Review of Personalized Gift Bags on Zazzle

I like to be creative with my gift wrapping and Zazzle makes this a pleasure with their line of custom boxes and bags.  You can choose from many different styles and sizes and design you gift container to be perfect for your recipient.

You might want to add names or initials to you gift box/bag or perhaps a special photo.  Here are a few ideas from the authors at Review This.

Gift Bags

Gift bags come in four different styles: small, medium large and wine. You can choose either a glossy or a matte finish.  

Review This author Coletta designed this beautiful large gift bag out of a photo of a Copper Ti Plant.

Copper Ti Plant Large Gift Bag by konacolors
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Favor Boxes

Favor boxes are very popular for all types of parties and events.  You will find them at weddings, showers, birthday parties, corporate events and just about any place you have a gathering of people.  Zazzle has 5 great styles of containers that can be customized to fit your needs.

• Classic Style
• Heart Box
• Gable Box
• Take Out Box
• Tent Style Ribbon Box

The tent style box below was created by Review This author Susan.  Wouldn't it be great for a favor box for a baby shower.

Rubber Duck Family on Blue Favor Box by BuckHawkParty
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Here is another favor box that Susan created this one is in the gable style.

Polka Dots of Pale Yellow on Pink Favor Boxes by BuckHawk
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Wine Boxes

Wine makes a great hostess gift.  It becomes even more special when you design a custom box for your wine.  If you are going to a fall party this box that I created out of my autumn leaves photo would make the perfect box for your wine gift.  

Autumn Leaves by mbgphoto
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Customized Crafting Supplies on Zazzle

Do you enjoy doing crafts, but sometimes can't find the right materials to fit your project?  Zazzle has a host of different craft supplies that you can customize to fit your needs from materials to ribbons and much more you can find the supplies for that perfect project on  Zazzle.

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse by lighthouseenthusiast
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I enjoy lighthouses, so I am using photographs of my lighthouses to demonstrate the various Zazzle crafts supplies that can be created.  The item above is a fabric created from my photograph of Peggy's Cove lighthoue in Nova Scotia.

Fabrics

Zazzle carries 7 different types of fabric that are available as swatches, fat quarters or by the yard.  You can create your own design as I did above or choose a design already custom made by one of the many Zazzle artists.

Ribbons

Ribbons can also be made on Zazzle to complement your craft projects.  They come in either grosgrain or satin and are in 1.5 inch and 3 inch widths.  You can buy them in spools of 2, 6 or 10 yards.  These ribbons are great for craft projects, gift wrap and hair bows.  Here is one I created from my Peggy's Cove photo.

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse by lighthouseenthusiast
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Stickers

Zazzle has a wide array of different shapes and sizes of stickers that can be used in craft projects.  I once made a sticker of a church to put on bookmarks for a church convention.  Stickers can decorate packages or add a finishing touch to a special card.  Here are some of the stickers I have made on Zazzle.  They are all ones taken from my lighthouse photography.

Ocracoke Lighthouse Sticker by lighthouseenthusiast
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Round Island Lighthouse Heart Stickers by lighthouseenthusiast
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Eagle Harbor Lighthouse Rectangular Sticker by lighthouseenthusiast
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Big Bay Lighthouse Stickers by lighthouseenthusiast
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Split Rock Lighthouse in the Fall Square Sticker by lighthouseenthusiast
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Customized Jewelry on Zazzle

Zazzle has some really fun jewelry pieces that can be customized and make great gifts.  Whether you are looking for a necklace, charm bracelet, ring or watch, you can find something to fit your needs.  What is really great is you can customize these pieces and make them really special.  The link below shows a necklace I made from a photograph of Jupiter lighthouse.  Wouldn't this be perfect for the lighthouse enthusiast in your life?

Jupiter Lighthouse Custom Necklace by lighthouseenthusiast

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Necklaces

Zazzle features three different styles of necklaces.

• Round
• Square
• Round Locket

Each of these necklaces comes in three different finishes: silver plated, gold finish or sterling silver.

The necklaces come with an 18inch chain that has a 2 inch extender.  You can customize a necklace with a favorite photo or monogram.  The necklace below was created by Coletta.  It features a beautiful neon pansy design with 4 pansies.  It would make a lovely gift.

Neon Pansies Pendant by CrypticArt
Create your own personalized photo pendants

Here is a special locket made by Heather.

Angel of Abundance Locket by Heather426
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Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets and charms make great gifts for others or for yourself to remember a special trip.  With Zazzle you can add photographs to the charms to  make them special.  Zazzle charms come with or without the bracelet and can be made in a square or round shape.  The Lion charm below was made from a photo my sister took during a trip to Tanzania, Africa.

King of the Jungle by mbgphoto
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Rings

Photo rings are a unique gift you can make on Zazzle.  Make one with a child's photo for a Mothers Day gift or perhaps one of a favorite flower.  These rings are sterling silver plated and come in sizes 6-10.  The photo below is a wildflower I photographed in Florida.

A bit of Sunshine by mbgphoto
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Watches

Zazzle has eight different varieties of watches available.  Each can be customized by you or you can choose one of the great designs by Zazzle artists.  These watches are battery powered and water resistant.

• Classic Stainless Steel
• Vintage Leather Strap
• Two-tone
• Sporty
• Rhinestone
• Kid's Glitter
• Kid's Stainless Steel
• Kid's Adjustable Bezel Stainless Steel

The watch below was designed from my photographs of lilacs.  It is shown on the Sporty style watch.

Lilacs by the Fence by mbgphoto
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Reviewing the Best Birthday Cards for Online Friends

Selecting birthday cards for friends you've never met in person is a challenge. Find the perfect greeting in this review of birthday cards for online friends.

We all have them. Virtual friends that we hang out with online. We've never met them in person, but we feel we've known them all our lives. And, when our online friends celebrate a special birthday, we want to share it with them.

What do you send the friend you've never met for their birthday? Let's review birthday cards for online friends.

Create a Customized Birthday Card

Yes, it may sound old-fashioned, but many people still enjoy getting cards and letters delivered to their front door.

When an online friend has shared their mailing address, take a suggestion from Review This! contributor, Mary Beth. Mary Beth loves to create special greeting cards for her special friends. And she loves to share her pictures of butterflies in her Zazzle print-on-demand gift shop.

The cool thing about shopping at Zazzle is that you can customize the gifts you buy. Mary Beth's Paper Kite Butterfly greeting card, and all greeting cards on Zazzle's site, can be personalized. You can add a birthday greeting to the front of the card and add a personal wish to the inside.

Send an Electronic Greeting Card

Do a web search and you'll find a long list of websites where you can create an electronic birthday card. These sites usually have a selection of free and fee cards. After you select and customize a card, the site sends an email to the card recipient with a link to the card. The only information you need to provide about your birthday pal is an email address.

My favorite web-based greeting card service is E-Cards.com. I found E-Cards about 15 years ago and have always had a good experience with their service. E-Cards has a nice selection of free cards or you can join the site for access to members-only cards.

If you care about wildlife and the environment, E-Cards donates a portion of their earnings to organizations such as World Wildlife Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council, Environmental Defense, Grist Magazine, The New American Dream, and The Green Schools Initiative.

Send a Gift Card

Gift cards are the universal gift. Gift cards are easy to purchase and easy to spend. The great thing about gift cards is that you don't have to second guess about what your online friend would enjoy.

Amazon.com has made gift card giving a group activity. With the Amazon Birthday Gift, you and your online friends can contribute any amount to a birthday gift card for another online friend. All you have to do is tell your friends where they can make their contribution.



It's easy to remember your online friends on their birthdays. Especially when sending a birthday card is just a few mouse clicks away.

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Coletta Teske writes reviews on books, business management, writing, crafting, cooking, and gardening. She is also an avid recycler and shares her tips on recycling. She delights in upcycling an old object, recycling or transforming discarded items into a new treasure.

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Customized Blankets and Throws Make Great Gifts

Are you looking for a gift for a special occasion? On this page I will review two of the special blankets that can be customized on Zazzle to make your gift extra special.

Zazzle has two different types of blankets available to be customized by you or you may choose one that is already made by the many Zazzle artists.

• The first type of blanket available is a soft and cozy polyester fleece blanket.  It comes in 3 different sizes (30x40-50x60-60x80).  This blanket is machine washable.
• The second type is a beautiful woven throw blanket.  It is made of a combination of 50% cotton and 50% polyester.  It is 54x38 inches in size.

Shown below are samples of each of the blankets from my Zazzle shops.

Fleece Blankets

Historic Lighthouses by lighthouseenthusiast
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Plumeria Blossoms by mbgphoto
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Throw Blankets

Animals of Africa Throw by mbgphoto
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Purple Phlox by mbgphoto

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Customized Blanket Ideas

There are so many different ways you can customize your blankets to make them a special gift.  Here are a few suggestions.

• A graduation gift- Add photos from their high school years to make this a special memento.  This will be a great blanket to take to college.
• Mothers Day- Add photos of children or grandchildren.  Use text to add a special message.
• Travel Memory- Add photos from a special trip.
• Graduation gift for athlete- Add special photos from sporting events
• Wedding Gift- Add a Monogram and perhaps the engagement photo of the couple
• Anniversary- Add photos from special moments
• Hobby enthusiast- add photos from their favorite hobby or pastime.  The lighthouse blanket above is a good example.
• Gardener- Take photos of their garden and add it on the blanket

More Blankets by Review This Staffers

This beautiful Resurrection blanket was created by Sylvestermouse.  Below that you will find two of her delightful animal blankets.

Jesus Resurrection Throw Blanket by Sylvestermouse
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American Black Bear Throw Blanket by Sylvestermouse
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Panda Fleece Throw Blanket Fleece Blanket by Sylvestermouse
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Here is a beautiful dogwood blossom throw blanket from Dawn Rae and a fantastic daisy blanket.

Dogwood Blossom Throw Blanket by NatureByDawnRae
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Sunny Daisy Art Throw Fleece Blanket by NatureByDawnRae
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Puzzle Review- Create a Puzzle from a Favorite Photograph

Do you have a favorite photograph that you would like to use for a gift?  How about turning it into a puzzle?

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Jigsaw Puzzles by lighthouseenthusiast
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You can make your own puzzles on the Zazzle website or you can choose from a wide variety of puzzles that Zazzle shopkeepers have listed on their pages. You might choose a favorite photo from a trip or perhaps a photo of a flower from your garden.  Another great use for the Zazzle puzzles is to make a puzzle for a child with a photo of them on the puzzle.  

 The puzzle above was made from a photo I took of Cape Hatteras lighthouse in North Carolina.  This lighthouse is often called "America's Lighthouse".  I love the black and white spiral stripes.  It looks very classic.

Puzzle Features

Zazzle puzzles come in two different sizes.  The 8x10 size has 110 pieces and the 10x14 size has 252 pieces.  All of the puzzles are made of sturdy card stock and are mounted on chipboard.  They come in gift boxes and are easy to wipe clean.  

Here are some more puzzles I have made of my favorite subject Lighthouses.

The first one is on Hilton Head South Carolina.  This is a fairly modern lighthouse, having been first put into service in the 1960's.  It is often seen as the iconic symbol of Hilton Head.

Hilton Head Puzzles by lighthouseenthusiast
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The next puzzle has a photo of Split Rock lighthouse in Minnesota.  This lighthouse sits high on a rock overlooking Lake Superior.

Autumn at Split Rock Lighthouse Puzzle by lighthouseenthusiast
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Nova Scotia has many beautiful lighthouses.  I photographed this one at Peggy's Cove.  It is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in Canada.

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse Jigsaw Puzzle by lighthouseenthusiast
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Zazzle Ornaments- Create a Special Memory

Share a Special Memory with a Customized Ornament

Last year my sister took a trip to Africa to enjoy a safari. Here is an ornament I made from one of her photographs from the trip. Ornaments that depict special trips bring back those memories each year when you put the ornaments on the tree.

African Lion Christmas Tree Ornament by mbgphoto
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Zazzle Ornaments come in a Variety of Shapes

You can make your own ornaments on Zazzle or choose from one of the hundreds that are listed on their site.  Here are a few of the different shapes for Zazzle ornaments.  All of these shown are from my photograph collection.

Split Rock Lighthouse in the Fall Christmas Tree Ornament by lighthouseenthusiast
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Redbird Ornament by mbgphoto
Make customized christmas ornaments at Zazzle.

Rose Beauty Ornament by mbgphoto
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Reflections- US Capitol Ornaments by mbgphoto
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Ornaments make Special Gifts

Zazzle ornaments can be customized with a text of your choice.  I put the persons name and the date on the back of these ornaments.  I have made my granddaughters ornaments picking their favorite animals or characters from that year and then customizing them with the year and their name.

Elsa the Snow Queen Personalized Christmas Tree Ornaments by disney
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Favorite Ornaments by Review This Authors

Angel of the Dawn Ornament by Heather426
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Red Panda Ornament ~ Endangered Species Series by Sylvestermouse
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Showcasing Photos on Zazzle

Using Zazzle to Show your Photos

When I first started getting serious about photography, 8 years ago, I took 100's of photos every time I went out on a photo shoot.  I put some in photo books, but as I improved in my skills I decided to try to sell some of my photos. Zazzle has been a great way to showcase my photos on a wide variety of products. 

Selling on Zazzle

After a short time I found that other people purchased my products on Zazzle and my hobby turned into a small business.   With Zazzle I need only to add my photo to any or all of their products and they will be listed on the Zazzle site for sale.  Zazzle takes care of all of the customer needs like producing and shipping the product and then they send me my portion of the money.  It is a great way to make a small profit without outlaying any funds.  Below are links to my three Zazzle shops.  Stop by to see links to my products on hundreds of different products or go to Zazzle to create your own free products from your photos.

Mbgphoto        Lighthouse Enthusiast       Butterflyblitz

Work of Review This Reviews Authors

Follow the links below to find see some of the Zazzle products that Review This authors have created from their photos.

Animals

Panda Canvas Canvas Prints by Sylvestermous     

   Giraffe in Tanzania Africa by mbgphoto

Abstracts

Colorful Abstract Landscape on Photo Paper by FindingGifts

Flowers

Peach Hibiscus Journals by CrypticArt

Lilacs by the Water Stickers by mbgphoto

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Lighthouses

Hilton Head Lighthouse Magnet by lighthouseenthusiast
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Seascape Photography

Sometimes we all need a break from the everyday world and escape to a calmer and quieter place.  For me the ocean is that calming break, but since I live in the middle of the country it isn't always possible to actually go to the ocean.  I have found that having photos and objects with these serene scenes in my home helps me to relax.

Seascape Photography

I love photographing beach scenes.  There is something quite calming and relaxing about looking out at the ocean and I want to capture that serene feeling in my photos.  When I visit the ocean I take lots of photos so that I can relive them in times of stress.

  My Photos on Zazzle Products

When I return home from a trip to the ocean, I work on my photographs and turn many of them into products on Zazzle. Here is one of my most popular scenes.  I have sold this one scene 709 times on 9 different Zazzle products.  It was taken at the beach at Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  This beautiful scene can now be seen on prints, postcards, mugs, mousepads, magnets, tote bags and many more interesting items  Here you see it on a print.

Path to the Sea Poster 

bymbgphoto Browse for more framed art posters at zazzle

One of my favorite beaches to photograph is the beach area around Jupiter Florida.  We spend a month there each winter so I have plenty of time to take photos.  Here are a few of my favorite shots made into Zazzle products.

Coral Cove Beach Print by mbgphoto
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Beach Scene Throw Pillow by mbgphoto
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Jupiter Florida Stretched Canvas Print by mbgphoto

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Juno Pier Print by mbgphoto

Look at more Poster templates and designs online at Zazzle

Zazzle Products by Review This Authors

Several of the other authors of Review This also showcase their water photography on Zazzle.  This first one by Heather is a beautiful array of colors.

Peaceful Evening Card by Heather426

I love this turtle that Coletta photographed in Hawaii.

Hawaiian Honu Sea Turtle Hand Towel by CryptiTicArt

This serene scene at the sea by Ruth is sure to make you feel relaxed.

Sunset Sea of Serenity Dry Erase Whiteboard by abitosunshine
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