How to Order a Personalized Gift, Step by Step
A calm walk through ordering a personalized gift from the first click on a product to the bag, the preview, the edit option and checkout.
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Personalization
How names, dates and short messages work on our designs, and how to get them right.
Choosing a Photo for a Personalized Gift: What to Look For
A photo can make a gift feel one of a kind, or look like a rushed choice. Here is how to judge a picture, and what to do…
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Personalizing for Pet Lovers: Names, Nicknames and Little Details
What to think about when a pet is the star of the gift, from choosing the name the owner really uses to checking every letter.
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Text, Dates or Initials? Choosing the Right Personal Detail
Names, dates and initials each say something different. Here is how to match the detail to the gift and to the person receiving it.
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Writing Names in More Than One Language on a Personalized Gift
Bilingual names, accents and nicknames need a little extra care. Here is how to settle spelling, script and layout before you order.
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How to Write Names on a Personalized Gift Without Regret
Most personalized-gift regrets come from a misspelled name or a nickname nobody else uses. Here is how to get spelling, order and length right.
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Funny or Sentimental? How to Choose the Tone of a Personalized Gift
A friendly way to decide whether a personalized gift should make someone laugh or tear up, with examples for different people and moments.
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Dates and Numbers on Personalized Gifts: Formats, Milestones and Mix-Ups to Avoid
How to choose and check the dates, years and counts that go on a personalized gift, from wedding dates and Est. years to the number of names on…
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Short Phrases That Fit Small Print Areas: A Two-to-Four-Word Formula for Ornaments, Keychains and Mugs
Small print areas reward short words. A simple formula, sample phrases by receiver and a before-and-after trimming method for lines that run too long.
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The Name Spelling Checklist: Accents, Capitals, Nicknames and Pet Names Before You Order
A practical checklist for getting names exactly right on a personalized gift, including accents, capital letters, name order, nicknames, changed names and pets.
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How to Write the Words for a Personalized Gift: Names, Phrases and Short Lines That Work
A practical guide to choosing the words that go on a personalized gift, from names and nicknames to short phrases that stay readable in a small space.
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Est. Year Gifts That Celebrate Your Family Story: Which Year Do You Put on It?
"Est." plus a year turns a gift into a small piece of family history. Learn how to pick the right year, and which gifts suit the idea.
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