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21st Birthday Gift for Son, Personalised Son 21st Memory Box, Born in 2005 Gift, Son 21st Keepsake, 21st Gift Box, 21 Year old Gift for Him

Original price £30.00 - Original price £155.00
Original price
£30.00
£30.00 - £155.00
Current price £30.00
02 May. Estimated arrival
29 Apr. Order placed
30-01 May. Order dispatches
02 May. Delivered!

This personalised 21st memory box is the perfect 21st birthday gift for a son - a beautifully crafted wooden keepsake box personalised with his 2005 birth year in a stunning vintage gold metallic design printed directly onto the lid, featuring the "Premium Quality, Vintage 2005, Original Parts, Aged to Perfection" design that makes this a truly unique born in 2005 gift he will treasure forever.

Perfect as a personalised son 21st birthday gift from mum and dad, fill it with memories from his 21 years - photographs from his childhood, his teenage years and the man he has become, birthday cards, handwritten notes from the people who love him most, and small treasures that tell the story of his life so far. This 21st birthday memory box is a 21st keepsake he will keep and treasure long after the celebrations are over.
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Personalised 21st Memory Box for Son - Product Details:


✓ Vintage Gold Metallic Design Printed Directly onto the Lid - featuring the iconic "Premium Quality, Vintage 2005, Original Parts, Aged to Perfection" circular badge design printed in stunning gold metallic, making this born in 2005 gift completely unique to him and his milestone 21st birthday

✓ Optional Inside Lid Message - add a personal message printed inside the lid, the perfect place for a heartfelt note from mum and dad to their son on his 21st birthday - words he will read every time he opens his 21st birthday memory box

✓ Solid Pine Wood Construction - beautifully finished in a striking navy blue wood stain, built to sit proudly on his shelf for years to come as a lasting reminder of the year he turned 21

✓ Secure Bronze Clasp with Optional Padlock & Key - keep his most precious 21st birthday memories, letters and personal treasures safe and secure

✓ 6 Size Options - choose the size that best fits what you want to fill his 21st birthday gift box with. Opt for a smaller size if you're filling it with birthday cards, photographs and small keepsakes, or go larger if you want to include bigger gifts and mementos from his 21 years

✓ 9 Wood Stain Colour Options - choose from 9 beautiful finishes to find the colour that suits him best - from the striking Tudor shown to warmer natural wood tones
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How to Personalise Your Son's 21st Birthday Memory Box:

This personalised son 21st memory box is completely customisable - here's everything you can personalise to make this 21st birthday gift for son truly unique to him:

✓ His Birth Year - printed onto the lid in stunning gold metallic permanent HTV print, featured prominently in the vintage "Born in 2005" circular badge design

✓ Inside Lid Message - add a heartfelt personal message printed inside the lid - the perfect place for a note from mum and dad to their son on his 21st birthday. Words he will read every time he opens his 21st birthday memory box and remembers this milestone

✓ Font Choice - choose from 20+ fonts to find the style that best suits him

✓ Box Colour - choose from 9 wood stain colour options to match his home and personal style (see colour chart in listing images)

✓ Box Size - 6 sizes available to suit exactly what you want to store inside his 21st birthday gift box

✓ Optional Padlock & Key - available at checkout to keep his most precious 21st birthday memories and personal belongings safe and private

Want to see it before we make it? Request a free design proof at checkout and we'll send you a mock-up within 1-2 business days - so you know this personalised 21st birthday gift for son is exactly right before we make it.
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Which Size 21st Birthday Gift Box Should I Choose for My Son?:

Choosing the right size for your son's 21st birthday memory box depends on what you want to fill it with. Here's a memory box size guide:

- Small (16cm x 10cm x 8cm) - perfect if you're filling his 21st birthday gift with a handful of photographs, birthday cards and small personal keepsakes from his celebrations

- Standard (19cm x 14cm x 10cm) - ideal for birthday cards, photographs, handwritten notes, small medals, gaming collectibles and personal mementos from his 21st birthday celebrations

- Medium (27cm x 20cm x 14cm) - great if you want to include photographs from his 21 years, birthday cards, sports medals, match programmes, gig tickets, festival wristbands, gaming memorabilia and larger keepsakes from his life so far

- Large (34cm x 24cm x 16cm) - perfect for a fuller 21st birthday keepsake collection including photographs, sports medals and trophies, awards, certificates, gaming collectibles and achievements, match day programmes, travel mementos, birthday cards and gifts from family and friends

- Extra Large (42cm x 28cm x 19cm) - ideal if you want to fill his 21st birthday memory box with presents from the whole family, sporting achievements, medals, trophies, sports shirts, gaming memorabilia, travel keepsakes, university certificates, gig and festival tickets and photographs spanning all 21 years of his life

- XXLarge Deep (40cm x 30cm x 23cm) - maximum storage for your son's 21st birthday memory box, perfect for preserving sporting memorabilia, sports shirts, medals, trophies, certificates, gaming collectibles, controllers, limited edition gaming items, travel souvenirs, concert tickets and treasured personal items from his 21 years
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How to Gift This 21st Birthday Memory Box to Your Son:

Once you've personalised his 21st birthday gift box, here are some ideas for making the moment he receives it truly unforgettable:

- Fill it before you give it - transform this personalised 21st memory box into an extraordinary gift by filling it with photographs spanning his 21 years, handwritten notes from family and friends, birthday cards, sporting medals, gaming collectibles, gig tickets and small treasures that tell the story of the man he has become. Present it to him as a surprise on his 21st birthday from mum and dad and watch his face as he discovers every memory inside.

- Make it a family 21st birthday gift - this personalised son 21st birthday gift works beautifully as a gift from the whole family. Ask everyone to contribute a photograph, a handwritten memory or a small keepsake from his life, and present it together as a collective celebration of his 21 years - a born in 2005 gift that every member of the family has helped to fill.

- Make it a gift from his mates - this 21st birthday memory box works just as well as a group gift from his closest friends. Ask everyone to contribute a photograph, a shared memory or a small keepsake from their time together and present it to him on his big night out as a genuinely memorable 21 year old gift for him.

What he can do with his 21st birthday memory box after his birthday:

His personalised 21st birthday memory box isn't just for his birthday - it's a son 21st keepsake he will return to and add to for years to come:

- Continue filling it with tickets, programmes and mementos from gigs, festivals, matches and events as he moves through his twenties

- Store sporting medals, trophies, certificates and gaming achievements as his collection grows

- Keep photographs, letters and mementos from his travels and adventures after turning 21

- Use it as a time capsule to open on his 30th birthday and relive his twenties
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How to Order Your Son's Personalised 21st Birthday Memory Box:

Ordering this personalised 21st birthday gift for son is simple:

- Step 1 - Choose your size and colour
Select the size that best suits what you want to fill his 21st birthday memory box with, and choose your preferred wood stain colour from the 9 options at checkout. See our colour chart in the listing images for guidance.

- Step 2 - Add your personalisation
At checkout, leave your personalisation details in the notes - his birth year and any font preferences. Not sure what to write? His birth year is all you need to make this born in 2005 gift completely unique to him and his milestone 21st birthday.

- Step 3 - Add an inside lid message
If you'd like a personal message printed inside the lid of his 21st birthday memory box, simply include it in your order notes along with your other personalisation details. A note from mum and dad to their son on his 21st - words he will keep forever.

- Step 4 - Request a free design proof
If you'd like to see your personalised 21st birthday gift for son before we make it, simply mention it in your order notes and we'll send you a design proof within 1-2 business days for your approval.

- Step 5 - We make and dispatch
Once you're happy with the design, we'll handcraft his 21st birthday memory box and dispatch it to you - or directly to him as a surprise if you prefer.

Need something different? Want a different font, a custom design or a completely bespoke message for his 21st? Contact us before ordering and we'll make it happen.
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PERSONALISE YOUR ORDER
Outer and inside lid can be printed - please choose preferred options during checkout. To personalise your order, just leave a 'note to seller' during the checkout process with the details of the personalised text you would like us to print on your box. Please note that personalisations will be added exactly as detailed.

CHOOSE YOUR BOX COLOUR/STAIN FINISH
We offer various options for wood colour stain. Please see our colour chart in the product images to choose your preferred option. Just leave a 'note to seller' at checkout to let us know which finish you would like to choose!

(Box shown in display image has a Tudor Stain finish with Gold text).

WANT A DESIGN PROOF?
If you would like a design proof of your order before we make it, please leave a note with your order requesting a design proof. Once your order has been acknowledged, we will then provide a design proof within 1-2 business days. Please note that design proofs will only be provided if requested.

SIZES AVAILABLE (please select your preferred size during the checkout process)

- SMALL BOX
External Dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 16cm(w) x 10cm(d) x 8cm(h) / INCHES: 6.3”(w) x 3.9”(d) x 3.15”(h)

Internal Dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 14cm(w) x 8cm(d) x 5cm(h) / INCHES: 5.5”(w) x 3.15”(d) x 1.97”(h)

- STANDARD BOX
External dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 19cm(w) x 14cm(d) x 10cm(h) / INCHES: 7.48”(w) x 5.5”(d) x 3.93”(h)

Internal dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 17cm(w) x 12cm(d) x 7cm(h) / INCHES: 6.69”(w) x 4.72”(d) x 2.75”(h)

- MEDIUM BOX
External dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 27cm(w) x 20cm(d) x 14cm(h) / INCHES: 10.63”(w) x 7.87”(d) x 5.51”(h)

Internal dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 25cm(w) x 18cm(d) x 11cm(h) / INCHES: 9.84”(w) x 7.1”(d) x 4.33”(h)

- LARGE BOX
External dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 34cm(w) x 24cm(d) x 16cm(h) / INCHES: 13.38”(w) x 9.45”(d) x 6.29”(h)

Internal dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 32cm(w) x 22cm(d) x 13cm(h) / INCHES: 12.59”(w) x 8.66”(d) x 5.1”(h)

- EXTRA LARGE BOX
External dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 42cm(w) x 28cm(d) x 19cm(h) / INCHES: 16.53”(w) x 11.02”(d) x 7.48”(h)

Internal dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 40.2cm(w) x 26.3cm(d) x 15.6cm(h) / INCHES: 15.82”(w) x 10.35”(d) x 6.14”(h)

- DEEP EXTRA LARGE BOX (XXLarge)
- External Dimensions:
CENTIMETRES: 40cm(w) x 30cm(d) x 23cm(h) / INCHES: 15.75”(w) x 11.81”(d) x 9.06”(h)

- Internal Dimensions:
CENTIMETRES: 37cm(w) x 27cm(d) x 21cm(h) / INCHES: 14.57”(w) x 10.63”(d) x 8.27”(h)

Box Colour in display: Tudor with gold text

Product Features

✓ Solid Pine Wood
✓ Hand-Printed
✓ Personalise with any text, including option to add a message to the inside lid!
✓ 6 size options available
✓ Option to add Padlock & Key to clasp
✓ Choose your prefered wood stain colour (see colour chart)

Product Details

Our deep wooden keepsake boxes are made from quality solid pine wood, and are hand finished with a wood stain as well as a protective sheen to add a natural protective coat for day to day use. With a beautiful clasp to secure valuables, this box is perfect for precious items or to use as gift/favour boxes.

This box also comes with a secure bronze latch hasp clasp, which also has an option to add a padlock and key (option available at checkout) for increased security - great for storing precious and valued items.

Choose from 6 sizes available, and there are various options for the wood stain colour finish you would like, so you can be sure to have a gift that matches your style! (see colour chart). See our wooden box section for alternative styles.

PRODUCT FEATURES
✓ Solid Pine Wood
✓ Hand-Printed
✓ Personalise with any text, including option to add a message to the inside lid!
✓ 6 size options available
✓ Option to add Padlock & Key to clasp
✓ Choose your prefered wood stain colour (see colour chart)

DESIGN PROOFS & ALTERATIONS:

1 FREE design proof is provided upon request for any order to confirm your personalised text. If you wish to alter the font displayed in the example image, please contact us to receive our full font list. If you would like a custom design created for you, please contact us to discuss custom design requirements.

Please see below for our additional font & design services:

ADDITIONAL FONT OPTIONS (available free of charge upon request- please contact us to request additional font options)
✓Access to 20 exclusive fonts + 1 design proof

CUSTOM DESIGN ARTWORK
✓ Custom design including font, layout & design edits
✓ 1 design proof plus ammendments

CHOOSE YOUR BOX COLOUR/STAIN FINISH

We offer various options for wood colour stain. Please see our colour chart in the product images to choose your preferred option. Just leave a 'note to seller' at checkout to let us know which finish you would like to choose!

WANT A DESIGN PROOF?
If you would like a design proof of your order before we make it, please leave a note with your order requesting a design proof. Once your order has been acknowledged, we will then provide a design proof within 1-2 business days. Please note that design proofs will only be provided if requested.

Size Guide

SIZES AVAILABLE

(please select your preferred size during the checkout process)

- SMALL BOX
External Dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 16cm(w) x 10cm(d) x 8cm(h)

INCHES: 6.3”(w) x 3.9”(d) x 3.15”(h)

Internal Dimensions

CENTIMETRES: 14cm(w) x 8cm(d) x 5cm(h)

INCHES: 5.5”(w) x 3.15”(d) x 1.97”(h)

- STANDARD BOX
External dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 19cm(w) x 14cm(d) x 10cm(h)

INCHES: 7.48”(w) x 5.5”(d) x 3.93”(h)

Internal dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 17cm(w) x 12cm(d) x 7cm(h)

INCHES: 6.69”(w) x 4.72”(d) x 2.75”(h)

- MEDIUM BOX
External dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 27cm(w) x 20cm(d) x 14cm(h)

INCHES: 10.63”(w) x 7.87”(d) x 5.51”(h)

Internal dimensions

CENTIMETRES: 25cm(w) x 18cm(d) x 11cm(h)

INCHES: 9.84”(w) x 7.1”(d) x 4.33”(h)

- LARGE BOX
External dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 34cm(w) x 24cm(d) x 16cm(h)

INCHES: 13.38”(w) x 9.45”(d) x 6.29”(h)

Internal dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 32cm(w) x 22cm(d) x 13cm(h)

INCHES: 12.59”(w) x 8.66”(d) x 5.11”(h)

- EXTRA LARGE BOX
External dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 42cm(w) x 28cm(d) x 19cm(h)

INCHES: 16.53”(w) x 11.02”(d) x 7.48”(h)

Internal dimensions
CENTIMETRES: 40.2cm(w) x 26.3cm(d) x 15.6cm(h)

INCHES: 15.82”(w) x 10.35”(d) x 6.14”(h)

- DEEP EXTRA LARGE BOX (XXLarge)
- External Dimensions:
CENTIMETRES: 40cm(w) x 30cm(d) x 23cm(h)

INCHES: 15.75”(w) x 11.81”(d) x 9.06”(h)

- Internal Dimensions:
CENTIMETRES: 37cm(w) x 27cm(d) x 21cm(h)

INCHES: 14.57”(w) x 10.63”(d) x 8.27”(h)

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