Best personalised gifts for Christmas and forever

This versatile digital crafting machine is aimed at beginners. The Cricut Joy Xtra Starter Bundle contains everything you need (plus, a laptop or smart device) to be crafting within 30 minutes of set-up. It uses a free software called Design Space where you can create personalised lettering and shapes. The machine then cuts out your designs from the Smart materials provided, for you to affix to objects and clothes.

This Christmas, make personalised ornaments for loved ones and add names to festive stockings. Subscribe to Cricut Access for thousands of creative craft projects and make wreathes, table centrepieces and your own wrapping paper.

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Dear Mum, From You To Me: Memory Journal Capturing Your Mother's Own Amazing Stories is a keepsake journal filled in by a mum to give to their child. It's a guided journal to prompt responses that build up a wonderful picture of who Mum is. The book is beautifully presented in hardback with a fabric cover and gold detailing.

Additionally, there are other family members to choose from, helping siblings get to know each other better or forming a bond between grandparents and children.

Use photos from throughout the year to design a personalised wall calendar that you just know a family member will absolutely love. Sizes start at A5 and go up to A3, and there's space for 13 photos.

Turnaround time is very quick, so this is a great late-gift idea. For under £20, you know the joy it will bring is worth more than money, plus it's a keepsake that will last beyond a calendar year.

If you're looking to begin a festive family tradition, this Personalised December 1st Box Large Family Christmas Crate is a wonderful way to herald in the season of giving. Made by Apple Crates UK, this quality wooden crate can be used year after year. Fill it with goodies for loved ones to enjoy throughout Advent.

Note that the contents are not included.

With the LEGO Mosaic Maker, immortalise any portrait of a loved one or a pet into a LEGO mosaic. Simply upload a photo, and it will be converted into pixels. You receive a box of LEGO bricks that form the face. The colours are kept simple: black, grey, and yellow. Arranging the pieces is an activity the whole family can get involved in, and then proudly display your LEGO visage on the wall.

Create timeless family albums in the form of A4 hardback photobooks, with Photobox. Whether it's a book to celebrate a baby's first birthday or to have a physical record of a holiday of a lifetime, there are 101 reasons why a loved one would be overjoyed to receive a beautifully designed book of photo that are a memento of a special time.

Uploading photos and designing a photobook is made easy with Photobox's design software, you can even let it automatically fill the pages of the book for you.

Made Happy is a family-owned business that creates a range of personalised gifts compatible with LEGO bricks. These make wonderful stocking fillers for the young and the young at heart. For children, choose from brick clocks and letters that spell out their name. For teens and tweenies, the personalised LED light boxes were an award-winning product in the best teen gift category at this year's Big Christmas Press Show.

The 3D-printed plant-based products are made in the UK from environmentally sustainable PLA derived from corn starch and sugar cane. Peruse Made Happy for more colourful brick-themed inspiration.

Reviewed by Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles: "My name in rainbow-coloured bricks arrived very promptly in a letterbox-friendly parcel. The letters were carefully and thoughtfully packaged in a brightly-coloured paper bag so as not to use excessive packaging. When you see the size of the bag in relation to the letters, it's evident how much care was taken to wrap and pack them.

"Of course I had to see if the family LEGO bricks fit the studs on the lettering – and they did! Also, I like that there are holes in the back of the letters so they can be hung.

"Available directly from Made Happy, or Etsy and NOTHS, choose the name of your loved one and the colours you would like each letter to be for a brilliant Christmas present that supports a great little business."

Thanks to these personalised embroidered towels from Gembroidery Gifts on Etsy, there will be no more arguments over who stole who's towel. The 100% Egyptian cotton towels are available in a range of sizes and colours at an affordable price, and delivery is free.

This is a bestselling personalised gift on Etsy and has received over 4,700 reviews rating the product and seller 5/5.

With the Cricut Mug Press Starter Bundle, you can design and make your own personalised mugs. The Infusible Ink transfer sheets produce vivid colours when heated in the mug press. You need a Cricut machine and Cricut Design Space software to lay out and cut your lettering or artwork, but everything else in the bundle is included.

Reviewed by Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles: "Do expect the first time you use the Mug Press to be a learning curve, but the results are so worth it. On first use, the Mug Press must be connected to a computer via a USB-A cable (provided) and registered to your Cricut Design Space account to activate it. That's it. After the initial set-up, the Mug Press works independently from the Design Space software.

"This is aimed at individuals with computer design and craft experience. You need to prepare your design on the computer first, cut it with a Cricut machine, and then have a deft hand to affix it to the mug.

"The Mug Press takes a few minutes to heat up. When the light turns green, simply pop your mug into the press and press the lever down. It takes around six minutes for the ink to bond with the mug. Let the mug cool down before removing the tape and the Infusible Ink backing sheet.

"After the first go, you pick up the technique, and holding your very own mug creation is extremely rewarding."

A personalised softback picture book about a little boy who has to save all the dragons from a wicked ice wizard. Put a child you know as the central character in this wonderful story, which is beautifully illustrated with ink and watercolour paint.

This custom doormat makes such a unique housewarming gift for your friends and family. Choose your size and personalise with your lucky recipient's name. There are a variety of sizes and styles to choose from. It's also an eco-friendly product made from natural coconut fibres.

This professional-grade cutting board makes for a great and unique housewarming present. Gift your family or friends with a custom engraved cutting board or cheese board with your own choice of design.

Not only will this jigsaw puzzle provide hours of entertainment, but it's also a great way of introducing someone to a new area. Featuring whichever location you choose, this jigsaw is available in four styles: Ordnance Survey Landranger, Victorian, London Street map and Ordnance Survey Streetview. Handwrite a personalised message on the front for that little extra.

Everyone has a favourite song or a tune that means a lot to them. Why not memorialise the sound waves in this modern, luxurious print? Personalise the song, background and foil colours, frame choice and size for a thoughtful gift that'll be music to their ears.

Lisa Angel's gorgeous range of personalised jewellery can be customised in lots of ways, from choosing the metal, the number of charms and the names. Also, add a message of your choice and pop some extra goodies in with the beautifully boxed and gift-wrapped necklace.

Nothing says you know that special person down to a tee with a list of all their favourite things. This lovely, thoughtful gift will add a personal touch to any home environment, with a choice of five colours and up to 12 favourite things. A unique present that is sure to make them smile.