How to choose a personalized ornament

Ceramic or metal, single or set, which designs suit a first Christmas, a new home or a new baby, and when to order for December delivery.

A personalized ornament is the most-searched gift in our range, and the one with the clearest buying question: which material, how many, and what do I write on it?

Ceramic or metal?

Ceramic (2.99 in circle or 2.91 x 2.68 in heart) has a glossy, weighty feel and the design is printed on both sides, so it looks finished from every angle. It can break if dropped, so it suits a keepsake that lives on the tree.
Metal (3.5 in round aluminium, 0.025 in thin) is light, does not shatter and suits families with small children or pets near the tree. We sell metal as a set of four so every person gets their own name.

Why we sell pairs and sets

Ceramic ornaments come as a pair ($39): one for your tree and one to give to grandparents or the other side of the family. Metal ornaments come as a set of four ($49), one name each. Selling them singly would cost nearly as much to ship as to make.

What to write

First Christmas married: both first names and the year. Keep the names to about 18 characters in total so they print large.
Baby's first Christmas: the baby's first name and the year; add the date of birth on the second line if you like.
New home: "Our first home" with the family name, or the street name. We do not print full addresses on gifts that hang in public view.
Pet memorial: the pet's name and the years, with a photo (see our photo tips).

When to order for Christmas

Each ornament is printed to order. Printful's typical production time is 2 to 5 business days, and Printful's US shipping quote for an ornament pair is 4 to 6 days. Check the Christmas order-by dates before you order.