Photo credits
The photos on this site are used under free licences from Wikimedia Commons and Openverse (Flickr and other open sources). Thank you to the photographers and collections below. Clicking a name opens the original file and its licence. The gift illustrations are our own simple drawings.
Presents wrapped for Christmas
Photo: mattbuck, CC BY-SA 4.0
A small wrapped present in front of a Christmas tree
Photo: Markus Spiske, CC0
Gift wrapped with paper ribbon and string
Photo: Steve Snodgrass, CC BY 2.0
Laser-engraved pattern on a cherry wood box
Photo: Jared Tarbell, CC BY 2.0
Hand embroidery in a hoop
Photo: Hey Paul Studios, CC BY 2.0
Embroidered initials on white linen
Photo: Vassil, Public domain
Calligraphy practice with a broad-nib pen
Photo: Alexandre Dulaunoy, CC BY-SA 2.0
Watercolour sketch of an illustrator's kit
Photo: Anna Wolf Art, CC0
Vintage wooden letterpress type
Photo: Michellecornelison, CC BY-SA 4.0
Throwing a pot on the wheel
Photo: Stephanie Pakrul, CC BY 3.0
Typesetting in the print works at Beamish Museum, County Durham
Photo: Maggie Stephens from London, UK, CC BY 2.0
Wedding rings and roses
Photo: Dako99, CC BY-SA 3.0
Tulips with a handwritten card
Photo: Brigitte Tohm brigittetohm, CC0
A goblet engraved by Frans Greenwood, about 1728
Photo: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (goblet engraved by Frans Greenwood), CC0
Diamond-stipple engraved glasses at the Corning Museum of Glass
Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
A Brittany spaniel
Photo: Pharaoh Hound, CC BY-SA 3.0
A brass lion door knocker on a red door
Photo: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0
Easter eggs dressed up with polka-dot ribbon
Photo: PublicDomainPictures, CC0
An engagement ring with a diamond and two rubies
Photo: Gerry Thomasen from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0
Birthday cake and wrapped presents
Photo: Ardfern, CC BY-SA 3.0
Forget-me-nots, a traditional flower of remembrance
Photo: Sebastian Wallroth, Public domain
A selection of handmade Mother’s Day gifts
Photo: Durova, CC BY-SA 3.0
A Father’s Day cake from Norway: “Til Far” means “To Dad”
Photo: Øyvind Holmstad, CC BY-SA 4.0
A retirement cake with a personal message piped on top
Photo: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
A thank-you card ready to be written
Photo: Aaron Burden, CC0
A bridesmaid’s bouquet of roses
Photo: Désirée Fawn, CC0
A 19th-century Welsh lovespoon at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Photo: Catlemur, CC BY-SA 4.0
A traditional wax seal stamp (Maison Léon Losseau, Mons)
Photo: M0tty, CC BY-SA 4.0
A hip flask engraved as a wedding gift
Photo: SteveJackson 2018, CC BY-SA 4.0
Christmas stockings personalised with family names
Photo: Personal Creations, CC BY 2.0
Initials embroidered on a linen napkin
Photo: Tangopaso, Public domain
A linen towel with an embroidered monogram
Photo: Unknown maker (via the Digital Public Library of America), Public domain
A gold signet ring (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Photo: Ball Black & Co., CC0
A dog in a lettered bandana
Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0
A wooden house-name sign
Photo: Bjankuloski06, CC BY 4.0
An engraved slate coaster: “Disgled Dad” is Welsh for “Dad’s cuppa”
Photo: Stefanik, CC BY-SA 4.0
An engraved wooden box given to a teacher by a class and their parents
Photo: MD Line Kft., CC BY-SA 3.0
A love lock engraved with a couple’s names
Photo: Slashme, CC BY-SA 4.0
A christening cake made in the shape of the family’s church
Photo: Smylers from Ilkley, CC BY-SA 2.0
Hand-knotted friendship bracelets
Photo: Ra'ike, CC BY-SA 3.0
A Georgian wine glass with an engraved bowl
Photo: York Museums Trust, CC BY-SA 4.0
A classic pewter tankard
Photo: geni, CC BY-SA 4.0
A brass pocket compass
Photo: Naval History & Heritage Command from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY 2.0
Lettering engraved on a silver bracelet
Photo: Walters Art Museum, Public domain
A guitar plectrum
Photo: Thorsten Hartmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
A dog's collar with an ID tag
Photo: Elf at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
A keyring bottle opener
Photo: Santeri Viinamäki, CC BY-SA 4.0
A wooden box with a carved lid
Photo: Chenspec, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hand-embroidered cushions
Photo: Padres Hana, CC BY-SA 3.0
An embroidered tote bag
Photo: Striving tranquil, CC BY-SA 4.0
An apron with an embroidered border
Photo: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, CC0
A basket of decorated Easter eggs
Photo: Jan.Kamenicek, Public domain
Jigsaw puzzle pieces
Photo: Hans-Peter Gauster, CC0
Garden hand tools
Photo: Myrabella, CC BY-SA 4.0
A leather wallet
Photo: Auckland War Memorial Museum, CC BY 4.0
A leather-bound journal
Photo: Sam Wilson, CC BY-SA 4.0
A coir doormat with a message
Photo: Kannanshanmugam, Shanmugam Studio, Kollam, CC BY-SA 3.0
A drop-top wedding guest book frame
Photo: CaseyGris, CC BY-SA 4.0
A metal bookmark
Photo: Mervat Salman, CC BY-SA 4.0
A hand-sewn patchwork quilt
Photo: jude from new york, usa, CC BY 2.0
A monogrammed leather bag
Photo: The Central Intelligence Agency, Public domain