Personalized Gift Ideas (Photo Gifts DIY with A-Sub)

Learn how to make a bunch of personalized photo gifts with A-Sub and Koala products.

Making stickers, magnets and full color photo posters is a breeze with a great printer and A-Sub blanks. 

Customized printables are perfect for small business cards and promotional handouts with a personal touch, as well as thoughtful handmade gifts for a special occasion.

Let's get started!

A-Sub and Koala Products:

I am using supplies gifted to me from A-Sub and Koala.

They make the perfect blank printing options for a variety of handmade gift ideas or a great way to promote your small business.

I'm using 3 awesome customizable products for this post:

• 13x19 High Gloss Photo Paper
• Holographic Sticker Paper
• Printable Magnet Sheets

I am also using my Canon Pixma Pro Printer (I've had it for 7 years and it's absolutely amazing, plus it prints at sizes up to 13x19)

How to Make Magnets with Glossy Inkjet Printable Magnet Sheets:

For this project you will need:

• Printable Magnet Sheets
• Cricut Machine with Print and Cut feature
• Canon Pixma Pro Printer

Step 1: Upload Pictures

Begin by uploading pictures or finding images on Cricut Design Space that you want to transform into magnets.

The print and cut feature is a breeze, once the images are loaded, click "send to printer" and print the images on the magnet sheet with the registration marks.

Step 2: Cutting Magnets

Place the printed magnet sheet on the Cricut mat and insert into the machine for the cutting portion.
Select the material as "printable magnet sheet" and click go.

The Cricut will read the registration marks and cut the images out beautifully.

Then remove the mat and peel off the magnets.

They are thin magnets--perfect for decorating a fridge, locker or even car!

They make a great gift or would be perfect gift tags at holiday season with a photo or your custom art on them!

The back of the magnet sheet is all magnetic, so you can save the scraps and use them for another special gift or project.

I printed out 3 inch circles of some (lol, 30) of my favorite custom paintings I've done since September 2024.

I will gift them to a few family member and friends this year, as last year they were the best gifts.

The end result of these printable magnets is fabulous and they make beautiful gifts without breaking the bank.

If you are making magnetic business cards, they'll fit close on the sheet and create little waste as an end result.

How to Print Posters with A-Sub and Canon Printer:

Supplies Needed for this thoughtful gift idea:

• 13x19 High Gloss Photo Paper
• Canon Pixma Pro Printer
• Photo to Print for the Perfect Gift

Step 1: Print on Glossy Paper

Crop a photograph to fit the 13x19 inch parameters for the printer.

Send the picture off to the Canon Printer to print.

The glossy finished paper gives the print a gorgeous finish and subtle shine that is worthy of hanging in the living room.

You could gift a photo to a new homeowner as the perfect housewarming gifts.

This darling picture of my little kitten, Robert, is the perfect example of the high quality print of these diy gift ideas.

You could make giant homemade gifts cards or birthday cards and get everyone in the office, classroom or family to sign it.

This is the perfect way to add a special message for a special person.

I printed off a few poster size prints to add some fresh decor to the house.

I love printing off beautiful gifts for friends because so few people actually own a printer these days.

That's the best part of personal gifts, those sweet sentimental gift ideas that show you care without it costing much.

The ideal gift is one that doesn't cost much...because people will be much happier knowing they are thought of without breaking the bank.

Plus, everyone wants cat pictures, the internet has taught us that!

How to Make Holographic Stickers DIY

Supplies Needed for Holographic Stickers:

• Holographic Sticker Paper
• Canon Pixma Pro Printer
• Sticker Paper or Printer Paper

CRICUT REGISTRATION MARKS:

Using the Cricut Design Space "print and cut" feature is awesome...but the Cricut sensors can't pick up the registration marks on the holographic sticker paper.

This will be an issue if you are trying to cut out details...if you are just cutting your stickers into squares, you can use a paper cutter, or even a paper punch.

If you need the Cricut to do the detail work, print out another sheet on regular paper or white sticker paper. (or save those registration marks when you do projects in the future)

Cut out and place the registration marks exactly over the top of the printed holographic paper registration marks.

Then send the sticker sheet into the Cricut to be cut and you'll find the sensor will pick it up.

As long as those registration marks are lines up, the cuts will be perfect!

Holographic stickers are absolutely worth the trouble, because they are so shimmery and shiny!
These would make beautiful gifts or an easy gift tag.

I know I would have loved a sheet of stickers for my birthday at any age--I love stickers!

This holographic sticker sheet would be a great idea for labeling mason jars, gift baskets and other personal gifts.

Fill up gift baskets with custom handmade DIY gifts using your printer and blanks from Koala and A-Sub, sister companies that offer the same goodies!

I've been using A-Sub Sublimation paper for years and highly recommend it, plus it comes in a hard cardboard case that is awesome to use long after the paper runs out.

Check out my sublimation posts here!

That's it!

Make personalized gifts using a full color inkjet printer and blanks from A-Sub and Koala.

Make handmade magnets with custom pictures, print off your own holographic stickers and full size glossy photograph posters!

Invest in a high quality printer and give custom gifts all year round!

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