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First Communion Gift Ideas
Also suitable for Baptisms, Christenings & Confirmations


Are you looking for unusual first communion or christening presents,  or ideas for confirmation gifts? Then you need look no further for truly unique and personalised First Holy Communion, Christening  or Confirmation Gifts.

Communion Gift Gallery

Pendant necklace crosses are normally posted within 1-2 days.
Stained Glass Angels are normally packed and posted within 2 days.
Framed crosses, papier mache angels & watercolours take 5-7 days to create and post.

beautiful pendant cross for communion,confirmation gift

For Framed Crosses
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For Pendant Cross Necklace Range
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For Guardian Angels
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For Watercolours
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My range of  papier mache communion, baptism & confirmation gifts are the perfect item to be purchased by a godparent for their godchild, or for parents to commission to give to their own children or as a gift from a friend. 

communion gift
Please take a look at the new stunning papier mache cross range. These have all been remade to a thicker depth allowing a deeper bead, Cabachon or embellishment. The new frames are hand made from oak and are selected for quality. These will make an original gift which will become an heirloom. There are designs to suit many different tastes.

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, poem or piece of prose you would like or you can select an alternative from the prayers offered on my
>>prayers and >>more prayers pages. 

You may also be interested in a truly original collaged & hand designed boxed diorama Celtic cross, see
>>boxed cross. These can be created in any colour scheme you require.

Papier Mache Cross


To commission a papier mache cross as a communion present or baptism gift, there are several options. Either a framed cross with my guardian angel prayer or your choice of prayer or a beautiful hand decorated hanging papier mache crucifix with the design of your choice.

Some examples are shown below. Please follow this link to view and choose a >>hand sculpted cross. View my new Byzantine range featuring Willow Pattern, Mexican or Celestial images.

Prayer or Crucifix Style.

       confirmation gift     spring flowers cross gift
Please click on photos to enlarge                                          

Shown above are Diagonal, Delft, Dove, Sun Rays and Spring Blossom.
There are many new styles so please go and look at the >>cross gallery.

    


Suitable for both boys and girls as shown above, you can choose your style to suit the recipient's style. In the frames are Green Cabachon, Pink Vine and Turquoise and gold wave. There are many other styles available and I am more than happy to develop my range to suit your requests.

The new hand made oak frames come with a bevel edged cream mount. These have been commissioned specially and are more substantial and finished than my previous frames. All dried flowers are from my garden and I will use whatever has the brightest colours and is in the best condition from my flower press. They may vary from original in style. Each crucifix is made to order so styles, shapes and colours may vary. Either choose one of my designs with glass bead or dried flower or suggest your own design and colouring.

These crucifixes make a lovely first communion present and are also entirely suitable as christening, communion or confirmation presents for boys or girls. These framed prayers with papier mache sculpted cross range from £27.50 to £31.50 with £3.50 for packing and postage within UK by first class signed for Royal Mail.

For a small extra cost any frame can be gift wrapped in either black paper with Celtic gold symbols or lilac paper with silver skeleton leaf design. These gift wraps are quality Kraft papers with curling ribbons in matching colours. Pictures of gift wrap available on the shopping cart.

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.

driftwood confirmation giftHand designed collaged bijou diorama with celtic crossReligious shadow box gift

Crosses can also be set on driftwood or boxed in a diorama. Prices on driftwood £35.00 including postage. Dioramas start at £55.00. Please enquire by email if this interests you.

Please follow this link to view and choose a >>hand sculpted cross

<<To order a cross, please click the icon to order on-line

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Crucifix Necklaces

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.  There are many styles of cross to suit all tastes and budgets. From boy's Celtic and natural stone crosses on thongs to hand enamelled flowers and Millefiori beads on gold or silver chains.

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 first holy communion gift. Of course if you like one of the crosses below, you can go straight to the order page. 

Natural Stones & Gems
(8 styles & colours)

 
Rhinestone
(12 colours)
Glass Crystal
(5 styles & colours)

Millefiori
(15 colours)
Cloisonné
(8 colours)
Pewter Celtic
(5 styles)

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.

If you are interested in multi purchases, I do have slightly smaller size Millefiori crosses in a variety of colours, which I can sell at a discounted multiple purchase rate, Please email an enquiry. These come with silver chains.

<<To order a crucifix, please click the icon to order on-line

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Angels

angel prayer giftHere is the miniature papier mache framed angel and prayer. All you need to do is to select your design from the options on the crucifix page and choose or give me a prayer for the frame. There is a prayer selection link below to help you. I  have several prayers you can choose from but I am happy to include any prayer that is special to you or your family. Price includes a personalised message and gift tag.

 

 



It is also possible to have a framed exclusive guardian angel prayer with an angel picture for £18.00  plus postage. This angel picture can be blue, purple, pink or turquoise.

There are several more framed examples on the
>>Angel Gallery page.  You may also choose the colour
and style of typeface from the examples shown. The frames are solid wood.

holy communion angel

holy communion angelholy communion angel

Perhaps you would prefer a papier mache guardian angel to watch over and guide your communicant or new born. These come with a gift wrapped box, personalised message and label along with a special guardian angel prayer in the colour scheme of your choice. Please view these pictures. You can click to enlarge.

Papier mache hand made angels are priced at £28.00 for a 9" high standard angel boxed with message including delivery.

holy communion angel gift pack

If you would prefer a coloured angel, have a look at >>Angels & Fairies where you will find a large selection in many colours.

Boxes may vary dependent on what is in stock. All boxes are new and are finished with a curled ribbon or raffia and come with a copy of the guardian angel prayer (see left) and a personalised message and gift tag.

<<To order an angel, please email us or click the icon to order on-line

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'Angèle' - The Exclusive Driftwood Dreams Stained Glass Angel

heavenly guardian angel with prayer card

Driftwood Dreams is thrilled  to continue her partnership with the talented Stain Glass Artist, Sara Stanley.

Sara created this stunning design to realise the ultimate heavenly guardian angel; A unique, exquisite Driftwood Dreams angel gift. 'Angèle' is formed from a pearlescent range of textured glass; the sculpture catches the light with rainbow glints upon the snowy white glass surface. This pure, original, celestial guardian angel, 'Angèle', is the perfect present for your communion, confirmation or baptismal gift.

Sara's work incorporates faceted crystals, glass beads & wire embellishments to form beautiful, unique, light catching stained glass window & wall hangings.


This exclusive design is only available through Driftwood Dreams. The angel comes gift wrapped in white tissue with pale pink ribbon and rose petals. It comes together with a unique angel prayer card featuring Driftwood Dream's original Guardian Angel Prayer and a blank gift tag. The price includes careful packaging and first class UK signed for & insured postage.
Size 14 cm x 12 cm.

blue stained glass guardian angel gift for communion

pink stained glass guardian angel gift for christening

turquoise stained glass guardian angel gift for confirmation gift

Azure angel

Rose Angel

Cerulean Angel

 

The Complete Stained Glass Angel Range

Angel for first communion present

Angel figurine for christening gift

 

See Bejewelled Angel range
From £11.75
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See Thread of Gold Angel
£18.00
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NEW  Gabriella Angel range
From £10.50
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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.

Christening card with gift of angels  

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

<<To order an angel, please email us or click the icon to order on-line

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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.

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Watercolours

A personalised watercolour may be just what you would like to give for your communion gift. These can have the child's name and the date hand scribed at the base as shown below. These come in a bevel edged mount. They can be framed on request.
A personalised message can be made for the reverse. Each watercolour comes with a biography of the artist and is hand signed.

Price £58.50 to include delivery.

Watercolour cross for communion giftchristening gift watercolourWatercolour cross for communion gift

Please follow this link to the watercolour page to look at alternative styles and pictures. <<Watercolours

<<To order a watercolour, please email us or click the icon to order on-line

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You may also like to look at the >>Diorama page to see a depiction of another religious gift; a Madonna and child, or to look at 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.

If you would like to order a communion present, feel free to email me with details of what you require.

You can suggest your own style of cross design as well as choose your own prayer and  short personalised message.

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