There is nothing more special than a gift that has been made with your own hands for someone you love. Sure, there are millions of commercially produced products out there, but they can never say what a unique and hand created personalized gift can.
We are all capable of creativity, but rampant commercialization of almost every aspect of our lives means that most of us never even consider using our artistic and creative capacity to make something. There is no dearth of ideas out there, and you can truly personalize something when you create it yourself.
For those of us who wish to find a gift which is artistic and unique but do not want to make it ourselves, there are some good options out there. Good quality, artistically made Christmas ornaments are a good gift. Personalized Christmas ornaments can be used for years to come, making them all the more special.
Gifting a piece of art that you have created yourself can be the most unique gift you can ever give. It is a one off object that cannot be found anywhere else! It says that you care enough to take the time and effort to create something yourself.
Art gifts need not be limited to paintings, sketches or drawings. Even a sock monkey can be art, if you call it that! Anything that is the maker's expression and evokes a reaction in the recipient can be an art gift!