A photo pillow case brings a favourite moment onto the sofa. It is soft, useful and seen every day, which is why it is one of the best personalised gifts for grandparents, couples and anyone who has just moved into a new home. At Gribzy you design it yourself online: upload a photo, add text if you like, and see the finished cushion before you order. The cover is 45 × 45 cm and costs 19.90 €.

What you get

• Cushion cover (pillow case), 45 × 45 cm, printed on the front
• Soft peach-skin polyester
• Fits a standard 45 × 45 cm insert (insert not included)
• Sublimation print: the colour bonds into the fabric and stays bright after washing
• Wash inside out at 30 °C

A cosy Christmas gift

Winter is the season of blankets and long evenings at home, which makes a photo cushion a natural Christmas present.

• For grandparents: all the grandchildren on one cushion. Use a collage or the best group photo from summer.
• For a couple: your wedding photo or the picture from your first trip together.
• For a child: their pet, their favourite toy or a photo of them with grandma, for their bed.
• For a student away from home: the family photo or the family dog, so home feels closer.
• Christmas decoration with a personal touch: a photo of the family in Christmas jumpers, brought out every December.

Mix with Christmas cushion covers

To dress the sofa for the holidays, combine your photo cushion with ready-made Christmas covers.

Other occasions for a photo pillow case

• Valentine’s Day: a photo of the two of you, or a photo with “Home is wherever you are”.
• Mother’s Day and Father’s Day: the children’s photo or a scan of their drawing.
• Weddings and anniversaries: wedding photo with names and date.
• New home and housewarming: a photo of the new house or the street, with the address and moving date.
• New baby: a newborn photo with name, birth date and weight for the nursery.
• Birthdays and milestone birthdays: photos from every decade of their life in a collage.
• Pet lovers: a big portrait of the dog or cat. Pets look wonderful on cushions.
• In memory: a photo of someone dear, to hold on to.
• Summer cottage and garden: a holiday photo for the porch bench. For outdoors, see the photo garden flag below.

What to put on a pillow case

• One large photo, ideally with the subject in the centre
• A collage of two to four photos
• A pet portrait
• A photo with names and a date
• A child’s drawing, scanned or photographed in good light
• A quote or short message in large letters

Ready-made gift sets

Grandparents’ living room

Photo pillow case for the sofa and a glass photo block for the shelf.

Set total: 37.80 € (add each item to your basket below)

Housewarming gift

Photo pillow case with the new house, a photo mug and a photo coaster.

Set total: 34.80 € (add each item to your basket below)

Summer cottage set

Photo garden flag for outside and a photo pillow case for the porch.

Set total: 37.80 € (add each item to your basket below)

Tips for a great photo cushion

1. Use your sharpest photo. The cushion is large, so softness shows.
2. Keep the subject in the middle. Edges disappear slightly into the seams.
3. Avoid very dark photos. Bright daylight photos print best on fabric.
4. Check the preview before adding to the basket. The designer warns you if the photo resolution is too low.

More ideas

You might also like our guides to personalised glass photo panels, photo puzzles and personalised mugs and cups, or see all personalised gifts.

Frequently asked questions

Is the cushion insert included?

No. The pillow case is a 45 × 45 cm cover that fits a standard 45 × 45 cm insert, which most homes already have.

Can I wash a photo pillow case?

Yes. Wash it inside out at 30 °C and don’t bleach or tumble dry. The print is sublimated into the fabric, so it stays bright after washing.

What photo works best on a pillow case?

Your sharpest photo, with the main subject in the middle. A cushion is large, so a blurry or compressed photo shows. Original phone photos work well; screenshots and pictures saved from social media do not.

Can I add text to the pillow case?

Yes. In the designer you can add text, such as names, a date or a short message, and choose the lettering, colour and position.

Is a photo pillow case a good gift for grandparents?

It is one of the best. A cushion with the grandchildren’s photo sits on the sofa and is seen, and hugged, every day.