Keepsake box for Swirly!

[Sommerwood]

The lovely Swirlyarts commissioned me to make a keepsake box for her daughters christening, which I finished today! Have sent her photos and she loves it (phew!) and said I can share it with you all .... so here it is ....

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/SOMMERWOOD/tARASbOX002.jpg?t=1179439893

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/SOMMERWOOD/tARASbOX005.jpg?t=1179439911

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/SOMMERWOOD/tARASbOX010.jpg?t=1179439929

Boxes are something I had been meaning to get round to doing for quite some time but just hadn't had the time, when she e-mailed me to ask if I could it was a great opportunity to put everything else to one side for a couple of days and have a go. I loved making it, was a real pleasure, and I owe her a BIG thank you for pushing me into getting round it it!!

Just waiting for the glittery bits to dry and then will post it out to you Swirly!!:mf:

[Sommerwood]

Hmmm, not got the hang of posting pics in here have I !!!!

[EMEvans]

It's lovely. Something that she could keep forever.

About the pics - instead of copying the http code, copy the img code instead that way they will show up on your post without having to click into them.

[Sommerwood]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/SOMMERWOOD/tARASbOX002.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/SOMMERWOOD/tARASbOX005.jpg

Aaaah, thats better!!!:D

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/SOMMERWOOD/tARASbOX010.jpg

[EMEvans]

Well done:mf:

[Sommerwood]

:) Thanks Emma

[mrs_crochet]

wow,you did great job ..i love the color.& flowers .will done :)

[Annette]

Sommerwood

Just been on your web shop and I really like what you do.:jump:
Are the Keepsake boxes a new line that you're doing - if so can you give us a shout when you get them on your web page, please - they are really fantastic.

[Sommerwood]

Thanks Annette:D Yes, thanks to Swirly I will be putting my butt in gear and adding these to my range, but not for a couple of weeks as have some craft fairs for the next few weekends so am busy getting ready for them, but will be adding them in the first week in June!;)

Jo

[Katianne]

Wow Sommer, that is lovely - I love the colours and am sure Tara will love it!!! Have just been looking at your website too and you have some lovely things on there. Great stuff for kids especially. Your craft fair stall looks good too - good luck with the up and coming fair/s!

[swirlyarts]

I can't wait for it to arrive!!

[Heidijw]

Its really pretty!!! Love the bold pinks.


Did you make the box?


I paint boxes but always buy them in blank, haven't got round to pushing my woodworking skills as far as making boxes - just cut my blank shapes!

[Apple Tree Crafts]

....my daughter would have loved that when she was little. What a lovely pressie for Tara, a real girly treasure box to keep her precious memories in.

Great stuff!

Well done you!:)

Jules

[Beadsage]

Where's the compartment for the pony? :D Nice work! :D

[heavenlygirl]

lovely work, i would have liked something like that when i was a kid:mf: :mf:

[Sommerwood]

Aaaah thank you all :sm: Yes I did make the box, my hubby is a cabinet maker and helped me with the design, but we had to come up with something I could make myself and put together. If he had of done it for me it would have all been dovetail jointed etc etc and price would have gone through the roof. These are made on a tongue and groove basis using a router and then all glued and slotted together!! :)

[candles by lisa]

Really lovely, you are very talented. I wont show my daughter it because she will be after me for one - only kidding - absolutely gorgeous.

Well done.

Lisa

[incywincy]

Thats gorgeous! Emma would love that too!

...and what a lovely idea to have a christening box... em's certificate and bits are shoved into a draw in her bedroom!

[Sommerwood]

Thank you all very much for your kind comments :D

[Potter Doodle Doo]

The box is absolutely lovely, what a precious gift to give as a christening present. I'm sure that she will treasure it for many many years to come.

[michelleC]

Aww that is lovely. well done to you!
You know i think these could prove to be really big for you. Maybe expand to other keepsake boxes. Wedding, special anniversary etc.
Look forward to seeing more on your site.
Good luck with it. If we get asked for boxes i know where to send them!!!!

[icecreamgirl]

I agree with Michelle about the other boxes, i think they would be really popular you should try other titles such as:
Wedding Keepsakes
My Favourite Memories
My Crafty Bits
Bits & Bobs
All that kind of thing i bet would go down a storm....:)

[Sommerwood]

Thanks guys:D I am actually working on various different designs at the moment, i.e wedding keepsakes etc and will take them to the craft fairs over th next couple of weeks, but will then add them to my website once they are over and done with. I know we were given a 'East of India' wedding keepsake box when we got married and our certificate etc is kept in it, so had always been in my mind to try some myself.

[Wenting_Hu]

well done.. i am help put my lovely items into that pink box.

[swirlyarts]

Ooooooh - it arrived yesterday and it's gorgeous! The detail is amazing and now Anya is pestering for one!
Thanks again Sommerwood!!

[Sommerwood]

:D You're more than welcome!! Thank YOU for ordering it in the first place and making me get my butt into gear at giving them a go!! So glad you like it:sm:

[PerkyPigs]

that is a beautiful box, well done!

[Sommerwood]

Thank you :)