A Corporate Gifting Guide: Creating Timeless Custom Ornaments
I am horrible around the holidays because I always seem to purchase corporate gifts that don’t have a lasting impression. As the marketing coordinator in a previous job at a mid-sized business, during the holidays, I tended to give gift cards, food-related or apparel gifts, but nothing that left a long-lasting touch. Family members pass these timeless keepsakes down for generations to come. Do you have a special ornament from when you were a child? Imagine every year your employees remember that truly special gift you gave them instead of a one-and-done gift card.
Five Benefits of Giving Unique Gifts
A Unique and One-of-a-Kind Gift Idea
Let’s be honest—how many company t-shirts have to go missing in my closet before we stop giving them out as gifts? Standard company swag has no personal or sentimental value to a gift. I can’t recall ever wearing a company t-shirt in public more than once. They become gym shirts or the dreaded painting clothes. But a well thought out ornament is different. Unlike apparel, ornaments add a personal touch and a sense of nostalgia that really means something to employees.
And ornaments aren’t the only unique gift we offer! Consider our custom lapel pins , service pins, gold lapel pins and other pin options as a way for employees to represent the company, or personalized keychains to keep your brand top of mind in a practical way. For a big impact gift, custom challenge coins, Iron on patches or custom cap designs create a sense of honor and achievement, recognizing milestones or accomplishments. Each of these options has lasting value that makes employees feel appreciated long after the holiday season is over
Encourages Employee Engagement and Morale
Looking for a meaningful way to make your employees feel valued and appreciated? Custom holiday ornaments can do just that! By gifting a personalized ornament that celebrates their contributions, Employees will recognize that you value them and feel truly special. Each year, as they hang that ornament, they’ll be reminded of your appreciation and the positive impact they’ve made.
Cost-Effective, Yet Memorable
Custom ornaments provide both sentimental value and affordability. While holiday spending often adds up—Studies show, Americans spend about $1,000 on Christmas each year—custom ornaments can be as inexpensive as a few dollars each. They’re an ideal mix of sentiment and budget-friendly value.
A Perfect Conversation Starter
Spark that light-hearted conversation between employees and customers and bring home that million-dollar client. I leave my favorite ornament on my desk during Christmas time, knowing that ornament will break the ice and pay dividends in conversation points about the holiday gifts that were given.
Builds Brand Recognition
Include your company logo and brand colors to keep the company vision in everyone’s mind. Your logo, coupled with classic Holiday themes like a wreath with a bright red ribbon will make this ornament be a truly memorable holiday gift.
Types of Custom Ornaments And Customization Options
Cast Metal
Metal ornaments are crafted with a die-cast process, using zinc alloy as the base. Zinc alloy is lightweight and easily customized into fun shapes, textures, and multiple levels.
Photo-Etched
Photo-etched ornaments are thin (0.5mm) and can have intricate shapes, perfect for mailing to top clients. They’re available in bronze or stainless steel.
Adding Color to Ornaments
If your brand has specific colors, we can add high-quality enamel to match your guidelines. Want to include a wreath or Christmas tree design? Enamel colors bring your ornament design to life.
Custom Shapes
Move away from the cheap mass-produced holiday ornaments, The Monterey Company can produce one-of-a-kind unique-shaped holiday ornaments. If you can dream of the shape, we can produce it.
How to Create Custom Designs with The Monterey Company
Submit your Design
We make it easy! Simply fill out the quick form, and add your logo and/or design idea to the image attachment section. You will be connected to our talented sales team, who will walk you through creating a timeless and breathtaking holiday ornament.
Choose Your Customization Options
The customization options are endless; we have a wide variety of metal styles and enamel colors. And even upgrades like UV printing, sparkly glitter, translucent enamel, and glow-in-the-dark color options. Tap into your creativity and create an ornament that will wow your customers and employees.
Pick Your Ribbon Colors
We use a soft and smooth satin material for your ribbon, which gives that elegant and classy touch with countless color options to choose from. Need to match your ribbon to your brand guidelines? No problem, we can match Pantone colors to your ribbon color.
Ship and Deliver
Once the ornament is finished, you will receive a tracking number to track your shipment. If you are on a deadline, let us know, as we have rush options available.
In Summary
Custom holiday ornaments and unique corporate gifts like lapel pins, challenge coins, and personalized keychains offer a lasting way to show appreciation. These timeless branded keepsakes enhance employee morale, build brand recognition, and make memorable gifts that are cherished year after year.
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