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Personalised gift idea

Engraved keepsake box

A wooden box engraved with a name and date — for baby’s firsts, wedding cards or memories of someone special.

Where to look: Amazon.co.uk & Etsy searches ↓

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Wooden keepsake box: a simple drawing to help you picture short or long wording — not a seller’s product, font or layout. Real items vary, so always check the seller’s own preview or proof. What you type isn’t stored.

About this idea

A keepsake box gives memories a home: hospital bracelets and first shoes for a new baby, cards and confetti from a wedding, or letters and photos in memory of someone loved.

Lids are usually laser-engraved; some boxes have compartments or a slot for a photo.

Who it suits

New parents, newly-weds, christenings and families remembering someone.

Ordering in time

Wooden boxes are often made or engraved to order — allow time for the proof if wording is sensitive.

Before you order

  • Measure what you want to keep in it — some boxes are small.
  • For memorial boxes, keep the wording simple and check names and dates carefully.
  • Check whether the wood is solid or veneered.
The lid of a wooden box carved with figures, with a metal clasp
A wooden box with a carved lid Photo: Chenspec, CC BY-SA 4.0

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