Traditional Anniversary GiftsWant a creative anniversary gift? A gift suitable for both men and women using 'paper', 'china' or any other symbol indicative of the year? If so, you can commission a specially designed papier mache tableau, a personalised watercolour or a unique silhouette. These anniversary gifts or plaques are personalised presents to your loved one that show you have gone that extra mile to produce a truly original gift to celebrate the anniversary of the day of your marriage. Anniversary Personalised Gift IdeasPersonalised anniversary gift ideas come in four distinct mediums. As well as creating my unique papier mache anniversary plaques, I have teamed up with three other artists to offer watercolour paintings, Victorian style silhouettes and the chance to commission you very own love song. Please click on the pictures below to take you to look at Anniversary sculptures, Silhouettes or Watercolour examples.
Commissioning a gift could not be easier. Email or phone me with a suggestion and I will make your idea a reality. I can do a tableau design online in a matter of days and can send a teaser for the day if you are running late. If time is of the essence the watercolours and silhouettes are faster. Please click on any picture to enlarge. All our artists have a flare for the creative and a desire to give you what you want. Any of these anniversary gifts would be perfect as a traditional anniversary gift and a heirloom to keep on your wall for life. Papier Mache Anniversary Sculptures
Two very different honeymoons are featured below; Egypt and the USA.
Both were commissioned online
by sending jpg. attachments and by the creation of a design online. You can
follow this link to learn more about the design process.
>>Design. Remember the design is a free stage and no commitment is
expected till you say "go ahead". The design is created in 'paint' and gives you
an idea of content, positioning and colour. Customers will get a good idea of
the design but are always amazed at the final quality as it is so much better.
The Design Process
The joy of these tableaux's is that you can place yourself
anywhere in the world real or fantasy with whomever you want. When you send me some photos the Design Process begins. I put
together a design on computer using Microsoft Paint as a rough indication of content and positioning.
At this stage there are no costs involved. Until you have decided to go ahead I
do not charge. On acceptance of a design you pay 50% down payment. The balance
is due on sight of a finished design. Here are two examples of
The Design Process: Honeymoons set in in Tahiti set in driftwood frame & India with elephants.
Here on the left is a tableau set in
a driftwood frame. This was commissioned
from USA all on email.
Two ideas, Hollywood -memories of a great honeymoon and a complete fantasy....where a mother in California approached me with this novel idea, as a present to the her son in law and daughter....................with the couple as mermaid and merman! It was a great success. If a design is briefed and it requires long distance postage, a lighter weight backboard is used and the figures are made in a more robust way to allow for delivery. Typically delivery and packaging will add about £25 for this
size item to get to America including a
tracker and insurance. A lot of my work is couriered or if possible we try to meet up. It is always advisable to use bright colours and think of an
interesting background. 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.
On approval of a design, with a few amendments perhaps, the client is
then happy to go ahead. This is because they have a
good idea
of what the final piece will look like. These particular designs above were all done
on
computer by email. Weddings and Anniversaries Around the WorldI have been asked to create commissions depicting weddings and honeymoons throughout the world.
Click on one of the locations below to view images of Driftwood Dream couples celebrating their love around the globe. >>to top |
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1st |
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15th |
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25th |
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Follow the below links for some examples for traditional
anniversary gifts.
Remember, I can incorporate pearls, rubies, leather, diamonds, or anything else
as appropriate, to suit any anniversary.
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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