photo frame gift ideas

Uh-oh. There’s yet another special occasion coming up, and you’re feeling completely stumped for gift ideas. Again. 

It might sound incredibly simple, but you can make surprisingly thoughtful, unique and creative gifts by framing things you know they love - and you can frame just about anything with our custom picture framing service

From their favourite photos to vintage football shirts, we’ve put together 10 really easy photo frame gift ideas for birthdays, anniversaries and any other occasion you need to buy a super-thoughtful personalised gift!

1. Frame the photos they can’t stop looking at

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Alright, so this might not be the most creative idea on this list, but you can’t really go wrong with popping their favourite photos inside a beautiful frame. 

Since they love scrolling through old holiday snaps, family selfies and all the other amazing photos on their phone, you can just print and frame their favourites to make a gift that has them grinning from ear to ear. Easy. 

2. Frame their favourite piece of artwork 

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Whether you’ve painted something special yourself or bought a picture by their favourite artist, framing artwork is a great way to make gifts that show you’ve put some real thought into it. 

Since every piece of art is different, you can make completely bespoke picture frames in the perfect size, style and colour your artwork needs. Yep, this is your chance to surprise them with a real masterpiece. 

3. Frame mementoes from an incredible event

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From mindblowing gigs to unforgettable sporting events, you can frame tickets, programs and other meaningful mementoes that remind them of a special day you had together. You could do this by popping bits and bobs inside a cute and quirky box frame, which adds the extra depth you’ll need to display all of these 3D items together. 

4. Frame certificates to mark big achievements

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Woo hoo! They’ve just achieved something totally amazing, so say a big congrats by framing their shiny new certificates. Whether it’s a degree certificate, school achievement or a professional award, getting it framed is a fantastic way of showing them you’re super-duper proud of them. 

Since most certificates are A4 size, finding a suitable photo frame is easy peasy!

5. Frame a vinyl record they’re totally obsessed with

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You know they listen to all kinds of music, but there’s always at least one album that means a little bit more to them. It might be an album you always listen to together or the latest release from their favourite artist, frame their favourite vinyl record or album cover to make a gift that celebrates their love of music (and add some vintage style to their walls!). 

6. Frame travel souvenirs from your trip together

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If you’ve been on holiday together, you could try framing all the best souvenirs from your amazing trip. We’re talking postcards, tickets, currency, photo prints and any other small trinkets you picked up on your adventures together. 

You can simply get all these items together, pop them inside a box frame, and create a super-cute display that shows off all the places they’ve explored. They’ll love it. 

7. Frame maps of a place that means something to them

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It could be their place of birth, hometown, or favourite holiday destination - there are some places they’ll always hold close to their heart. Forget about Google Maps for a moment, because old-school printed maps still look incredibly cool when displayed inside a frame, and can also make incredibly thoughtful gifts. 

You’ll just need to find a vintage of their favourite country or city, slip it inside a stylish frame, and take your gift-giving in a whole new direction (yes, pun intended). 

8. Frame poems, song lyrics and other meaningful quotes

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This is another really simple photo frame gift idea, but they’re going to absolutely love it. Simply design a beautiful print of their favourite song lyrics, film quotes, poems or motivational messages, and display it inside a stylish frame to wrap up a gift that always makes them think of you. 

From the lyrics to “our song” to a poem they’ve read a million times, this is the kinda gift that shows exactly how well you know them. 

9. Frame memorabilia they’ll treasure forever

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Some items will always mean the absolute world to them. Whether it’s a vintage football shirt or a gleaming set of medals, framing their most valuable treasures is the perfect way to present, display and protect them for years to come. 

While some memorabilia can be bought in a frame, you can try our made-to-measure framing service to frame all the other items they love to bits. 

10. Frame the cutest drawings by the kids

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Aww, the kids have made all kinds of adorable scribbles, so you could frame all their cutest drawings to make a super special gift for parents and grandparents. Besides, the little ones have spent ages on their pictures of dinosaurs, monsters and self-portraits, so popping them inside a frame means they can safely stay on display forever!

Make high-quality custom picture frames at Max Spielmann

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Okay, so now you’re bursting with great photo frame gift ideas, you’ll need to find the perfect frames to pull them all off. Since you’ll want to frame things in all shapes and sizes, we offer professional made-to-measure framing to help you find exactly what you need. 

You can now shop a small selection of custom picture frames online with us. Simply choose a frame style you love, enter the exact sizes you need, and design a frame that fits your pictures perfectly. Your custom-made frame will be sent right to your door, ready for you to pop photos or any other flat artwork inside. 

There are even more custom framing options available in Max Spielmann shops, including a much wider range of shapes, styles, colours and materials to choose from. Our shops also offer more specialist custom framing options, such as framing memorabilia and other 3D objects.

Whether you’re shopping online or visiting our shops, our high-quality picture frames are lovingly handcrafted right here in the UK!