The Gift That's Still Being Made: How to Give a Personalized Gift That's Not Ready Yet
Personalized gifts take a little time. Somebody has to print your photo, check it, and ship it. That's what makes them special, and it's also why a lot of us end up with a beautiful gift that's still on its way when the moment to give it arrives. Good news: a gift that's still being made can be just as fun to give. Here's how to do it well.
Give the promise now, the gift later
Every photo gift from The Daily Cart comes with a free printable gift reveal card. It says your present is being made just for them, with blanks to fill in: who it's for, what's coming, and the photo you picked. Print it on regular paper or card stock, cut it in half (you get two per page), and fill it in.
Download the gift reveal card here.
Five ways to make the reveal feel like a moment
- Tape a printout of the photo inside. Seeing the actual picture they'll get is half the fun. There's a spot for it right on the card.
- Wrap it in a small box. A card in a box under the tree gets opened with the same suspense as anything else.
- Add a tiny teaser. Ordering a photo blanket? Tuck the card into a pair of cozy socks or a mug of hot cocoa mix.
- Hide it in their stocking. A folded card at the bottom of the stocking is a lovely last surprise.
- Read it out loud. For grandparents especially, hearing "it's a blanket with the grandkids on it" is the gift.
When there isn't time to order
Personalized gifts need to be ordered by Dec 10 to arrive for Christmas. If you're past that, a Daily Cart gift card is delivered by email, so there's nothing to ship. Print it, pair it with the reveal card, and write "Pick your favorite photo" in the blank. They choose the picture and the gift, and you still get the moment.
A few gift ideas that are worth the wait
- A photo blanket for someone who's always cold and always nostalgic. Through Dec 10, the 60 x 80 size comes with a free matching ornament (in place of the 10% Christmas savings).
- A photo ornament for a first Christmas, a new home, or someone you're remembering this year.
- A photo stocking with a name for each kid (or each dog).
The fine print, in plain words
- You see your photo on the gift before you buy.
- A real person checks every photo before it prints, and we email you if it looks blurry or cut off.
- Everything is printed in the USA and shipped free.
- If it arrives damaged or misprinted, email us a photo within 30 days and we'll reprint it or refund you.