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School Picture Day can feel a little awkward for students, but custom photo gifts are perfect for friends and family! It’s a big moment that captures fleeting years, and loved ones are sure to cherish it every new semester. So, browse our store for a wide range of custom picture frames and more! Design something personal so your keepsake reflects your student and fits any home.

Labor Day is quickly approaching, and our custom desk gifts offer a creative way to recognize your workforce. Adding personal messages and art can emphasize sincerity, and avoid corny or obligatory corporate attitudes. Labor Day isn’t just an opportunity to acknowledge employees with time off, but also to build team spirit and expand! So, browse PlaqueMaker today to find custom gifts that will spruce up any desk.

National Dog Day is the perfect opportunity to spoil your pups with custom gifts and support pet lovers. The holiday celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, landing on August 26. Dogs are always members of the family, connecting and completing us with their love. So, it’s important to celebrate that relationship with special attention! We offer custom gifts for pooches, their families, and the organizations that support animals every day.

National Girlfriend Day is another fun opportunity to surprise best friends and romantic partners alike with custom gifts! The day arrives on August 1st, encouraging everyone to celebrate the women in their lives. Although PlaqueMaker does offer plenty of office essentials like awards plaques, we also carry personal gifts to celebrate any girlfriend. If you need gift ideas, check out our decor, drinkware, and more!

Another season for summer adventures is here, the perfect opportunity to redecorate with fresh decor and design custom gifts! There’s often ample time for new activities, from summer sports and weddings to stylish new gardens. Browse our selection of unique decor for your home or office, and personal gifts to celebrate vacations and more!

The Fourth of July is nearly here, encouraging Americans to celebrate family and patriotism alike with cookouts and fireworks. The historic day also invites families to enjoy fun summer traditions such as reunions, beach vacations, and seasonal sports. However you make the most of July 4th, PlaqueMaker’s custom gifts suit both families and businesses.

It’s important to acknowledge a truly great dad for Father’s Day 2024, since being a parent is a big responsibility. Those who make an enduring impression through their guidance, love, and support deserve some recognition. Whether you’re shopping for your dad or stepfather, it can be tough to find something just right. PlaqueMaker lets you craft a gift just as unique as they are, so you can give them something sincere and inventive.

PlaqueMaker celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, continuing to offer an increasingly wide range of custom design products. Our signature custom plaques and products are available in countless shapes and sizes. Accordingly, PlaqueMaker proudly supports businesses of all sorts too, from large-scale companies to small, family-owned operations. Browse our selection of custom plaques, products, and gifts for all occasions, including your own business anniversary.

Memorial Day was established to honor military service, a time to remember your heroes and celebrate them. It arrives on May 27th this year, giving friends and family an opportunity to both mourn and reminisce over joyful memories. We offer a variety of respectful custom memorials for all your needs, from garden ceremonies to candle sympathy gifts. Add personal details to our custom products to fit any Memorial Day customs.

Finding the right gift for Brothers Day might be difficult, but most have a favorite hobby. Brother’s Day arrives on May 24th, and celebrating might even be a little awkward for some. But it’s worth showing that you still appreciate your bond with a custom gift. We offer a variety of products for unique pastimes and more, so you can add a personal touch and prove you know them well.

Teacher Appreciation Week presents an accessible opportunity for employers, students, and parents to support local educators. In the United States, the annual occasion extends throughout the first week of May. It’s important to recognize educators’ academic guidance, notable work ethic, and personal friendship. Our custom gifts are excellent tokens for teachers of every campus, from elementary school to university.

Administrative Professionals Day is an opportunity to reward and inspire support staff, teammates that often go underappreciated. These diligent employees often tackle multiple responsibilities, allowing key tasks to run smoothly. They deserve a dedicated day, which arrives annually on the last Wednesday of April. We offer personal and practical products that can build synergy and team morale.

Mom and Pop Business Owners Day arrives soon, so it’s an advantageous time to update and modernize your business. New, supportive locals may turn out for the unofficial holiday, which arrives on March 29th. We offer custom products to help you add prestige to your office and staff, and décor that supports modern technology.

Spring cleaning is a longstanding tradition, and a ripe opportunity to prepare your garden for the spring 2024 season. The warm, friendly weather is convenient for organizing the backyard and planting new gardens. The spring equinox lands on March 19th this year. So, it’s an appropriate time to redecorate, tidy up the tool shed, and clean up the garden for fresh arrivals.

A healthy workplace is invaluable, so Employee Appreciation Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize and rally great workers. It’s celebrated on the first Friday of every March, which lands on the first this year. Custom products can be a thoughtful way to encourage, inspire, and unify your team. We have all the office décor and gifts you’ll need to acknowledge hard work.

If you’re planning on a romantic night in with your partner for Valentines Day, you can cook up their favorite meal. It’s a thoughtful, personal gesture that will likely require real effort. That dedication can prove more meaningful than traditional gifts . We offer a variety of products and custom gifts to help set the scene for a memorable evening.

National Women Physicians Day is a crucial opportunity to celebrate new talent and the success of longtime physicians. The day arrives on February 3rd and commemorates Elizabeth Blackwell, the first American woman to earn a medical degree. The medical field still doesn’t employ enough women, nor offer them enough compensation. We offer a variety of custom products for you to support friends, family, and staff for their medical achievements.

Pie is a classic comfort food worth celebrating on National Pie Day, and we have custom kitchenware for baking and more. Since pies can be sweet or savory, they’re flexible enough for any time of day, and a variety of drinks. The unofficial holiday arrives on January 23rd, so you can indulge a New Year’s resolution to take up cooking. Or, you can revisit family recipes for a taste of home. We offer products for all your sweet memories and new hobbies.