Thursday, January 29, 2009

5 Unique Gift Ideas For Your Friends

By Raymond Lam

Are you never quite sure what to get for your friends in your life? Better yet, maybe you're the one who got a birthday or special occasion coming up and would really enjoy a little gift yourself. Here are some awesome gift ideas to give or get for yourself or someone special.

Key Chains

Speaking as somebody who loves and collects key chains, I can say these are wonderful gifts that can range in price from just a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. They can be etched, personalized or engraved and they also can include charms, birthstones or even a favorite quote. They come in all sizes and materials from plastic to vinyl and everything in between. They're also light to carry, fun to collect and easy to buy especially during travel.

Gift Cards

Who does not like a gift card or gift certificate from their favorite auto supply store? They come in almost all denominations and can be applied to purchase anything in the store from wash and wax kits to engine parts and everything in between. A gift card from the favorite full service car wash is another great idea especially for somebody who likes to keep their car looking clean and sharp. Fuel cards are another good idea as who would not love a gift card from a local gas station particularly these days?

Model Kits & Jigsaw Puzzles

Believe it or not, there are still people who love to work with model trucks and cars or who enjoy spending a leisurely weekend twisting a jigsaw puzzle together particularly if it's one which includes their favorite mode of transportation. Jigsaw puzzles come in all sizes and can now be framed, glued and hung on the wall, so do not forget the puzzle glue!

Personalized Gifts

These days, almost anything can be personalized, from mouse pads to t-shirts to calendars. You can do have a lot of fun crafting a gift yourself by visiting your local hobby store to buy supplies or take a favorite photo to a local print shop, where it can be transferred on to a yearly calendar, book bag or poster. You can also visit websites online where you can upload images from your computer and craft just about anything, including coffee mugs, magnets and more!

Here is a unique gift idea - custom hand made figurine which everyone love nowadays. Find suitable pre-made figurines and provide them some photos. They will use the photos as references and create a truly one of a kind!

You even can request for fully custom made figurine if you can't find any pre-made figurines that you prefer. It will absolutely be made based on the photos of their clothes and or activities that they like to do. It will be awesome and your friend who received the gift will definitely surprise and treasure it forever as they will always be reminded of the friendship. - 16759

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