girl who loves a rustic vibe or who has a birthday during the summer, this rustic birthday celebration idea is perfect. Not only is it great for a summer birthday but it is also versatile for any age. To bring out the vibe of this party, plan to celebrate outside and decorate the backyard with string bulb lights, mason jar centerpieces and a rustic wood personalized birthday banner.

Whiskey Lovers Party

Throw your husband, dad, boyfriend or grandfather a surprise party that features their favorite drink! A whiskey themed birthday party is just the thing he needs to celebrate his day. This theme also makes a great 21st birthday theme. Bring the whiskey theme to life with jack cupcakes, mini jack bottles, whiskey bottle balloons and a personalized whiskey birthday banner that he can hang up in his man cave afterwards!

Poker Night

A birthday party you and your guests will never forget…a poker themed birthday party! This is a great birthday celebration idea for the soon to be 21 year old or for any of your loved ones. Have some fun with this theme and put out a poker table, send out poker themed invitations and put up a personalized poker banner that celebrates the birthday boy or girl.

Golden Birthday

A golden birthday party is great for a 40 and fabulous celebration! Couple the gold with any of their favorite colors such as black, white or navy blue and put up golden balloons and streamers along with the accent of their favorite color. And to top off the party decorations, add a personalized birthday banner that matches the rest of the decor and features an image of the special birthday boy or girl.

Then and Now Party

Planning a then and now birthday party is great for a birthday celebration for your grandparents or parents. It’s the perfect party theme to commemorate their entire life! Create party decorations that show images of the birthday boy or girl when they were younger and of them now. Not only can you put up their images but you can add a personal touch with a custom then and now birthday banner that also features an image of them when they were younger and of them now, along with a great black and gold balloon background to really bring together the birthday celebration. To make it even more memorable, this premium vinyl banner is made with a quality material that is waterproof and UV safe which means it will last a lifetime. So you’ll be able to keep it even after the celebration!

Casino Night

Now this one can be for a birthday or just a family game night! Much like the poker birthday celebration theme you can put together a casino night theme with DIY black jack tables, poker tables, roulette and even slots. In the center of it all, add a casino night banner that will bring the party together. Not to mention, this casino banner is made with a premium quality vinyl that is weatherproof, which means it can be used every year!

Kids RoBlox Party

A party made for your little gamer! If you’re 3–10 year old loves this online game, then they’ll love this ro-blox birthday celebration theme. Decorate their day with colorful balloons that match the game and put up a birthday banner that is personalized with their name and age. Not only can it be used for the party but most kids love to put it up in their room or playroom afterwards as a play backdrop!

Burger Party

How fun would a burger birthday celebration be?! I mean making a whole theme out of your favorite food chain is pretty awesome. You can go all out with this one and it doesn’t only have to be a burger theme, you can make it a taco theme, bbq theme, italian theme, you name it! But with a burger theme made from their favorite burger chain, fill up the house with decorations that match the chains colors and put up a personalized banner that is sure to wow them and your guests!

Soda Party

You can’t get any better than a classic and making a 40th — 80th birthday party out of a classic soda is the perfect way to celebrate! Make some soda cupcakes with a red and white frosting, put out some pretzels, decorate with soda bottle caps and put up a personalized banner that just brings that nostalgic feeling to celebrate the special birthday boy or girl. This birthday celebration idea is a party they’ll never forget.

There is no better gift to give a loved one than personalized gifts! This article is full of great personalized gift ideas for him. Personalized gifts are one of the most emotional gifts to give someone because everyone loves to see themselves.  Also it's more personal to them so the gift carries more weight.  Here are 5 great ideas for personalized gifts for him. 

Personalized gift for him #1: 

Personalized Hundred Dollar Bill Canvas

This is epic for the entrepreneur in your life! He will really appreciate seeing his face on a hundred dollar bill from any photograph.  Our artists cut out his head and shoulders and sketch his photo with the same method used to sketch out the presidents for their dollar bill picture. Then we put his name and any other info you would like to add on there.  A must have personalized gift for him.  

Personalized gift for him #2:

Dad Collage Canvas

Gather your favorite photos of dad, send them to us and we organize them in the shape of the letters DAD and print it on a premium canvas including hanging kit.  This is a great personalized gift for him if he's a dad.  A man's greatest gift is his family and the greatest gift you can give a family man is a personalized canvas with all of his family members! Personalize yours here. 

Personalized gift for him #3:

Watercolor Portrait from Photo

Our watercolor portrait is a bestseller for a reason! It really captures the moment of any photo you send us.  Simply upload your photo and in a few days we will send a preview of the masterpiece.  Once you approve, we print it and ship the canvas to your front door in days! Our customers are raving over this best seller and you will love this personalized gift for him! Get your watercolor portrait, Send us your photo here. 

Personalized gift for him #4:

Pencil Sketch Portrait from Photo

Another great way to capture the moment, you send us a photo of him or someone he cares about and our artists get to work sketching a masterpiece.  We then print the sketch onto a premium artist's canvas and stretched on a 1.5 inch gallery wrapped frame and comes with a free hanging kit.  A great personalized gift for him he will never forget! Get started here. 

Personalized gift for him #5:

Cartoon Pet Portrait

Our cartoonized pet portrait is a great personalized gift for the man with a furry best friend.  A portrait custom made from the picture you send us which we cartoonize the pup, kitty or any other animal pal and print it on canvas and ship it within days! This is great for man caves, garages, sheds, or anywhere he would love to reminisce with his best friend.  

There's 5 Creative Personalized Gifts for Him! Whatever holiday it is, these are sure to make him very happy!

Now that we have come into fall it’s time to start thinking about those comforting dinner recipes. Snuggling up on the couch with a nice bowl of hot soup and your favorite movie just sounds like the perfect fall night. So in honor of the autumn season we’ve rounded up our top ten favorite comforting dinner recipes for fall. So grab your coffee or tea, a pen and paper and start getting those grocery lists together! 

Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Slow Cooker)

Pumpkin chili is a staple during the fall season. Not only is it super comforting, delicious and easy to make but it’s perfect for making ahead of time and freezing. This is one dinner you and your family will want several times a week!

Ingredients:

Olive Oil (for cooking)

1.5 lbs Ground Turkey 

1 Onion, chopped

3 Garlic cloves, minced

1-2 Jalapenos (depending on how spicy you want it)

3 Anaheim or Poblano Peppers

1 Tsp Chili Powder or to taste

1 Pinch Mexican Oregano 

1 Tsp Ground Cloves

1 - 15 oz Can Pumpkin Puree

2 Bay Leaves

2 - 15 oz Cans of any type of White Beans

2 Cups of Low Sodium Chicken Broth

1 Bunch of Cilantro

Salt to taste

Sour Cream (for topping)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F or use the broiler setting on your oven.

Place the jalapeño and poblano peppers on a foil lined baking sheet and place in the oven.

Broil until you start to see char, then flip. Keep flipping the peppers until all sides are charred. Once they are done, pull them out of the oven and place each pepper inside of a plastic bag and let steam for about 5 minutes. 

In the meantime, chop the onions and garlic and sauté until fully translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

Next add in the ground turkey, season with a little salt and pepper and cook until browned, but not fully cooked. You should still see some pink left over. 

Once the turkey is browned, pour the turkey and onion mixture into your slow cooker.

Take the peppers out of the bag, peel the skin off of them. Be careful, they’ll be pretty hot. After taking the skin off, cut off the stem, cut them open long ways and gently scrape out the seeds.

Cut the peppers in medium size pieces and place in the slow cooker with the turkey mixture.

Next drain one can of beans and pour both cans into the slow cooker. 

Then mince the cilantro and put half of it into the slow cooker. Pour in the pumpkin puree, add the chili powder, mexican oregano, cloves, a little bit of salt (you can add more in the last 30 minutes), bay leaves and the chicken broth. 

Give it a stir. Set to low and cook for 8 hours or 4 hours on high.

During the last 30 minutes, give it a stir and taste test. If you feel you need a little more salt, add the desired amount and let cook for the remaining time.

Once done, let cool for about 10 minutes and serve with some cilantro on top and a dollop of sour cream!

Guinness Beef Stew

A hearty beef stew served with a side of buttery mashed potatoes, how much more comforting can you get than that! This beef stew will warm your belly on a rainy fall day and let’s just say after tasting a bite there won’t be any leftovers.

Ingredients:

1-2 tbsp olive oil

2.5 lbs boneless chuck roast or cubed stew meat

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 onion, diced

5 slices bacon

3 tbsp all purpose flour

1 14.9 oz can Guinness or your favorite dark beer

4 tbsp Tomato paste

3 cups chicken broth

3 carrots, peeled and cut

2 celery stalks, cut

3 sprigs thyme

2 bay leaves

3 carrots

salt and pepper

Instructions:

Prepare a baking sheet or plate with paper towels. Cube the meat into 2 inch pieces and trim most of the fat, some fat is ok. 

Place the meat on the baking sheet and pat dry. Season well with salt and pepper.

Heat the oil in a heavy pot or dutch oven on high heat. Brown the meat in batches, set aside onto a baking sheet or plate and repeat.

Lower the heat to medium and add oil if the pot looks dry.

Next, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Cook them until translucent. Once fully cooked add in the bacon and cook until browned.

Cut the carrot into thick coins, cutting the large pieces in half and cut the celery in slices. Stir the carrot and celery in with the onion and bacon mixture, cook for 1-2 mins. 

Add in the flour and cook it out for about a minute. Then slowly pour in the Guinness, stirring into the flour until fully dissolved and there are no lumps. Stir in the chicken broth and tomato paste and add the thyme (without the stems) and bay leaves.

Add the meat back into the pot and give it a stir. Lower the heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours.

Once finished adjust the seasoning to your liking and serve with your favorite mashed potatoes!

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

What speaks fall more than a butternut squash soup? This perfectly nutty soup will have you and your family all warmed up and cozy. Not to mention this soup is super easy to make and can be made ahead of time. Serve it as a main dish, side or appetizer! 

Ingredients:

1 lb Butternut Squash (about 1 large)

1 lb Acorn Squash (about 2 large)

1 Medium White Onion

2 Cups of Chicken Broth or more depending on the thickness

1 Cup Coconut Milk

Dash of Nutmeg

Salt and Pepper to taste

Olive Oil

Pepitas for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and drizzle olive oil over it. Cut the squashes in half, remove the seeds and place them flat side down. Rub each flat side of the on the baking sheet to cover with olive oil. 

Bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender with a fork.

In the meantime, dice the onion and cook in a large pot over medium heat until fully translucent. 

Once the squash is done, let it cool for about 10-15 minutes. Then scrape the squash off of the skin and place it in the pot with the onions.

Add ¾ of a cup of the coconut milk and the chicken broth to the pot and stir. 

With an immersion blender, blend the squash, onions, coconut milk and 1 cup of chicken broth until smooth. Add more chicken broth to thin it out as needed. 

Next season it with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Serve with a swirl of coconut milk and top it with a few pepitas!

Stuffed Acorn Squash (serves 4)

Stuffed acorn squash is one of those fall recipes that was made for a busy day. With a total time of about 45 minutes and hardly any prep work, you’ll be able to come home and whip this up in no time, all while it tastes like it took hours to make! It’s like the fall version of sloppy joes, but better.

1-2 Acorn Squashes

1 lb Ground Turkey

1 Small Onion, diced

Small Pkg. Whole Mushrooms, quartered

8oz Cooked Chestnuts, diced

1 Medium Apple, diced

1 Tsp Cinnamon

1/4 Tsp Nutmeg

1/2 Tsp Cloves

1 Tsp Onion Powder

1 Tsp Garlic Powder

Salt and Pepper to taste

Optional: Sour cream or Turkey Gravy 

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 450 degree F and line a baking sheet with foil and drizzle olive oil over the top. Cut the squashes in half, remove the seeds and place them flat side down. Rub each flat side of the on the baking sheet to cover with olive oil. 

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until fork tender.

In the meantime, place the onion into a large deep skillet pan or pot and cook until translucent. 

Add the apples and cook until soft, then add the mushrooms and diced chestnuts and cook for about 5 minutes. 

Next add the turkey and break apart the meat until fully browned. Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir. Cook until the turkey is fully cooked

Once the squash is done, place each one in a bowl and add the meat mixture to each one. 

Top with sour cream or gravy and enjoy!

Roasted Corn Chowder

If you’re looking for a comforting creamy soup with a kick, you’ll love this Roasted Corn Chowder soup. It’s a bit spicy so if you don’t like spice, we suggest omitting the jalapeño. Either way you have it, it’s a perfectly delicious and creamy soup!

2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

5 Slices of Bacon

1 White Onion, diced

1-2 Jalapeños (depending on your spice level)

2 Poblano or Anaheim Chiles

26 oz Frozen Corn

½ + ⅛ Cups All Purpose Flour

5 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth

2 Cups Water

½ Pint Heavy Cream

1 Cup 2% Milk

Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F or use the broiler setting on your oven.

Place the jalapeño and poblano peppers on a foil lined baking sheet and place in the oven.

Broil until you start to see char, then flip. Keep flipping the peppers until all sides are charred. Once they are done, pull them out of the oven and place each pepper inside of a plastic bag and let steam for about 5 minutes. 

Take the peppers out of the bag, peel the skin off of them. Be careful, they’ll be pretty hot. After taking the skin off, cut off the stem, cut them open long ways and gently scrape out the seeds.

Cut the peppers in small size pieces and set aside.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium high heat. In the meantime slice the bacon into half inch pieces. Add the bacon to the pot and cook until crispy.

Dice the onion and remove the bacon from the pot with a slotted spoon. Lower the heat to medium low and add the onion to the pot and cook until translucent. 

 Once translucent, add in the corn and slightly roast until color appears on  the kernels.

Next add in the diced peppers. 

Sprinkle flour over the corn mixture and give it a stir. Let it cook for about a minute, then slowly mix in the chicken broth. After it is fully incorporated, add in the water, heavy cream, milk and cooked bacon. Taste and add salt as needed.

Raise heat to bring to a simmer and cook until thickened. About 30 minutes to an hour. 

Serve and enjoy!

Chicken Pot Pie

A meal that was made for warming your belly and comforting your heart! This creamy chicken pot pie with a buttery, flaky crust is perfect for a cold rainy day.

Pie Crust:

2 Cups All Purpose Flour + 1 Tbsp for rolling

1 Cup Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Sugar

6-8 Tbsp Ice Water

Chicken Pot Pie Filling:

⅓ Cup Unsalted Butter

⅓ Cup All Purpose Flour

⅓ Cup White Onion, diced

⅓ Cup Celery

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 ¾ Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth

⅔ Cup Whole Milk

2 Cups Cooked Chicken, cubed

1 ¼ Cups Peas

1 ¼ Cups Carrots, cubed

Pie Dough Instructions:

To start off, start by making the crust. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar and salt. Next, pour it into a large food processor or keep it in the bowl if you do not have one. 

Add half of the cold butter into the food processor and pulse until the largest butter pieces are about the size of a pea. If you are mixing by hand, use a dough cutter or potato masher and mash and mix until the largest butter pieces are about the size of a pea. Then add the next half of the butter and repeat the process.

Now pour in 4 tablespoons of the ice water and pulse or mix until just incorporated. If the dough is still dry add in the ice water a tablespoon at a time, mixing each time until it is just incorporated. You can tell the dough is done by pressing it together to see if it holds together.

Pour the dough onto a clean flowered surface and combine into one dough. Cut it into two equal disks and quickly knead them both into a flat disk. Sprinkle the top of each disk with flour and wrap with plastic wrap. 

Place them in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Filling Instructions:

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, add the diced onions, celery and carrot and cook until translucent and soft.

Next add in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly mix in the chicken broth until fully incorporated, then add in the milk, salt and pepper. Add in the chicken and peas and let simmer until thickened, stirring frequently. 

Once the filling is done, set aside and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F

Roll out your two disks of pie dough and place in a 9 inch glass pie dish. 

Next, place the filling in the dish with the dough and top with the second rolled out dough. 

Crimp the edges with your fingers on the edge of the pie dish. Cut 3 slits into the top of the dough in the middle

Mix 1 egg in a cup or bowl and lightly brush on the top of the dough. Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the crust has become golden brown.

Next, remove from the oven and serve!

Roasted Fall Veggie Salad

Salad may not seem like a very comforting meal, however this salad isn’t just any salad… it’s a salad made with all of those fall veggies. Warm roasted sweet potatoes, butternut squash, brussel sprouts and beets placed over a bed of lettuce with some bleu cheese and dried cranberries makes this salad super comforting and satisfying!

16 oz Spring Mix Salad Mix

1 Sweet Potato

1 Butternut Squash

3-4 Medium Sized Beets

1 lb Brussel Sprouts 

1 Hard Boiled egg for each salad

Bleu Cheese Dressing

Dried Cranberries, for topping

Pepitas, for topping

Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with foil.

Peel and cut the sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and beets into medium sized pieces. Wash the brussel sprouts, cut the stems off and cut in half. 

Place the veggies on the baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over the top of them. Season with salt and pepper and mix them until fully coated. Spread them out evenly on the pan and place in the oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes.

Next, boil the eggs and prep the salad bowls. 

Once the veggies are done, pull them out of the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.

Cut the eggs in cubes and assemble the salads with the veggies, eggs, bleu cheese, cranberries and pepitas.

And Viola! A delicious roasted fall veggie salad!

Dad is the best and he deserves to be remembered with a sentimental gift on his birthday.  Lucky for you we have put together 5 of the best sentimental gifts that dad would love for his big day! 

Personalized gifts are trending as one of the most thoughtful and sentimental gifts because they really make an impact.  A sentimental gift is a well thought out gift that really expresses the care you put into it.  Here are the best 5 Sentimental Birthday Presents for Dad: 

Watercolor portrait from photo

Exactly how it sounds! Simple but a beautiful addition to the list as it’s one of our customers favorite birthday presents for dad.  A beautiful way to capture the moment of any photo you have lying around of good ol’ dad.  Send us the photo, select the size canvas you would like, and we send a preview in 2-3 days, ships out within 1-2 days! And the beauty of it speaks for itself. Personalize yours here. 

Pencil Sketched Portrait

Another beautiful and artistic way to capture dad's greatest moments on his birthday.  You send in your photo and our artists get to work and sketch the portrait in charcoal or color.  Dad’s love this one as a great birthday gift to hang in his garage or tool shed.  Or possibly the whole family together in a big family sketched portrait to hang in the living room.  We print the final sketch on a gallery wrapped artists canvas and ship it 1-2 days after you approve! Personalize yours now. 

Watercolor Portrait on Soft Plush Blanket

Now you can get the beautiful watercolor portrait hand painted by our artists and printed on a beautifully soft plush blanket! For those dads that want to cozy up with the loves of his life printed on a warm fuzzy blanket then this is the Perfect birthday present for dad! Send us your photo and we create a beautiful custom watercolor painting, once you approve, we print it and ship it to the soon to be very happy dad! Personalize your blanket here. 

Dad Collage Canvas

A great birthday present for dad as it commemorates his past memories into a collage in the shape of the letters DAD.  You can personalize it by sending us the images and our designers strategically place the images carefully and place it on a wood background color of your choice.  We then print it and ship it out.  A wonderful birthday present for dad! Upload photos here.

Cartoon Pet Portrait from Photo

This one is a big hit for dad birthday gifts, dads everywhere that have a best friend love a portrait of their furry bud.  Whether it's a cat or dog or even a parrot! You send us the picture and our artists digitally hand paint the portrait to capture the sharpest features of his best bud.  Then we print it on a fine artists gallery wrapped canvas (all canvases come with free hanging kit).  

Mom... so much to be said about those 3 short letters.  She’s a teacher, a confidant, a support system, a smile, a laugh, a dance.  Moms across the planet have always been such a vast wealth of love and compassion.  She filled our hearts when they were empty and squeezed tears away when we were full of tears. When she’s gone she is definitely not forgotten, especially on her birthday! Here’s a few gift ideas to celebrate the happy birthday mom in heaven. 

Custom Watercolor Painting

This is one of our favorites. Our customers favorites too! Celebrate the happy birthday mom with a custom watercolor painting from photo.  Any photo you can find of sweet moms glory days can be transformed into a beautiful art piece, printed on premium canvas and shipped direct to you.  It will last a lifetime and it comes with a free hanging kit.  Starting at only $53 dollars it's a great small investment to remember mom or a gift for someone looking to celebrate mom. 

Mom Quote Canvas

A great wall art piece to celebrate a wonderful happy birthday mom quote or any quote that reminds you of mom.  We personalize with a great pic of mom, or you and mom and a great quote or saying that reminds you of her beautiful presence.  It is sure to be a great gift for someone remembering their mom or even yourself to hang at the dinner table.  

Custom Watercolor Painting on Blanket! 

That’s right, our best selling watercolor portrait can now be printed on a super soft plush velvet blanket that you or the gift she will cherish always! Not only soft but personalized with your favorite photo transformed into a watercolor portrait but blown up and printed on a velvety soft plush blanket. This is one beautiful hidden gem in our store. 

Collage Photo Canvas 

Gather some of the best photos you can find and send them into us and we collect them into a collage canvas shaped in the letters MOM.  Add your favorite quote or a small note to personalize it your way.  It’s a great way to wish a happy birthday mom in heaven and add a nice remembrance to the home.