Personalised Gifts with a Handwritten Message

Personalised Gifts with a Handwritten Message

Personalised Handwritten Gifts - a step by step guide to producing the perfect image! 

Personalised handwritten gifts are a beautiful way to add meaning and emotion to a present. At All Tied Up, we offer a wide range of gifts printed with your own handwritten message, making every item truly one of a kind.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to prepare and send your handwritten message so we can achieve the best possible print quality.

Men's Pyjamas with Handwritten Message

Whether you're ordering pyjamas, cushions, tote bags or beard bags, these steps will help you achieve the best result every time. 

💡 Good news! A handwritten message can be added to almost any of our gifts, just get in touch if you have something specific in mind.

Follow these simple steps to make sure your personalised handwritten gift looks as amazing as possible.

1. Use Plain Paper (It really matters!)

Plain white paper is the best choice when writing your message.

While we do remove background marks and lines during the image editing process, lined or textured paper can sometimes leave faint traces where lines meet the handwriting. This can make the final print look messier than intended.

❌ Avoid:

  • Lined or graph paper
  • Coloured paper
  • Creased or scrunched paper (even if flattened!)

✅ Best option:

  • Flat, clean, plain white paper

2. Choose the right pen for the best results. 

Tote Bag with Handwritten Message

Yes — even the pen you use makes a difference!

For the clearest and boldest result, we recommend using:

  • A black Sharpie or similar marker

These pens create strong, defined lines that are easy to edit and print clearly onto fabric.

You can use a standard pen, but:

  • The writing will be thinner
  • Some strokes may not show up as well in the final print

3. Take a photo

Once your message is written, it’s time to photograph it.

For best results:

  • Lay the paper flat on a surface
  • Use a well-lit area (natural light works best)
  • Avoid shadows and glare
  • Make sure the photo is in focus

Email your image to: sales@alltiedupuk.com

Please include:

  • Your order number, or
  • The name the order was placed under (if you can’t find the order number)

4. We edit the image, print and create your personalised gift!

Handwritten message inside a bag

Once we receive your image, we’ll take care of the rest!

✔ We professionally edit your handwriting
✔ Prepare it for printing
✔ Create your personalised handwritten gift with care

All you need to do is sit back and wait for your beautiful, meaningful gift to arrive.

Create a gift that's truly personal :) 

Handwritten messages add a special, emotional touch that can’t be replicated. By following these simple steps, you’ll help us deliver the highest-quality personalised handwritten gift possible — one that’s perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or just because.

If you have any questions or special requests, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re always happy to help!

 

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