Trust me, there is a TYPOGRAPHIE idea for everyone on your list and you get to dictate what your pieces will say. Here is a list arranged by recipient type. To see a list arranged by silverware type click here. Either way, feel free to come up with your own ideas or use these suggestions for inspiration...
Bride & Groom or Wedding Gifts
Give them a gift to commemorate their special day and become an heirloom to enjoy adding patina together for a lifetime.
MR/MRS × MR/MR × MRS/MRS
BRIDE / GROOM × GROOM / GROOM × BRIDE / BRIDE
HUSBAND / WIFE × HUSBAND / HUSBAND × WIFE / WIFE
EST. {DATE}
I DO / ME TOO
JUST MARRIED
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
EAT / DRINK / GET MARRIED
OUR FOREVER STARTS TODAY
Book Lover
Flattened spoons make great bookmarks.
LOVE TO READ
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT . . .
WHAT CHAPTER. . .
HOW MANY PAGES LEFT . . .
Writers
Butter knives can also be used as elegant letter openers.
PAPERCUT PREVENTOR
LETTER RETRIEVING DEVICE
PAPERKNIFE
DE ENVELOPER
LETTER OPENER
Gardner
Flattened spoons can be given as garden markers. Pair with gardening supplies or present in a potted plant.
SUN LOVER
NOT A WEED
TALK DIRT TO ME
I DO NOT REMEMBER PLANTING THIS
Entertainers
For the person on your list that is always hosting an appetizer-sized spoon or fork or a serving piece is ideal.
SMIDGEON
TID/BIT
JUST A TAD
DOLLOP
A LITTLE DAB
Or a serving spoons!
HAVE SECONDS
DIG IN
TAKE PLENTY
GET STUFFED
BLESS THIS FOOD
GIVE THANKS
GRATEFUL
THANKFUL
GRAVY [Ladel]
Random Person Christmas Exchange
Even if you don't know who is getting your gift, they are bound to love one of these.
BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
FA LA LA
HO HO HO
EAT / DRINK / BE MERRY
NOEL
IT'S SPIKED {LADLE}
SILENT NIGHT
DECK THE HALLS
JINGLE BELLS
BELIEVE
SANTAS HOT COCOA
LET IT SNOW
JOY TO THE WORLD
NAUGHTY / NICE
{REINDEER NAMES}
Cheese Expert
Cut off forks ends with cheese names added, can make a great cheese tasting party kit.
BLUE / STINKY / SOFT / FROMAGE
STINKY / CREAMY / SMOOTHE
GOAT / BLUE / BRIE /
GORGONZOLA / SMOKED /
BOURSIN / GRUEYERE / SHARPE /
ROQUEFORT / CHEVRE / etc.
Canner or Jam Fan or Someone You Barely Know
Pair this set with a jam or chutney and box of fancy, dancy crackers and you can't go wrong.
LET’S TOAST (spreader)
& JAM (spoon)
New Baby/Parents
They can feed the baby with it, display as a keepsake or hang it on the Christmas Tree --or all three!
BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS
[Baby’s Name & Birthdate]
Valentine
No explanation needed.
LETS SPOON
SPOON ME
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN BACON
I’M YOURS / YOU’RE MINE
I LOVE YOU
Bath Lover
Stamped on a lovely sugar spoon; pair with jar of scented bath salts.
RELAX
INDULGE
PAMPER
Tea Drinker
Even a gift for the grandmas!
SPOT OF TEA / TEA TIME / HIGH TEA
TEA FOR TWO / TEASOME
HOT TEA / CUP O TEA
Coffee Aficionado
Aren’t MOST people you know on this list? Daily. Boom, done!
MY COFFEE / YOUR COFFEE
CAUTION HOT
COFFEE BREATH
CUP O’ JOE
RISE & GRIND
NO COFFEE NO WORKEE
COFFEE BEFORE TALKEE
SUGAR / CREAM / DECAF
COOL BEANS
STIR CRAZY
WAKE UP
I <3 COFFEE
I LOVE YOU A LATTE
NO WAKE ZONE
BUT FIRST COFFEE
Salsa Fan
Pair with chips and salsa and you’ll be the life of the party.
I LIKE IT HOT
MILD/MEDIUM/OUCH
Sweet Tooth
Pair with cocoa mix, cookie baking supplies, ice cream toppings, Nutella, anything!
MY COCOA / YOUR COCOA
GIMME SOME SUGAR
JUST A SLIVER
A LA MODE
SINFULLY DELICIOUS
JUST A SLIVER
INDULGE
I SCREAM / YOU SCREAM / WE ALL SCREAM / FOR ICE CREAM
NUTELLA
YUM
Mums and Dads
Don’t let your hero go unsung!
BEST MOM / DAD EVER
YOU ARE MY HERO
I LUV MOM / DAD
Health Nuts
Pair with a lovely olive oil or flavored vinegar to make dressing.
EAT MORE SALAD
EAT YOUR VEGGIES
Lovers, Peace Makers, Hippies, Etc.
And anyone who might enjoy spreading these...
SPREAD (THE)
LOVE / JOY / PEACE / CHEER / LAUGHTER / HAPPINESS / BLISS
Sarcastics
Yes even curmudgeons need a gift.
BITE ME
EAT ME
CEREAL KILLER
Sweetheart
For your special someone or that adorably nicknamed couple.
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
SCHMOOPY
HONEY BUNNY
MY TREASURE
SWEETEST
[or whatever pet name you/they call that special someone]
Anyone
Seriously, there is still someone on your list we haven’t figured out yet?
[Just put their name on something!]
Yourself
Do not, I repeat DO NOT forget to treat yourself! Who couldn’t use a sweet little reminder each day to…
BE PRESENT
FIND JOY
RELAX
ENJOY
INDULGE