We continue our “What’s in my gift box” series, where we unbox our best-selling gift sets. Why? To inspire gift box ideas, customization, and packaging tips.
Holidays at Home is our favorite gift box for employees (and clients) because it creates a warm, cozy vibe for celebrating at home. It shows that you care about your team not just as employees, but as people, too.
The gift box contains:
- Stone Studio compact sandwich and waffle maker
- Shiba bamboo cutting board
- Book with waffle recipes
- Craft box with a sticker
Enjoy!
Gift 1: Sandwich and waffle maker
Imagine Christmas morning or a festive weekend. You get up, prepare a cup of cappuccino or cocoa, and make Belgian waffles with Nutella and fruit. Or perhaps, salted caramel waffles? (We’re talking about festive weekends, right? 🙂)
I’m sure you can feel the taste of those waffles. So, give your employees or business partners this feeling with a branded waffle maker. It won’t be a standard gift box with sweets or branded merch. In contrast, such a gift will show you truly care. Plus, it will find its practical use all year long.
Our catalog offers the Create x Stone Studio compact waffle and sandwich maker. It has a stylish design with wooden handles and a charming retro style that creates a warm, cozy vibe. Its size is just a bit larger than a regular plate, so it’ll easily fit anywhere in your kitchen.
Key features
This waffle maker is compact, with a size of 253 mm x 180 mm x 150 mm. It comes with two standard plates (grill + waffle), and extra plates are available for making donuts, Taiyaki, and pancakes.
When choosing a waffle maker, make sure it has several attachments for different dishes, such as sandwiches or pancakes. This will help recipients get more out of the appliance.
The Create x Stone Studio waffle maker is made from ABS plastic with a non-stick coating (PTFE-, BPA-, PFOA-free). It has a locking handle, anti-slip feet, and a cool-touch grip.
Branding tips
When it comes to branding, we recommend keeping it simple. After all, people typically don’t like intrusive branding, so the gift should be about the recipient, not your brand.
Here’s what we suggest:
- For a client or business partner. Add a miniature, minimalist version of your company’s logo or brand name, along with a more prominent logo for their company. You can also use the recipient’s initials or a pleasant, motivational phrase. Talk to your sales team; they might have valuable insights about your client. Such personal touches always make a significant impact.
- For your employees. Your logo can be bolder, but don’t forget about personalization. Choose a color your employees love or add their initials. Alternatively, let your employees choose the branding to make sure they receive the gift they would absolutely love.
Gift 2: Bamboo cutting and serving board
A good cutting board is an essential kitchen helper.
In our gift box, we offer a bamboo board shaped like a Christmas tree. It’s lightweight (267g), durable, and can serve multiple purposes. For instance, you can use it as a cutting board or a serving board for cheese, meat, and small appetizers.
Material and branding tips
Hardwoods like maple, walnut, or cherry are perfect for cutting boards. They’re durable, can withstand knife marks, and are easy to clean.
This one is made of Bamboo, which is antibacterial and resistant to deep scratches.
Bamboo is naturally anti-microbial, meaning bacteria will struggle to survive on its surface, reducing the risk of cross-contamination between foods when carrying out prep jobs.
This charming Christmas-tree board can be engraved with your logo, gift recipient’s initials, or a short holiday message.
Note: To support the festive vibe, we chose a cutting board shaped like a Christmas tree for our branded gift box. However, you can select simpler and classic shapes so the cutting board can be useful all year long.
Looking for more gift box ideas? Check our “What’s in my Christmas box” article. To give you a sneak peek, we’ll introduce you to the “Ugly Christmas Sweater” tradition and show you some of the most beautiful “ugly sweaters.”
Gift 3: Book with waffle recipes
A waffle maker recipe book is the perfect companion for a waffle maker. Having it in their custom gift box, your recipients won’t have to scroll through the Internet to find a good waffle recipe. Thanks to you, they’ll have everything they need at their fingertips. This simple gesture will show you care.
There are so many waffle ideas to try:
- Classic waffles
- Cheese waffles
- Spinach waffles with poached eggs
- Cottage cheese waffles
- Sweet waffles with maple syrup
- Gingerbread waffles
- Chocolate waffles
- Vegetable waffles
Add such a recipe book to your gift box so your employees or clients will get plenty of ideas and be inspired to get creative.
Gift 4: Packaging
A great unboxing experience won’t be complete without beautiful packaging.
Our corporate gift box is made from thick, eco-friendly, and durable cardboard customized with a branded sticker.
This package feels heavy and substantial and provokes joyful anticipation, making your gift even more special for the recipient.
Order a branded gift box with Swag42
We have so many holiday gifts and gift boxes in our catalog.
We prepared 30+ ready-made Christmas gift boxes, each with a different vibe.
Contact our consultants, and they will show you a full range of gift boxes. Alternatively, you can build your custom gift box through our self-service platform.
Stay tuned for the next articles in this series.
