Where to find a quality hardwood keepsake box?

Badonkadonk Knits · 01-19-2010, 06:36 PM

We are adopting our second son in March. We want to find a special box to gift to the baby's birth mother to keep her special notes, cards, pictures, momentoes in related to the adoption. The box I WANT we can't afford (Sticks at a whoppin' $385). Does anyone know where I can find a quality hardwood box, plain or not, that would be large enough to be a table-top keepsake box? I may just get a plain one and attempt the woodburning, painting and staining myself if I feel brave.

Here is what I want, but can't afford. Doesn't have to be a piece of art like this, just similar in size, etc.:

DangerMouse · 01-19-2010, 06:42 PM

I do quality hardwood boxes..... but they don't open.... unless you know the secret.
sample: http://www.craftforum.com/f15/hummin...le-flowers-546

DM

**Lee** · 01-26-2010, 10:57 AM

Wow, no wonder you want that box though! Very nice, maybe DM's post above will be a help!

HauntedHollow · 02-04-2010, 08:36 PM

Definitely try Etsy. Search through the Handmade section and see if you can find anything similar. If you find someone who sells something similar you can send them a message through Etsy (called "conversations") and let them know specifically what you want and they may tailor it to your specific requests.

I have found every handmade anything that I have ever looked for on Etsy! Good luck!

UndrThTblNDrumng · 02-04-2010, 11:27 PM

danger mouse has some amazing boxes posted around this forum!

DangerMouse · 02-05-2010, 06:39 AM

I could easily re-create that style from any hardwood you like.
But it'd cost a few $$$.... and it would not be an exact duplicate.
I don't copy other's works.

DM

PennyPinchingPixie · 02-05-2010, 01:11 PM

I know it's kinda hit or miss but antique shops and flea markets might be a good way to go