Whether she’s your best friend, confidant, role model or all three, your sister means the world to you. But sometimes, finding just the right present to tell her how lucky you are to have her can be difficult. Not to worry—you’re not alone. Since you know your sister better than anyone, we curated a list of fun and unique gifts for her individual personality.
Find the perfect gift for her birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion by looking through our selection of gifts below. Be sure to include a personalized card to tell her how much you appreciate her friendship, love and support.
1. Personalized Water Bottle
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Invigorate her days—at home, work or on the go—with a custom water bottle. A high-quality travel bottle is a gift that’s functional and long-lasting—especially when it has a favorite photo or quote.
2. Watercolor Ombre Easel Calendar
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An easel calendar offers a colorful and cohesive look to office decor while keeping her on-task and organized. She can use the calendar as a piece of practical decor that helps her prepare for each day.
3. Tea Towel
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Looking for personalized gifts that are practical? Design a custom tea towel. Imprint a quote, photo or song lyric on the fabric. Your sister can hang this in her guest bathroom or wrap baked goods when they’re fresh out of the oven.
4. Custom Mason Jar
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Design a custom mason jar with her favorite things, whether that’s animals or hiking. Add her name or initials for a personalized gift that will become a go-to drinking glass or flower vase.
5. Embellished Border Memory Game
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There’s nothing your sister enjoys more than making wonderful family memories with her children or nieces and nephews. To help her with that, a fun personalized memory game can be the perfect gift.
6. Jewelry Dish
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Make a stunning resting spot for earrings, paper clips and incense. Find sisterhood or friendship quotes that represent your bond for a truly personal gift.
7. Modern Palms Travel Mug
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When she’s on the move, this palm design travel mug will help her stay hydrated. Whether she’s off exploring historical sites and museums or on an exciting hiking trail, a reusable travel mug will come in handy.
8. Monogram Terrarium
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Give your sis a peaceful addition to her living room, bedroom or kitchen. Create a monogrammed jar and turn it into a terrarium by displaying a variety of air plants, such as tillandsia maxima. You can etch her name on the jar for a personal touch.
9. Circle Monogram Wine Glass
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Oftentimes, there’s no better way to appreciate art than with a good bottle of wine. For the art and wine connoisseur, these monogrammed wine glasses show just how much you truly appreciate her artistic spirit.
10. Stenciled Tea Towels
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Print an earthy design on a tea towel, like a tropical flower or an oak tree. Your sister can wrap baked goods, dry dishes or decorate a serving tray with these gorgeous accessories.
11. Modern Geo Pillow
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Complete her living room with a matching modern pillow to create the perfect nook for her to enjoy a night in. Personalize the gift with an endearing quote, a family photo or an adorable image of her pet.
12. Geo Fleece Photo Blanket
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There’s nothing wrong with a little “me time” and your sister knows it. If her favorite things include cuddling up with a good book, watching a movie or cooking a lovely meal at home, she’ll love a soft geo-print fleece blanket. She can use it as a throw for her bed or as a cozy living room accent.
13. Decorative Cheese Knives
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Does sis love hard parmesan or soft goat cheese? Give her a fun way of carving and serving an assortment of cheeses. Craft stylish cheese knives out of polymer clay in her favorite colors. They’ll add a fun flair to her next dinner party or wine tasting.
14. Personalized Flask
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Whether your sister loves sipping her favorite drink while hiking, skiing or relaxing, she’ll have a way to do it in style. Customize a flask with a monogram, image or quote for a classy gift that will last for years. These also make awesome bridesmaid gifts!
15. Sisters Love Engraved Cuff
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An engraved cuff represents your unbreakable bond and makes a thoughtful and heartwarming gift. For a personal touch, add your initials or a unique shape. Get one for yourself to celebrate the affection you share with your sister.
16. Modern Dream It Mug
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For the boss lady who’s always planning and doing, having her morning coffee in a motivational mug can help start the day on a high note. Pair the mug with a batch of her favorite roast and you’ve got yourself an ideal gift for the modern working woman.
17. Foliage Circle Candle
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For a homebody, a DIY wellness spa is heaven on earth. Create a lovely care package that includes everything she needs to prepare a calming bath at home. Be sure to include a scented candle to set a soothing and relaxing atmosphere.
18. Wood-Burned Utensils
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Want Christmas or birthday gifts that are simple yet creative? Customize cooking utensils with wood-burned designs, such as hearts or her initials. Tie your collection of spoons and spatulas together with a festive ribbon.
19. Cotton Tote Bag
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Whether she’s strolling through the farmers’ market or picking up her kids from school, your sister’s always on the go. A personalized cotton tote bag is both personal and practical—the best catch-all for all those miscellaneous items she needs to keep track of throughout the day.
20. Custom Playing Cards
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If she enjoys a friendly competition of cribbage, hearts or rummy, a set of custom playing cards is the perfect gift. Add a gallery of adorable family photos or special sister moments to make these a favorite.
21. Monogram Jewelry
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Choose a gift that she’ll keep forever: an engraved necklace or bracelet. Print her initials or the word “sisters” on a rose gold or silver necklace or bracelet. Each time she wears it, you’ll be close to her in mind and heart.
22. Watercolor Collage iPhone Case
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For the busy bee sister who’s always on her phone, a personalized watercolor iPhone case will definitely put a smile on her face. Add her name or a motivating quote from one of her idols to encourage her to follow her dreams.
23. Stemless Wine Glasses
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Make sipping her favorite wine even more enjoyable with custom stemless wine glasses. Pair her personalized glassware with a bottle of her favorite white or red for a gift that’ll knock it out of the vineyard.
24. Camera Strap
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Whether she’s taking snapshots on a girls’ trip or lounging at the beach with her kids, she’ll have a comfortable way to carry her camera. This stylish, adjustable neck strap is easy to make, even for craft beginners.
25. Tie Dye Pillows
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If she has a neutral-colored couch, consider adding energy to her living room with colorful pillows like these tie dye ones. Not only will they add contrast to her scheme, but they’ll also add comfort.
26. Stretchy Headband
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Repurpose fabric scraps, like ones with a fun pattern, into a go-to headband for Saturday strolls or Tuesday yoga class. Your stitches and seams don’t have to be perfectly aligned for this simple sewing project. Any type of stretch knit fabric will work, but a polyester knit is recommended since it’s ultra stretchy and not too bulky.
27. Bottle Of Wine
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Whether she loves pinot noir or riesling, treat your sister to a wine brand she doesn’t normally try. While this gift is simple, it’s thoughtful for any wine lover when paired with a delicious dinner—giving you two quality time together.
28. Oatmeal Banana Muffins
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Whip up a batch of healthy muffins for her birthday or just because. Choose an oatmeal banana recipe and add chocolate chips or raisins for extra sweetness. Surprise her with these muffins and her favorite latte on a Saturday morning.
29. Custom Mug
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In the market for small gifts that carry special meaning? Design your sister a personalized mug with photos, uplifting quotes or song lyrics. Every time she reaches for her morning coffee or tea, she’ll be reminded of you and the special memories you’ve shared.
30. DIY Painted Notebook
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Decorate a blank notebook with watercolor paints. Opt for an inspiring but simple design like one of a tree, flower or heart. Your sis can jot down to-do lists, favorite memories and important reminders in her journal.
31. Bath Salts
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Help your sister kick back and relax. Create your own bath salts with calming scents like lavender and eucalyptus. Next time she takes a soak, she’ll feel like she’s enjoying a day at the spa.
32. Dyed Woven Baskets
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Dye small woven baskets in colorful tones, like pastel blue and pink. The result is a beautiful set of baskets for storing everything from jewelry to keys.
33. Personalized Notepads
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Custom notepads are perfect for jotting down notes or to-dos. Print an uplifting phrase on the pad, like “You got this!” to encourage her, even on the tougher days.
34. Custom Photo Book
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For a sister who loves to travel, experience different cultures and learn new languages, a custom photo book to document her favorite memories is a must. Categorize her trips by location and gift her a set or pick a few of her favorite photos to recap her travels in one book.
35. DIY Painted Tea Towels
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Decorate white tea towels with colorful acrylic paints. Stamp a simple pattern across the towel. Choose a variety of colors, like yellow, green and blue, or a playful look.
36. Personalized Luggage Tag
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Does your sister have a case of wanderlust? Spice up her travels with a custom suitcase luggage tag. Choose pre-made designs or a favorite photo of the two of you.
37. Personalized Shot Glass
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Create personalized barware by designing a custom shot glass with favorite photos, messages or designs. Great for everyday fun such as birthdays and dinner parties—and the perfect gift for a national sister day!
38. Serving Tray
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Repurpose an old cupboard door into a farmhouse style serving tray. Add cupboard pulls to make the tray easy to carry—whether your sis is serving drinks, snacks or breakfast in bed.
39. Scented Candles
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Aromas like cinnamon and vanilla are soothing—so go ahead, fill her home with a delicious scent. These scrumptious-smelling candles make for great birthday gifts, especially when paired with a good book or bath salts.
40. Gallery Montage Framed Print
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Nothing means more than family and your sister is living proof of that. She’s there for every one of her children’s milestones and loves to celebrate them by taking tons of photos. Gift her a beautiful montage frame filled with her favorite moments so she can display it proudly on her family wall.
41. Framed Photo Collage
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Gather favorite memories you’ve shared with your sister to create beautiful wall decor for her home or office. Arrange your photos in a collage, then select a frame that matches her other decor. Opt for photos that are bright and vibrant, like ones taken on outdoor adventures.
42. Mug Rack
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There are so many fun projects you can do with an old shipping pallet, like this farmhouse mug holder. The wood lends itself to a rustic style, especially when you combine it with stenciling and metal hooks.
43. Colorful Stripes Luggage Tag
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She’s a jet setter! She lives for her next adventure and you want to make sure she enjoys her travels as much as possible. A colorful luggage tag can help her find her bags quickly and potentially keep them from getting lost.
44. Macrame Yoga Mat Bag
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Whether she loves yoga or pilates, handcraft a bag that makes it easy for her to carry her mat. Macrame a holder out of cotton rope and square knots. She’ll love toting this to the studio or to yoga in the park.
45. Handmade Bookmarks
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Is your sister an avid reader? Make these bookmark DIY gifts out of patterned cardstock and stickers. Create a variety for her whole library, from her novels to her cookbooks.
46. DIY Pineapple Bookends
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Bring a tropical vibe to her bedroom, living room or home office with bookends resembling pineapples—or another favorite fruit. Fill the cups or tumblers with gravel, then paint the outside in metallic tones or another vibrant color scheme.
47. Geo Frame Canvas Print
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If art is her passion, you can’t go wrong with a unique geometric canvas print. Whether you use a creative design or print one of her favorite photographs, it will look great with any decor.
48. Cross Stitch Bag
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Give sis a cute bag for storing toiletries and make-up. Cross stitch a pattern, like hearts or zigzags, on a zippered cosmetic bag. She’ll love being organized, especially when she travels.
49. Double Stripes Love Collage Duvet Cover
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For some cozy, quality time at home, design a custom double stripes love duvet. She’ll be able to enjoy her weekends sleeping in or watching movies in bed with the family.
50. Photo Wreath
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A beautiful wreath allows your sister to display some of her favorite places, people and memories. Cover a hula hoop in metallic paint, then hang printed photos from strings. The best part: she can change out the photos at any time.
51. Glitter Mugs
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Add sparkle to your sister’s mornings with these super fun mugs. Dip white coffee mugs into colored glitters, like purple or gold. No doubt she’ll feel glamorous as she sips her coffee, tea or cocoa.
52. Citrus Extracts
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Does your sis love to cook or bake? Add something yummy to her kitchen. Place citrus peels and alcohol in lidded jars to create extracts. Try orange and lemon blends—both of which offer a delicious kick to many recipes.
53. World Map Pillow
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Is your sister always planning her next trip? Bring her wanderlust right to her living room with a world map pillow. Add felt hearts to her favorite spots or bucket list destinations.
Finding gifts for those we love isn’t always easy, but using their personality and passions as inspiration can lead us to the perfect idea. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful thank you gift or a unique birthday present, these gifts will surely help you convey just how much your sister means to you.
