If there’s one thing we specialise in here at 1st Unique Gifts, it’s got to be totally unique personalised gifts.  I don’t like to brag or boast too much (a very British trait, I believe!) but we are told they’re funky, quirky and gorgeous.  They are certainly bright, colourful and a lot of fun.  I love the fact that they bring a smile to people’s faces - it’s one of the nicest things about selling direct at markets and fairs.

personalised moneybox with scottie dog

We hand-paint and personalise all our gifts here in our garden studio in the small village of Croft in Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

hand painting the canvases

This means that you can specify changes in colour and design. It also means we can also add any personalisation to suit your requirements - so you can add any name (yes, any name - no limitations on number of letters, unusual spellings or even unusual names) and on some items you can add any message you choose too.  The only limitation on this is space - but because all personalisation is hand-lettered, we can usually accommodate whatever you ask for as we can make the writing smaller or larger to fit the space.

If you are looking for a personalised gift, especially if it’s one for somebody with an unusual name, we hope we can help you.  We’re a new business so we are still developing our range -  if we’ve not got what you’re looking for then we may be able to create it.

Our individual shabby chic letters can spell out any name or message and with optional sticky pads on the reverse they are so easy to fix to a wall or door. 

pink lowercase shabby chic letters spelling baby

They’re a fabulous gift for a new baby.

spell out any name with individual shabby chic letters

One of our most popular gifts for new babies and Christenings/Baptisms is our stork canvas.  We hand letter this with the baby’s name, date of birth, weight and even time of birth if required.  We can also accommodate a special message around the side edges of the canvas.  The stork canvases come in three different sizes to suit different occasions, rooms and budgets.  Of course, you can choose any colourway - the neutral background is the most popular.   Here it is in blue:

stork and baby canvas

The individual 6″ canvases (below) with a different letter on each one are also a really popular gift for a new baby or young child - or just something to brighten up any child’s room.

individual canvas letters spell out a name on the wall

individual handpainted canvases spell out any name

A lovely gift for all ages is our campervan canvas or campervan clock.  We can paint this in any colourways and will add a personalised numberplate - at no extra cost.  In fact, none of our personalisation costs any extra - the price you see is the one you pay.  The only extra is postage! (and if you live anywhere near Warrington you can even save on this by arranging collection.)

campervan canvas

campervan clock with personalised numberplate

There are fabulous personalised end-of-term gifts for teachers, personalised first-day-at-school gifts, lots of ideas for children’s gifts and room accessories, fairies, footballs, hearts and cupcakes.  And lots, lots more. 

Visit the site now for even more personalised gift ideas we hope you’ll love: www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk

picture frame gift for a teacher

Are you looking for a new or different way to raise funds for your school, playgroup or other organisation?  If so, we may be able to help!!

We’ll happily come to your school or organisation, and hold a 1st Unique Gifts sale.  We bring a wide range of goods, with prices from 99p unwards - something for everyone.  As well as gifts that your guests can buy there and then, we’ll also take orders and deliver them 3 weeks later.  This gives people a bit longer to pay, which is sometimes a big help.  You’ll get 10% cash commission on all sales to put towards your funds.  You can also make money by selling refreshments and raffle tickets, etc (or anything else which takes your fancy!) which makes the day (or evening) more fun.

All we ask is that you invite people - we can email you an invitation which you can either print off or email to your group.  It’s as simple as that!

If you’re interested, and if you’re based in Cheshire, south Lancashire, Greater Manchester or the Liverpool areas, please email: wendy@1stuniquegifts.co.uk - we are based in Warrington, but are happy to travel any reasonable distance.

campervan canvas painting with personalised numberplate option

We will also be happy to attend your school fair if we are free on the day it’s being held.  Again, we’ll be more than happy to make you a donation.  Because many of our items are child-oriented, our stall can make a great addition to your school fair.  See our products here: www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk 

a magical fairy sprinkled stardust all over any child you like

The magical fairy canvas (above) comes in lots of different guises.  The magical fairy can also live on a door hanger, a clock, a peg rail, a door plaque, a mirror, etc.  She really is quite popular with the little girls, and comes in two very different pinks as well as a pale purple and natural cream.  Or pick your own colourways!!

If you can’t make it to one of our events http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/events/ or school fairs, you can of course buy online at www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk

STOP PRESS: We are exhibiting at Rivendell Garden Centre this weekend - the 23rd, 24th and 25th October 2009 (that’s the Friday, Saturday and Sunday).  We’re in the marquee just by the garden centre entrance.  Rivendell is a fabulous garden centre - worthy of a visit on its own - but visiting the crafts marquee as well makes it a bit more of an outing!  WA8 3UL is the postcode you’ll need for your satnav, or follow the Widnes signs from junction 7 of the M62.