Are you a handmade crafter looking to add a personal touch to your creations? You’re in the right place! With sublimation printing, the possibilities are endless! From customized mugs to personalized apparel, there’s no limit to what you can create. In this article, I want to share with you 10 creative photo gift ideas that you can make with sublimation, perfect for showcasing your unique designs and wowing your customers.
1. Customized Mugs
Transform ordinary mugs into cherished keepsakes by adding your own designs and photos. Whether it’s a family portrait, a favorite quote, or a special memory, personalized mugs make for heartfelt gifts that will be treasured for years to come.
Here are some sublimation mugs on Amazon: 11oz Sublimation Mug Blanks – I know that even some local craft stores. You’ll need a mug press or convection oven to make your personalized mugs.
2. Photo Keychains
Create one-of-a-kind keychains featuring your customers’ favorite photos. From pet portraits to vacation snapshots, these photo keychains are both practical and sentimental, perfect for adding a personal touch to any set of keys.
You can pick from a lot of premade keychain blanks such as: MDF Wood Sublimation Keychain Blanks, Metal Sublimation Keychain Blanks and even Neoprene Sublimation Keychain Blanks.
Shameless self plug: I did discover you can sublimate onto nylon and I have made hundreds of designs and thousands of dollars making my unique nylon keychains. If you want to learn how, just check out my masterclass!
3. Personalized Tote Bags
Turn plain tote bags into stylish accessories with custom designs and images. Whether it’s a monogram, a favorite pattern, or a beloved photo, personalized tote bags are a fashionable way to carry memories wherever you go.
I made some cute ones for Easter that were a hit with my family! You can find the small ones I used here: 10 piece Sublimation Tote Bags.
4. Custom Coasters
Protect tabletops in style with personalized coasters featuring your own designs. Whether it’s a set of matching coasters for a wedding or a collection of themed coasters for a home bar, these custom creations are both functional and decorative.
You can pick from several options but the two most popular are ones made from neoprene with a rubber backing or MDF wooden coasters. I find a lot of people like the neoprene fabric ones most because they absorb moisture but some people like the shiny MDF wooden ones as well. The wood ones, in my opinion, showcase photos better.
5. Photo Ornaments
Celebrate special moments with personalized photo ornaments that can be displayed year-round. From baby’s first Christmas to memorable vacations, these festive decorations are sure to add a touch of joy to any holiday tree.
The most widely used ornament materials are: MDF Wood Sublimation Ornament Blanks, Metal Sublimation Ornaments and Ceramic Sublimation Christmas Ornament Blanks.
6. Custom Phone Cases
Give smartphones a makeover with custom-designed phone cases featuring your own artwork. Whether it’s a favorite quote, a beloved pet, or a scenic landscape, personalized phone cases are a stylish way to showcase your creativity.
I personally don’t carry Custom Phone Cases in my shop: Instantly Unique Gifts because I found the model and variety of phones are difficult to keep up with. But, if you want to start a phone case business, sublimation is a great way to make many designs with and only purchase one kind of phone case sublimation blank.
7. Photo Blankets
Wrap your customers in warmth and memories with personalized photo blankets. Whether it’s a cozy fleece throw or a luxurious sherpa blanket, these custom creations are perfect for snuggling up with loved ones on chilly nights.
Photo collage blankets are the easiest option for most of us with a smaller printer because the sublimation blanket blanks come with spots that are for sublimation and the rest is black or another design. Check out all of these sublimation blankets here.
8. Custom Puzzles
Piece together precious memories with personalized photo puzzles. Whether it’s a family portrait or a scenic landscape, these custom puzzles are a fun and interactive way to preserve cherished moments.
I even have a video tutorial on how you can make these puzzles, they’re super easy. Just pick up some sublimation puzzle blanks and you can make your very own jigsaw puzzle.
9. Personalized T-Shirts
Make a statement with custom-designed T-shirts featuring your own artwork and images. Whether it’s a quirky slogan, a bold graphic, or a favorite photo, personalized T-shirts are a stylish way to express yourself.
Remember, you need to have 1) a light color shirt and 2) a shirt with mostly polyester fabric material in order to make a personalized t-shirt using sublimation. When I used to make t-shirts, I loved the Bella+Canvas 3650 – Unisex Cotton/Polyester T-Shirt, The marble colors are 91% polyester. My favorite was the white marble shirt.
10. Photo Mousepads
Brighten up workspaces with custom mousepads featuring your unique designs and photos. From inspirational quotes to vibrant patterns, personalized mousepads add a pop of creativity to any desk.
They’re very inexpensive on Amazon: 30 Pack Sublimation Mouse Pad Blanks and you can customize them for basically any occasion with your favorite photos!
With sublimation printing, you can bring your creative visions to life and create truly unique photo gifts that are sure to delight your customers. Whether you’re making personalized mugs, custom phone cases, or photo blankets, the possibilities are endless. So why wait? Start designing your own photo gifts today and make memories that last a lifetime for you or your customer!
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