Ideas for Personalized Monogram Gifts
Monograms instantly add personalization to any gift. By adding a person's initials to an item, you are telling them the gift was bought or made specifically for them. Monograms can be added professionally by printing companies, or hand crafted by the giver in a variety of mediums. No matter how they are made, monograms make a gift unique and remind the recipient that you are thinking of them.
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Button Monogram
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For a quirky gift that pokes fun at the traditional elegant monograms, use buttons to monogram a blanket or item of clothing with the initials of the recipient. Draw simple print initials with tailor's chalk, then use the drawing as a guide to sew on colorful buttons in the shape of those letters. Sew on solid colored or ornate brass buttons for different styles. This look works well for younger gift recipients for whom traditional cursive embroidery might seem too stuffy.
Monogram Office Items
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If your gift is for a co-worker (or a workaholic), try finding a company that will custom print monograms on items for the office. Many companies will monogram mouse pads, USB drives and fountain pens perfect for displaying on desks. Notepads, sticky notes and other stationery can also be printed with initials. Choose a font that is professional and suits the taste of the recipient. These items are thoughtful because they are often as useful to the recipient as they are sentimental.
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Monogram Wall Art
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A great housewarming gift is monogram art that fills up a new home owner's empty walls. There are several ways to hand make one-of-a-kind monogram wall art. Quilled monograms can be made by gluing the sides of paper strips to a canvas to create swirling 3D initials. Initials can also be hand-painted or stenciled onto decorative plates, then attached to mounting hardware for wall display. Try to use colors that go with the home owner's existing decor and include any necessary mounting hardware so that installing the art will be easy for the recipient.
Monogram Candles
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Add a little light to your loved one's life by hand crafting a monogrammed candle. Printed monogram illustrations can be attached to a dollar store candle with decoupage adhesive, creating a quick gift perfect for any candle lover you know. Place the candle in a decorative glass holder for an even more elegant display, or simply present the candle as it is.
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