Every family has words that mean more at home than they do anywhere else: the names you call each other, a favourite place or a small everyday ritual. A personalised word-search print brings those details together in one letter grid, with a title you choose.
The Personalised Word Search Print lets you enter a title and up to nine words, each up to 15 characters long, and choose whether the words are highlighted. Here is how to prepare a family keepsake that feels personal without trying to fit your whole history into it.
Start with the names you want to include
Write down the people whose names you want in the print before adding any other words. Decide whether you would use first names, familiar nicknames or the names people use at home. Choose the version that the recipient would recognise and enjoy seeing.
Check spelling with particular care when a nickname looks different from a formal name. If the gift is a surprise, use a reliable spelling you already know rather than guessing. For a larger family, count the entries at this stage so you know how many of the nine spaces remain.
Add the details that make it your family
Once the names are settled, use the remaining spaces for words with a real connection. A small detail can be more personal than a broad word you have chosen simply to fill the list.
| Where to look for ideas | Ask yourself | Simple examples |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday rituals | What do you regularly enjoy together? | Tea, Coffee, Sunday |
| Favourite places | Which place brings back a shared memory? | Garden, Seaside, Home |
| Shared interests | What activity feels like part of family life? | Baking, Camping, Music |
These examples are starting points, not a list you need to copy. Choose the words that belong to your household. If “Coffee” means a familiar chat at the kitchen table, it may say more than a word selected only because it sounds sentimental.
Keep each entry within the 15-character limit. If you want a phrase, punctuation, an accented spelling or another unusual entry, check the current field and ask us about anything unclear. Do not assume how spaces or special characters will be handled in the grid.
Give the collection a title
The title sits above the word search and gives the names and words a shared home. A family name or a familiar household title can work well. The catalogue example uses “The Smith Family”; choose wording that suits the people receiving yours.
Read the title alongside the word list. If the same family name already appears in the title, decide whether repeating it in the grid adds something. You can use that entry for another meaningful word instead.
Choose whether the words are highlighted
The current product offers a highlighted-words choice. Think about how you would like the chosen words to be noticed: highlighted words can be easier to spot, while leaving them unhighlighted lets the reader look for them in the grid. Select the preference offered in the current word-search form.
You do not need to use all nine entries just because they are available. A shorter list of words that matter is a better starting point than adding unrelated ones to reach the maximum.
Your preparation checklist
- One title: check that it suits the family and fits the live title field.
- Up to nine entries: count the names and words together.
- Up to 15 characters per entry: review each word separately and ask about unusual formats.
- Your highlight preference: check the choice before submitting.
- A final spelling check: read every name and word from your prepared list rather than relying on memory.
Then check the product’s current size options and the space where the print will be displayed. Free worldwide standard shipping is included with physical orders; read our current delivery information and returns information, and contact us before ordering if you have a deadline.
When your list is ready, visit the Personalised Word Search Print to enter the details. You can also browse our family prints collection.