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15 UNIQUE AND CREATIVE FAMILY PORTRAIT GIFTS

We all try to come up with unique and creative family portrait gifts! Some of the them are winners, and others tend to miss the mark. I love scouring the web for cute family portrait gifts because family comes first in our home. Plus it’s a pleasure to show off the people I love most!

If family is everything to you, we’ve compiled a list of the some the most amazing unique and creative family portrait gifts.

This list comes with a HUGE warning: You’re going to want all of them. Unfortunately, I can’t help you with this part of the decision making process of which one to choose from. It was too hard for me to decide, so I chose a couple to have done!

Digital Family Portrait Idea

How awesome is this portrait? Just send them photos and information about anyone you want pictured . Hair color, eye color, style, etc. The more you send, the better they can do in creating your custom portrait! You can also have pets included into it! There are so many different types of backgrounds and and ornamental aesthetics that can be added to your family portrait.

digital family portrait

Unique Cartoon Family Portrait

If you want to give your next family portrait a hand drawn twist, than definitely go with this. It’s a super fun and super creative family portrait idea! Again, this is another one where you can definitely add in any pet, if you have one (some) to include.

cartoon family portrait

Clay Family Portrait

I’m in love with how amazing this family portrait turns out to be on an ornament! It’s totally one of the most unique family portrait ideas I’ve seen. You just have to provide the photos, and the artist will turn them into a 3D representation with modeling clay. That takes a lot of talent!

clay family portrait

Watercolor Family Portrait

You can add a small touch of Monet watercoloring to your next family portrait. I think this type of portrait is super fab, and it’s such a unique family portrait idea that will add so much charm to your home.

watercolor family portrait idea

Wooden Ornament Family Portrait

This wooden ornament family portrait idea is so sweet! You get a hand-likeness on the ornament with your family’s name. There’s a lot of love that goes into making this ornament, and what a better way to show off your family love then having it painted on an ornament that will be place on your tree.

wooden ornament family portrait idea

Family Tree Style Family Portrait

What a super creative way to show off your family portrait then displayed in a family tree format! I’ve not ever seen this done before, and I’m loving the creativity behind it! Each piece is totally customized to fit each family members personality! You can purchase this as a Printable or as a Print!

Family Portrait Plush Dolls

How stinking adorable are these? You can bring your family portrait to “life” with these amazing little handmade plush dolls! Yes, you can even include Fido into the mix. You can put your family proudly on display on your mantle or in a shadow box mounted on the wall.

plush doll family portrait idea

Peg Doll Family Portrait Idea

I’m in love with this unique family portrait idea! You get to have little wooden pegs hand painted to resemble members of your family. You can hang them on tree for display, or lay them on a flat surface over the mantle of your fireplace. They’re very hipster-ish, and make me so happy to see someone bringing back an art form that was huge among homemakers and artisans.

wooden peg family portrait idea

Painted Rocks Family Portrait Idea

If you love painted rocks, then this is the right family portrait idea for you! This family hand painted stone is a nice family picture to remember. you can hold it, feel it, take it with you, place it your office, in your bedroom, your living room so every time your loved ones will be with you or just on display.

painted rock family portrait idea

Pebble Rock Family Portrait Idea

This is one of the coolest and unique family portraits I’ve come across. There’s no real likeness of your family in it, but instead members are symbolized by different shapes and sizes of pebbles. You can even include your family pets into this portrait! Then the names are handwritten on cutout hearts on the “family” tree. This would also make a great gift to someone in the family! Check out the video on our Facebook page to see them upclose!

pebble rock family portrait idea

Cross-stitch Family Portrait Idea

As you know, I love being crafty! This cross stitch family portrait idea is right up my alley! I think cross stitching is a lost art form that is slowly making its way back into the arms of artisans everywhere. The needlework is fabulously done, and it adds a touch of a ‘homey” element to your home.

cross stitch family portrait idea

Timeline Family Portrait Idea

This timeline family portrait idea is so incredibly cute. You can timeline how your family started, family vacations, and other meaningful milestones that your family has experienced. If you love genealogy information, this would be a great piece to pass down into the family.

timeline family portrait idea

Wood Etched Family Portrait Idea

I love how far the advancement of technology has come these days, especially with artisans able to do so much more experimental art work; such as this laser etched wood engraved family portrait. You simply send the artist a family photo that you want to use, and then the artist uses a laser wood engraver to etch the portrait onto a pice of wood for you. This is a great keepsake item, or even a gift for a loved one!

wood etched family portrait idea

Hand Painted Family Portrait Ornament

This hand painted family ornament idea is such a sweet idea. You can keep it as a keepsake for your tree, or you can give it as a gift to a love one that I just know will cherish it for always. Each member of the family is hand painted onto the ornament. You get to choose to have it painted on ceramic or wooden piece. No matter what your choice is going to be, you can’t go wrong with this ornament.

Hand Painted Family Portrait Ornament idea

This hand painted family ornament idea is such a sweet idea. You can keep it as a keepsake for your tree, or you can give it as a gift to a love one that I just know will cherish it for always. Each member of the family is hand painted onto the ornament. You get to choose to have it painted on ceramic or wooden piece. No matter what your choice is going to be, you can’t go wrong with this ornament.

Family Photo Collage Portrait Idea

This is one of the most coolest and creative family photo collage portrait idea that I’ve come across! All you have to do is send the artist in all of the photos you would like to add to it. Then the artist will arrange them, print it on a gorgeous canvas, and then bind it to a wooden frame. If you’re ever looking for a gift idea, this one should be on the top of your list!

Family Photo Collage Portrait Idea

What unique and creative family portrait ideas do you, or have you done?

Some more ideas to consider:

Kid-Made Family Portrait Ornaments

12 Creative Self-Portrait Art Projects

Portrait Paper Lanterns