Too many toys, not enough time, and a gift nobody was sure about. Sound familiar?
Picture My Gift makes it easy for parents to give together - simple, low-pressure, and done in minutes.
How it works
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Create your party page. Add your child's name, the date, and their birthday wish.
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Send the invite. A short WhatsApp message with a link. Guests RSVP on the page and see the gift option once they've confirmed.
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Guests choose freely. They can participate in the group gift or simply come and celebrate. Both options are always equally visible.
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Contributions are anonymous. Nobody knows who gave what. š Note for test users: Anonymous contributions and secure payment holding are planned for the full product. In this prototype, payments go directly via your payment link (PayPal, Revolut, Monzo).
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As the host, you choose how the gift is organised.
Via the platform - the simplest option. Guests see the group gift directly after RSVPing. No extra steps for you.
Via a friend - ask someone you trust to send the gift message to the group on your behalf. They become your gift champion and handle the coordination personally.
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All messages are pre-written for convenience - but they're yours to edit before sending. Feel free to personalise them to your own tone and style.
A group gift can also be...
š± A friendship garden Each guest brings a small plant or seed packet. Together, everyone plants a friendship garden - a living reminder of the people who came to celebrate.
š A book swap Guests bring a favourite book and take one home from the birthday child's collection. Stories shared, stories discovered.
š§ Toy repair workshop Guests bring a broken toy. A repair expert helps children fix and upcycle them - creativity, sustainability, and a lot of fun.
FAQ
š Note for test users: this is a trial prototype. Some of the features described below are planned for the full product and are not live yet. Thank you for testing!
How do I set a contribution limit?
When setting up the gift, you choose a maximum amount per person. Guests can contribute anything up to that amount - or nothing at all.
Will guests know what others contributed?
No. Contributions are anonymised by default. Neither the host nor other guests can see individual amounts - only the total collected.
What if more money is raised than needed?
Any surplus can go to a charity of your child's choice.
What if a guest prefers to just come and celebrate?
Guests are free to join the group gift or simply show up and enjoy the party.
Why aren't contributions anonymous?
Anonymous contributions and secure payment holding are planned for the full product. In this prototype, payments go directly via your payment link (PayPal, Revolut, Monzo). Thank you for testing!
Can I upload a photo of the gift?
Not yet - uploading and sharing photos of the gift is a feature planned for the full product. In this prototype, the wish is shared as text only.
Hi! I've just confirmed my attendance at {name}'s party{date}. See you there! 🎉
Hey! 🎉 {intro}We'd love to invite you to {name}'s birthday party!{rsvpline}
📅 {date}
📍 {loc}
{note}
All the details and RSVP here:
{url}
Party invitation kit to do birthday gifts differently
The invitation
Party details only.
Child's name
Age
Pronoun
Date
Time
LocationRSVP by
Who's the birthday star?
Choose or add a photoTap a character or upload your child's photo
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Add a personal note (optional)
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Preview your WhatsApp message
Hey! Mia is turning 7! š
š Saturday 12 July ā° 14:00 š Ashton Gate Park, Bristol
All the details and RSVP here: (your link will appear here)
What does your child wish for?
Would you like to organise a group gift?
Yes, through the platform
Guests see the gift option when they RSVP
Yes, through a friend
Guests just confirm attendance - a friend reaches out personally about the gift
Anonymise contributions
Individual amounts stay private
A group gift
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What would your child love?
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Add a picture or drawing of the wish
Max per person (Ā£)
Currency
Your payment link
Works with PayPal.me, Revolut.me, Monzo.me or any payment link. Guests pay you directly - amounts stay private.
Optional: If more is raised than needed, send the surplus to a charity of your child's choice.
š„ NSPCC
š Save the Children
šŗ Children in Need
š¾ RSPCA
šļø Children's Cancer Research Fund
Alternative ideas
Has your child another idea in mind?
š± Friendship garden
Each guest brings a plant or seed
š Swap
Book / toy / Lego / other
āļø Write your own
Or write your own idea
š§ Toy repair
Bring a broken toy to fix
What's the idea?What do guests need to bring or do?
Step 1 - Create your invite link
Step 2 - Send it to parents
Message copied - open WhatsApp and paste it. Once sent, tap below.
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You're all set 🎉
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Your invite has been sent!
Parents will receive a link to RSVP and have the option to join a group gift.
Parents will receive all the party details. Once they confirm attendance, your friend will reach out about the group gift.
Next step
Your friend will reach out about the group gift. Provide their details below.
Champion's nameTheir phone or WhatsAppTheir payment link
Parents pay your friend directly - amounts stay private.
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Champion's WhatsApp message
Your friend will be able to see who has confirmed attendance.
Message copied - open WhatsApp and paste it to your friend. Once sent, tap below.
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You're all set!
Your friend will reach out to parents about the group gift.
They receive the message in their voice. They can edit and send it to the parent group whenever they're ready.
Mia's birthday party
š Saturday 12 July
ā° 14:00
š Ashton Gate Park, Bristol
Great news that you can attend! {gname} can't wait to celebrate with you - {gpron} {gverb} need anything more than you there! But if you'd like to join a group gift, the option is below. The most important is that you can make it!
You can also
Join the group gift
Mia has her heart set on a bike. Maximum £10 each.