Personalized Gift Ideas

Looking to bring your Instagram photos to life? This site lets you use your snaps to create Christmas stockings, throw pillows, zipper pouches, and more. Original throw pillow and zipper pouch, $48-$68; stitchtagram.com

From monogrammed stocking stuffers to customized table runners, this site allows visitors to design all kinds of personalized goodies in just a few clicks. Ornament, $17 and table runner, $30 at shutterfly.com

Skip the drugstore holiday cards this year and tap your Instagram feed for your greetings instead. $25-36; printstagr.am

With plenty of templates to pick from, you can upload multiple images, tweak colors, sizing, and even text. They'll frame it for you, too. 8x8 with frame $35; minted.com

The cheery, wallet-friendly shop lets you add initials and cute icons (from hearts to lips) in tons of poppy thread colors to sweaters, button downs, jeans, and more. Initial crew neck sweater, $78 each; cwonder.com

For the wee ones, it's just a $7 flat fee to have initials or a full first name sewn onto party frocks, tops, jumpers, and festive longalls. Stripe ruffle dress, $32 and boys circle name tee, $15 at lollywollydoodle.com

Because sometimes only jewelry will do, this gift site has one of the largest selections of monogram and initial necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and rings. Boyfriend ring, $330; niksnaks.com

Go beyond initials and add up to five lines of text to the inside of a monogrammed canvas tote, or place a personalized note on a chic lucite hostess tray. Small tote, $88 and lucite tray, $165 at iomoi.com

Head to the site of this Chicago-based monogramming shop, where Belgian Linen bedding and fine china can be personalized in standard or custom fonts. Five-piece setting with can cup, $310; sarahdrakedesign.com

With an impressive selection of leathers, fabrics, and prints, these iPad and iPhone cases are fully customizable. Add a monogram in black or a chic gold foil on the front and spines. $39-$69; dodocase.com

For holiday glitz, opt for some sequin lettering on a sweatshirt (a winter staple) and don't miss out on the cozy, limited-edition version for pets. Striped sweatshirt, $78 and pooch sweatshirt, $28 at bowanddrape.com

Turn your favorite Instagram and Facebook photos into a beautiful 5x5 photo book at this site, whose mission is to move your “favorite images off your devices and into your life.” 40-page book, $16.99, artifactuprising.com

Add a personal touch to a trendy bangle with the brand's timeless initial collection. Plus, each bracelet features an adjustable wire, promising a custom fit for everyone on your list. Available in silver or gold, $28; alexandani.com