Customized Gifts Philippines: Some Ideas for the Christmas Season
As part of my yearly tradition of supporting local brands during the Christmas season, I’ve decided to write another article on some gift ideas you might want to consider! These are practical gift ideas for family and friends that are both unique and affordable. What makes them unique is the fact that they’re customized gifts! So if you’re looking for customized gifts in the Philippines, keep reading.
1. Papel et Al
First on the list is Papel at Al. This year, I decided to order adorable custom note cards for my siblings and cousins after seeing the designs they posted on Instagram. Their designs are so beautiful and timeless. I actually had a hard time choosing because of the many pretty options!
2. SamTing Personalized
Up next is SamTing Personalized—a local brand I discovered through my cousin. They offer custom hand soap bottles for bathrooms. Last October, they had an Early Bird Christmas Promo that included their 500ml amber glass hand soap bottle, peppermint soap, and personalized stickers—all wrapped in beautiful buri packaging. I didn’t have to worry about gift wrapping anymore!
3. Habi MNL
The third on the list is Habi MNL, which focuses on affordable handcrafted leather goods. They make personalized cable organizers, key holders, bag tags, purses, cardholders, and more. I love how responsive they are on Facebook, too! Moreover, they always kept me updated with the status of my orders.
4. Astrid Leather
Another option for leather goods is Astrid Leather. They make sophisticated handcrafted leather in the Philippines—from keychains and wallets to passport holders and mouse pads. The quality of their leather is superb. I bought from them a few years ago to give to male family members, and they still use my gift to this day!
5. Istorya Creations
Istorya Creations and I go way back. For Christmas one year, I ordered custom necklaces to give to close friends. And during our wedding, my husband and I ordered custom jewelry from them to give to our entourage. Once in a while, the local brand would send us gifts of their newest products that I would always display in our home!
6. Myriad Print Concepts
Last but not least is Myriad Print Concepts—another brand I’ve supported since 2014 or 2015. They were one of our wedding suppliers—we ordered custom wine and whiskey glasses from them to give to our entourage! I would often order my Christmas gifts from them as well.
Quick Summary of Customized Gift Ideas
The following list highlights the unique products offered by these local brands:
- Papel et Al: Personalized note cards and custom stickers.
- SamTing Personalized: Amber glass hand soap bottles and peppermint soap.
- Habi MNL: Handcrafted leather cable organizers and bag tags.
- Astrid Leather: Sophisticated leather wallets and passport holders.
- Istorya Creations: Custom necklaces and personalized jewelry.
- Myriad Print Concepts: Custom wine and whiskey glasses.
