Small Unique Birthday Gifts
Surprise someone with a creative birthday gift that shows you care. Do a little creative searching and avoid the expected by finding an unusual gift item. Create a homemade one-of-a-kind gift for an even more special and unique option. Remember that some of the most thoughtful gifts are inexpensive, so aim to find an affordable, yet meaningful, birthday gift.
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Made for Her
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Make her a purse out of a decorative silk scarf for a unique wardrobe accessory. Choose a scarf with bold colors or an interesting print to really make a statement. Use your crafty side by making a beaded necklace for a woman's birthday. Pick beads in neutral colors for an elegant look, or select beads in her favorite shades. Refer to the "Resources" for step-by-step instructions and a materials list.
Made for Him
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Give him a homemade item for a heartfelt birthday gift. Use decorative buttons to create one-of-a-kind cufflinks, or embroider a handkerchief with his initial for a personalized gift. To embroider a handkerchief, select embroidery floss in the desired shade, trace the initial onto the corner of the handkerchief with a fabric marker, and embroider within the tracing. Use this technique to embroider other items, such as neckties or pillowcases, for other gift options.
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Photo Gifts
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Order a special photo gift for a personalized gift for anyone's birthday. Choose from small gift items such as magnets, pencil cups and other desk organizers, puzzles, playing cards or coffee mugs. Upload a photo or photos to a photo sharing website, and you can create a customized gift item using your photos. Create personalized stationery and cards if desired, as well. Allow a few weeks for the gift to be completed and shipped.
Custom Art
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Make a custom piece of artwork for an unusual birthday gift. Find a small, decorative frame at a craft store, or search for one at a thrift store for a vintage style. Paint the frame if desired. Look for a unique art print from a craft store, museum gift shop or local art fair to place within the frame. Use your own artistic skills to paint your own masterpiece or take your own nature photo. Print a favorite quote, saying or song lyric onto a piece of cardstock for another unique option.
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