Christening Gift for Godchild

The Complete Stained Glass Angel Range

The bejewelled Angel range is a beautiful collection hand made from metal wire with durable multicoloured resin insets, adorned with solid glass coloured marbles, enamelled beads, crystals and adorned with jewels.  These lovely glittery angels catch the light and are very very pretty.  You can hang them in a window, near a bed or just nearby to watch, protect and look after you. The NEW Gabriella range includes a Trinket Box, Brooch and Pendant made of Pewter adorned with jewels.

All guardian angels arrive to you gift wrapped. In addition, you will receive either a card (Bejewelled range) or a Blessing prayer (Gabriella Range). The Saint cards have a colour photo of, and some interesting facts about, one of the Archangels that these represent: Michael, Raphael and Gabriel. There are details about the saint on the reverse. A perfect size to keep in a prayer book. Pick your favourite.

Price also includes packing and first class postage within the UK.

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Papier Mache Cross

These framed Guardian Angel Prayers with hand made papier mache cross range from £27 to £31 plus postage. For a small extra cost they can be gift wrapped in either lilac paper with silver leaves or blue with gold Fleur de Lys or rust with gold leaf detail . To see the full range of hand sculptured crosses or to purchase, >>click here to view

These lovely hand made oak frames are equally suitable for boys or girls. These are also suitable as presents for any religious event or just to remember someone is watching over you.
A sculptured papier mache cross is a lovely gift and can be painted to your specifications, as examples shown here. Please look at the cross design page to see a variety of styles. I am always happy to extend my style range if there is something specific you would like. Please click to enlarge.

When choosing your framed prayer, I  have written a truly original and unique Guardian Angel Prayer for the occasion which would be suitable for First Holy Communion, birth, baptism, confirmation or other event. Of course, you can have any prayer you would like or you can select an alternative from the prayers offered on my >>prayers and >>more prayers pages.   

Crosses can be made to hang loose without a frame.
These crosses can be hung up in a room or on your bed head.  All crosses come wrapped in tissue & ribbon. They incorporate a wire hook and raffia for hanging. These are about 7 cm long. Unframed crosses are £18.50 - £21.50 including first class post UK delivery.

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Decorated Initials

     

If you would prefer a baptism present which is less religious or even a naming present, we are able to supply a beautiful papier mache or hand painted capital letter complete with individualised message.  You could, instead, have a watercolour of balloons as above with the child's name underneath.

Gifts for godchildren are not always religious and the "naming" ceremony ties in beautifully with the message.  "M is ..."   the verse below can be applied to any initial. 

This particular "M" above was fashioned from an old carved wooden letter and was about 20" high but letters can be any shape, style or size.  Papier Mache capital letters start at £45 plus delivery  dependent on size and design.

Alternatively, commission a stunning original capital letter painted by a known watercolour artist, Lyndsay Russell to your specification. Lyndsay has recently published a children's Illustrated book The Rainbow Weaver. Why not choose a beautiful original watercolour like the "G" above, either specific for a girl or boy (see alternatives above). Both sizes come with a personalised poem specific to the first letter of the child's name.

To purchase or see our watercolour range, please >>click to view

You have a choice of 2 watercolour sizes.  The smaller size, comes in a frame, while the larger size is set in a bevelled mount. Price from £55.00 plus delivery.

Both come with an original poem specific to your letter, either on the back of frame or loose dependent on the size you choose. Watercolour paintings can include a rugby ball or football, boat or train (boys) and girls come as picture above. If you wish a particular colour scheme then please let me know. If there is a notable item you know the family are keen on, this may be possible to incorporate; just ask.
As you can see, the actual name is always placed on the building blocks on the base.     A picture the child will treasure as a keepsake for life.
These can now be ordered on-line, please click icon below.

Why not also purchase a signed copy of Lyndsay's children's illustrated book "The Rainbow Weaver" as a companion present. The artist will provide a personalised message. Price is £10 plus delivery including personalised fly leaf. A recent editorial in Yours Magazine reviews this gift,
"After trekking around for something "different, we bought an 'initial' watercolour painting by artist Lyndsay Russell from Driftwood Dreams for our god-daughter. 
We put it in an M&S Mother of Pearl frame with the artist's biography, the poem, our message and the dedication. We also included a signed copy of Lyndsay’s book The Rainbow Weaver - and I have to say, we were really proud to be able to give this most beautiful gift package.
The parents were thrilled and hopefully both will be something our god-daughter will want to keep."
Please email us for details.

NB The wooden carved letter design on right above is only available in  A,  E,  F,  H,  M, O,  R &  T .  Plain large letters can be made to any letter. Please email us for details.

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Dioramas

You may also like to look at the >>Diorama page as an alternative style to produce your commission, a novelty border can be designed incorporating memorabilia or details about the family, their house or the child's name. The box could hold a depiction of an angel, Mary, a saint or a nativity scene.

There is also a diorama incorporating a >>Madonna and Child sculpture.

If you would like to order a christening present, either email us with details of what you require.

Religious Watercolours

A personalised watercolour may be just what you would like to give for your christening gift. These can have the child's name and the date hand scribed at the base as shown below. These can be mounted and/or framed or unframed as required. A personalised message can be made for the reverse.

Price £58.50 and includes delivery.

Crucifix Pendant with Necklace

I have searched the world looking for tasteful religious gifts and found these very charming crucifix pendant necklaces.  Currently, most of these are in stock and available for immediate delivery. All crosses come with a chain or thong and box or organza drawstring bag.

Look at the styles below. By clicking  on the cross or name you will see our full range of colours and different styles in these six categories. There are some really unusual and beautiful crosses which come in a myriad of different materials and colours which would make the perfect christening gift. Of course if you like one of the crosses below, you can go straight to the order page. 

All crosses have a chain or leather thong and come wrapped in tissue with a box or gold organza pouch. Price includes first class post within the UK and cost between £10.50 and £20.00 each.

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There are further religious gifts on this link for >>Communions, Confirmations and Baptisms.  Crosses make good gifts for many occasions. Interesting requests range from a Celtic themed cross for an Irish family to a rainbow design for a new home. These can be used for many events other than christenings. The prayer the client requested to bless a new home was:

"Father of all mankind,
Make the roof of our house wide enough for all opinions,
Oil the door of our house so it opens easily to friend and stranger,
And set such a table in our house
That our family may speak kindly and freely around it."
                                                                Amen

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