This massively popular personalised wooden storage box was created especially for a customer (we always try to accommodate customer’s requests). We loved the end result as much as the customer did, so we decided to launch it!

These wooden functional storage keepsake boxes are now “stock” – although every box is actually made to order! Here’s how and why to buy yours…

Since its launch in 2022, the love for this adaptable handcrafted box has been overwhelming. Last time we checked it had scored 147 5-star reviews on Etsy, out of 155 total (the rest are 4-stars – you can’t knock the socks of everyone).

Reviewers love the carving style engraving performed by our own custom-built machine. They also rave about the folksy style of this hand-shaped and hand-finished memory storage box. No wonder it’s a rapidly rising best-seller!

Perhaps the main attraction of these wooden cases is the understated personalisation. The mechanically carved text in a classical serif font is quietly confident. Does it remind you of those carved plaques you see on grand buildings in fine cities?

So, for what occasions do folks buy these wooden keepsakes and who gets given them? Fortunately, a few reviewers have shared insights:-

• A purchaser thought it perfect for a son’s 21st birthday.
• As a keepsake box that bought a tear to the receivers eyes.
• As a large “trinket” box, so they’ve got somewhere to store their boys’ new born items, that they want kept safe.
• Exactly what they had envisioned as the perfect choice for their dad’s memory box, complete with his initials.
• Someone looking for a memory box for their boyfriend, discovered this is “great quality and an even better keepsake”.
• To be used as a memory box, because it’s a lovely size for a few items and just what they were looking for.
• As a memory box to remind the purchaser of their Grandfather who they miss dearly.

Inspired by the gifting cases from glowing reviews of this box? Then make someone over-the-moon happy by choosing one of these treasure chests!

Whether you’re celebrating a massive birthday, rejoicing at the birth of a precious one, or merely seeking the perfect keepsake for someone dear, we’re ready to handcraft and personalise your exclusive box. Join the growing number of hugely satisfied customers who love their own edition of this great keepsake box. Or, who have given it to a loved one whom absolutely adores it.

PERSONALISATION

Personalise your personalised wooden box with up to 12 characters (including spaces) of text. This will be carve-engraved into the top surface of the lid, bottom-right as shown.

You don’t have to choose initials as your personalisation (though many customers do). You can have a name or date or any text. After the carving is mechanically produced, we can ink in the lettering by hand in India ink, if you prefer or you can have it left natural wood coloured.

Your text should only use a-z, A-Z, 0-9 and simple punctuation. Please avoid the temptation to add emoticons, graphics or special symbols, because they won’t carve faithfully. Also, please don’t use emojis constructed from regular keyboard characters (like <3), because they generally just turn out looking confusing with this font. Simple works brilliantly.

DESCRIPTION

These wood storage chests are made in England from quality faced plywood. The sides are formed in 9mm ply and the base and lid surfaces use 4mm.

They have brass finish hinges and a complimentary brass-coloured clasp.

The external and internal coating is a non-toxic tinted hard wax applied beautifully by hand.

Dimensions:

• External dimensions: 34.5cm x 20cm x 10cm
• Approx. internal dimensions: 32.5cm x 18cm x 9cm deep

Each wooden case is deliberately shaped to look more rustic and characterful – like a box that’s lived a life alongside the memories about to be placed inside. Your old looking new memory box will celebrate the imperfections of the wood it’s made from!

The shaping and ageing and finishing processes are carried out by the hands of one of us in our workshop in Buckinghamshire. This makes every keepsake box unique from the previous and the next. That’s why the final colour and appearance of your made-to-order box may differ slightly from the photographs. However, we make sure every one is beautiful – hence the 5-star reviews!

UPGRADES

Your intended recipient may well be stunned by the carving style personalisation on their storage box. But, imagine if they opened the box to discover an shock of colour and the luxury of a fabric lining! Choose this upgrade and we will fit a fabric lining pad inside the base of your box in the colour you choose.

You cannot say so much on the lid of this memory chest. Only 12 characters. That’s why we’re giving you the option to say more on the rear! Add up to 40 characters of engraved personalisation on the underside (base) of your solid wood box when you choose this upgrade.

HOW TO ORDER

Here’s how to get or give your own version of this handcrafted box…

1. Take extra time to fill in the personalisation field attentively. Your exact text will be engraved into the top of your customised keepsake box, just like the beautiful text you’ve seen in the images.
2. Would you like to add an extra touch of specialness to your box? Check out the available upgrades!
3. Before you click that “order now” button, please ensure that your personalisation is precisely as you desire. Check for correct spelling, grammar, letter case, and any other details.

After receiving your order, we act swiftly. Our mission is to post your box within one working day (Monday to Friday). That’s why it’s important to have all the details correct from the start. We can’t guarantee that last-minute corrections will reach us before your memory box is made.

For a cheaper delivery option, when time isn’t of the essence, we recommend our standard delivery. Most customers receive their orders this way within 2-3 days though, occasionally, it might take a little longer.

For occasions when speed is a priority, our next-day service is available for a small fee to cover our additional costs. Your box will be dispatched within just one business day via a next day delivery service, ensuring delivery within one business day thereafter.

If you have any questions, special requests, or need some guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out now.