Personalised Solid Pine Christmas Keepsake Box – Handmade Family Gift

PERSONALISED SOLID PINE CHRISTMAS KEEPSAKE BOX

Create a joyful Christmas tradition with this substantial personalised wooden keepsake box, handcrafted from genuine solid pine in our workshop.

This design features a playful collection of festive engraved details around the lid, giving the box a warm, cheerful Christmas character that works beautifully for children, siblings, couples and families.

Each box begins as raw timber and is individually built, engraved, stained, finished and hand polished in our workshop.

YOUR WORDING – YOUR WAY

Although example photographs may show “Christmas Eve Box”, this wording is not compulsory.

You can personalise the lid with:

• A name
• Multiple names
• Family name
• Christmas wording
• A short festive quote
• Your own custom wording

Examples include:

• Sophie’s Christmas Eve Box
• Oliver & Amelia
• The Harrisons
• Christmas Magic
• Our Christmas Memories

You may also add an optional engraved message inside the lid.

AVAILABLE SIZES

STANDARD
Approx. 30 × 20 × 12 cm
One centre front clasp

LARGE
Approx. 35 × 25 × 20 cm
One centre front clasp

FAMILY / XL
Approx. 45 × 30 × 30 cm
Two front clasps

On the Family / XL size, the two clasps are mounted as a mirrored pair, with the left clasp opening towards the left and the right clasp towards the right.

Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly because each box is individually handcrafted from genuine timber.

WHAT CAN FIT INSIDE?

Depending on the size selected, your box can be filled with festive favourites such as:

• Christmas pyjamas
• Books
• Hot chocolate
• Sweets and treats
• Festive socks
• Small toys
• Small Christmas gifts
• Movie-night treats
• Letters from Santa
• Family surprises

The Standard size is ideal for smaller Christmas treats, while the Large and Family / XL sizes provide considerably more internal space.

Contents shown in photographs are styling examples only and are not included.

Items are shown separately as examples and are not intended to suggest that every item pictured will fit simultaneously.

OPTIONAL INSIDE LID MESSAGE

A personal Christmas message, festive wish, family message or short quote can be engraved inside the lid.

Example:

“May your Christmas be filled with love, joy and beautiful memories.”

PERSONALISATION RESPONSIBILITY

Your wording is engraved exactly as supplied with your order.

Please carefully check:

• Names
• Dates
• Spelling
• Punctuation
• Apostrophes
• Capitalisation
• Wording

We use the personalisation supplied with your order directly in the engraving layout.

We cannot accept responsibility for errors contained in wording supplied by the buyer.

A design preview is not normally supplied unless specifically agreed before ordering.

WOOD STAIN OPTIONS

Choose from:

• Pine - Light
• Light Oak
• Medium Oak
• Walnut
• Brown Mahogany
• Dark Teak
• Ebony

Pine - Light keeps the timber naturally pale while remaining fully finished and protected.

It is not a raw or unfinished timber option.

CRAFTED FROM REAL SOLID PINE

This box is handcrafted from genuine solid pine timber.

It is not MDF, a thin plywood gift box or a mass-produced ready-made blank.

The substantial timber construction, natural grain and individually hand-finished surface give every box its own character.

HANDCRAFTED CONSTRUCTION

Each box is individually built in our workshop and features:

• Genuine solid pine construction
• Hand-assembled box body
• Hardwood corner reinforcement
• Metal hinges
• Secure front clasp or clasps depending on size
• Lid limiter
• Personalised engraving
• Hand-applied wood stain
• Waxed or oiled finish
• Hand-polished surface

The hardwood corner reinforcement consists of small hardwood wedges fitted into narrow corner slots.

They are not large decorative blocks or dovetail-style joints.

Hardwood wedges may naturally vary in grain, colour and species.

MADE FROM SCRATCH IN OUR WORKSHOP

Each box begins as raw solid pine timber rather than a purchased ready-made blank.

The production process typically includes:

• Solid pine selected
• Timber cut
• Box assembled and glued
• Clamped
• Sanded
• Narrow corner slots cut
• Small hardwood wedges fitted and glued
• Lid separated from the completed box body
• Edges refined and routed
• Personalised engraving prepared
• Design engraved
• Re-sanded where required
• Selected wood stain applied
• Hinges and clasp or clasps fitted
• Lid limiter fitted
• Wax or finishing oil applied
• Hand polished
• Final inspection
• Carefully packed

MADE TO RETURN EVERY CHRISTMAS

This is not disposable Christmas packaging.

It is designed as a lasting wooden keepsake that can become part of your family’s Christmas traditions and return year after year.

Fill it with festive treats, small gifts, books, pyjamas and family surprises, then bring it out again each Christmas.

REAL WOOD. NATURALLY UNIQUE.

Solid timber is a natural material and no two boxes will ever be identical.

Your box may naturally show:

• Grain variation
• Growth rings
• Natural colour differences
• Knots
• Partially open knots
• Fallen knots
• Knot holes
• Natural voids and cavities
• Tiny pinholes
• Resin or sap pockets
• Small depressions
• Fine checks, cracks or splits
• Different stain absorption
• Slight engraving shade or depth variation caused by natural grain, resin and timber density
• Hardwood wedge colour, grain and species variation
• Minor sanding or routing marks
• Small workshop and handling marks
• Subtle glue traces around handmade joints
• Tiny dents
• Wax or polishing traces
• Small differences in joint alignment
• Slight measurement variation
• Natural timber movement caused by changes in temperature and humidity

These are natural characteristics of genuine solid timber and handmade production and are not considered defects.

Because every board of pine is different, the exact grain, knots, stain tone and engraving appearance of your finished box will naturally differ from the example photographs.

FRESH WOOD & FINISH SCENT

Your newly handcrafted box may have a noticeable natural scent when first unpacked.

This comes from the fresh solid timber combined with recently applied wood stain, wax or finishing oil.

This is normal and is not a defect.

The scent will gradually reduce after unpacking and natural airing.

If preferred, allow approximately 24–48 hours of natural airing before filling the box.

CARE

• Designed for indoor use
• Keep away from excessive moisture
• Do not soak or wash
• Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth
• Avoid prolonged exposure to strong direct heat
• Avoid prolonged damp or high humidity
• Do not overload the lid or hardware
• Lift larger boxes carefully, particularly when filled
• Store in a dry place when not in use

SHIPPING

UK orders are sent using Royal Mail 24 Tracked after dispatch.

International orders are sent using tracked postal services where available.

We guarantee the dispatch date shown with your order.

Delivery timing after dispatch is controlled by the postal carrier and cannot be guaranteed.

Weekends, public holidays and busy Christmas postal periods may affect delivery times.

Orders are sent only to the delivery address supplied with your order.

COPYRIGHT

© 2026 Artful Craftsmead. All Rights Reserved.

Original engraving layouts, artwork, graphics, photographs, product presentation and construction ideas where applicable are protected.

No copying, tracing, reproduction, digital recreation, adaptation, resale or commercial use is permitted.