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More Paper Anniversary Gifts

The paper anniversary gifts below give you some examples of the variety that can be achieved. Here are some more examples of commissioned papier mache paper gifts created for anniversaries.

Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar

Here the client wanted two smaller tableaux of a multi destination honeymoon. These papier mache sculptures will hang side by side and provide a unique memory of a wonderful journey.

These actually did not cost much more than one tableau as there were no full figures involved which take the majority of the work.


"Tahiti Honeymoon" Set in a driftwood frame, this sculpture is for a couple who travelled to Tahiti for their honeymoon.	"Honeymoon in Maldives" This sums up, for many of us, our dream honeymoon. That bit of luxury that we may only experience once in a lifetime.

The response to these papier mache sculptures is overwhelming, comments such as,

"We decided to put the tableau on the wall of our bedroom so we see it last thing and first thing every day. Brilliant job from initial contact through to the finished article. I would not hesitate to recommend you to others. The whole process was great fun. You are a very creative lady and may you have much more success with your talents."

Proposal at Jefferson Memorial
A memento of a magic Winter's night with the snow falling.

"Proposal"

This tableau represents the day of the husband's marriage proposal in New York with the romantic backdrop of the Statue of Liberty

"Honeymoon in Banff"

"Wow! We received our sculpture today and we are thrilled. Justin was amazed, his words being as he opened it, "Oh my God that's us!".

Thank you so much for your amazing talents and hard work, you have given us a treasure that will give us immense joy over the years to come."

Thank you

~ Debs & Justin Kerbey

"Castle of Dreams"

An American couple always wanted to travel to England one day, so the tableau was set in a dream venue. They wrote:

"Anita, you did a wonderful job I am especially proud of it; my husband is always coming up with the best gifts. I have never been able to match his creativity ... I could go on all day about how happy I am and how it turned out 100 times better than I could have ever imagined and I still don't know if I could put it all in words. thank you so much. you are a very talented artist." ~Jennifer

Did you have the holiday of a lifetime? Believe me, honeymoon and wedding destinations are often a once in a lifetime extraordinary holidays. So, why not commemorate your wedding or honeymoon by depicting the venue. These weddings and honeymoons have been captured in 3d papier mache for posterity. What better family heirloom can you have?

These different papier mache anniversary sculptures were each commissioned from wedding and holiday photographs for the occasion of each couples' first wedding anniversary.

"Florence"

Set against a backdrop of the "Ponte Vecchio" this sculpture brought back some very special memories of a very romantic venue.

"Honeymoon In Seaview"

Based on a series of photos taken at this Isle of Wight yacht club venue, I was able to incorporate elements from 3 different photos to create a papier mache sculpture with the dog, sailing club and couple.

"Lochness Monster"

Relive a special memory or event. Set by Lochness, this tableau was created from a favourite photo. Commissioned to capture a wonderful honeymoon, the gift was given as a surprise and caused great hilarity. The couple love it and it was a really lovely memento to capture a special honeymoon holiday.

"Swimming with Dolphins"

Marc wrote
"I wanted something truly unique for our first (paper) anniversary and asked Anita to combine two images from our honeymoon in Tahiti. She was excellent and offered me a number of designs and kept me informed every step of the way and even finished it a week early! Both my wife and I were absolutely delighted and it now commands pride of place on our living room wall - Thanks Anita!!!"

Marc Ben Nathan.

Please look at another recent commission, set in a real driftwood frame, this may be a wonderful way to present your sculpture >>Tahiti Honeymoon.

To see some further pets you can incorporate in your pictures, please follow this link to two recent commissions of >>Lady and the Lump two cats on the sofa and >>Flora and Buzz a chocolate Labrador and a Jack Russell.

Have you looked at the actual designs and learnt about the design process by following the link to >>Traditional Anniversary Gifts? There are also some more finished papier mache sculptures on this page. If you would like to be featured in your wedding apparel then be sure to visit the >>Weddings page.

Did you get to look at the >>Diorama page or >>Mirror Page? These are worth a visit as they both show an alternative style to produce your commission, a novelty border can be designed incorporating memorabilia or details about your honeymoon, your wedding or your meeting. The box or mirror could hold a depiction of the two of you, a special place or your first home. Two of the mirrors were for anniversaries.

If you do not have any first wedding anniversary ideas, talk to me or email me to come up with a concept and visual design to get the thought processes going. You may not wish to have yourselves in the picture but feature a keen interest.

Why wait to be married? How about a papier mache clock, mirror or tableau to celebrate any annual anniversary. First dating anniversary gifts do not get more special than this! So when you need some first anniversary present ideas, or indeed any anniversary ideas contact Driftwood Dreams.

And remember, I usually do the initial designs before you need to pay any money, to make sure you are truly happy with your gift. Can't be fairer than that!

Please follow the link to >>commissions to answer any queries you may have on commissioning an item, choosing an ideas, creating a design, requirements, payments, delivery and any other questions you might have.

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

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