Like it or not, the holiday season is right in front of us. This means soon we will all be out Christmas shopping! Yahooooo! Well, perhaps not everyone is jumping up and down in joy about the prospect of stressing around to find the perfect Christmas gift for uncle Bob and ante Esmerelda.

Don’t despair! You can turn your photos into great gifts without even leaving home. It can all be done right there in front of your computer while you’re enjoying your latte. That sounds pretty appealing, doesn’t it?

There are quite a few companies around that specialize in transforming your photos into actual gifts.

One such company is PhotoWorks who makes it easy and fun to create unique photo books, cards, calendars, coasters, mouse pads, mugs and much more (see some of the examples below for some inspiration).

Everyone needs a calendar

Calendar: Choose your start month and select your most treasured images and you’re on the way to creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Customize it further with captions and your own custom date entries. Hangs from a European-style hanger for a polished look and durability.

Bucket style tote bag

Tote bag: Step out on the town with this elegant bucket style bag that’s large enough to hold all of your necessities. Made of a durable and supple micro-fiber, the zipper enclosure, multiple interior pockets and key fob keep your valuables tucked in safely. 24″ handles are stitched to sides.

A chic gift for someone you love

Woven throw: A large, woven throw can celebrate a special event, vacation memory or occasion. Distinctive gold tones and intricate damask pattern frames your photo on one side. Personalize with a title, date, etc. Made of 100% cotton.

Sterling silver necklace

Necklace: A modern spin on lockets. The PhotoWorks sterling silver 2-piece locket features an engraved letter monogram on the brushed square cover and your precious photo tucked behind it. Packaged in a beautiful gift box.

Photo Charm

Charm: Already have a treasured charm bracelet? If so, add a special photo charm to it to make your bracelet even more treasured. This classic sterling silver bracelet includes a sterling silver dime-sized square photo charm. Approximate weight = 3.5 grams. PhotoWorks package this item in a beautiful gift box.

Tapered mug

Photo mug: The tapered photo mug is perfectly suited for the office, for a perfect cup of coffee or tea at home or simply take it to your favorite cafe for your refills. At 16 ounces, there’s plenty of room in this large mug to hold a latte and plenty of cream. Give as a gift or enjoy it yourself.

Coasters

Coasters: Something to go with the photo mug above, or simply do your favorite beverage justice with some photo coasters. These coasts also make excellent party and housewarming gifts (especially when accompanied by a bottle of something tasty).

Mousepad

Mousepad: A photo mousepad can do many things. Put pictures of your vacation on it and it’s a welcome distraction. Use pictures of your crush and it’s a shrine. You might try a picture of your boss, and go for that promotion. Consider it your canvas, and be creative using one of the several layouts available from PhotoWorks!

Keepsake

Keepsake: A classy wood box featuring an inset ceramic photo tile with a Noah’s Ark design and your photo on its hinged lid. Lined with a soft felt, it’s the perfect place to store and protect your baby’s treasured keepsakes and memories.

And so the list goes on and on.

Head over to PhotoWorks and explore all the different Christmas gift ideas for yourself. Isn’t it time that you put your photos to good use with the added bonus of making someone happy in the process?

Have fun with Christmas shopping – and don’t say I didn’t encourage you to get started early!

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