I'm back with another installment of "what my husband has been making instead of hand turned seam rippers for my shop." Don't get me wrong though, I am not complaining. He's been making me a little Valentine's Day gift.
Four years ago he started what has become a tradition. He made me the heart shaped wooden box in the foreground. The next year, he made the button box on the top of the stack with the inlay heart. Last year, he made the little box on the bottom with acrylic inlay (left over from seam rippers). It is fitted inside with a curved wooden piece for holding two of my seam rippers. This year, I received the box in the center.
He was inspired by a hope chest he saw in a magazine, made by a father for his daughter when she got married. It had dovetails down the side in the shape of hearts. He decided to try it but on this insanely small scale. Those "lovetails," as he is calling them, are only about a quarter inch wide.
I wonder what my box will look like next year?
Wow, that is amazing workmanship! He must love you very much to make heart shaped dovetails! How very sweet!
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What a kind and talented husband. You are a lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteBreath taking, so beautiful. I love miniature detail and that is exceptional. Congrats Mark!
ReplyDeleteOh, how sweet. What a wonderful tradition and such a thoughtful gift.
ReplyDeleteOh MG!!! I showed this to Jim and he said that was really, really great craftmenhip! Oh my gosh I would love to get my hands on that just to feel it! His finish is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the lovetails! Such a wonderful tradition :o)
ReplyDeleteawww! this post just makes me smile! you are a blessed girl :)
ReplyDeleteagain, he is one talented dude!
Oh I LOVE the "lovetails"! What beautiful craftsmanship - I am jealous ;) Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteYAY hubby!! What a lucky girl you are, such a thoughtful and creative husband! My father is a master woodworker, I'll have to send him copies of your photos, those boxes are so beautiful! ~ Tabatha at BendingPins.com ~
ReplyDeleteWhat a loving gift. I'm sure you treasure them. He must be a special man.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful gifts! You are one lucky lady!
ReplyDeleteThe detail is wonderful. What a talented household.
ReplyDeleteI can only wonder what talents your kids will have with parents as gifted as both of you!!! Wow!
ReplyDeleteSuch a romantic tradition your husband has started. You must feel very loved and lucky to have such a talented husband.
ReplyDeleteThat is really, really cool. And I love the term, "lovetails." How clever. You're a lucky gal! And he's a talented guy. You two must be very well-suited to each other, the way your creativity abounds!
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented hubby you've got! Mine has other talents- best of all, making me laugh. He had another heart attack last week & had 2 new stents put in on MOnday so his Valentine's gift to me this year is simply * being here * !
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented husband you have ~ beautiful work ~ lucky you!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Amy, that is simply beautiful! What a talented guy!!
ReplyDeleteThe wood is wonderful. Your husband is like a wooden quilter!
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Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a labor of love. Those boxes are absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat treasures!!!! He does beautiful work. Thanks for sharing! Wendy
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ReplyDeleteTypo so 1st comment had to go!:)
ReplyDeleteMy hubby said your hubby is crazy....that's a big compliment!!:)
I'm thinking your kids will be getting larger ones when they get married too....cherished family heirlooms to be!:)
You sure are one lucky lady. I have to say though, I have been waiting to but a seam rrpper from your shop for a while....*hint hint*
ReplyDeleteI read your comment to him and he chuckled...he knows!
DeleteAmy, what a romantic and talented man is your husband.
ReplyDeleteMy dad was also a skilled cabinet maker in his free time, and I am so lucky to have many unique boxes he designed and made just for me.
Tiny treasure chests!
xo
Wow! Those lovetails are amazing at that scale!
ReplyDeleteSeriously talented hubby you have there Amy and he obviously loves you a great deal. The boxes are lovely and will no doubt be treasured for a very long time.
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