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Time to download your photos and enjoy them with these creative and fun photo gift ideas from Staples Copy & Print…
All of our phones and our hard drives are jammed with photos — but I bet you are like me and the most often you see your photos is when you upload them to your social networks.
It is one of my greatest frustrations that I don’t have enough of my photos on my walls. Seeing a photo of my kids can make my day so much better — and yet I still leave most of them trapped on drives.
So, when I finally get my act together and print photos and photo books or make photo gifts, I am elated. I get to enjoy my photos and smile every time I see my kids’ happy faces.
When Staples Canada asked us to check out their new line of photo gift offerings, I was excited to try out some ideas for creative photo gifts that I hadn’t made before.
Staples Copy & Print has a nice variety of photo products available including cards and invitations, canvas prints, mugs, device cases, keychains, mousepads, t-shirts, playing cards and puzzles.
Over the years, I have made a number of photo products, but I have never made playing cards or puzzles — so I was super excited to try those.
I don’t usually think of Staples as a place to print photos or canvases, so I was quite curious to see how Staples printing would hold up compared to what I am used to.
The printing was good and the quality of the products on par with other consumer printing labs.
The Staples website was easy to use and I simply picked up my products from my store when they were ready a week or so later. (I have a Staples a couple blocks away so I chose to pick up. But they have delivery available of course.)
Want to see what I tested out?
Five Fun and Fabulous Photo Gifts
There were many photo gifts I wanted to make at Staples. It was hard to choose which ones to try.
But I narrowed it down to five…
Photo Puzzle
I knew immediately that I wanted to get a custom photo puzzle for my kids.
What a unique way to enjoy family photos — building a puzzle together of a family photo!
I think this is a super fun photo gift idea and I think I might be making them often for gifts. What a fun idea to give as a birthday gift when you want something unusual and unexpected.
Photo Playing Cards
Next up in my must have list were the custom photo playing cards. How fantastic are these?
The moment Olivia saw them, she insisted we play a few rounds of Go Fish.
You can never have enough playing cards — this is a perfect gift for almost anyone.
Photo Mouse Pad
Put smiles right under your fingers.
I spend a massive amount of time on my laptop.
So having a custom photo mouse pad is a great way to add some extra happiness to my day – and night.
Photo Mug
Ahh — the iconic photo mug. Everyone needs a few photo mugs in their cupboard…
Staples offers a few different styles, including a latte mug and travel mug. I love that the mugs have an option of choosing a different colour insert. I chose a sunshiny yellow.
Photo Mobile Case
And of course — Staples has custom mobile phone cases.
If you are looking for a local place to make a custom photo phone case, don’t forgot to check out Staples for photo gifts.
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Written by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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More Ideas for Photo Gifts
We also love to make our own photo gifts…
A wonderful homemade gift is a DIY family photo frame collage or pallet picture frame. Tonya made the one below for a Mother’s Day gift, but it’s perfect for any holiday.
Bridgette Jones says
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PHOTO GIFTS says
I really like this idea. Thanks for sharing. Very unique and innovative idea.
sarah k says
I like to do jigsaw puzzles so i like the puzzle photo gift idea.
reblyn says
As a teacher I love the deck of cards. What a great gift to give along with a package of educational games that can be played with a deck of cards.
aarone mawdsley says
i like the photo puzzles
Kimmy Ripley says
Love the coffee mugs!
Betty S says
I really like the Photo Mobile Case
Craig Adams says
All beautiful
Erin Mcallister says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the coasters! Such great gifts!
Debbie S. says
My Mom loves puzzles and it would really nice to get one of a picture of her great grand children.
Janell Poulette says
I would love to get a few canvas prints.
Austin Baroudi says
The canvas print for sure!
Josie says
the canvas print
Michelle Levine says
I like the photo phone case.
FREDERIC BROWN says
The Canvas Prints are my favorite.
Vicki M says
Photo mugs!
Bonnie Way says
These are great ideas!!! My husband and I wanted to get custom photo playing cards as the favours at our wedding, but at the time, the only places that would do it were in the States and wouldn’t ship to Canada within our price range. 🙁 We ended up choosing something else but I’m still disappointed we couldn’t do the cards. That’s awesome Staples is now doing so many photo products! I love seeing pictures of my kids around the house too. 🙂 We do a calendar every year and the girls love seeing who’s on the calendar each month. It’s a great family gift for Christmas too.
KellyPC says
I love the puzzle for kiddies but the mug would be awesome for my hubby!
Stephanie Giddings says
I always love a mug!
Lisa says
I love the phone cases.
Jeannie says
I love the photo mug!
Caroline says
I really like the Canvas prints.
janetfaye says
My favorite is the jigsaw puzzle gift.
Doris H says
I love the photo playing cards and the mugs.
Rose says
Hard to decide, but since I have to choose I would go for the Canvas prints.
em says
I adore photo mugs
masood anjum says
love the phone case
Julie F says
I love the puzzles
Rob Arnold says
I always love a mouse pad. Keeps a picture of my kids close all the time at work.
Judy Cowan says
I love the playing card! I know a couple people who would love a personalized deck of cards!
Silvia D says
I really like the Canvas Prints. Would make special gift or for on my wall!
Elena says
The puzzles would make a unique gift.
Courtney says
I love the phone case
Debbie F says
I like the photo cup
Tara Gauthier says
I love the canvas prints, although I am sure my daughter would love the puzzle!
Sara Rai says
The playing cards are really cute:)
mousecat says
I really like mousepad!
naiddia p says
I really like the photo mugs and think that it would make a very nice gift.
Jamie Williams says
my favorite is the CANVAS – FULL PHOTO WRAP
margo b says
thanks for the giveaway. love the playing cards
Judy Hunting says
I love Photo Mugs, they make wonderful gifts
Jenn P says
I love the canvas prints. 🙂
JESSICA says
the playing cards are cool. I have never seen that done before.. nice gift
Gina Fleury says
I like the canvas prints and the playing cards. Thanks
Bridgett Wilbur says
I just love the puzzle one’s they are great.
AmberH says
really neat gift ideas and interesting and creative ways to use and show off pictures
Elaine Buonsante says
I’d love the photo puzzle.
Bettina Wellmaker says
I love the canvas prints!
Deborah W. says
My favorite photo gift from Staples is the framed photo canvas print.
Jonnie says
I love the mouse pads and the jigsaw puzzles
Julie R. says
I’d love an image of my kids on a new coffee mug! Kids, coffee…life is good!
Tiffany M says
I love those canvas prints and mousepads!
krystyl olson says
I love the mousepads and mugs – perfect for grandparents 🙂
Nate Fuller says
The puzzle is a really cool idea, lots of fun!
kristen says
I love the picture puzzles! Beautiful! Thank you so much for the opportunuity! 🙂
JessicaT says
The puzzle!
nicolthepickle says
I like the canvas prints full colour wrap a lot.
Stephanie Phelps says
My favorite is the MOUSEPADS from their photo gifts!
Crystal Porter says
I like the playing cards and the puzzles.
jill rivera says
I like the mouse pad idea.
Andrei O says
I like the photo mobile cases. Thats pretty cool!
Sarah Forrester says
I love the mugs and puzzle
Stephanie LaPlante says
I love the 11oz SINGLE IMAGE MUG
Carole Dube says
The playing cards are really cute!
Kelly Baker says
I like the playing cards.
tammy harrison says
I really love the puzzles
Krista M says
I really think the iPhone 6 cases are cool; what a great way to have a unique case no one else has!
Jessica says
I like the photo playing cards, would be great to put wedding photos on!
Gizele says
I like the 17oz LATTE MUG the best.
Gillian Morgan says
I love the canvas print.
cheryl hodgkins says
PUZZLES because then I modge podge them and hang them on the wall
Alayne Langford says
I LOVE the Photo Mobile Case!! My daughter has one of her baby girl, now I want one! 🙂
LILLIAN BROWN says
favourite is the photo playing cards.
Joanna says
I would love to win this and print a mouse pad of all the grandchildren for gramma. Then she can see her grandkids all the time.
Thank you
Yuen C says
The playing cards!
Melanie Borhi says
I love the mugs personally.
Taylor Hawkins says
The playing cards are super cool! 🙂
Theresa C. says
Favorite product from the Staples Copy & Print website would have to be the photo puzzle!
Debbie Zyla says
photo mug and also like to puzzle
Catherine R. says
I love the phone cases, it’s a great way to have pictures of your family so close.
Robyn Bellefleur says
The Photo Playing Cards are a cute idea.
seham merzib says
the canvas prints
Andrea Amy says
I love the photo tshirts!
Alison Braidwood says
I like the idea of photos on mugs. They make a great gift idea.
Kim D says
I like the puzzles!
Robin M says
The Photo Puzzle is my favorite.
Kay says
Canvas prints are nice
Louanne Baelde says
The tablet cases and playing cards are my favorite!
ginette4 says
I love the playing cards..that would be a great gift to give my daughter and her future husband
Robyn R J says
My favourite photo gift from the Staples Copy and Print website would be the mugs. Would love to win this prize!
Tabby72 says
I like the photo playing cards.
Marlene V says
I love that framed canvas
Holly O'Gorman says
I would love a photo puzzle!
Francine says
I love the canvas prints
Anne Derkat says
I would go for the T-shirts.
Kelley Moore says
COASTERS
Dayna Wilson says
I like the canvas prints.
Eldon L says
I like the playing cards
409cope says
I like the 11oz FULL WRAP MUG.
lynn clayton says
CANVAS – COLOUR EDGE WRAP IS AWSOME AND I LIKE THE PHONE CASES AS WELL
Mary Warner says
The Photo Mug. I had some made for gifts once and they were a big hit.
Piroska says
I love the full colour canvas prints.
contestdhi says
canvas print
Dana Rodriguez says
I love the device cases and the mugs.Great gift ideas!
Michelle says
I like the Canvas Prints.
cathy moore says
My favorite is the canvas – full photo wrap print
Amy Lovell says
I love the photo jigjaw puzzle
Marissa M says
I love the phone cases!
BlessedTA says
The Canvas Prints
Brenda Penton says
I love the canvas prints and the mugs
Holly Wright says
My favourite photo gift is the Canvas Prints
Melissa F says
I love the puzzles!
Sarah De Diego says
I’d love a customized case for my phone or a new mousepad. I didn’t know that they had mousepads too (I desperately need a new one). So many options to choose from!
Besos, Sarah
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Emilia says
The mobile case
maria says
I like the mugs and canvas prints.
ivy pluchinsky says
love the canvas prints
Rebby says
I LOVE the Canvas prints!
lori b says
i like the playing cards as well
Sunshine G says
I think the playing card idea is pretty neat!
angie in my 30s says
i love the puzzles!! what a cool idea, my kids would LOVE that
Tricia Hope says
The canvas prints are AWESOME!Thanks for the chance!
Karla Sceviour says
I like the framed canvas,,very nice gift idea!!
Glogirl says
I like the canvas print.
LaTanya says
I like the playing cards
angela m says
I love the Playing cards.
Suzanne Bastien says
The playing cards is really cute!
Yvonne Tabaracci says
I like the canvas prints
Soozle says
I really like the playing cards!
Angela Mitchell says
I love the playing cards. That would be fun!
jenny says
fave gift idea is the canvas print
Andrew P says
The Photo Playing Cards
Amy Heffernan says
I really like the canvas prints!
Florence Cochrane says
I really like the puzzles.
Amy C says
My favourite is the photo playing cards.
Belinda McNabb says
my favorite are the puzzles
Jess says
I really like the mugs! 🙂
Josh S says
The Canvas Prints are really neat!
michelle matta says
the phone case. i need a new personalized one of all the kids in my life
brandon forsyth says
I really like the Canvas prints
anne says
The Canvas Prints are my favorite. Just beautiful and very special.
Mark V. says
Love the phone cases.
rajee says
love the canvas prints
Pam says
My fave gift idea is the canvas print.
Kayla Bowe says
I really like the canvas prints and the tablet cases.