Making Good Photo Mugs Better: The Perfect Photo Gifts
Learn how to make your photo gifts stand out from the crowd!
Whoever came up with the idea of using photo mugs as photo gifts must be a billionaire by now. It's such a simple concept: take a mug -- something people use all the time -- and make it personal by sticking a photograph on it.
We see them everywhere these days, but not too long ago, they were all but unheard of. In those days, just having a photo mug was a status symbol of sorts -- the ultimate in photo gifts. Now that they've become so common, though, just a photo mug doesn't seem quite as impressive. So how can you make your photo gifts stand out from the crowd?
Choose the right photo
First of all, think about the picture you're using. You have to make sure that:- it's a fantastic picture: clear, interesting, cropped, and able to stand up to digitalization (being broken down into pixels to fit on the mug)
- the picture has some significance to the person you're buying photo gifts for. Your kitty might be absolutely adorable, but if the recipient has cat allergies, your gift will just make them think about sneezing.
- you think outside the box. A bright, funny picture of your Mom and Dad camping last summer makes a great gift. But what about their wedding photo, or an old black and white shot of your father as a baby? With scanners, you can easily digitalize that photo and use it as the basis for photo gifts.
Use the right service
Once you have the perfect photo, you still have to think about where you're going to get your photo mug. These days, you can get great photo gifts almost anywhere: local photo shops, online shopping, or at mass department stores. But all mugs are not created equal. Before you buy photo gifts, you have to do your homework.
Make sure you see samples of a company's product before you order a mug. Keep in mind that if you're dealing with an online site, your end result might not match what you see online. Try to stick with reputable companies or those that come highly recommended by friends and family.
Remember that cheaper is not always better. Consider quality: will the photo peel off after a few washes? Is the mug dishwasher friendly?
If you order online, take shipping into account. Don't hand over a sealed package of photo gifts assuming they're in perfect condition. Take the time to open the box and inspect the gifts for chips, cracks, and other problems.
By making a good photo mug even better, you'll provide the very best in photo gifts for friends and family!
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