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1st Year Anniversary Presents in Africa and the Middle East

The paper anniversary gifts below are based on weddings and honeymoons in Africa and the Middle East. These first wedding anniversary gifts are made from papier mache and they are constructed entirely of paper and card.

 

honeymoon on the Nile  

"Love in Luxor"

Sailing down the Nile in a Felucca. Sunlight on the water at sunset and some specific ruins were the requirement to make this memory come alive.

 

  "African Wedding"

Several photos were used to create this picture of the couple at their wedding complete with some specific buildings and a themed African border.

 

paper anniversary present

"Dancing under a Moroccan Night"

Dancing the night away under a Moroccan sky complete with many local Barbars who were cooking a feast and playing instruments to entertain the visitors as they joined in the dancing.

  "Honeymoon in Mauritius"

A prancing dog and water ski-mad wife were the highlight of this honeymoon. The wife is featured both on the shore and waterskiing in the background.

 

African honeymoon paper mache paper anniversary present

"African Sunset"

A commission of a couple on their honeymoon with the dramatic setting sun in Africa. The big five (hunters) had to feature so were incorporated against the horizon making a picture within a picture.

 

"Honeymoon in Oman"

A romantic hilltop restaurant provides the chosen venue for this papier mache tableau. The husband wanted a night setting complete with night torches and moonlight glowing.

Burj Al-Arab honeymoon   rugby mirror

"Burj-Al-Arab  Honeymoon"

Created for her husband, a fireman, the flames represent a very personal meaning.

It is often possible to create a border which enhances the main subject matter and adds to the memory.
 

  "A True Rugby Union"

This mirror was commissioned by a Springbok supporter for her All Black partner. The challenge was to feature both teams in united way. A challenge for the couple in their sporting endeavours!

bird portrait   honeymoon in India with elephants
"Lilac Crested Roller"

This bird sculpture was created to celebrate a paper anniversary. This is a South African bird which they regularly had visit them in their garden.

 

"African Honeymoon"

Two baby elephants were playing by a rock pool in this sculpture. It was decided to keep the elephants small to make the couple the focus of the tableau.

"Marrakech Love Birds"

These were two regular visitors to the couples alcove in their suite. The husband has no actual photo but described the birds and we came up with two free standing birds which were similar to his visitors.  They seem to have brought them good luck.

Perhaps you may be interested in an alternative romantic gift such as a watercolour or silhouette.
If so, please click:
>>Romantic Presents.