You don’t have to spend a bunch to find great Christmas gifts. In fact, photo gifts are a great choice because they capture your life and are always appreciated. Here are some suggestions for low cost photo gifts:

1. Got kids? Take a picture of one of their favorite toys. Have a big cutout photo made and stick it on their wall. Cost: $10.00 - $45.00 (up to 36”).

2. Make a big impact with a poster print. Your son or daughter will love that great shot of them playing their favorite sport printed on a maxed-out poster! Cost: $8.00 - $50.00.

3. Got coffee or tea drinking parents? Put a family picture on a couple of coffee mugs. Or, make a set with a collage of photos. Cost: $25.00 - $40.00 (set of 2)

4. Who doesn’t enjoy a photo book? Make a photo book for your grown children. Put all of those funny growing up pictures in it. Or, start making an annual photo book of your family. Share your photos with everyone who stops by over the holidays. Photo book cost: $20.00 - $30.00.

5. Have a parent who’s nuts about your children? Put a picture of the kids on a t-shirt. Mom and Dad will love it. Cost: $10.00 - $20.00.

6. Make a photo calendar for the new year. Put your favorite seasonal or family photos on each page. Or, make a poster size calendar with a collage of photos. Send it to your family members so they can think of you throughout the year. Cost: $15.00 - $25.00.

7. Who doesn’t need refrigerator magnets? Yes, you can even put your photos on refrigerator magnets. Make a set for your family. Cost: $5.00 each.

8. Everyone needs ornaments for the tree. Have some Christmas ornaments made with those special family photos. Give them to your family members as gifts they’ll cherish every Christmas. Cost: $10.00 - $35.00

9. How about some photo coasters? Put your favorite photos on drink coasters and share them with friends and family. Cost: $19.95 (set of 4).

10. Have a computer nut in your house? Have your favorite photo printed on a mousepad. That way your computer nut will always be in touch even when they’re lost in the computer. Cost: $10.00 - $20.00.

11. Bonus idea: Is someone in your house attached to their cell phone? Great! Put a photo on their phone with a skin. A skin is a thin, flexible photo that’s custom fit to the phone. It’s easy to apply and remove. You can also get a skin for laptops, cameras, game consoles and music players. Cost: $20.00 - $50.00.

Still stumped as to what to buy someone? Take a look at your favorite photo printing and sharing website. They have so many ways to use photos it’s unbelievable. Put your favorite photo on a puzzle, apron, tote bag, playing cards, candy, keepsake box or notepad. The list of options is impressive. Have fun!

Merry Christmas!