Christmas Gifts for Grandparents From the Grandkids

One of the best Christmas gifts for grandparents from grandkids is a custom brick mosaic of the grandchildren, made from a photo you choose. The kids can help build it, and Grandma and Grandpa get a piece of art with their favorite faces on it.

Here is how to make it a real "from the grandkids" gift, which photo to pick, and which size fits the whole crew.

Why grandparents love gifts the grandkids helped make

Grandparents rarely want more things. What they treasure is time with the grandkids and proof of it: the drawing on the fridge, the school photo in the wallet. A gift the kids had a hand in making lands differently from anything bought in a hurry.

A brick mosaic is a gift and a project at once. Thousands of small 1×1 bricks come together, one by one, into a portrait. Up close you see each brick. Step back and you see the grandkids smiling.

Three ways to give a brick mosaic from the grandkids

The kids build it before Christmas

Order the kit early, then build it together over a few December afternoons. Every kit comes with personalized building instructions (a printed color map), so even young builders can follow along with a grown-up. A 16×16 has 2,500 pieces and takes about 2.5 hours. A 20×20 has 4,096 pieces and takes about 4 hours. Split it across evenings and it becomes a family tradition before it is even wrapped.

Build it together with Grandma and Grandpa

Wrap the kit unbuilt and open it together after Christmas dinner. Spread the bags of bricks on the table, and let everyone add a row. Grandparents and grandkids working side by side is half the gift. We share more ideas for this in a holiday activity everyone can actually join.

Let the grandparents choose the photo

Not sure which photo they would pick? Give the Art Gift Kit. You buy it with no photo and receive a personalisation link by email. The grandparents choose their favorite photo, approve the design, and we make the kit and ship it straight to them. The grandkids can hand over the link in a card they decorated themselves.

Which photo to use

You do not need a professional picture. Clear faces and good light matter more than anything. Daylight photos usually turn out better than dark indoor shots.

All the grandkids together

The classic. One photo with every grandchild in it, from the summer cousins' trip or last Thanksgiving. Group photos need more room, so see the size section below.

One grandchild per mosaic

If the family is spread out, each grandchild can give a small portrait of themselves. The 10×10 mini kit is made for one face and costs $35.00, so a set of them can become a little gallery on the grandparents' wall.

A photo with the grandparents in it

A photo of Grandpa reading to the baby, or Grandma at the beach with the kids, often means the most. It is their memory too.

If you have two or three options, upload them in our editor and compare the previews before you decide. You can also ask Memobrick's designers for a free proof before production. It is optional.

Which size fits a family photo

Bigger sizes have room for more faces. Shopify lists how many people fit these sizes:

Size	Pieces	Build time (estimate)	Fits	Kit price
40×20	8,192	about 8 hours	1 to 3 people	$189.99
30×30	9,216	about 9 hours	1 to 4 people	$209.99
30×40	12,288	about 12 hours	1 to 5 people	$279.00
40×50	20,480	about 20 hours	1 to 6 people	$431.98

For smaller sizes, preview your photo in the editor to see how the faces come out. Our brick mosaic size guide compares every size.

Every kit includes the 1×1 bricks your design uses (from a palette of 40+ colors), white baseplates, personalized building instructions, and a building tool. Frames are sold separately.

Splitting the gift between siblings or cousins

A larger family mosaic is a lovely group gift. If two or three families chip in, a 30×40 with every grandchild in it is within reach, and US orders of $125 or more ship free. One person orders, everyone helps choose the photo, and everyone gets a turn building.

Order by December 15 for Christmas

To receive your kit before Christmas, order by December 15, 2026. Kits are made and shipped from Miami, Florida.

Holiday offers this year:

• EARLYHOLIDAY20: 20% off, until November 22, 2026.
• BRICKFRIDAY25: 25% off, November 27 to 29, 2026.
• CYBERBRICK20: 20% off, November 30, 2026.

Codes cannot be combined with each other, with other offers, or with free shipping.

Looking for more grandparent ideas for any time of year? Read heartwarming personalized gifts every grandparent will love. Have a little artist? See how to turn their drawings into a keepsake.

FAQ

What is a good Christmas gift for grandparents from grandkids?

A gift the grandkids are part of. A custom brick mosaic of the grandchildren works well: the kids can help build it, and the grandparents get a portrait to display.

Can young kids help build it?

Yes, with a grown-up nearby. The kit comes with a printed color map, and placing 1×1 bricks on the baseplates is simple.

Which size fits all the grandkids?

Shopify lists the 40×20 for 1 to 3 people, the 30×30 for 1 to 4, the 30×40 for 1 to 5, and the 40×50 for 1 to 6. For other sizes, preview your photo in the editor.

Can the grandparents choose the photo themselves?

Yes. Give the Art Gift Kit. You buy it with no photo, they pick the photo and approve the design, and the kit ships directly to them.

Does it come with a frame?

Frames are sold separately, so you can add one if you like.

When do I need to order for Christmas?

Order by December 15, 2026 to receive your kit before Christmas.

Start your design

Pick your favorite photo of the grandkids and see it as a brick mosaic in the editor.

As seen on FOX. For more ideas by recipient, see personalized Christmas photo gifts for everyone on your list.