We seem to have developed a range of photo frames for all occasions!

It wasn’t exactly planned that way, but customers really do sometimes have the greatest ideas, and a lot of the following ideas have come from customers’ requests.  If one of them was you, thank you!

So here we go.  We have the just the frame for a Christening - makes a lovely keepsake gift.

christening

The first day at school photo frame: this is definitely one to help make that first day at school quite special and will bring a smile to a youngster’s face.

personalised first day at school photo frame

It’s lovely that this features their name at a time when they may have only recently learned to write or recognise it.

first day at school

This next one is a great one for a gift for a teacher: all teachers deserve an apple, Mr Jones deserves a whole tree - with hand-painted illustrations of apple trees.  Ths makes a lovely, memorable gift, says what you need it to say and, what’s more, it can even frame a poem, message or picture drawn by your child for their teacher.

ideal teacher gift

This wedding photo frame could even have the couple’s names or date on it:

wedding photo frame

And of course an engagement photo frame - this one has a personalised message from a child to Mummy and Daddy on their engagement:

engagement photo frame with personalised message

A new baby photo frame - any name or date, of course:

personalised new baby photo frame

a first birthday personalised photo frame:

first birthday

and a 21st birthday

21st birthday keepsake

(or of course any age you choose - 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, etc., are all birthdays perfect to commemorate with a personalised frame)

60th birthday

or even a frame just because she really is the best mum in the world

best mum in the world

or maybe a message for Daddy

to daddy

All these frames (and more!) are available from the website: www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk .  If there’s anything you’re not sure about, please email wendy@1stuniquegifts.co.uk for more information.  Most things are possible and as all the wording is hand-written it can be made smaller or larger to suit the space available.

All frames come in a choice of solid colour or shabby-shic (distressed) finish - just choose the one which suits you (or the recipient) best.  They measure approx 7″ x 5″ and take a standard 6″ x 4″ photo.

Our little personalised photo frames are always popular.  We make them in a variety of colours as well as plain varnished wood and embellish them with a little painted picture (optional).

personalised first day at school photo frame

They’re great with just names on, with messages on, or whatever you like.  They are especially good for those firsts in life: first day at school, first Communion, first Christmas, first Easter, first fishing trip (yes, it’s been commissioned!) -absolutely anything you can dream up really!

They make a great memento of other special occasions too: Jessica’s Christening, Jamie’s 21st, Louisa’s 30th birthday, etc.  You get the idea.

The frames are made of wood, with a card backing which has the usual fold-out piece to prop the frame up.  They measure approx 7″ x 5″ with the picture area being a standard 6″ x 4″ (18cm x 10cm) making them ideal for displaying a favourite photo.  We usually make them in a portrait orientation but can make them landscape for you too.

They come in two basic styles: a plain finish and a shabby-chic finish.  Shabby-chic, as the name suggests, will have sanded-back areas with some of the wood showing through the painted finish.  We know this isn’t a look that appeals to everyone (although many of our customers love it, as do we!) which is why we offer the choice of a plain painted finish too.  If you choose the varnished wood, it will be a plain finish.

Only until the end of February, we’re offering the frames at a reduced price: they are usually £5.99 each but are just £4.50 each at the moment.  Now’s the time to buy!  Go to: http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/special%20offerphotoframe.html

With Mother’s Day being just 3 weeks away, they’d be a perfect gift for a perfect mum, too.  We can use whatever wording you choose: Best Mum in the world? Perfect Mum? I love you, Mum? World’s Best Mum?

best mum in the world photo frame

The special offer price is only available until 28th February though!!

I’m sitting here at the New Brighton Floral Pavilion, typing this in between chatting to customers.  It’s a lovely venue, in a large room with big full-width ceiling-to-floor windows overlooking the sea.  I should’ve brought my camera.

The Floral Pavilion will be home to a craft fair every month for the rest of this year.  I will try to fit in some more visits here around my existing events commitments, and will update my events page accordingly (click on the link to the right) as soon as I finalise the details.

If you were a customer here today, thank you.  A lot of you bought a first day at school picture frame, and I’ve also already sold a few stork paintings for new babies (some not even born yet - awaiting details!).

As always, if you are interested in buying, please do visit the website where you can buy online: www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk or come and see me in person at one of the upcoming events.

My surprise best seller at the moment is this stork painting, with one baby or twins, personalised with names, dates, weights and even times.  Most customers buy it in neutral, as pictured, but you can have it in any colours.  They make great Christening gifts or newborn gifts, and a lovely keepsake which is unlikely to be put in a cupboard to gather dust like some keepsakes.

stork painting on canvas with baby or twins

Some customers wanted a smaller version, so I’m pleased to announce that the 15cm x 15cm (6″ x 6″) stork painting has now made its appearance.  It’s available in baby blue, baby pink or neutral (as well as other colours to order).  It’s available initially for just £14.99.  It won’t make its way onto the website until next week, so if you’d like to order one before then, please contact me using this form:

http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/contact.html

Alternatively, you can email on: mail1stuniquegifts@yahoo.co.uk

I’m out at shows all weekend, but will check my emails each evening.  I do usually take my laptop, but haven’t got a powerpoint in Blackburn Market on Friday (tomorrow) or Saturday. 

Here’s the 15cm (6″) version.  It really is cute. 

stork with baby painting on small canvas

What started out as a very quiet day with rainclouds looming ominously overhead actually turned out to be a great day.  It was a busy afternoon, still cloudy but warm and rain-free.  My daughter who’s up from London came along and made herself very useful as an assistant.  She also kept me company and it was nice to chat as I do miss her.

For a customer I met today, I have a rush order to get ready for tomorrow lunchtime - a personalised stork canvas for a christening gift which needs to be done for lunchtime.  Fortunately the customer lives a five-minute drive away from me, which is an obvious advantage for rush orders!!

This is a pic of the canvas on my website - see www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk for more info and to order your own!

I’d best go and get started!!

I thought you might like to see this painting for twins, a recent commission.  It’s generated a fair bit of interest so far.  It measures 14″ x 14″ and was commissioned to go on the wall of the babies’ grandmother.

The babies’ names, weights and date of birth are incorporated into the picture.

stork canvas painting with twins

The stork canvas is painted to order each time, so I can change colours to suit you, and accommodate your own wishlist.  The 14″ x 14″ size costs £40.00 plus £3.90 UK postage (overseas postage rates on request).  It’s available to order here: http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/childrens%20wall%20art.0.1.html

It makes a rather unique gift, one which is likely to be treasured and remembered.  It could be great for a christening, or just to treat yourself and remind your children or grandchildren how special they are.

Do you know anyone who would love one of these?