A personalised hand-painted Christmas bauble is a porcelain decoration painted with a small portrait of your child, in their hair colour, skin tone and age, with their initial on the back. Mine are £15, or 2 for £28 and a family of 4 for £50. Each is made to order in Yorkshire and tied with Liberty London or satin ribbon.
They are designed to be hung every December and looked back on. A first Christmas, a new sibling, a grandparent's present: each bauble is painted individually, so no two are exactly alike.
In this guide: what you get, the multi-buy offers, how to personalise yours, who they suit, and the questions I am asked most. You can shop the personalised hand-painted bauble at any point, or browse more personalised Christmas gifts.
What you get
| Detail | Spec |
|---|---|
| Item | One hand-painted porcelain bauble |
| Size | Approx. 7cm (2.75 inches) diameter |
| Painting | Acrylic portrait: your choice of hair colour, skin tone and age |
| Back | Hand-lettered gold initial |
| Ribbon | Liberty London, or green, pink, blue, cream or gold satin |
| Price | £15 each including tax; shipping calculated at checkout |
| Lead time | Made to order, up to 2 weeks plus delivery |
| Made in | A village near Boston Spa, between north Leeds and York |
| Care | Fragile. Wipe with a dry cloth only |
| Safety | Not a toy; not suitable for children under 3 |
Multi-buy offers
- 2 baubles for £28: add two to your basket and use code TWOFOR28 at checkout.
- Family of 4 for £50: add four to your basket and use code FAMILY50 at checkout.
Choose a different ribbon and set of details for each bauble. Use one code per order.
How to personalise your bauble
It takes about two minutes at checkout.
- Choose your ribbon on the bauble product page: Liberty London, or green, pink, blue, cream or gold satin.
- Add to cart.
- In the order notes, give the hair colour, skin tone, age and the initial for the back.
- Add anything extra, such as glasses, curls or a fringe. I will confirm what I can include.
The portrait is a simple, stylised illustration based on the details you choose. It is not a photographic likeness.
Who a personalised bauble suits
- A first Christmas: a keepsake that marks the year and comes out of the box every December.
- Grandparents and godparents: a gift that is clearly about their person.
- Brothers, sisters and cousins: add each child separately to build a matching set, or use the family of 4 offer.
- Stocking fillers and Secret Santa: a £15 gift that looks far more considered than it costs.
If you are ordering for several children, add each bauble to the basket separately and put each child's details in its own note. Looking for something else? See all personalised Christmas gifts or my Christmas cards.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a personalised bauble take?
Each one is made to order. Allow up to 2 weeks, plus delivery. Order early for Christmas.
How much is a personalised hand-painted bauble?
£15 including tax, or 2 for £28 with code TWOFOR28, or a family of 4 for £50 with code FAMILY50. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
Will it look exactly like my child?
No. It is a stylised illustration built from the hair colour, skin tone and age you choose, not a photographic likeness.
Can I order more than one?
Yes. Add each bauble separately and include each person's details in its note.
Can I choose the stripe colour?
Each bauble is painted to suit the portrait. Mention a favourite colour in the notes.
Is it safe for young children?
It is a fragile porcelain keepsake, not a toy, and not suitable for children under 3.
Where are the baubles made?
Painted in my studio in a village near Boston Spa, between north Leeds and York, Yorkshire.
Order yours
Orders are made to order, so the earlier the better. Order a personalised hand-painted Christmas bauble for £15, 2 for £28 or a family of 4 for £50.
By Ella Cairns, Yorkshire artist.