Photos come alive with all our precious
moments. They're unique, powerful, and personal. They can transport
you back to your child's first steps, that gorgeous sunset on your
honeymoon, or your grandmother's inviting smile. Giving the gift
of a specially-chosen photo is a way to share something truly unique
with someone close to you.
We understand the significance of a gift like this and we've collected
some great ideas to help you make your next photo gift a cherished
keepsake.
The way you showcase a photo makes all
the difference in the world. When you pick out a frame, choose something
that really fits the personality of your loved one.
Skip the dime-a-dozen photo frames at the nearest big box store
and peruse a few secondhand stores and antique shops instead. You're
sure to find some excellent hidden treasures—from whimsical
to beautifully ornate.
Once you've found the perfect frame, go to the HP
Activity Center for a printable paper frame to go with it. Customize
it with decorative embellishments—even add your own text.
You'll find free paper photo frames for every occasion, like the
Basil
and twill photo frame. Here are a few other themes available
at the HP Activity Center:
Custom photo calendars are personal
and practical—a useful gift that can be enjoyed all year.
But how do you fill up all those months in a meaningful way? Here
is some inspiration to get you started:
Highlight your most memorable moments from the previous year,
such as the holidays, summer vacation, or your recipient's birthday.
A gift like this reminds them of more fun times to come.
If you've got a newborn in the family, show off each month
of their first year. So what if it doesn't land perfectly on
the first of the year—include photos of last year's proud
mom-to-be.
Try something more abstract, like fine-art photos of leaves
for fall or snow-laden trees for winter. A serene photo has
the power to transport the viewer and may offer a welcome escape
from the everyday.
The HP
Activity Center has a wide selection of custom photo calendars
ready for your creative eye. Choose from several formats: one-page
with all the months or a traditional twelve-page calendar with cover.
With designs ranging from contemporary to traditional, you're sure
to find the style that fits, like this
Modern date-keeper calendar.
For younger kids and teenagers, create a unique Graffiti-cool
yearly photo calendar.
Photos are welcomed reminders of the
special times you've shared. As powerful as they are, adding other
keepsakes can help tell the full story. The perfect way to tell
yours is with an HP
photo book.
Its special binding not only holds a ton of your photos, but you
can also include other "artifacts" from your experiences. Add things
like these to complete your photo story:
Few things are as moving as receiving
a scrapbook that's been lovingly crafted by someone who cares. And
the best part is, a scrapbook can be about anything.
Start a "this is your life" scrapbook that the recipient
can add to over time. What better way to say you'll be friends
for years to come?
Give everyone on your child's little league team a page to
customize, then combine them all at the end of a month (this
could work for a classroom, a reunion—anytime you have
several participants).
Celebrate your family history with the Family
history scrapbook, or gather photos of your family members
when they were a specific age. You'll see similarities you never
noticed before.
For an interesting twist on scrapbooking and the perfect activity
for both you and your little one, create an all
about me baby book. With your help, your child can answer questions
about themselves, like "My eyes are the colour of: a) Chocolate b)
Grass c) The ocean d) The sky." You're sure to get a charming glimpse
into their world.
Sometimes a well-timed card is the perfect
gesture. Sure, there are the big days: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries.
But a photo card is good anytime. Consider one of these "unofficial"
occasions:
Snapfish offers high-quality
and speedy turnaround
As easy as many of these ideas may be,
let's face it: you don't always have the time. That's where your
friends at Snapfish come in.
You can create wonderful gifts online, like mugs, T-shirts, tote
bags, and more—visit Snapfish.
And you don't have to do it all in one sitting. Choose your photos,
arrange them and rearrange them as many times as you need to, play
with different themes and decorative touches until you have it just
right. Just save your changes and revisit to finish anytime.
For fun extras, explore the Under
$15 section of Snapfish too.
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