Personalised Memory Box With Lock, Wooden Keepsake Box - 6 Sizes Small to Large | Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary Gift
This personalised wooden memory box is a beautifully crafted storage box with striking metallic silver text, and a secure lock and key option - perfect for storing treasured keepsakes, photographs, letters, and precious mementos. Each personalised memory box is handcrafted from pine wood with your choice of wood stain colour, and personalised with any name in an elegant silver metallic print that catches the light beautifully.
Made to order in our UK workshop, each wooden memory box combines classic rustic charm with modern personalisation. Perfect as a birthday gift, wedding keepsake box, anniversary present, or simply a beautiful way to store your most precious memories.
What makes this Personalised Wooden Memory Box special:
• A Wooden Box Built to last- solid pine wood & quality craftsmanship to keep your treasures safe for decades
• Find your perfect Storage Box size - six sizes available (Small to XLarge) because everyone's memories are different
• Striking metallic silver text - Printed with thermal metallic silver HTV, creating a beautiful, permanent finish that won't fade or wear
• Personalise your Memory Box - personalise with any name, plus custom messages on the inside lid
• Classic rustic box design - elegant silver personalised text on wood creates a timeless look that suits any style
• Lock & Key option for extra security - A bronze clasp fitted on every box that keeps everything secure, plus add a padlock and key for extra protection
• Choose your Memory Box colour - 9 wood stain colours, plus custom options to match their bedroom, study, or personal style
• Support British craftsmanship - handmade to order in our UK workshop, delivered anywhere in the UK
• Trusted by thousands - over 8,000 five-star shop reviews from happy Make Memento customers
Personalised Wooden Memory Box - Product Details
Materials & Craftsmanship
Pine wood. Hand-finished with your choice of wood stain that'll last. The personalisation is applied using thermal metallic silver HTV, which creates a striking, permanent finish. Secure bronze clasp as standard, with optional padlock and key if you want extra security for precious items.
The Silver Print Design
Your chosen name is printed in elegant metallic silver that catches and reflects light beautifully. The thermal HTV process bonds permanently to the wood, creating a finish that won't fade, or wear away over time. Simple, classic, and timeless - this design works for any occasion and any age.
What Can You Store in this Personalised Memory Box? Keepsakes, Photos, Letters & Treasured Mementos
A beautiful, sturdy wooden memory box that holds everything too precious to lose:
Letters & Written Memories
• Love letters and anniversary cards
• Birthday cards over the years
• Thank you notes and messages
• Wedding vows and speeches
• Travel postcards and letters from loved ones
Photographs & Memories
• Printed photos from special moments
• Polaroids and film photos
• Photo booth strips from events
• Tickets from concerts, shows, and travels
• Programs from weddings and celebrations
Sentimental Items
• Inherited jewellery and heirlooms
• Pressed flowers from bouquets
• Small gifts and tokens
• Military medals and awards
• Achievement certificates and awards
Special Occasion Keepsakes
• Wedding favours and memorabilia
• Birthday milestone items
• Anniversary memories
• Retirement keepsakes
• Graduation memories
The bigger sizes (Large and Extra Large) are brilliant for storing multiple albums, collections of letters, and years of accumulated memories.
Memory Box Sizes - Choose The Best Box Size for Your Keepsakes
We make six different box size choices to fit all your storage needs:
• Small - 16cm × 10cm × 8cm (external)
• Standard - 19cm × 14cm × 10cm (external)
• Medium - 27cm × 20cm × 14cm (external)
• Large - 34cm × 24cm × 16cm (external)
• Extra Large - 42cm × 28cm × 19cm (external)
• XXL -** 40cm × 30cm × 23cm (external)
Full internal dimensions available in our size guide.
Memory Box Size Comparison Chart
Not sure which size you need? Here's what fits in each:
| Size | What Fits | Best For |
|---|---|---|
|
Small 16×10×8cm |
Cards, letters, small photos | Birthday gifts, personal notes |
|
Standard 19×14×10cm |
Letters, photos, small items | Most popular all-purpose size |
|
Medium 27×20×14cm |
Photo albums, collections, letters | Wedding gifts, anniversary presents |
|
Large 34×24×16cm |
Multiple albums, larger collections | Long-term storage, family memories |
|
XL 42×28×19cm |
Years of memories, complete archives | Serious collectors, lifetime keepsakes |
|
XXL 40×30×23cm |
Everything - complete collections | Time capsules, family heirlooms |
Most customers choose Medium or Large - they're the sweet spot between "fits everything important" and "fits easily in any space."
Personalisation Options for your Memory Box - Choose Your Name, Text and Wood Colours
What You Can Personalise:
• Any name printed in metallic silver (looks stunning on all wood colours). If you would like an alternative metallic colour for the text, just let us know!
• Inside lid text for hidden messages (optional add-on)
• Choose from 9 wood stain colours (Light Oak, Oxford Brown, Tudor, Duck Egg Blue, Wedgwood, Boathouse, Belle Blue, Georgian Grey, White) or request a custom colour
The Design Process: Request a Design Proof Before Production
Want to see the design before we make it? Send us your personalisation requests at checkout and just ask for a free design proof in your order notes. We'll send you a mock-up design proof within 1-2 days.
Need something completely bespoke?
Want a different layout? Additional text? Custom design? We can help with that. Our design team offer a custom design service where we can create custom artwork for your keepsake box - just contact us with your ideas and we can provide a quote and bring your dream design to life.
UK Delivery - Personalised Memory Boxes Handmade in Britain, Delivered Anywhere in the UK
Every personalised memory box is handcrafted to order in our UK workshop. Once your box is ready, we deliver it to you anywhere in the UK.
Each memory box is carefully packaged, ready to start storing memories. Trusted by over 8,000 happy families across Britain who wanted something special and personal.
What Makes Our Personalised Memory Boxes Different?
At Make Memento, we offer unique memory box designs, complete customisation and six box size options so you can create the perfect memory box to suit you. Most sellers give you one size option and limited personalisation - we give you exactly what you need.
| Feature | Make Memento | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes | ✓ 6 sizes | ✗ 1-2 |
| Material | ✓ Solid Pine | ✗ MDF |
| ✓ Metallic silver | ✗ Basic/none | |
| Colours | ✓ 9 + custom | ✗ Limited |
| Design Proof | ✓ Free | ✗ |
| Inside Lid | ✓ Yes | ✗ |
| Lock | ✓ Padlock | ✗ Basic |
| Custom Art | ✓ Yes | ✗ |
| Made In | ✓ UK | ✗ Overseas |
| Reviews | ✓ 8,000+ | ✗ Variable |
Why Choose a Wooden Memory Box?
Cardboard and plastic boxes will never have the durability or style wooden memory boxes do. Only a wooden memory box combines lasting quality, beautiful personalisation, and secure, long lasting storage.
| Feature | Wooden | Cardboard/ Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | ✓ Built to last | ✗ Ages poorly |
| Personalise | ✓ Silver print | ✗ Basic/none |
| Protection | ✓ Secure | ✗ Vulnerable |
| Display | ✓ Beautiful | ✗ Cheap look |
| Heirloom | ✓ Pass on | ✗ Won't last |
Why Choose a Personalised Memory Box
It's Not Just Storage
It's where you keep the things that tell your story. The letters that changed everything. The photos of moments you never want to forget. The keepsakes from the people and events that shaped your life. This box becomes part of your story.
The Perfect Gift for Any Occasion
This is the gift people treasure forever. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, retirements, graduations, or "I want to give them something meaningful" moments. Works for anyone - wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, best friends.
Built to Last
Solid wood, not cardboard. Metallic silver print that stays brilliant. This will outlast trends, fashions, and decades. One day you might pass it on, and everything inside will still be safe.
Made in Yorkshire With Love & Care
Handcrafted in our UK workshop. Each box individually made, printed, and checked before it leaves us.
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)
Colour Chart
Shipping & Delivery
DISPATCH TIMES:
PROCESSING/DISPATCH TIME: 1-2 WEEKS
- Different products have varying dispatch times, so please check individual listing descriptions for specific dispatch times and estimated delivery dates.
***Please note that processing/dispatch times and shipping times are detailed seperately, so please takeBOTHinto account when calculating your estimated arrival time***
***Please note - due to high demand for our products, unfortunately, we cannot make or ship orders earlier than the times stated below. Thank you!***
DELIVERY TIMES:
***UNITED KINGDOM***
UK deliveries are estimated to arrive within 2- 4 business days (Mon-Fri) following dispatch. *Please note that Business Days are counted as Monday - Friday only, weekends are not included.
UK Package Tracking:
Please note that UK standard shipping does not come with tracking - you must upgrade to tracked shipping if you wish to track your order.
***Please note that Make Memento cannot be held responsible for any customs charges or delays incurred for international deliveries.***
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
PROVIDING YOUR DELIVERY ADDRESS:
- As per Make Memento Shop Policy, we are only authorised to ship to the delivery address provided. If the delivery address is not correct, please contact us before shipment to provide the correct delivery address. If we are advised that a delivery address is incorrect after shipment, we will await the parcel to be returned to us before re-shipping - a return to sender can take up to 30 business days for UK parcels, and up to 90 Business days for international parcels. A re-shipment fee will also be incurred.
INTERNATIONAL PACKAGE TRACKING
Please note that Royal Mail International Standard shipping does NOT come with tracking - you must upgrade to Tracked shipping if you wish to track your order.
If you have purchased tracked shipping, your tracking number will be provided once generated by Royal Mail, this is usually within a few days of dispatch, but can occasionaly take longer depending on the customs process. Please note that we are not responsible for the tracking information provided as this is exclusively handled by a 3rd party service. Whilst we will do all we can to assist with any queries, the courier service is ultimately responsible for any information provided.
DELIVERY ENQUIRIES:
We politely request that any delivery enquiries regarding arrival times are only sumbitted once the above estimated delivery timeframes has expired. If your estimated arrival timeframe is still on-going, unfortunately we can only re-iterate the estimated arrival date for Standard shipping, or refer you to the Tracking information for Tracked shipping. As delivery is handled by a 3rd party service, we will have no more information available to us than that which has been provided.
*Please be advised that a signature may be required by the courier upon delivery. If there is no one available to receive and sign for the parcel, a note will be left at the delivery address to re-arrange delivery, or organise parcel collection.
If your order has not arrived within the quoted timeframe, please contact us and we will follow up with the courier service as a matter of urgency. Please note that, as stated in our policies, we cannot be held responsible for any shipping or customs delays caused by the courier.
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