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How many times have you heard a gift being touted as “the best gift ever”? You’ve undoubtedly seen gifts that are “the gift for the person who has everything,” “the gift to show that you care,” “the perfect gift,” and every other permutation that suggests that no greater gift exists.<\/p>\n

As much as we don’t enjoy jumping on the bandwagon, we’re\u00a0here to submit that a picture collage really is the best gift ever. Why? Because a photo\u00a0collage can be customised in an infinite number of ways and truly can suit any person and be given for any gift-giving occasion. And just in case we haven’t convinced you yet, here are our top reasons why collages truly are the best gift ever.<\/p>\n

1. The Sum of\u00a0a pregnancy<\/h2>\n

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The end of a pregnancy can be a bittersweet moment. While being excited for and eagerly awaiting the new addition to their family, many expectant parents also feel a sense of loss when the pregnancy is over. A maternity themed collage canvas print<\/a> is the perfect gift for any new parent after the baby is born. New parents are usually inundated with gifts for the baby, so a gift specifically for the parents will be a welcome surprise \u2013 even more so when they see that it’s a celebration of the pregnancy itself.<\/p>\n

2. Speech Bubbles<\/h2>\n

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By Positively Splendid<\/a><\/p>\n

They say that a picture is worth a thousand\u00a0words, but even we will concede that, unlike videos, pictures are silent. On the other hand, this can easily be overcome with the use of speech bubbles. Photo\u00a0collages can include speech bubbles to add an element of action and dialogue to any photo, especially when it comes to photos of babies and young children who are (as yet) unable to speak for themselves. The clever example above is a fantastic case in point\u00a0of the use of speech bubbles to bring an otherwise static photo collage to life. In this example, the children are photographed with physical chalkboard speech bubbles, whereas these could\u00a0easily have been digitally added after the photograph was taken.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Light\u00a0up a room<\/h2>\n

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From Sortra<\/a><\/p>\n

The simple yet somewhat ingenious addition of string lights or fairy lights to a photo collage can turn an average wall art idea into a light feature. With a little creativity, string lights could be used to enhance particular types of photographs, for example to light up a photo of a night scene, Christmas tree, or even to signify lit candles on a birthday cake.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Any Shape and Size<\/h2>\n

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By Hative<\/a><\/p>\n

Let’s face it, most people tend to love the sound of their own name, and many people will admit that their favourite letter of the alphabet is the first initial of their name. This being the case, a photo collage in the shape of their first initial can add another element of personalisation to a photo collage gift. For bonus points, add\u00a0signatures, birthday wishes, or other hand-written messages on the back of the photo gift, as shown in the clever example above.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0spell out a message<\/h2>\n

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From Craftriver<\/a><\/p>\n

A simple yet effective way of creating a completely unique photo gift is by arranging a series of photographs to spell out a message. The example shown above is a little odd (especially since it’s given as an example of a Valentine’s Day gift) since it tends to suggest that the gift recipient has nine very distinct girlfriends, however a similar (and perhaps more meaningful) effect could be attained by taking a series of photographs of one person with cut-out letters to spell out a message. What we do love about the example above, though, is that the photos are black and white while the letters are in full colour.<\/p>\n

6. Unique Solution for a Memorial Gift<\/h2>\n

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When someone we know experiences a loss, it can be difficult to find the right way to express our condolences. Kind words, a meaningful card, and a reminder that you’re always there anytime they need to talk will be greatly appreciated, but most of the time we wish there was something more we could do to ease that person’s suffering. A canvas collage, specifically and tastefully designed for a memorial situation, is one of the only gifts that can safely be given at a time of loss. A stylish, classy canvas print featuring photos of the deceased person with their loved ones<\/a> will bring back happy memories and will\u00a0be a source of comfort for those left behind.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0love heart arms<\/h2>\n

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As cutesy and perhaps awkward as it looks, this idea is actually quite brilliant and would have required a fair amount of prior thought and planning. Of course, ideally none of the photos would be duplicated as they have been in this example. Additionally, the four middle squares and the bottom right and left corners could be used to spell out a message, or to showcase a photo of someone holding up a sign or speech bubble.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Showcase\u00a0a number<\/h2>\n

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By Dworianyn Love Nest<\/a><\/p>\n

A picture collage can be used to spell out any number \u2013 from one to one hundred and beyond. The obvious application is for a birthday celebration, but since we’re talking about gift ideas, this could also be used to showcase photos of a couple throughout their first year of marriage, or could\u00a0even spell out someone’s birth year, and feature photos of significant events that occurred throughout that year.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0solve the unique problem of toddler photo shoots<\/h2>\n

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From Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n

Taking photos of toddlers \u2013 even\u00a0the happiest, most playful children \u2013 can be difficult at best. You may get a fantastic series of photos of your toddler doing adorable things, but you are unlikely to get that perfect shot of the child smiling, making eye contact with the camera, and not doing anything strange, all at the same time. The perfect solution is, of course, to choose not just one photo but a series of photos which show your toddler at their most inquisitive and playful. The above example illustrates this perfectly: none of these photos would work as well on their own as they do in this photo collage. And while the end result would make the perfect gift, we can’t help but notice that this also would work beautifully as a birthday party invitation.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0photos can be tiny<\/h2>\n

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