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Hello all, I thought I’d share this set with you. The box is maka with curly soft maple, and the carved leaf motif is copied from the cover of the album inside the box. The “D” stands for Dean, the Groom’s last name.
Funny story behind this one….the Bride hired me to make the gift as a wedding gift for her groom. Through working with her on design, etc…I learned that the groom was, in fact, one of my childhood friends who I hadn’t spoken to in 25 years! I kept this little tidbit of info to myself, and giftwrapped the box when it was done so the bride couldn’t peak. I told her the invoice was placed discretely inside the album, and to not worry about payment until they returned from the honeymoon. Well, there was an invoice…..marked $0.00 balance due, and a picture of the groom and I together at the age of 6 :). It must have surely suprised them, because I got a thank you call at midnight on the wedding night! I mean, surely there must have been something better they could be doing their first night as a married couple than calling me ;-) Anyway, I was touched.
Thanks for looking!
Ryan
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30 comments so far
CedarFreakCarl
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posted 661 days ago
Great story and a beautiful box to boot. Nice work!
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TomFran
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posted 661 days ago
That is a beautiful box! Nice work. That curly grain is stunning.
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
GaryK
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posted 661 days ago
Great box! I like the leaf.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
CharlieM1958
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posted 661 days ago
Wonderful box and great! story
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Jimthecarver
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posted 661 days ago
Impressive box, I like the inlay. Very nice!
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RobH
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posted 661 days ago
Really cool. The work is excellent. Keep it up and keep showing us.
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Douglas Bordner
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posted 661 days ago
Love that lid, and the tale. Thanks for another splendid offering, Ryan.
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Bradford
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posted 661 days ago
Can’t put a price on that. Way to go Ryan. A gift like that will lead to more word of mouth referral work. I’d say that was a good investment in your future friendship and business.
-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.
Betsy
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posted 661 days ago
That’s gorgeous! I like the lines and symmetry – that’s one wedding gift that will be treasured for a lifetime.
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DocK16
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posted 661 days ago
Great box and an even greater story. I’m sure this gift will be a lasting memory. Every time they look at their wedding album or celebrate an anniversary they will think of you.
-- DocK, WV
blackcherry
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posted 661 days ago
The story vs. the box and the winner is… a beautiful beginning…thank for sharing ….Blkcherry
Dadoo
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posted 661 days ago
I think you’ve rekindled a friendship. Nice one!
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
davidtheboxmaker
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posted 660 days ago
Great story – great box.
The inlays really set off the top – classically simple.
rikkor
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posted 660 days ago
I’ll just ditto that: great box – great story.
Russel
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posted 660 days ago
What more is there to say than great story and a great box.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 660 days ago
box: stunning
the design – so well done, matching the leaf!
the story: PRICELESS!!!
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miles125
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posted 660 days ago
What a great story and a wonderful box!
-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""
Critterman
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posted 660 days ago
Wow, Ryan what a beautiful box and a fantastic story.
-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA
Bill Hall
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I’m choked up. You seem to have tweaked my feminine side with that story. I love how you left the picture and $0 invoice. Moreover, that box is beautiful. You will have inspired some of my future designs.
Roz
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posted 660 days ago
Beautiful box, You really have the inlay down. How do you make it look so good. I have not had such good results with inlays.
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gbear
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posted 660 days ago
Terrific!!!
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Chris
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Excellent Work and a great move with the gift.
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Blake
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Shoot, wow. And, well, shoot… wow.
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Speechless… gorgeous… favorited.
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wwnovice
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I really like the box. Great carving and inly work.
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cheller
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posted 659 days ago
Really nice box and even nicer story.
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Don
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posted 659 days ago
Great story, and very nicely executed box. Ryan, in case you don’t know,I just love small wooden boxes!
-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/
Copperjock
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posted 659 days ago
What could I possibly add… awesome. Awesome story, awesome box. Thanks for sharing.
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Marge
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posted 658 days ago
Magnificent, did you enter it into the Not just a box contest?
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Rick
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posted 87 days ago
How did you do the cursive D on the corner?
kolwdwrkr
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Awesome. Love the leaf
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