{"id":27816,"date":"2016-10-31T16:05:47","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T20:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=27816"},"modified":"2016-11-21T10:55:43","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T15:55:43","slug":"its-finally-here-the-shapeways-2016-holiday-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/its-finally-here-the-shapeways-2016-holiday-gift-guide","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Finally Here: The Shapeways 2016 Holiday Gift Guide!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zAErvnl9r8g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the most exciting time of the year for us to share all of our independent designers\u2019 amazing work from around the globe \u2014\u00a0in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/gift-guide\" target=\"_blank\">2016 Holiday Gift Guide<\/a>! \u00a0The whole Shapeways family has worked tirelessly to put together an unbeatable selection of customizable finds for your family and friends, gifts you can\u2019t find anywhere else. And we\u2019re making it easier than ever to discover and create gifts for every unique personality on your list.<\/p>\n<p>What also makes Shapeways gifts so special is that you can Say You Made It. Nothing in our marketplace exists until you order it \u2014 and you get to customize your gifts every time. Whether it\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/gift-guide\/express-yourself\/#fashionista\" target=\"_blank\">the perfect ring<\/a>, custom-made in your best friend\u2019s metal of choice, rose gold. Or a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/creator\/keychain\" target=\"_blank\">keychain you design<\/a>, inspired by your aunt\u2019s favorite cat. You can even put their name on one of the newest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/gift-guide\/technical-advantage\/\" target=\"_blank\">iPhone case designs<\/a>. The best part? All of these products were created by independent designers\u00a0\u2014 meaning you&#8217;re supporting a local maker, somewhere in the world.<\/p>\n<p>We appreciate that all of our loved ones don\u2019t fit neatly into any one category. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve found something for every interest, every passion, and every quirk in this year&#8217;s Gift Guide. For your brother who\u2019s obsessed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/gift-guide\/home-for-the-holidays#house-warming-decor\" target=\"_blank\">one-of-a-kind home d\u00e9cor<\/a>. Your mom, who stands in line <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/gift-guide\/technical-advantage\/\" target=\"_blank\">for the latest gadgets<\/a>. The best friend who\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/gift-guide\/geek-out#puzzle-pieces\" target=\"_blank\">a puzzle master<\/a>. 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