“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.”

Mother Theresa

Personalize a Cookbook Stand. November 12, 2026.

Last year I received a personalized book embosser from my son-in-law, who knows how much I love to read and how big my library is. It had a dove on it along with my name, the dove being a religious symbol of the faith we share. Personalizing an item is going the extra mile and showing a little more thought. It’s like telling someone, “I know something special about you” or “I wanted to show just a bit of extra love.” It is something I am coming to appreciate more in this second half of life, and I am trying to incorporate it more into my interactions with others. My husband is really, really good at this. Our new son-in-law shows a similar gift for it.

Christmas is a time to put this thoughtfulness into action, so today’s tutorial shows you how to personalize a cookbook stand. I like this idea because it lets you pass on a special recipe as a keepsake item. This craft could also be a wonderful wedding gift if your budget is limited. An important note in the tutorial is to use a photocopy from a laser printer, not an inkjet. Also, make sure to flip the words before printing to create a mirror image. If you do not have a laser printer, your local office supply store may have one. I ended up going to Office Depot to make my copies using a copy I emailed to myself.

Have a beautiful day!