I'm the godmother of my half-sister and one niece. I never received a gift. My oldest brother and DH's two sisters are DS's godparents. We didn't give them gifts. At Christmas we plan on giving them "Godparent" picture frames from DS, but that's about it.
Re: Godparents
I just get them a corsage and boutenierre for the Church ceremony.
Cards on Mother's Day/Father's Day and birthdays....
Gifts from LO on Christmas.