The summer heat may still be lingering, but the chilly holiday season is just around the corner. It’s easy to feel disconnected from holiday cheer in the warm months, but now is the perfect time to start planning to avoid the last-minute rush.
While there’s nothing wrong with classic promotional items like T-shirts or power banks, you’ll want to go the extra mile this year. Personality-forward gifts are the way to make a lasting impression and show your customers and employees that you’ve put thought into their gift. These aren’t just any gifts—they’re tailored to feel special and uniquely theirs. And with Boundless handling the personalization, you can enjoy the holidays without any added stress.
Discover why personalized gifts are a game-changer and explore 16 of the hottest ideas for the 2024 holiday season.
Let’s face it: standard promotional items are everywhere. But personalized gifts? They’re in a league of their own. They demonstrate that you’ve gone above and beyond to make the recipient feel truly valued.
Here’s why personalized gifts are the best choice:
Ready to bring some personality to your holiday gifting? Check out these trending ideas for the 2024 holiday gifting season that are sure to wow your recipients and make your brand stand out.
The weather might be chilly, but the IGLOO KoolTunes cooler is, well, cooler. This retro-style boombox cooler has two built-in Bluetooth speakers and can hold up to 26 cans. Best of all, it allows for full-wrap coverage for quality branding.
It’s getting chilly outside. Why not gift your recipients a high-quality Luxe Nordic Throw Blanket? This fluffy and plush blanket is thoughtful, practical, and warm. Subtly promote your brand with a customizable blanket tag and become a fixture in recipients’ cozy holiday memories.
Why save karaoke for the office holiday party? With this customizable Wireless Karaoke Machine, giftees can keep the party going all year round. Print your logo on the speaker, which includes eye-catching color-changing lights and turns every gathering into a party.
The Bestie Bottle will become your giftees’ new favorite water bottle. With character choices like Reindeer, Santa, Snowman, Bear, Bunny, Cat, and many more, you have the freedom to design leak-proof bottles everyone will love. It even includes the option to laser etch and wrap on the bottle. They’re practical and perfect for adding a personal touch to daily hydration.
Bring a splash of creativity to your gifts with Custom Printed Coloring Pads. Personalize them with your logo and choose from various designs to make them both fun and functional.
Want a playful and creative custom gift idea that will excite everyone’s inner child? Build bespoke LEGO sets tailored to your brand, complete with custom packaging for a playful gift everyone will love.
This vegan leather Desk Mat adds a touch of luxury to any workspace. The full-color, edge-to-edge print creates a luxe look that will become a fixture on giftees’ desks for the year to come.
This charger and card holder set keep giftees’ phones charged on the go, making your brand a part of their everyday routine. It includes a magnetic wireless phone charger with a kickstand, paired withs a slim magnetic card holder.
Create a custom design on this winter scarf to keep your giftees warm — while looking cool. The acrylic material is woven from scratch, but you can personalize it with five colors and add-ons for fringe and embroidery.
This puffy tote bag is a practical gift designed for travel. With a sturdy top zipper, inside organizer, and key leash, your audience will be travel-ready for the holidays. Did we mention there are 24 colors to choose from?
The Chipolo is a tiny locator device that’s the size of two stacked credit cards. With Chipolo, giftees can easily find misplaced items through the app. It even works with Google Assistant, Siri, and Amazon Alexa.
Wine is a fixture at holiday parties. Why not gift your audience a nice bottle of wine packaged in the glossy wine tote? It supports full-color art with a glossy finish for a fully customizable look. Best of all, every Wanda Tote is made from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles, keeping two bottles out of the landfill with every sale.
These holiday-themed enamel lapel pins are a cute addition to any holiday gift box. They’re stamped from iron and filled with soft enamel, but you can request an epoxy dome for a more level surface. You can even upgrade to a magnet backing!
It just isn’t the holidays without a steaming cup of cocoa. Delight your giftees with a custom, full-color print box with tasty mug hangers to elevate any hot beverage. The gingerbread man is cinnamon-flavored, the candy cane is peppermint, and the holiday hat is a delightful chocolate raspberry.
Spread the cheer with a custom, full-color print box of mini cookies. Choose from flavors like chocolate chip, cinnamon snap, key lime pie, and mint chip. They also offer sweet or savory trail mix and popcorn and gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan options.
Host a not-so-ugly Christmas sweater party with this customized, branded holiday sweater gift. With full-color print available, you can add your own imagery, details, colors, and fonts to create a truly unforgettable holiday gift.
Personality-forward gifts are the way to go for a memorable holiday season. They show thoughtfulness and creativity, keeping your brand in the spotlight. While it takes a bit more planning, the impact is well worth it.
The ideas here are just the beginning. With Boundless’s expertise, you can turn these ideas into reality without any of the hassle. You can find even more holiday gifting ideas in our 2024 Holiday Lookbook.
Reap the benefits of personalized promo without the headaches: Partner with Boundless’s expert Brand Consultants. We help you source custom promo gifts designed to delight. Get in touch with Boundless now to spread holiday promo joy.