9 Personalised Gifts Under £30 UK – Handmade & Meaningful Gift Ideas

🎁 Thoughtful Personalised Gifts That Feel More Special (Without Going Over £30)

1. 🖋 Custom Engraved Jesmonite Tray – £10

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Our bestselling engraved tray is the perfect thoughtful touch. Choose a custom colour blend and add initials, a short quote, or a name. It’s a beautiful catchall for jewellery, candles, or bedside essentials.

• Handmade in the UK

• Fully customisable

• Eco-friendly jesmonite material

💡 Perfect for bridesmaid gifts, new homes, or a small personal treat.


2. 🕯️ Soy Wax Candle Refill – £7.00

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Already gifted one of our candles? A soy wax refill is a thoughtful follow-up. It extends the life of our handmade pots and offers a new scent experience without the waste.

• Natural soy wax

• Over 30 hours burn time

• Sustainable & gift-ready


3. 🛍️ Oleilu Digital Gift Card – From £10

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Not sure what scent or style they’ll love? Let them decide with an Oleilu gift card. It’s ideal for last-minute gifting and can be used toward any of our candles, trays, or workshop experiences.


4.  Gel Wax Melts – £2.50

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Small in price, big on impact. These jelly-textured gel wax melts are long-lasting, highly scented, and easy to clean. Add a few to a gift box or use them as a sweet standalone token.

• Vegan and cruelty-free

• Up to 30 hours of fragrance

• Safe and easy to use


5. 🪞 Large Jesmonite Tray – £18

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A modern, custom-made decor piece. Our larger trays are perfect for dressing tables, sideboards, or coffee tables. Choose your colours or add engraving for an elevated, practical gift.

• Handmade from scratch

• Optional personalisation

• Durable & smooth matte finish


6. 🕯 Hand-Poured Soy Candle in Jesmonite Pot – £17

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A gift that transports. Each Oleilu candle is poured into a reusable jesmonite pot — available in soft marbled colours inspired by global destinations. It's both an aromatic treat and a decorative keepsake.

• Burn time: 30+ hours

• Vegan-friendly scent blends

• Reuse the pot after burning


7. 🧼 Personalised Soap Set (Etsy, from £12–£18)

Look for handmade soap bars with names or initials stamped into them — a sweet, useful, and personal gift. Many come gift-wrapped and can be customised by scent or message.


8. 📚 Custom Bookmark (Etsy, £8–£15)

Wood, leather, or acrylic — bookmarks engraved with quotes or names are thoughtful little gifts that last. Perfect for bookworms or as part of a self-care bundle.


9. 🎨 Custom Portrait Download (Etsy, £10–£25)

Digital artist illustrations are heartfelt, affordable, and easy to gift last-minute. Choose couples, pets, or families, and print it yourself for a frameable keepsake.


💛 Why These Gifts Matter

In a world full of overdone gifting, small personalised gestures stand out. They're more thoughtful, more beautiful — and often more sustainable too.

Want to shop meaningful gifts made by hand in the UK?
Browse our full range of custom engraved trays, hand-poured candles, and eco-conscious wax melts — all created with care at Oleilu.

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