A replica stained-glass window has so impressed members of a church that they are thinking of sending it to the Post Office for consideration as a future Christmas stamp.

The window was created by children from the Sunday school at St Matthias', in Malvern Link, and tells the story of the Nativity.

It was made from tissue paper by the 15 youngsters, aged two to 12, as part of a Christmas presentation they gave to the congregation.

"The children started doing the window at the beginning of November," said Mary Panton-Kent, leader of the Sunday school. "They only have 25 minutes a session, so it's been quite a packed schedule. They've had to take the work home with them sometimes.

"Members of the congregation were so impressed they suggested we send it to the Post Office," she said.

Made from about 8,000 pieces of tissue paper, the window was constructed from over 50 blocks of card with the children having no idea what the picture would be.

"Their faces just lit up when it was assembled," said Carol Morris, a volunteer with the group. "Stained-glass windows have very bright colours. When you stand back from it, it looks fantastic.

"It's turned out far better than we expected."

Parishioners also suggested the window could form the Christmas card design for the church next year. It has been on display in St Matthias', in Church Road, over the festive period.