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Unique Christmas Gifts for the Home: Handcrafted Framed Art
If you're searching for a unique Christmas gift that won't be forgotten by Boxing Day, framed art is one of the most thoughtful presents you can give. It's personal, it lasts for years, and every time they walk past it on the wall, they'll think of you.
I'm Rachael, and I run Pretty in Print Art (and my vintage collection, Pip & Co Vintage) on my own as a small, woman-run UK business. Every custom frame in this guide is handcrafted to order in my UK workshop – no warehouses, no mass production. Whether you're shopping for a vintage-lover, a new baby's first Christmas, a keen angler or the person who has everything, this gift guide will help you find something truly special for their home.
Why Framed Art Makes the Perfect Christmas Gift
A beautiful piece of framed wall art is a gift for the home that feels luxurious without being impersonal. Unlike candles or chocolates, it stays – it becomes part of their home and their story.
- It's genuinely unique. My custom frames are made to order, so you won't find the same piece in every high street shop.
- It arrives ready to give. There's no trip to a framer and no hunting for the right size – the art comes framed and finished.
- It suits every budget and every room. From small prints for a bookshelf to statement pieces above the fireplace.
- It's a gift that supports a small business. Every order is made by me, here in the UK.
Handcrafted in My UK Workshop
Every custom framed piece is made by hand in my UK workshop. I choose each frame style myself, from antique-look gilt and ornate gold frames to tortoiseshell, bamboo and hand-painted wooden frames, to help you create that timeless English country home look.
Each frame is made to order and usually takes 5–7 working days before it's carefully packed and shipped. Custom frames are glazed with glass, and each one is wrapped and boxed to make sure it reaches you (or your lucky recipient) safely.
When you buy handmade framed art from a small UK business, you're getting something made with real care – and you're supporting an independent maker rather than a faceless retailer.
Christmas Gift Ideas by Theme
All of the collections below are custom framed pieces, handmade to order in my workshop.
Vintage Framed Art for the Home
For the person who loves antique shops, country house interiors and a touch of nostalgia, vintage framed art is a perfect Christmas present. Think classic birds, country scenes and antique illustrations, paired with characterful frames and patterned mounts. They work beautifully in pairs, too – a lovely way to fill a hallway, kitchen or snug.
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Fruit & Still Life Prints
Still life artwork is the ultimate shortcut to a lived-in, curated home, introducing a rich warmth perfect for dining spaces. Skip the endless antique fair hunt and hang these pieces to instantly ground your room in timeless, old-world sophistication.
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Framed Landscape Prints
A framed landscape print brings a sense of calm to any room and makes a wonderful gift for a new home, a housewarming or a family member who loves the countryside. Moody oil-painting-style scenes look especially striking in an ornate gold frame above a mantelpiece or console table.
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Botanical Prints: Gifts for Gardeners and Plant Lovers
Vintage botanical prints are a classic for good reason. Delicate antique flower and plant illustrations suit kitchens, bedrooms and garden rooms, and they make a thoughtful Christmas gift for gardeners, flower lovers and anyone who can't resist a pretty floral. Hang a pair or a set of three for an instant gallery wall.
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Fish and Coastal Art: Gifts for Anglers and Seaside Homes
Antique fish prints are one of my most popular collections, and they're a brilliant gift for him, for fishing lovers, or for anyone with a coastal home or a nautical-style bathroom. Classic pike, trout, salmon and sea life illustrations look wonderful framed in gold bamboo or warm wood.
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Vintage Nursery Art: A Baby's First Christmas Gift
Shopping for a new baby, a christening or a baby's first Christmas? Vintage nursery art makes a meaningful keepsake that grows with the child, long after the baby clothes have been outgrown. My classic storybook prints, including much-loved Babar the Elephant illustrations, are framed in soft painted colours and pretty patterned mounts for a nursery that feels timeless rather than themed.
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Gift Ideas by Frame Style
Sometimes the frame is what makes the gift. If you know their home style, start here.
Gold Frames
Gold and gilt frames add instant warmth and a touch of luxury. From ornate antique-style frames to slimmer gold bamboo designs, they suit traditional, eclectic and country interiors alike.
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Brown and Wood Tone Frames
Rich wood and tortoiseshell-effect frames feel cosy and classic, perfect for libraries, studies, snugs and country kitchens. A great choice for a gift for him or for a more understated home.
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Black Frames
Black frames are timeless and smart, and they let the artwork take centre stage. Black bamboo and black-and-gold styles are especially lovely for botanicals and pencil sketches.
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Hand-Painted Frames
My hand-painted frames come in soft, heritage-inspired colours such as sage green, duck egg and blue. They're a beautiful way to tie artwork into a room's paint colours, and they make a gift feel truly one of a kind. A goose print in a sage green frame is my idea of the perfect festive country-kitchen present.
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Know someone with a treasured photo, a child's drawing, a wedding invitation or an heirloom print that's sitting in a drawer? An empty handmade frame lets them display their own art beautifully. Choose from gold, wood, black and hand-painted styles, and they simply pop their own piece inside. It's a thoughtful, personal Christmas gift for the person who already has everything.
Frames - Choose Your Own Art
Christmas Gift Ideas by Recipient
Still not sure? Here are some quick ideas:
- Gifts for Mum or Grandma: a pair of botanical prints in gold or hand-painted frames.
- Gifts for Him or Dad: antique fish art or a country landscape in a brown wood or tortoiseshell frame.
- Baby's first Christmas or new parents: a framed vintage nursery print, such as Babar the Elephant.
- Housewarming or newlyweds: a statement landscape in an ornate gold frame, or a matching pair for their new hallway.
- For gardeners: vintage botanical and floral prints.
- For anglers and coastal homes: antique fish and sea life prints.
- For the person who has everything: an empty handmade frame for their own treasured photo or artwork.
- Can't decide? A Pretty in Print Art gift card lets them choose their own piece.
Black Friday and Christmas Offers
I don't believe in hiking prices up only to slash them down again, so my offers stay the same all season – through Black Friday, Cyber Monday and right up to Christmas. That means you can shop early, beat the Christmas rush and still get the best price.
Multi-buy savings are applied automatically at checkout, with no code needed:
- Custom frames: save 5% when you buy 2 or more.
- Standard framed prints: save 10% on 2 or more, or 15% on 4 or more.
- Unframed prints: save 8% on 2, 12% on 3, or 15% on 4 or more.
You'll find all of my current offers on my discount page.
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Christmas 2026 Last Order Dates
Because every custom frame is handmade to order, I'd always recommend ordering early for Christmas. These are my last recommended order dates for custom framed art to arrive before Christmas Day (Friday 25 December). They allow time for me to make your frame by hand, plus FedEx delivery during the busy festive period.
| Delivering to | Order by | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| UK | Friday 4 December | FedEx Priority, usually delivered within 8–12 working days of ordering |
| USA | Friday 27 November (Black Friday) | FedEx Tracked, all import duties prepaid |
| Canada | Friday 27 November (Black Friday) | FedEx Tracked, all import taxes and duties prepaid |
| Australia | Friday 20 November | FedEx Tracked (orders over A$1,000 may incur 10% GST on delivery) |
- The earlier, the better. Couriers get very busy in December, so ordering ahead of these dates gives your gift plenty of breathing room.
- Missed the date? I'll always make your frame as quickly as I can, but I can't guarantee delivery before Christmas. A gift card makes a lovely last-minute present, as it's sent by email.
- Unframed prints and standard frames are made and shipped separately, so you'll see their delivery options at checkout.
How to Gift Wrap a Framed Picture
A framed print can be awkward to wrap, so here are a few of my favourite tips (as you can see from the photos, I love a festive wrapping session!):
- Protect the corners first. Leave cardboard corner protectors on, or fold your own from card, so the paper doesn't tear on sharp edges.
- Add a layer of tissue or brown paper. This smooths out the shape and protects ornate or painted frames from tape.
- Choose a patterned paper. Small florals, ditsy prints and stripes feel classic and pair beautifully with vintage art.
- Finish with velvet ribbon. Rust, mustard, sage and dusky pink velvet ribbons look luxurious and can be reused.
- Add a natural touch. Dried orange slices, a sprig of holly or a handwritten brown paper tag make it feel special.
Perfect For Christmas Gifting
The Found Collection: Vintage Prints & Handmade Frames
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your frames handmade in the UK?
Yes. All of my custom frames are handcrafted to order in my UK workshop. I'm a small, woman-run business and every piece is made with care.
How long does a custom frame take?
Custom frames usually take 5–7 working days to make before they're shipped with FedEx. In the UK, they're usually delivered within 8–12 working days of ordering. For Christmas, please check my last order dates above.
Do you have Black Friday deals?
Yes – my multi-buy savings apply automatically at checkout and stay the same through Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas, so there's no need to wait.
Can I buy a frame for my own artwork?
Yes. My empty frames collection lets you choose a handmade frame for your own photo, print or artwork.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. I ship custom framed art from my UK workshop with FedEx to the USA, Canada and Australia. For US and Canadian customers, all import duties are prepaid, so there's nothing extra to pay on delivery. Australian orders over A$1,000 may incur 10% GST on delivery.
What is the last order date for Christmas?
For custom framed art, order by Friday 4 December for UK delivery, Friday 27 November (Black Friday) for the USA and Canada, and Friday 20 November for Australia. After these dates, a gift card is a perfect last-minute gift.
What's a good Christmas gift for someone who has everything?
Framed art is one of the best gifts for someone who has everything, because it's personal and unique. An empty handmade frame for their own treasured photo, or a gift card so they can choose their own piece, are both lovely options.