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Every time the season approaches, you find yourself with a list of people for whom you want to find gifts. Some friends and even co-workers, along with your immediate family and extended family, end up on this list. And because you want to give a gift that the recipient will love and enjoy, naturally you want to find something special and original for each person. But how can you avoid giving a gift that is boring or generic? For a special gift with a personal touch, an engraved ornament is a wonderful choice.
Choosing An Engraved Ornament
Many stores and boutiques offer a personalized engraving service for ornaments, as well as for keepsakes and jewelry. If you have this option, getting an engraved ornament is as easy as finding an ornament that best represents the recipient. Some ornaments will have a shape or design that represents the recipient’s relation to you, such as a silhouette of a mother and child that you could give to your mother or grandmother, or the shape of a heart for a spouse or significant other. Some choices for an engraved ornament will have a specific shape that suggests the recipient’s interests, such as a book shape for an avid reader, a dog or cat shape for an animal lover. Once you have decided which shape best fits the person who will receive it, you can have the item engraved with the recipient’s name, the year and even a short personal message.
A Handmade Engraved Ornament
If it turns out that you can’t find a business that offers engraving services for an engraved ornament, or if the selection of ornaments that can be engraved doesn’t meet your needs, you can opt for a handmade version of an engraved ornament. By using permanent marker or craft paint, you can create a personalized message on any kind of ornament. This route provides a wide range of prices to fit your budget. Choose plastic, resin or cloth ornaments that you can personalize or decorate for an affordable option. This type of ornament can be found in an assortment of shapes, sizes and colors, featuring classic images like Santa Claus and angels, interest-specific shapes like motorcycles and shoes, as well as popular toys and children’s characters. Any of these, if chosen with care and thoughtfulness, will make a great handmade version of an engraved ornament. For a refined look, choose ceramic or glass ornaments to which you can add an elegant detail or two. If you have woodworking skills, you could even carve a message into the back or underside of a wooden ornament.
These are gifts that your loved ones won’t grow out of, use up or wear out. Each Christmas, your engraved ornament will serve as a reminder of years past. If you make a tradition of giving an engraved ornament each year, the recipient will have a collection that grows over time and chronicles your gift-giving over the years.
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