Grandma and Grandpa say they already have everything, every single year. And yet nothing makes them happier than their family. That's why a Christmas gift with a photo so often strikes just the right note. In this guide you'll find ideas for turning a family photo into a personal gift for the grandparents, what to look for in the photos, and when to order so it arrives in time for Christmas.
2 to 10 photos, group photos welcome, become one family artwork. The preview is free, you only pay if you love it.
Create your free previewWhy a photo means so much to grandparents
For grandparents, their children and grandchildren are at the center of everything. Many have photos on their phone, but hardly any hang on the wall. A picture of the family, large and easy to see in the living room, brings the people who often live far away a little closer every day. And a gift with effort and thought behind it stays in grandparents' memories for a long time.
Christmas gift ideas with a photo
The grandchildren as an artwork
A photo of the grandchildren becomes an artwork on canvas. At Arturell, the artwork is created with AI from your photo and printed on canvas. It isn't hand-painted. You choose from more than 20 styles, for example a soft watercolor, a warm oil style or Pop Art with bold colors. The canvas starts at €49.90, the framed canvas at €79.90.The canvas starts at $69.90, the framed canvas at $109.90.
All the grandchildren in one picture
The grandchildren live in different cities and are rarely there at the same time? The family artworkfamily artwork merges up to 4 photos of people or pets, group photos included, into one shared picture. That way you get a picture showing everyone together, even if that photo never existed. The family artwork starts at €69.90.The family artwork starts at $94.90. Find out more on our family artworkfamily artwork page.
Grandma and Grandpa themselves
A lovely photo of the couple, perhaps from their last outing or an old wedding photo, becomes a reminder of their years together as an artwork. Old paper prints in particular get a new place this way.
With a pet
Do Grandma and Grandpa have a dog or a cat? Then the pet can join the family picture. You'll find ideas on our pet portraitpet portrait page.
When someone is missing
If one grandparent has already passed away, the other may wish for a picture showing them both. That's possible with the family artwork too, using an older photo. Approach it gently and ask beforehand if in doubt. You'll find thoughts on this on our In MemoryIn Memory page.
What to look for in the photos
- The faces should be sharp and well lit.
- Use the original file from your phone's gallery, not a copy from a messaging app.
- For the family artwork, photos with a similar crop and a similar direction of gaze help.
- Photograph old paper prints in daylight without reflections, or scan them.
The free preview shows you whether a photo works. It carries a watermark, you don't need an account, and up to 5 previews are free. Start your preview here.Start your preview here.
When to order
Every canvas is printed individually after you order. Delivery takes 4 to 7 business days, and shipping to Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain and Cyprus is free. For your canvas to arrive before Christmas, order by December 13 for Germany and by December 10 for Austria. Framed canvas: December 9, size 120×80 cm: December 7 (Austria: December 4).Delivery takes 4 to 8 business days, and shipping within the United States is free. For your canvas to arrive before Christmas, order early. You'll find more ideas and tips on our Christmas giftsChristmas gifts page.
With the canvas you get the digital file for free. That way you can send the picture to the rest of the family too.
If you're unsure
Don't know which photo would especially delight Grandma and Grandpa? With the gift cardgift card from €25from $25, they choose the photo, style and size themselves. Maybe it turns into an afternoon together, looking through old photos. If you'd rather give the artwork as a file, for example to have it printed yourself, choose the digital download from €29.90.
Frequently asked questions
When do I need to order for the canvas to arrive before Christmas?
For deliveries to Germany, order by December 13. For Austria, order by December 10. Framed canvas: December 9, size 120×80 cm: December 7 (Austria: December 4).Order as early as you can. Delivery within the United States takes 4 to 8 business days.
Can we put all the grandchildren in one picture, even without a photo of them together?
Yes. The family artwork merges up to 4 photos of people or pets, group photos included, into one shared picture.
Is the artwork hand-painted?
No. It's created with AI from your photo and printed on canvas. Before you order, the free preview shows you how it looks.
