17 Creative Gifts To Say “Thank You” That Are Way Better Than Greeting Cards

Thank You Gift Ideas

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When someone helps you out, a proper “thank you” is in order and there's really no better month to give thanks than November. But what about when a text message or a card just won’t do? Sometimes, you’ve got to get creative in order to show people your appreciation. And you don’t have to break the bank in order to do so; there are many great unique gifts that are quirky, fun, and best of all, inexpensive.

We’ve scoured the internet to give you some great thank-you gift ideas. When thinking about whether these would be right for your intended recipient, think about their tastes, their lifestyle, what they love or are passionate about. If you want to express gratitude towards a Star Wars-loving co-worker who helped you with a project, why not get them a BB8 Bluetooth Speaker? Or for your tea-obsessed best friend who helped you move, gift them a cute bear mug as a sweet gift. When you consider the thank you possibilities beyond a greeting card, you can delight just about anyone with a thoughtful gift.

Go beyond a greeting card with quirky thank-you gift ideas. See some of our favorites below!

Agatha Spoon Holder

Thank You Gift Ideas

OTOTO | $18.95

 

Morris the Donkey

 

Star Wars BB8 Bluetooth Speaker

Star Wars Bluetooth Speaker

EKids | $24.99

 

Succulent Wood Nature Journal

Thank You Gifts

Hereafter | $29

 

Handmade Organic Bath Bomb Gift Set

Handmade Organic Bath Bombs Gift Set

Relaxcation | $25.89

 

Checklist Notepad

 

Cat Candle

 

Digital Instant Printing Camera

KODAK Instant Digital Print Camera

Zink | $49.99

 

Portable Charger

Portable Charger

iWALK | $29.99

 

Cute Bear Mug

Cute Bear Mug

MUCHENGGIFT | $7.10

 

Mini Travel Pillow

 

Dinosaur Succulent Pot

Dinosaur Succulent Pot

Patelai | $12.99

 

Cable Bite Phone Accessory

Cable Bite Phone Accessory

Dreams | $8.99

 

Cacti Coasters

Thank You Gifts

Clive Roddy | $332.31

 

Creative Mieba Gloves Craft Beer Bottle Opener

Marvel Fans Fist Craft Beer Bottle Opener

Qizhis Hom | $14.99

 

Creative Gourmet Cookie Gift Box

 

Chocolate Gift Basket

Chocolate Gift Basket

Bonnie & Pop | $35.99

 

This article has been edited and updated.

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Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
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