When you think of personalised gifts your mind probably drifts to the usual things. Stylish promotional mobile tech, premium body care products, heck, even delicious cookies and snacks! But it seems like a basketball fan out there has taken the idea of unique gifts to a different level with *ahem* slightly different custom printed presents being sent to NBA superstars recently...

• NBA stars have been receiving personalized, full-color printed potatoes as quirky and unexpected gifts.
• Personalized gifts can range from monogrammed items and customized jewelry to photo gifts and custom clothing.
• The key to successful personalized gifts is finding the perfect balance between creativity and thoughtfulness.

Full Colour Printing Available on Almost Anything!

Potatoes. That's right, NBA superstars have been receiving potatoes with personalised decoration in recent weeks. Dirk Nowitzki was the first to share his potato likeness on Twitter, but now other basketball players have shared their own mysterious gift spuds including Hassan Whiteside, Frank Kaminsky III, and C.J. Miles (whose potato throws quite a bit of shade).

Turns out that printing on potatoes is not only possible, it's become quite a "thing" since two potato printers turned up on the US Shark Tank wanting to pitch a custom printing business that delivered only personalised potatoes to recipients. But it's one thing to print a few words, with these mystery potatoes are being printed using a beautiful full colour digital process that essentially replicates photo quality colour... only on potatoes. While we use this process on things like custom notebooks, pens and bags on a daily basis, potatoes aren't on our list!

This just goes to show where there's a will there's a way and it doesn't look like the mystery potatoes are going to stop being delivered to basketball's greats anytime soon...

Other Promotional Gifts

Personalized gifts are a thoughtful and unique way to express your appreciation, celebrate special occasions, or create lasting memories. They come in various forms, ensuring that you can find the perfect present for everyone on your list. Here are some popular types of personalized gifts:

• Monogrammed items: Monogramming is a classic way to personalize items such as towels, clothing, bags, and accessories. Adding someone's initials to a gift makes it uniquely theirs and adds a touch of elegance.

• Customized jewelry: Personalized jewelry, such as engraved necklaces, bracelets, or rings, creates a sentimental and meaningful keepsake. You can include names, initials, birthstones, or special dates to make the piece truly one-of-a-kind.

• Photo gifts: Turning cherished photos into personalized gifts is a great way to preserve memories. Popular options include photo albums, framed prints, canvas wall art, and custom phone cases.

• Personalized home décor: Customized home accents, such as engraved cutting boards, monogrammed throw pillows, or personalized wall art, can add a personal touch to someone's living space and serve as a constant reminder of your thoughtfulness.

• Custom clothing and apparel: From printed t-shirts and hoodies to embroidered hats and socks, personalized clothing items allow the recipient to showcase their style and interests.

• Personalized books: Customized storybooks featuring the recipient's name and photo can make reading time even more special for children, while personalized cookbooks or journals can be a thoughtful gift for adults.

• Custom gadgets and tech accessories: Personalize everyday tech items like phone cases, headphones, or USB drives with someone's name, initials, or favorite design to make them stand out.

• Engraved or etched glassware: Custom glassware, such as wine glasses, beer mugs, or champagne flutes, can elevate any occasion and make for a memorable and functional gift.

• Personalized stationery: Custom stationery items, like notepads, pens, or calendars, make practical gifts that also add a personal touch to someone's workspace.

• Gift baskets and hampers: Curate a personalized gift basket filled with the recipient's favorite treats, products, or hobbies, showing your attention to their preferences and interests.

Takeaway

Personalised gifts come in many forms, offering endless possibilities to create unique and thoughtful presents that cater to individual tastes and preferences. They are an excellent way to celebrate special occasions and show your appreciation for the people in your life. Personalized gifts come in various forms, and the recent trend of custom printed potatoes for NBA stars highlights the limitless possibilities in the world of unique and thoughtful presents.

Spuds first spotted here: http://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/page/QTP_170316NBApotato/sending-personalized-potatoes-nba-players