Most gifts get used up, worn out or forgotten by spring. A personalized Christmas ornament is different: it goes back in the box in January and comes out again every December, with a name on it that reminds someone who gave it to them. That is why we think ornaments are one of the most thoughtful small gifts you can give.
Below are ornament ideas sorted by who you are shopping for. Every ORNIVO ornament is made to order in our workshop and customized with the names, dates or photo you choose.
For the whole family
Family ornaments work best when every person gets their own little character. Look for designs where you can add one figure per family member, including the dog or cat.
- Personalized Polar Bear Family Christmas Ornament: a bear for every name, snuggled in front of an igloo.
- Personalized Family Gingerbread House Ornament: a cozy gingerbread house with your family name on the base.
- Personalized Family Christmas Ornament: your family names laid out like a crossword, newspaper style.
- Personalized Photo Christmas Ornament: add your favorite family photo from this year.
For grandparents
Grandparents are usually the hardest people to shop for and the easiest to make happy. Anything with the grandkids’ names on it tends to end up on the front of the tree.
- Personalized Grandma & Grandchild Christmas Ornament: grandma and grandchild sitting on the moon, with both names.
- Personalized New Grandma Ornament: a sweet way to celebrate a first Christmas as grandparents, or to share a pregnancy announcement.
For pet lovers
For a lot of families the dog is the first name on the list. A pet ornament with their name is a small gift that gets a big reaction.
Try the Personalized Dog Christmas Ornament and add your dog’s name.
For friends, coworkers and book clubs
For friends, pick something that matches what they love. These are easy to tuck into a card or a stocking.
- Personalized Girl Reading Christmas Ornament: for the friend who always has a book in her bag.
- Personalized Matcha Christmas Ornament: for the matcha latte devotee.
- Personalized Travel Adventure Ornament: list the places you traveled together this year.
For teachers
A personalized teacher ornament with their name is a classroom gift that does not add to the mug collection. We put together more ideas in our teacher gift guide.
For someone who is missing a loved one
The holidays can be hard after a loss. A gentle memorial ornament such as the Personalized Angel Wings Memorial Ornament lets a family keep someone close on the tree. Read our guide to memorial ornaments for wording ideas.
A few tips before you order
- Double check the spelling of every name. We engrave exactly what you type.
- Keep messages short. One name or a short phrase reads best on a small ornament.
- Order early in the season so there is time for making and shipping before Christmas.
- Buying several? Ornaments make a nice matching set for siblings, teams or families.