Every December the same question: what do you give grandkids who already have more toys than shelves? If they love to draw, there is a gift that celebrates what they make themselves, takes no space, and arrives even if you live far away.
The idea: their drawings, brought to life
You give the family a ScribbleAlive gift. They photograph the kids' drawings, and each drawing becomes:
- A character from an animated film, in high resolution, that still looks exactly like what the child drew.
- A 5-second movie of that character blinking, waving and dancing.
- A 3D model they can place in their living room with a phone, and walk around.
Kids see that their own ideas can become a movie star. And the gift keeps giving: every new drawing can come alive too, until the drawings in the gift are used up.
How to time it for Christmas morning
At checkout, choose "As a gift", write a message, and pick the date. We email the family that morning with your message and a private link. You get a confirmation right away, so you know it's booked.
Which size to choose
- 1 drawing: a sweet surprise, great as a stocking stuffer.
- 3 drawings: one for each favorite drawing, or one per sibling.
- 20 drawings: for families who draw every day. They can add drawings all year long.
Why it works so well for grandparents
- It's personal: the star of the gift is the grandchild's own imagination.
- It's shareable: the family can send the movies to you, and you'll want to show them to everyone.
- It arrives on time, anywhere: no shipping, no customs, no last-minute post office queue.
Make it part of the day
Ask the parents to open the email together with the kids after the presents. Choose a drawing, take the photo, and in about 10–20 minutes the character comes alive on the screen. It's the kind of moment people still talk about next Christmas.
See all gift options, or read more gift ideas made from kids' drawings.