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Memory Boxes are a wonderful way of preserving small bits and pieces of your most treasured memories. They are easily made using thin wood or particle board and stained or painted. My boxes are 11"x14" with one main T-shaped shelf with 3 "cubbies" in the top right hand corner, plus 3 medium "cubbies" below the top shelf with 2 small cubbies on each side. They can be stained or painted, covered in glass to prevent dust or left open.
In the picture the one on the left contains mementos of my Parents. It contains photos of them with their grandchildren, 50th anniversary photos and mementos, a poem of tribute to them and dried roses from their funerals. The other box contains mementos of my children with photos, baby booties, graduation tassels, wedding mementos and sports pins. I cherish these so because I can look at these and in one glance see reminders of little things that meant so much to me throughout my life.
By Sharon,Ky
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06/24/2005
Those are neat. I am a bit of a packrat, so a number of years ago I got a shadow box with glass doors and decided I could collect souvenirs from places I've visited and lived IF the souvenir will fit on the tiny shelf!
I like your idea of having one for each child.
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