Easy Mother's and Father's Day Photo Gift Idea
I’ve always wanted to give my parents something truly meaningful for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, but let’s be real, it is so easy to overthink it or run out of time. Last year, I finally put together a gift that was both super simple and one of the most emotional things I’ve ever given. Thoughtful, meaningful, and quick! This DIY gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day is a total heart-melter and SO easy.
Here’s what I did:
I printed 30 of my favorite 4x4” photos with Persnickety Box (because nothing else compares to the quality), and on the back of each one, I wrote a little note, memory, a message, or something I love about them. Some made us laugh. A few brought tears. But all of them reminded us how powerful printed photos really are.
Easiest Photo Gift
All you need is a box of printed Persnickety Box 4x4” photos and a pen or marker pen. That’s it!
Here’s the idea: Choose 30 favorite photos of you and your parent or grandparent. Photos that span from childhood to now, silly to sweet. On the back of each photo write a favorite memory or a meaningful message about that person. Don’t know what to write? Lucky for you, we have put together 30 prompts for your 30 Persnickety Box photos… (they’re down below) just keep reading!
Feeling crafty? Cut out 4x4" card stock squares, write your memory or note on those, and then glue-tape them to the backs of your photos for a more polished, finished look.
Start by downloading the Persnickety Box app for the photos, then once they arrive, write your notes and place them back in the keepsake box. Wrap it in a ribbon for an adorable, giftable look.
30 Prompts to Get You Started:
(30 prompts for 30 photos!)
One of my favorite memories with you is…
I’ll never forget the time we…
You always make me laugh when…
I’m grateful you taught me…
When I think of you, I think of…
This photo makes me smile because…
You mean so much to me because…
I admire the way you…
You’ve always been there for me when…
I learned [this life lesson] from you…
This was such a special day because…
I love this photo because it reminds me of…
You’ve shaped who I am by…
I’m proud to be your [daughter/son/grandchild] because…
You’re the best at…
I wish we could relive this moment…
This photo shows how much fun we have when…
You’ve always made me feel…
This picture brings back the memory of…
One thing I’ll never forget about you is…
I love how you always…
This is one of my favorite traditions with you…
You inspire me to…
If I could say one thing to you today, it’d be…
This moment felt so special because…
You’ve taught me to appreciate…
One of the funniest things we’ve done together…
This picture reminds me of how loved I am…
You’ve made a difference in my life by…
I’m so lucky to call you mine.
Simple, sweet, and something they’ll treasure forever. Print your memories, share your heart, and give a gift that means so much more than anything in a store. Download the Persnickety Box app!
Happy Mother’s Father’s, Grandparents, or someone special Day!
Gift a Year of Prints
The PERFECT gift for any photo lover! The Persnickety Box app is the most simple way to print phone photos.
Packaged in an adorable box, just throw on a bow! It’s the gift that gives all year and includes:
- white linen cover photo album
- one double-sided acrylic frame
- one-year Persnickety Box app subscription
A $266 value for $197!
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