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Personalized Christmas Gifts for Husband or Boyfriend: Ideas from a Photo
Quick answer: The most personal Christmas gifts for a husband or boyfriend are made from a photo. A handmade bobblehead of him golfing, hunting or in his team jersey starts at $67.90, and a bobblehead of the two of you costs $127.40–$169.90. A photo lamp with a Bluetooth speaker in the base costs $59.40–$74.70, photo engraved champagne flutes for your New Year's Eve toast are $78.20 a pair, and a cap embroidered with his dog's face is $59.99. Under $35, the hand-painted initial glass mug is $29.99. Order a bobblehead by November 16, the glasses and the wood portrait by November 27, and everything else by December 1 for standard US delivery before Christmas.
Personalized Christmas gift ideas for your husband or boyfriend
Every gift below is made to order from your photo, his name or his initial, and each price is for the option described. You can browse more ideas in our personalized gifts for him collection.
A bobblehead of him doing what he loves (from $67.90)
The custom bobblehead for him is sculpted by hand in polymer clay from his photos, in the outfit and pose you describe, such as his favorite band T-shirt or his work clothes. One person costs $67.90–$90.00, depending on the height (6, 7 or 8 inches) and whether the head is fixed or bobbles. Add his dog or cat for $101.90–$121.50, or a separate prop such as a golf bag or motorbike for $115.50–$144.40.
If one hobby defines him, start from a themed design at the same prices:
- Sports bobblehead: his team jersey, with a ball, bat, racket or golf club.
- Hunting bobblehead: camo or blaze orange, with a bow or fishing rod.
- Musician bobblehead: on stage with a guitar, drum kit or microphone.
- Superhero bobblehead: him in the superhero costume of your choice.
- Uniform bobblehead: his military, police, firefighter or pilot uniform.
Not sure whether a prop needs the + 1 object style? Email support@giftsjourneyshop.com before you order. Bobbleheads take 10–15 business days to make after you approve the preview, so this is the gift to order first, by November 16.
A bobblehead of the two of you ($127.40–$169.90)
The custom couple bobblehead recreates a moment you shared: your first date, the proposal, your wedding day or a favorite trip. Two people cost $127.40–$169.90. Add the dog or cat you share for $161.40–$204.80, or a prop such as a guitar or golf bag for $169.90–$217.50. It is made the same way as a single figure and has the same November 16 order-by date.
A photo lamp with a speaker ($59.40–$74.70)
The custom photo 3D night lamp turns your photo into a lamp about 9.8 inches tall, with a short message on the wooden base. The round base adds a Bluetooth speaker and a rechargeable battery for $59.40–$74.70, so it plays his music on the desk or nightstand. The elliptical base plugs in by USB and switches between three light colors for $48.40–$63.70. The price depends on how many people are in the photo. It takes 3–5 business days to make, so order by December 1.
Glasses for your New Year's Eve toast ($78.20 a pair)
The photo engraved champagne flutes and wine glasses carry your photo, your names or a date, such as the day you met. A couple set of two costs $78.20, in champagne flutes (8.8 oz) or red wine glasses (11.8 oz), and a single glass is $46.60. Give them at Christmas and use them a week later at midnight. They take 5–7 business days to make, so order by November 27.
A portrait carved in wood ($49.00–$79.90)
The wood engraved portrait frame is carved from your photo in 6 to 12 inch sizes. A wedding photo or a picture of the two of you works well for his desk, office or workshop shelf. It takes 5–7 business days to make, so order by November 27.
For the guy who loves his dog
The pet portrait baseball cap ($59.99) has his dog's or cat's face embroidered from your photo, with the pet's name or a short text underneath, on an adjustable cap. For something warm, the pet portrait embroidered scarf ($59.90) comes in 11 colors, including Classic Black, Medium Grey and Tobacco Brown. Both take 2–4 business days to make after you approve the preview. Our Christmas gifts for dog and cat lovers has more pet ideas.
Smaller gifts and stocking stuffers
- Initial glass mug ($29.99): his initial hand-painted on a 17 oz borosilicate glass mug, with an optional name or date. It handles hot coffee and iced drinks.
- Custom photo 3D moon lamp ($33.90–$50.90): printed with your photo and an optional message such as "Our first Christmas," in 4.0, 4.7 or 5.9 inch sizes.
The price of each includes the personalization.
Husband or boyfriend: which gift fits?
- Dating for a few months: the initial glass mug ($29.99), a 4-inch photo moon lamp ($33.90), or the pet cap if he has a dog ($59.99).
- Living together or engaged: a bobblehead of his hobby, the photo lamp with a speaker, or the champagne flutes.
- Married: the couple bobblehead recreating your wedding day, or a wood portrait carved from a wedding photo.
Is he also a dad? Our personalized Christmas gifts for Dad has ideas the kids can give him. If his Christmas gift doubles as an anniversary gift, see our personalized anniversary gifts guide.
Christmas gifts for your husband or boyfriend compared
| Gift | Price | Made from | Order by for Christmas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom bobblehead (for him or themed) | $67.90–$144.40 | Sculpted by hand from his photos | November 16 |
| Custom couple bobblehead | $127.40–$217.50 | Sculpted by hand from your photos | November 16 |
| Photo engraved champagne flutes or wine glasses | $78.20 pair, $46.60 single | Your photo, names or a date | November 27 |
| Wood engraved portrait frame | $49.00–$79.90 | Carved from your photo | November 27 |
| Custom photo 3D night lamp | $48.40–$74.70 | Photo plus a message on the base | December 1 |
| Pet portrait cap or scarf | $59.99 / $59.90 | Embroidered from a pet photo | December 1 |
| Custom photo 3D moon lamp | $33.90–$50.90 | Photo plus optional text | December 1 |
| Initial glass mug | $29.99 | Hand-painted initial, optional text | December 1 |
Put two gifts together and save
Code 20OFFBUY2 takes 20% off 2 or more items, and 30OFFBUY3 takes 30% off 3 or more, on any mix of products (gift cards excluded). A photo lamp with the speaker base for a photo of 2–3 people ($64.50) and a pet portrait cap ($59.99) come to $124.49, or $99.59 with 20OFFBUY2 before tax. The order still ships free because it stays over $70 after the discount.
How to order and which photo to send
- Bobbleheads: use the Upload your photo button to add one clear, front-facing photo of each face in good light, without sunglasses. Add a full-body photo if you want an outfit copied, and describe the outfit, pose, props and any name on his shirt in Special instructions.
- Lamps, glasses and wood portrait: choose a sharp photo where the faces are large and in focus. For the 3D night lamp, select the number of people in the photo.
- Pet cap and scarf: send a sharp, front-facing close-up of the pet's face.
- Keeping it a surprise: photos from your phone, or ones you have both shared online, usually work. You can reply to your order confirmation email with more photos.
Items made from a photo come with a digital preview to approve before production starts, and bobbleheads get previews as the figure takes shape. Reply quickly, because production begins only after you approve.
When to order for Christmas
- By Monday, November 16: bobbleheads for him and couple bobbleheads, made in 10–15 business days after you approve the preview.
- By Friday, November 27: the champagne flutes and wine glasses and the wood portrait frame, made in 5–7 business days.
- By Tuesday, December 1: the photo lamps (3–5 business days), and the pet cap, scarf and glass mug (2–4 business days).
Standard tracked US delivery usually takes 6–9 business days after dispatch. Standard shipping is free on orders of $70 or more and $7.99 under $70, and express shipping is $15. Ordering after December 1? Email support@giftsjourneyshop.com before you order and we will tell you honestly whether it can arrive in time, or send a Gifts Journey gift card by email ($35, $70, $130 or $220). Every shipping option is on our delivery information page, and our last-minute personalized Christmas gifts guide lists every order-by date.
Shopping for more people? See our ideas for your wife or girlfriend, for Mom and for Secret Santa under $35.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good personalized Christmas gift for my husband?
Something about him or about the two of you: a bobblehead of him doing his favorite hobby, a couple bobblehead recreating your wedding day, or a wood portrait carved from a wedding photo. For everyday use, the photo lamp with a Bluetooth speaker.
What is a good personalized Christmas gift for a new boyfriend?
Something personal but small: the hand-painted initial glass mug ($29.99), a 4-inch photo moon lamp ($33.90), or a cap embroidered with his dog's face ($59.99).
Can I order a bobblehead of him without him knowing?
Yes. Recent phone photos or ones he has shared online usually work, as long as his face is clear and well lit. You approve the previews yourself, so he does not need to be involved.
What is the last day to order for Christmas?
November 16 for bobbleheads, November 27 for engraved glasses and the wood portrait, and December 1 for everything else, with standard US shipping.