Our homes are stuffed with objects such as photographs and toys that hold personal memories. Putting these items into memory, or keepsake boxes as they are sometimes called, is a way of retaining them and the memories associated with them.
Memory boxes can be made from practically any material. Keepsakes can even be stored in an old trunk if nothing else is available. However, if a memory box is to be created from scratch, wood is the ideal material, as it's natural warmth and beauty resonates so well!
Wood memory boxes can be inscribed with a personal message and/or decorated with natural wood and colour stains, carved, or hand painted with colour motifs to provide a particular theme. They can also be left unfinished, if the natural, raw quality of wood is preferred.
Wood memory boxes can be designed with compartments if necessary, for different sizes and types of keepsakes and provided with a lock and key to help keep the contents secure!
You can create several memory boxes with different themes. For instance one memory box can be dedicated to children and another for a favourite hobby, or sport and so on.
Creating a memory box, particularly if it's an activity undertaken with friends and relatives can take time but it can also be a lot of fun and it may someday be a great memory itself. Now there's a thought, or is that a memory!
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