Are you looking for great gift ideas? Instead of just going online and ordering a gift off Amazon or Ebay, have you considered a homemade and personalised gift to really show you care? If you have a bit of creative inspiration, there are a number of personal gifts that you can make yourself - with a bit of technical assistance:
Cards - more often than not, a card can really say it all. Inkjet printers let you make colourful printouts of your most creative ideas. Alternatively, you can download colourful greeting cards and templates from Canon's Creative Park, including fun 3D cards and matching envelopes to make your card stand out.
Digital media - if you're savvy with Photo Shop or love making slideshows - why not use your skills to make a gift? Put together a digital slideshow or movie of your favourite photos and memories or you can design an animation or greeting card. Do you have an extensive music collection on your hard drive? Why not make a mix tape? Put together a personalised CD with a stylised cover and label.
Crafts - want something beautiful and functional? Ceramics, beads, embroidery and other crafts let you create something truly unique. Or buy some simple items such as a wooden picture frame or a decorative box and then add a few personal touches and creative effects.
Scrapbooks and photo albums - relive some of your favourite memories together. Scrapbooking is a fun group activity and they're great gifts for any occasion. Today's digital cameras and photo editing software make it easy to edit your favourite photos and add captions and effects. Print them out on photo printers for lab quality photos for a professional touch.