One of the things I love about vinyl lettering is that with a little creativity you can use it to make some very unique gifts that may look very expensive, but are in reality very affordable.  Custom vinyl lettering offers so many choices in creating unique gifts that we couldn’t possibly mention them all.  However, here are some of our favorite gift ideas using vinyl letters:

Decorative Signs

It’s amazing what a little bit of acryllic paint, and some cusotm vinyl lettering will do to a plain 6×24x1″ wooden board.  Paint the board with acryllic paint, distress the edges, and apply some vinyl lettering made specifically to fit the board (available at Wall Stamps), and you’ve got the makings of a beautiful wooden sign.  One of the favorite gift ideas we give for weddings, or christmas is a decorative sign with a couple’s name and est. date.  Use your imagination to choose the fonts and colors that will truly make your sign stand out.

Etched Pyrex Baking Dishes

Just about everyone has glass baking dishes, whether their Pyrex, or another brand (my favorite is Ikea, only $7.99 for a large) you can turn an ordinary glass baking dish into a truly unique gift with a reverse lettering kit and some glass etching creme (available at almost any craft or hobby store).  Use the reverse lettering kit as a stencil, brushing the etching creme onto the exposed glass, which will etch the lettering into the baking dish.  We have often etched the phrase “Baked With Love from the Holdaway House” into the bottom of our pyrex dishes.  This sure does beat using a sharpie or masking tape…and you usally get your dishes back after loaning them out, or cooking dinner for the neighbors.

Decorative Tiles

Decorative tiles are a great gift.  They are great to display on a mantle, desk, dresser, or entry way table.  With a little bit of customization, you can create a truly unique, one of a kind gift that will show that special someone just how much you care…and how much thought went into their gift.  Decorative tiles make great gifts for young women, friends, teachers, and grandparents. A 6″ tile is inexpensive to buy, and the lettering kits from Wall Stamps are also very reasonably priced.

While there are numerous ways to use vinyl lettering to create unique gifts, these are some of our favorites.  We’d love to hear what your favorite vinyl lettering gifts are.  You can either comment on our blog, or email me at anna@wallstamps.net

If your kids have ever had a really rotten teacher (yes, there are plenty of them out there), then you know how wonderful it is when your kids have a really exceptional teacher.  Someone who goes the extra mile, above and beyond their job duties to help children learn and prepare for life.  The sad thing is that these exceptional teachers don’t typically get any better compensation or recognition than the apathetic, lousy, and detached teacher does.  That’s why it’s important to show appreciation for those exceptional teachers out there. A little recognition from parents of their students goes a long way to help a teacher feel that their extra efforts don’t go unnoticed.  Here’s where we as parents come in, by showing them appreciation with small token that will be treasured for a lifetime.  One such token that I’ve found to be exceptional is a decorative tile (6″, 8″ or 12″) that can be created into a decor piece, or momento for the teachers desk.  Something with a quote of gratitude, or teachers is usually appropriate.

In the sample tile in this photo, we took a 6″ tile, and using some vinyl lettering from wall stamps, we transformed an ordinary tile into a beautiful work of art – something that almost any teacher would love.  The vinyl letters are pre-spaced, easy to install, and come packaged with installation instructions if purchased from Wall Stamps.  Also, if you can’ t find a standard item you like, custom vinyl lettering is also always an option.

If you’ve never seen a home decor (sometimes called decorative tiles ), you’ll be amazed at what a great home decor item a decorative tile is.  They also make great gifts, and best of all they’re inexpensive, and simple to create using some custom vinyl lettering.  The vinyl letters are pre-spaced, so no need to painstakingly apply them one at a time.  Simply place the letters onto the tile using the easy to follow instructions, then spray a couple of coats of clear coat spray, and you have a decorative piece that will last generations.

Decorative tiles also make great wedding gifts because they’re very unique.  Every couple gets a few blenders, several toasters, and a bunch of other useless gadgets that nobody can use.  So, why not give the couple something unique that they’ll cherish for years to come.  With vinyl lettering from Wall Stamps, you can create anything you can imagine.

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