Create Custom Gifts for Your Valentine

Custom printed photo cards, personalized mugs and coffee cups not to mention custom photo calenders show you really care. Take the time to choose great images that show your love in the best light possible.

Photo cards may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of custom Valentine gifts. But how wonderful would it be to receive a set of custom printed note cards featuring you and your partner? Versatile and adorable, photo cards come in such a wide variety with so many options for picture placement you really are spoiled for choice.

There are two main ways to create a custom photo card: photo and text or just photo. If you go with a photograph and text, they'll also be room for background colors, additional clip art and perhaps a second or third photograph. Think about how your loved one will use the cards. A photo card consisting of just an image on the front would make a great postcard. Be sure to really think about the overall look of the photo card before ordering. If you can't decide, they are cheap enough that you could get two different designs.

Custom photo calendars are a great gift for your love interest. Choose 12 of your favorite photographs from the previous year and use one for each month of the coming year. Be sure the photographs include both you and the recipient to emphasize this is a custom couples calender. Captions add a touch of whimsy and let your partner know you remember all those important moments in your relationship.

Poster calenders are an option and allow you to choose one very special image that truly captures your happiness. Be sure to choose a calender template that is generic enough to look nice on the wall throughout the year. Romantic but simple always works well. Because of the different sizes offered by printers you can get a great personal gift at a very reasonable price.

Custom printed mugs have been a traditional printed gift for many years and make a wonderful Valentine's Day present. The many new designs, finishes and layouts add a new twist to the concept.  Consider a photograph of the two of you together, capturing a moment that meant a lot to both of you. This may be your wedding day, your first date or a great vacation from times past.  Choose a sharp focused image that will still look great when enlarged or placed onto the mug. Matching mugs would be a cute memory maker.

Just because it's Valentine's Day it doesn't mean you have to buy roses, hand over the chocolate or blow a month's salary on diamonds. Custom printed gifts are much more personal and cost effective. The romance of the holiday comes from taking the time to really appreciate your friends, family and better halves. Custom printing is the key to a lasting impression. Start browsing now for this year's happy day.