Covers like these make nice gifts, too. They can bring a smile to the recipient, and are a conversation piece for a very long time to come. They are easy to place in a frame and show off on a fireplace mantle, a hallway shelf, or end table. Some folks even tack them up on the fridge right beside the children’s drawings. They are a really unique and fun gift.

The photos and words used on the page aren’t limited to the stock layouts, either. For example, in case you have a niece or nephew that you just need to give a hard time, you may create a custom magazine cover for a fictitious magazine called “Brats” with the headline “Brat of the Year Award” and a large picture of the young person. Do you know someone that is into kicking up their heels? Design a cover for “Prima Ballerina” or “Line Dancing” magazine. Know someone who is basically into electronic games? Place them in a magazine called “World’s Best Gamers” in a photograph alongside their favourite video game personality. The potential is literally endless, and limited only by your inspiration.

A vital part to designing a superb and distinguished magazine cover gift is selecting the correct photo. The expression on the subject’s face can match the headline printed alongside it to produce further humor. A unique or pretty compromising picture can make an ideal cover, too. Browse through some of your previous pictures and see if any look like a humorous magazine cover to design for yourself or for a gift.

Magazine covers usually are not the only items that may be customized with your own photos. On-line sites can be found that will take a digital picture and help you place it on any number of merchandise, for instance:
* Personalized photo books
* Christmas picture cards
* Coffee mugs
* Key chains
* …and lots more

One well-liked site, RitzPix.com, lets you either have the item you’ve created printed and shipped on to your house or office, or you may get it picked up at a local camera shop in as little as an hour from when you place your order.

For gift giving, it is said that “it’s the thought that counts.” With just a bit of imagination, I’m certain you can think of a singular gift that will make a lasting impression.