Every family has a box of Christmas ornaments, and most of them are the same baubles everyone else hangs. The one that gets picked up, laughed at and asked about every single year is the one with a real face on it. That's the whole idea behind our photo-face ornaments: upload a photo — of you, the kids, or even the dog — and a real face lands on a cute cartoon Christmas character. Funny, personal, and impossible to walk past on the tree.
How it works
- Pick your character — Santa, a reindeer, a penguin, the whole cast below.
- Upload a clear, front-facing photo. Our tool cuts the face out automatically — no cropping needed. A person's photo or a pet's both work.
- Preview it live, then order. Every ornament is made to order and ships free from the USA.
Meet the characters (and who each one's for)
1. Santa. The grown-up favourite — a grinning dad, grandpa, husband or office Secret Santa in the big red suit. See the whole range in personalized ornaments.
2. Reindeer, penguin, snow bunny and polar-bear onesies. The cutest corner of the range — perfect for kids, grandkids, "Baby's First Christmas", and yes, the dog or cat too (a pet's face looks brilliant peeking out of a onesie hood).
3. Snowman, gingerbread and Christmas tree. Universal, cheerful, good for anyone on the tree.
4. Toy soldier and nutcracker. Smart uniforms that look brilliantly funny with a real face on top — great for adults.
5. Mrs Claus. Pair her with Santa for a couples' set.
6. Cardinal. The red Christmas bird — a quietly meaningful choice, as many families see a cardinal as a visitor from someone they've lost.
7. Ugly Christmas sweater. Peak festive fun — the one for office parties and group gifts.
Two styles: Scene and Shaped
Every character comes two ways. The Scene version sits inside a decorated arch with a full festive background — the giftier, richer look. The Shaped version is die-cut to the character's own outline in crystal-clear acrylic, so it pops against every round bauble on the branch. Same face-swap magic, two different looks.
Build a matching family set
The real fun is doing the whole family: mum as Mrs Claus, dad as Santa, the kids as a reindeer and a penguin — and yes, the dog counts too. A pet's photo works exactly like a person's, so the four-legged member of the family gets their own spot on the tree. Buy two and save 10%, buy three and save 20% — a set that grows year after year.
How to pick the right one
Two quick questions. Is it for an adult, a child or a pet? The onesie animals skew younger and cuter (and suit pets beautifully); the humanoid costumes (Santa, soldier, nutcracker) are funnier on grown-ups. And where will it hang? A clear Shaped cut glows against tree lights; a Scene ornament stands on a shelf beautifully too. Get those two right and you can't miss.
Ready to make one? Browse our personalized photo-face ornaments — personalized in minutes, made to order, and shipped free.
Frequently asked questions
Will it actually look like the person? Yes — we use their real photo, background removed, not a cartoon lookalike. That's what gets the laugh and the "that's literally Dad!".
Can I use my pet's photo? Absolutely. The face gap fits any face — human or four-legged — so your dog or cat can join the family set. A clear, front-facing photo of their face works best, and the onesie characters (reindeer, penguin, polar bear, snow bunny) are especially cute on pets.
What's the difference between Scene and Shaped? Scene is the character inside a decorated arch with a full background; Shaped is die-cut to the character's outline in clear acrylic. Same design, two looks.
Are they for kids or adults? Both — and pets. Show a child's face in a reindeer onesie, a grown-up's in the Santa suit, or the dog's in a polar-bear hood — the gap fits any face.
How far ahead should I order? They're made to order, so allow a couple of weeks — and in the run-up to Christmas, order early to be safe.
Related reading: Personalized Photo-Face Christmas Mugs, Why Personalized Keepsakes Mean More.
