In a world where we have just about everything money can buy, it has become extremely difficult to think of a gift for a loved one. Today, giving someone a toy, a chocolate or a shirt is no longer enough. Given how easy it has become to obtain these items, there is no charm in gifting them to a loved one. In the circumstances where we give away such items, we appear bored and indifferent to the person for whom the gift is being purchased.

In the modern world, everyone wants to be pampered. They want gifts that give them the feeling that they are loved and cared for. For this reason, unique and extravagant gifts are all the rage today. People love when they receive a handmade card or photo collage. These items are considered more valuable than an expensive bottle of perfume. They make the person feel special and rare.

If you are thinking of sending someone a gift, you definitely need to step up your game and think of a unique gift, because that is the only way you will impress the other person. One of the unique gift ideas that is gaining credence among people today is to give a photo blanket. The mere idea of ​​a nice warm blanket, with your favorite drawing, may be the gift you are looking for.

Photo blankets are quickly becoming a great gift idea. It is unique in that you are free to choose an image for your blanket. Many blanket makers also allow you to include a collage of multiple images. You can even include words to go along with the images on your blanket. However, when choosing a photo blanket, always make sure that your blanket knitter is an expert in his field of work. Photo blankets are not easy to make and can go wrong if not handled by an experienced person.

Another gift idea that is gradually gaining ground today is the exploding box. It comes in the form of a box that opens in all directions when the lid is removed. What we have then is a series of different photo collages and handwritten notes that are sure to melt your heart upon opening. The amazing thing about these blast boxes is that they can be made at home at very negligible cost and requires little effort on one’s part.

Photos, used creatively, can serve as truly beautiful gift ideas. And given today’s generation’s obsession with paintings, it’s not hard to find good paintings worth giving away. So next time you have a friend’s birthday or your sister’s anniversary, ditch the traditional gift ideas and go for something extravagant like a photo blanket or something emotional like an exploding box. But, before you gift any of the above, make sure you have some amazing photos that you can use for these gifts because, after all, a picture is worth a thousand words.