Support Small Businesses
How do you pick a meaningful gift? How can you find the perfect gift while supporting small businesses?
We are always looking for super cute, fun, and personalized items for ourselves, and of course great gifts for others. We’ve worked with many talented entrepreneurs and we want to share our shopping experience with you in hopes you’ll be inspired to support these small business owners in your own search for fun personalized gifts.
CALI CUSTOM TUMBLERS
Mandy from CaliCustomTumblers took our vision and created exactly what we wanted. We loved the look of glitter epoxy tumblers with an ombre design and she nailed it! She chose the exact glitter colors to match the logo we sent her. There are so many tumblers to choose from. We use our 32oz hydro tumblers everyday, but don’t worry, if you’re a coffee drinker – she has the perfect mug for you. To us, the epoxy process seems overwhelming, but Mandy is a pro. She also took the time to send us videos of the epoxy process. Mandy started making cups when her husband deployed, leaving her and her newborn
completely alone on the opposite coast from anyone she knew. She decided to start making tumblers to occupy her time and mind, and as it turned out (to her surprise), she had a natural talent for it and absolutely loved making them. A year later, she still finds so much joy in making every single tumbler and the stories that go along with each one. We love that Mandy shared her story with us. We want to thank her husband for his service and we also appreciate her sacrifice as a spouse and being there for her little one while her soldier is away. You can check out her shop on Etsy: Etsy.com/shop/CaliCustomTumblers
BECKIE LEE STUDIO
If you are looking for a personalized gift to match a quirky and fun personality, be sure to check out BeckieLeeStudio. Beckie will create a unique, one of a kind piece for you. We love her custom keychains, which make the perfect ‘little something extra’ to go with a gift. She does way more than just keychains. She can customize tumblers, mugs, wood decor, logo signs, and so much more! Make sure to check her out on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @Beckieleestudio to see her personalized items, especially the ones that include ‘a whole lot of sarcasm.’ Beckie loves what she does because she loves supporting small businesses while helping them to brand their shops, and that is exactly what she has helped us to do. You can check out her shop on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beckieleestudio
IT’S A STAR BABY
All teachers need a lanyard or bracelet for their keys, and Jill from It’s a Star Baby created a custom piece for each of us. Whether you want a bracelet keychain, chain lanyard, badge holder, or bag charm- she has got you covered. We loved the customization and endless options to choose from. You can choose from a variety of ID and card holders, tassels, charms, and so much more. Let’s not forget about the endless combinations of colored silicone beads! Throughout the designing process, Jill was so helpful and patient with us as we created 3 totally different pieces which we love and use everyday, except for the summer when we are off (hehe). She even took the time to send us different color combinations that matched our logo perfectly – instead of bright and lively, we went with a more muted look which we love! Check out and support her small teacher owned business at itsastarbaby.com. Request a custom order that is one-of-a-kind and be sure to sign up to receive emails to unlock 15% off your order.
TUMBLERS BY TIBBITTS
What teacher doesn’t love to accessorize their desk? Rebecca from Tumblersbytibbitts added our names and some sparkle to our pens. They look beautiful, write smoothly, and we use them everyday. Not only does she personalize pens, but she can also customize and create matching tumblers, staplers, and badge reels. These matching items make perfect gift sets for anyone, whether it’s for yourself or someone else. Rebecca started her business by gifting her items to teachers, which she then turned into her business. Being a mom of 3 girls has inspired her to create everything glitter! Be sure to check out her glitter creations on Instagram @tumblersbytibbitts_.
We want to thank all of the individuals that we have worked with. It’s been a pleasure working with each and every one of them. Not only are they talented entrepreneurs, but they are amazing individuals and we are happy to have found them. We wish them the best of luck and continued success in their business ventures.
We hope that you can share in the same experiences we have when personalizing custom orders for you or someone else.
Leave us a comment and tell us what small business you have worked with and which personalized gifts you love to give and receive!
