Unique, Creative and Personalized Christmas Photo Gifts

People take photos to preserve their memories. Unfortunately for most people, their pictures are more likely to end up in a box tucked inside their closet rather than displayed on a wall. Personalized photo gifts are a great way for people to see their memories everyday. They make wonderful birthday gifts and Christmas presents. Photo gifts such as mugs, t-shirts, and mouse pads have been around for years. But they can be a bit boring. You can find many unique and creative photo gifts on the web, if you just know where to look. Fortunately, being a photographer, I have had access to some really unique photo gifts over the years. Many of these items are available to the public and are easy to order. So here is my list of creative and unique photo gifts.

Photo Jewelry by Little Whimsy

Photo jewelry has also been around for years and there are many different types. But Little Whimsy's photo tile jewelry is different. Her photo jewelry pieces are created with gemstones. Her most popular pendants are made with mother of pearl. Unlike normal photo tiles which are created with clay, the gemstones are far more durable and better looking. Each of Little Whimsy's pieces are sealed with a glossy, water-proof finish and they are just stunning. I have had the pleasure of seeing her photo jewelry in person and they are gorgeous. Whenever I wear one of her photo necklaces, people always stop and ask me about it. Little Whimsy also offers bracelets, pieces made with sterling silver, and photo gifts such as cell phone charms, key-chains, and business card holders. Jewelry photo gifts are truly elegant and unique.

Photo Books by Picaboo

Another great photo gift is a coffee table photo book. Picaboo's web site has it very own software to download with hundreds of templates. You can drag and drop your photos into these books and even add wording. Once you have designed your book, you can choose a cover and then have your book printed and delivered. Your photos will be displayed colorful and bound just like a real book! I am addicted to creating coffee table books and have used them for scrap booking, gifts, memory albums, and even to document events and vacations.

Photo Albums by Mpix

Photo albums are similar to coffee table photo books. But instead of thin, floppy pages, the pages are thicker and stiff. When opened, they tend to lay flat and a bit flush so that you can spread one image across two pages for great panoramic scenes. Hey are handcrafted, leather books that are true heirloom pieces.

Canvas Wall Portraits by Picture it on Canvas

Picture it on Canvas offers gallery wrapped canvas prints that make fantastic photo gifts. You get all the look and feel of an artist's canvas, but all the detail of a photo. The gallery wrapping means they wrap the edge of your print around the wood of a canvas. They are about 1 ½ inches thick and do not need any framing. These unusual photo gifts come ready to hang!

Photo Gifts by Shutterfly

Shutterfly now makes a whole range of really unique photo gifts from keepsake boxes to stickers. For the woman who wants to supply her man with some sexy photos but doesn't necessarily want her tatas displayed on a wall, playing cards with her picture on them can be a really fun photo gift as well.

Photo Tile Box by Custom Photo Gift Shop

Speaking of keeping your pictures private, have them mounted from your lab and then store them inside these photo tile boxes. Then purchase an easel from your local craft store and display them whenever you want. These boxes include your photo transferred right onto a tile and then embedded into the box.

Photo Stones by I Love Photo Gifts

For a change on the traditional photo frame, have your photos transferred onto a stone slab and then displayed on an easel. The stone slabs are sealed and preserved and come in various colors. Stone slabs create a distinct look and wonderful photo gifts.

Photo Purses by Snaptotes

Snaptotes purses and handbags make the most adorable photo gifts. Choose from dozens of styles and have your pictures printed directly into the fabric. The colors are stunning and these will turn heads wherever you go. There are several choice to add on as well including liner color, real leather trim, and even collages of multiple pictures.

Shoes, Belts, and Pillows by Pic Street

Photo on shoes, you ask? That's right! You can't get more original with your pictures than with Pic Street's photo gifts. Have your images printed onto comfy pillows, belts, and even a pair of sandals.

Photo Lamps by Light Affection

Light Affection takes your images and turns them into a gorgeous light to add warmth to your house. The images are actually carved into photo frames and then illuminated from behind. They make a beautiful impression.

All of these companies allow you to order their unique photo gifts through the internet. Each offers pictures of their products on line for you to look at. If you are looking for something truly creative and unique, yet personal, any of these items would make a great gift. Your friends and family will be touched to see their memories preserved and displayed. You can't give a better gift than that.