Yes, there’s almost always a special occasion coming up, or maybe you’re just in the mood to surprise someone with a thoughtful gift? Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or a “just because” moment, personalised gifts are a great way to show you care. So, if you’re hunting for that perfect, last-minute yet meaningful present, here’s a list of customisable gifts that’ll make anyone’s heart flutter.
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Customise with your favourite couple photo and 2-line caption.
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You’ve probably seen these on your feed – and yeah, they’re still super cute. These customised photo frames and keychains (from $19.90) come in Instagram, Polaroid, or Spotify-inspired designs. The Spotify ones even scan into a playlist or song, so you can link it to your shared anthem or a song that brings back a memory.
Shop for a customised frame or keychain.
Nothing says “I love you” like a piece of jewellery, and I’m not talking just about women. Artphro custom bracelets (from $29.99) come in designs suitable for men too, with the option to engrave them with cheesy nicknames or your anniversary date. Choose between gold and silver, and chain lengths that go up to 22cm. Each bracelet even comes prettily wrapped in a gift box with a greeting card to leave a message.
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Retro is the name of the game for people who love nostalgic and vintage stuff. This mini cassette recorder ($1.79) – that actually works, mind you – is a perfect gift if you want to record a cute little message that the recipient can replay whenever they want to hear your voice. Or if you’re less sappy, then you could just record their favourite song that will play back in an old-school sound quality- sweet, fun, and memorable.
Shop for a mini cassette recorder.
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Say “I choose you!” with a build your own Poke card (from ~S$69). Pokemon lovers will adore this memorable keepsake featuring a Poke-fied version of your couple photo. Everything from the background and avatars, to the colour and attack description can be personalised. Add a transparent casing (~S$13.52) to keep the card in pristine condition.
Image adapted from: Blissfulgift via Shopee
Sure, Taylor Swift fans made friendship bracelets cool last year, but what’s back in trend is beaded charms ($10.30). Whether used as a phone strap or as bag candy, we’re sure your better half could use a personalised charm. Put their name, initials, or even your couple hashtag. There are various other uses –water bottles, makeup pouches, and cabin luggage. A small but thoughtful way to add a personal touch.
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For a friend who is a corporate girlie or a jet-setter, a personalised tote bag ($32.78) with her initials might be the way to her heart. It is both stylish and practical. The tote comes in 2 colours – brown jute or white canvas – and is large enough to fit a 15-inch laptop. Plus, it has 2 side pockets for a bottle or umbrella as well as a longer strap.
Shop for personalised tote bags.
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A pretty-looking personalised phone case (from $92) could do the trick for someone whose phone cover has been chipped away at. The customisation process at CASETiFY is also user-friendly, with a wide range of designs, colours, and fonts to choose from. Add your giftee’s full name or initials, plus choose the case you prefer – whether it’s MagSafe or Bounce corners.
There’s also the option for photo customisation if you’d rather decorate the phone case with a collage of pictures that perfectly capture your most precious memories. BTW, these personalisation options extend to other accessories too, like chargers, phone stands, laptop sleeves, and rope straps.
Shop for a personalised phone case.
Image adapted from: Hula Home via Amazon Singapore
This gift is for both of you – a hand casting kit ($45) that you can proudly display in your home as a unique centrepiece. The kit contains enough plaster material to do a trial run so you can practice the process of casting and then get started on your final masterpiece. The wooden mount plaque and paint are included too.
Image credit: Atelier SG via Shopee
Love a gift that doubles as a couple activity that you can do together? This photo jigsaw puzzle (from $17) is the perfect opportunity to piece together your favourite photo and then frame and put up on the shelves. It can be either portrait or landscape, and comes in various sizes, up to 1,000 pieces.
Shop for a photo jigsaw puzzle.
You know, giving that personal touch to your gift just shows that extra amount of effort and thought put into it. The customisation doesn’t have to be expensive either, with many of these gift ideas falling under a reasonable budget. So, start adding to cart and then customising to your liking.
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Cover image adapted from: Atelier SG via Shopee, Member’s Choice via TikTok, Poke Pet Shop
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