With the holidays rapidly approaching, shoppers are flocking to malls and online shopping sites to buy gifts for their loved ones. People who have a more crafty side may opt for a homemade gift to save money and give gifts that are a bit more personal. Now, thanks to new technology, anyone can
make a blanket using their favorite photos. Printable Memories, a photo gift company based in Oakland, California, makes it possible to create beautiful, personalized blankets.
“Making a blanket with your photo memories is one of the nicest things you can do for someone you love,” says Brian Cash, Founder of Printable Memories. “
Personalized photo blankets are becoming increasingly popular and enable you to bring out your favorite photos and transform them into a gift that will last for generations.”
To make a blanket with your photo memories, all you need is a connection to the internet and a photo that is especially meaningful to you and the recipient of your blanket. Simply choose a photograph, upload it to the website, and they will either dye the photo directly into a fleece blanket or weave the image into a woven blanket.
Choosing the right photo is important when you make a blanket. Either black and white or color photographs work; close-ups and portraits tend to work best, as opposed to more detailed and landscape shots. Once your photo is submitted, professional designers will check the image for quality and make necessary adjustments, such as cropping, resizing, and color enhancement.
“Choosing the photograph can be a fun process for the whole family,” says Cash. “Many of our customers will invite family and friends over to go through old photo albums and choose the perfect photo for the blanket. It gives people an opportunity to bond over memories and tell stories about past events. We’ve had generations of folks come together around a big table and have a wonderful time choosing photographs when they make their blanket.”
Buyers can opt to feature a group of photos on a blanket, creating a collage that tells a story or is centered around a theme. For instance, you can make a blanket for Grandma with photos of her and Grandpa through the years; you can make a blanket for Mom using photos of her family or baby photos. The possibilities are limitless.
For more information about photo blankets and to see a full range of photo gift products, visit Printable Memories online at:
www.printablememories.com
