The Best Custom Gift Ideas for Grandparents (That They’ll Actually Love)

The Best Custom Gift Ideas for Grandparents (That They’ll Actually Love)

Because "World’s Best Nana" mugs just aren’t cutting it anymore.

If you’re looking for a gift for your grandma, grandpa, nana, papa, or granny and grandad, and you want something truly meaningful, you’re in the right place.

At Make Me A Comic, we turn your real memories into beautiful, hand-drawn artwork—whether that’s a funny comic strip, a full comic book, or a custom portrait with all the grandkids.

So skip the slippers and take a look at these unique, personalized gift ideas that are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because you love them.

1. A Custom Comic Strip of Their Life or Love Story

Want to give grandma and grandpa something to smile (and maybe cry happy tears) about?

We’ll turn their story into a custom comic strip—just like the Sunday paper, but starring them!

Perfect for:

  • Their anniversary, perhaps they are celebrating 40, 50 or even 60 years together! we can tell their whole relationship story together.
  • Funny memories from raising kids or grandkids
  • A slice of their everyday life (because even “just gardening together” can be a vibe)
The Best Custom Gift Ideas for Grandparents (That They’ll Actually Love)
The Best Custom Gift Ideas for Grandparents (That They’ll Actually Love)

2. A Full Comic Book Telling Their Story

If you have a bigger budget, well we can make a custom comic book retelling their memories together. Our custom comic books have a minimum of 8 pages, and like the custom comic strip they can tell any story you like.

We can their entire life—how they met, milestones, family memories, favorite vacations, and more.

It's a keepsake that can be passed down through generations, and it’s totally personalized from start to finish. Plus you can print a few copies and gift one to each family member.

3. A Large Family Portrait (Yes, With Everyone In It)

Can’t get the whole family together for a photo? No problem—we’ll draw one for you.

Our custom family portraits can include kids, grandkids, pets, and even loved ones who’ve passed. we can include as many family members as you want.

It’s hand-drawn and designed to match your family’s style—fun, formal, or full-on quirky. You can choose the order of the people, the pose, clothing and you can even add props.

Perfect for:

  • Christmas
  • Housewarming gifts
  • Family reunions
  • Anniversary
  • Birthday
  • Christmas
The Best Custom Gift Ideas for Grandparents (That They’ll Actually Love)
The Best Custom Gift Ideas for Grandparents (That They’ll Actually Love)

4. A Portrait of Grandparents and Their Grandchildren

One of our bestsellers! This family portrait celebrates the special bond between nana and her grandkids or grandad and his little sidekicks.

We can draw them reading books, gardening, baking, playing games—whatever they love doing together.

Just send us a few photos and tell us what makes them them, and we’ll handle the rest.

Why Grandparents Love These Gifts:

💖 Thoughtful and personal
🎨 Hand-drawn by real artists (not AI!)
📦 Available as digital files or prints
🧓 Makes them feel truly seen and appreciated

The Best Custom Gift Ideas for Grandparents (That They’ll Actually Love)
The Best Custom Gift Ideas for Grandparents (That They’ll Actually Love)

Order in 3 Easy Steps:

  1. Choose your gift (comic strip, comic book, or family portrait)
  2. Send us your photos and story
  3. Let us draw the magic!

💌 Start your custom grandparent gift now