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20 thoughtful personalized gifts you can buy from Minted

Let's be honest: Custom gifts are the best gifts

Find a sweet customized product for everyone on your list. Credit: Minted

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During the holidays, personalized gifts always feel a little more, well, personal! When you have presents customized, it shows your loved ones that you were thinking of them, and luckily for you, Minted offers a wide range of personalizable items for everyone on your list.

While the online retailer may be best known for its cards, stationery, and other paper goods, Minted also sells personalized home accents like pillows and aprons, as well as artwork and even fashion accessories. The best part is that the vast majority of their items can be customized for no extra cost, allowing you to pick out thoughtful presents—without breaking your budget.

1. A personalized tote bag

An image of a woman holding an abstract floral printed tote bag alongside an image of that bag standing upright on its own.
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A tote bag they can rely on.

Shopping for a stylish woman who’s always on the go? She’s sure to love this Snap Tote, which is spacious enough to carry all her daily essentials. The bag is made from durable cotton with leather straps, and it has a snap closure to keep contents secure. It can be personalized for free with a foil-pressed leather tag, and while we love this bold geometric print, there are several other prints available as well, ensuring you find just the right accessory to suit your recipient.

Get the Abstract Flora Tote from Minted for $3w

2. Chic personalized stationery

These notecards are the perfect gift for your pen pal.
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These notecards are the perfect gift for your pen pal.

Anyone who loves good old-fashioned snail mail needs their very own personalized stationery, and it doesn’t get more stylish than this set. The 5-by-7-inch cards are decorated with your recipient’s name and initial, and there are so many ways to customize the design! You can change the color scheme, as well as the type of paper used, and you can choose quantities ranging from 15 all the way up to 300 notecards.

Get the Strong Initial 5x7 Personalized Stationery from Minted for $66

3. A custom foil map of their hometown

You can choose from gold, silver, or rose gold foil on this customized map.
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You can choose from gold, silver, or rose gold foil on this customized map.

We all know someone who really loves their hometown, and there’s no better gift for that person than this stunning custom foil map. The 8-by-8-inch print is crafted from real foil, and you can choose from three metallic colors. It even comes displayed in a frame of your choosing, so it’s ready to be hung up as soon as they unwrap it.

Get the Custom Map Filled Foil Art from Minted for $218

4. A heart-shaped collage of meaningful photos

Pick 30 of your favorite pictures to create this collage.
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Pick 30 of your favorite pictures to create this collage.

How sweet is this photo collage? The Heart Snapshot Mix uses 30 images of your choosing to form a beautiful heart, and you can choose from a variety of print sizes and frames to bring your creation to life. We think it would make a lovely gift for proud grandparents, your closest friends, or anyone else who loves photo memories.

Get the Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art from Minted for $212

5. A coloring book for adults

Coloring in these stunning illustrations is a great way to relieve stress.
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Coloring in these stunning illustrations is a great way to relieve stress.

Many of Minted’s products are designed by talented independent artists, and to celebrate all the creators, Minted put together its very own coloring book! The book is filled with 58 pages of one-of-a-kind illustrations, many of which are decorated with gold foil for added flair. The book comes with a dozen colored pencils for your giftee to use, and the pages are perforated so they can easily put their artwork on display.

Get The Minted 2020 Coloring Book from Minted for $18

6. A custom portrait of their pet

This custom portrait is the perfect gift for proud pet parents.
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This custom portrait is the perfect gift for proud pet parents.

Your favorite pet parent will absolutely swoon over these custom silhouette portraits! All you have to do is upload a side-profile photograph of their furry friend, and a designer will transform it into a work of art. You can choose from a variety of print sizes, as well as various silhouette colors and frame options, and of course, no portrait is complete without the name of its subject printed underneath.

Get the Custom Pet Silhouette Art from Minted for $156

7. A rainbow pillow with their name

This bright pillow will put a smile on anyone's face.
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This bright pillow will put a smile on anyone's face.

This colorful pillow would make a precious present for both children and adults. It comes in three sizes, and you can have your recipient’s name printed on it for free! The pillowcase is made from cotton canvas with an invisible zipper, and a down-alternative insert is included with your purchase. It would make a sweet gift for someone who just moved into their first home or a child who loves bright colors.

Get the Sherbert Rainbow Personalizable Pillow from Minted for $44

8. An adorable photo pillow with a sweet message

You can put your child's face on this sweet pillow.
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You can put your child's face on this sweet pillow.

The most important people in your child’s life will love receiving this precious pillow, which is personalized with a photo of your child! The pillow features a whimsical illustration of a moon, stars, and clouds, and it reads, “You are loved to the moon and back.” The pillow measures 20-by-20-inches, and it comes with a down-alternative insert, so it’s ready to display right out of the box.

Get the Moon and Back Cloudy Sky Medium Photo Pillow from Minted for $48

9. A bold notebook for women

You can also have this notebook made as an address book or planner.
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You can also have this notebook made as an address book or planner.

Here’s the perfect gift for the proud feminist in your life. This colorful notebook has “Feminist Agenda” printed on its cover, and you can choose from a variety of pretty color schemes. That’s not all, though! The notebook can be personalized with your recipient’s name, and for an added fee, you can have it made as an address book, monthly planner, or weekly planner!

Get the Feminist Agenda Notebook from Minted for $18

10. A dopp kit that comes in lots of different patterns

An image of a dopp kit in green textured pattern next to a close up of its leather handle.
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This dopp kit would make a great gift for travelers.

“Dopp kit” is just a fancy word for a toiletry bag—I will admit that it sounds nicer—and if you’re shopping for someone who’s always on the go, they’ll love this pretty personalized product. The cotton bag has leather accents, as well as a water-repellant lining, and you can have it personalized with your recipient’s name for free. Plus, if this geometric print isn’t their style, Minted has a variety of other prints to choose from.

Get the Basic Dopp Kit from Minted for $40

11. A personalized hanging calendar

This hanging calendar can be customized with one of your favorite photos.
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This hanging calendar can be customized with one of your favorite photos.

This custom hanging calendar would look great on display in your giftee’s office. The one-sheet calendar features the year in bold letters on top, as well as a photo of your choosing. It’s displayed in a reusable magnetic wooden bar, and it features the first six months of the year on one side and the latter six on the other. Plus, the calendars are quite affordable, so you can easily gift them to several family members.

Get the Stacked Year Hanging Bar Calendar from Minted for $22

12. A pretty apron with a name tag for the chef

An image of a russet-colored apron on a white background.
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This cute apron has a small leather nametag on the front.

Every cook needs a personalized apron, and this one is both stylish and functional. It’s made from durable cotton with a minimalistic triangle print, and you can have it personalized with a foil-pressed leather tag. The neck strap is adjustable via its copper buckle, and the whole thing can be machine washed for easy maintenance—key for any kitchen apron!

Get the Golden Triangle Apron from Minted for $44

13. A custom portrait of their home—or another meaningful building

Turn a photograph of someone's home into a work of art.
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Turn a photograph of someone's home into a work of art.

Minted offers these pretty custom house portraits where a photograph is rendered into a drawing, and it would make a wonderful gift for family members who have fond memories of their childhood home or other important location. The prints come in a variety of sizes and colors, and you can purchase them with or without a frame.

Get the Custom House Portrait Art from Minted for $58

14. A shiny foil print of their favorite saying

These prints feature metallic foil on a navy blue background.
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These prints feature metallic foil on a navy blue background.

Does your recipient have a favorite quote, phrase, or meaningful saying? You can have their mantra turned into a work of art with metallic foil-pressed accents. You can choose from gold, silver, or rose gold foil, and the quote will be displayed on a beautiful navy paper and framed with the wood of your choice, creating a beautiful piece of art to hang on their wall.

Get the Custom Quote in Foil from Minted for $279

15. A set of two handy pouches

An image of two pouches in green leaf print next to an image of one of the pouches on its side, open to reveal the white and black check lining.
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This set of two pouches can be customized with your recipient's name.

Every woman needs a clutch where they can store makeup, pens, and other essentials to toss into a larger tote bag, and these Catch-All Pouches are the perfect personalized option. They come in a set of two—one is 7.75-inches wide and the other is 11-inches—and they’re made from durable cotton with leather accents that you can have personalized with their name.

Get the Sketched Willow Catch All Pouch Set from Minted for $42

16. A fun journal for creative kids

Perfect for the creative kid in your life!
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Perfect for the creative kid in your life!

If you’re shopping for a child who has a huge imagination, this Thoughts & Stuff Notebook will surely come in handy for them. The notebook has a doodle-inspired cover that comes in several colors, and you can have their name included in the bottom corner. The journal has 80 pages, and you can choose between lined, blank, or grid pages.

Get the Thoughts & Stuff Notebook from Minted for $16

17. A personalized kids’ chair

Kids will have a blast lounging on their custom chair.
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Kids will have a blast lounging on their custom chair.

How cool is this personalized chair? Kids will love being able to hang out in the comfy bean bag-style seat, which is covered in a heavy-duty cotton material. The triangle shape is perfect for reading, playing video games, or just lounging around, and you can have their name incorporated into the design for no extra cost.

Get the To The Stars and Beyond Personalized Chair from Minted for $168

18. An adorable canvas backpack

This bright backpack is a great gift for students.
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This bright backpack is a great gift for students.

This bright, cheery backpack is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. The canvas bag has a vibrant lemon print (though, there are other patterns available too), and it’s edged with genuine leather trim. It has adjustable straps and a copper snap closure, and it would make a great present for school-aged kids, college students, or even on-the-go adults.

Get the Lemon Squeezy Canvas Snap Backpack for $58

19. A super chic weekend bag

An image of a person holding the straps of a colorfully printed floral weekender bag.
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How pretty is this floral pattern?

Anyone who regularly jets off on weekend excursions will appreciate this handy tote bag. The oversized form is ideal for packing a few days worth of clothing, and its chic exterior features a bold floral print and sleek leather accents. Plus, as with so many of Minted’s offerings, you can have your recipient’s name included on a leather tag, making the present feel that much more personal.

Get the garden club Fillmore Duffle from Minted for $82

20. When in doubt… a gift card!

A gift card is always a good choice!
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A gift card is always a good choice!

Not sure what your giftee would like? For the person who has everything—or just has discerning tastes—you can give them the gift of choice with a Minted Gift Card. These online gift cards come in a wide range of increments, from $25 to $1,000, and you can even purchase it ahead of time and Minted will deliver it on a specified date. How’s that for convenience?

Get a Minted Gift Card

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