Customized Baby Name Plaques

Early honored prior to Blue Jays' home opener

Honoring a fan... Members of the family of Buford Early III gathered at Bowen Field to receive a pair of plaques on Friday evening to honor the late public address announcer’s service to Bluefield Orioles baseball. From left are Early’s brother-in-law, Tom Bone; brothers Glenn and Donald Early; Buford Early’s mother Glenna Early; and sisters Chris Early Bone and Becky Early Fields.

Personalized Baby Gifts

It can be difficult to find the perfect baby gift.  Sometimes there just doesn’t seem to be anything really special, or the parents don’t need many things (especially if this isn’t their first kid).  However, you can give unique and meaningful baby gifts using the baby’s name.  These gifts are items that the family and baby can treasure throughout their life, and are often beautiful additions to their home.

Here are some fantastic new baby gifts using the baby’s name.

Frame the Alphabet

The business venture of mother and generally nice person Crystal (photographer) and her husband, Frame the Alphabet offers beautiful pieces of art from unique photography.  Each photograph is an unique view of a letter of the alphabet (often found in nature or landscapes), and you can spell any name that you want.  They are beautifully presented in mounts and frames.  This is a great way to give a gift that will age well with the baby because the result is artistic and sophisticated.  Frame the Alphabet pieces cost 9.99.

To visit Frame the Alphabet’s website, click here.

Gifts by Lucy

If you want something a bit cuter to decorate the baby’s nursery, consider one of the beautiful hand-drawn name trees by designer Lucy.  These trees are gorgeous and whimsical in black, yellow, and either blue or pink.  The baby’s name is included in the tree, and in the trunk you can include the place and date of birth.  These come framed.  Lucy’s name trees range in price from £30 to £50 (plus shipping and handling), depending on the size you order.

To shop at Gifts by Lucy, click here.

Illustrate My Name

Gift company Illustrate My Name specializes in gifts that are personalized.  They have a wide range of baby gifts that incorporate the baby’s name, including name plaques, toys, blankets, and other nursery items.  As they offer so many different items, they have choices to suit every taste and budget.  Most items are offered in both blue and pink to give baby girl and baby boy present options.  These items have a real hand-made, homey feel to them that’s perfect if you don’t have time to make something yourself.

To look at Illustrate My Name’s baby gift range, click here.

Home-Made

Home-made gifts can be easily personalized to include the new baby’s name.  This could be stitching the name onto a baby quilt, painting a sign, or many other home-made baby gifts.  If you have the time and interest, then get crafty to make a great personalized and unique baby present.  It will be even more meaningful because it was home-made especially for them.

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