DIY Novelty ID Generator: Make Your Alter Ego in 5 Minutes

Ever wished you had a second identity one that doesn’t answer emails, meet deadlines, or act “professional”? Great news: you can become Earth’s Last DJ, the Minister of Midnight Snacks, or a Time-Traveling Florist in just five minutes. All you need is a novelty ID and a little imagination.

This guide will help you craft your own hilarious alter ego with a DIY novelty ID you can use at parties, as a gag gift, or just for laughs. Ready to reintroduce yourself to the world? Let’s go.

Step 1: Choose Your Absurd Job Title

The key to a good novelty ID is a title that sounds plausibly ridiculous. It should make people laugh—and then make them want one, too.

Try one of these or invent your own:

    ●Chief Vibe Curator

    ●Freelance Dragon Tamer

    ●Emotional Support Burrito Technician

    ●Director of Glitter Security

    ●Amateur Paranormal Consultant

    ●Certified Nap Strategist

Pro Tip: The weirder the combo, the better. Mix something serious with something absurd (e.g., “Rocket-Powered Janitor”).

Step 2: Pick a Silly or Sci-Fi Location

Every ID needs a “place of origin” or “office location.” Think outside the country box:

    ●Planet Snackulon-5

    ●Basement HQ, Grandma’s House

    ●Undersea Research Center #42

    ●The Cloud (Not the Internet One)

    ●Mars Department of Vibe Regulation

Step 3: Add Personal Stats

Fill in the blanks with over-the-top, useless, or fake information. You can include:

    ●Skills: “Wink fluency,” “Expert pizza folder,” “Lizard whisperer”

    ●Likes: “Spicy memes, naps, cardboard boxes”

    ●Known Weakness: “Mild confrontation and gluten”

    ●Catchphrase: “Let’s not and say we did”

Step 4: Insert a “Totally Real” Photo

Use:

    ●A blurry selfie

    ●A dramatic glamour shot

    ●A photo of your pet (yes, your dog can be “Chief Barketing Officer”)

    ●Or a full-costume pic if you’re feeling spicy

You can even go black-and-white with a fake mugshot background for extra drama.

Step 5: Build Your ID (The Easy Way)

Now take all that absurd info and pop it into a template. Here are your options:

 Online Tools:

    ●Canva – Use free business card templates and customize them.

    ●Photopea – A free Photoshop alternative for advanced users.

    ●ID Creator Websites – Search for “novelty ID generator” tools online.

 DIY Offline:

    ●Open PowerPoint, Word, or Google Slides.

    ●Add a square border, type in your info, insert your photo.

    ●Print on card stock or photo paper. Laminate if you’re fancy.

Bonus: Turn It Into a Party Favor or Costume

Once you’ve made your novelty ID, the fun doesn’t stop there:

    ●Wear it to parties or themed events

    ●Use it as a hilarious icebreaker at networking mixers

    ●Add it to a costume (“Yes, I’m a certified Bubble Wrap Engineer”)

    ●Gift one to a friend with a funny title that fits them

Final Thoughts

Creating a novelty ID isn’t just a craft project—it’s a creative escape, a conversation starter, and a perfect reason to laugh at life. In just five minutes, you can reinvent yourself as anything from a “Sleep Analyst for Cats” to “Regional Manager of Vibes.”