5th Anniversary Gift Ideas: Personalized Wood Keepsake Boxes Wedding anniversary gifts have a theme for each year, each one symbolizing the strengthening of a relationship. For the 5th wedding anniversary, the traditional gift is wood — representing strong roots and an enduring bond. That’s why a personalized wood keepsake box makes such a meaningful 5th … Read More
Some angels choose fur instead of wings. Losing a pet is devastating. We know, because we have been there ourselves. “Everyone is taught that angels have wings, but the lucky ones of us find they have 4 paws.” Personalized Pet Urns Crafted with Love Helping families create customized pet urns to honor and remember their … Read More
Spring Cleaning Tips: Organize Memories with Keepsake Boxes Everyone loves a clean and organized house, and there’s no better time than spring to refresh your home. But after the winter blues, the task of deep cleaning can feel overwhelming. These simple spring cleaning tips will help you de-clutter, organize, and protect what matters most — … Read More
Wooden Keepsake Boxes Around the World When we started Mad Tree Woodcrafts®—born from our passion for designing high-quality wooden keepsake boxes—we never imagined our boxes would travel the globe. A Universal Love for Saving Memories What we’ve learned through the web is that, no matter where someone lives or what language they speak, cherishing mementos … Read More
We’re Christy and Tyler, the husband-and-wife team behind Mad Tree Woodcrafts®. Over the years, we’ve had the honor of creating thousands of custom wooden keepsake boxes for people around the world. Every box is handcrafted by Tyler in our workshop, while Christy works directly with each customer to bring their engraving ideas to life. How … Read More
We all know someone who seems to have everything. They buy what they want when they want it, and shopping for something original can feel impossible. Instead of going down the internet shopping rabbit hole, consider a custom engraved keepsake box—a meaningful, timeless gift idea for the person who has everything. Why a Keepsake Box … Read More
Baby Memory Box: Honoring a Precious Life “It’s beautiful. Its arrival opened up something in my husband that needed to be opened. So, thank you.” Their son was born stillborn. Heartbreak. In their search for something meaningful, they found us online and ordered our Extra-Large Legacy Keepsake Box. We worked together on the engraving, and … Read More
Wood Finish Comparison: A Deeper Look Choosing the right wood finish can completely transform the look, feel, and durability of your handcrafted walnut pieces. At Mad Tree Woodcrafts® we take pride in showing exactly how different finishes bring out the beauty of solid walnut, all sourced from the same tree. In this post, we compare … Read More
Joinery—the way two pieces of wood are connected—determines a box’s strength, durability, and appearance. At Mad Tree Woodcrafts®, we handcraft heirloom keepsake boxes and choose miter joints reinforced with corner splines for their unmatched blend of longevity and clean, timeless lines. What Is Wood Joinery? Wood joinery is the craft of joining boards to create … Read More
When a client needs custom wooden boxes on a tight deadline, attention to detail and clear communication matter. Chad reached out with an urgent request for five square cherry boxes with hinged lids, each engraved with his company’s mission statement and logo. We collaborated quickly to turn his idea into beautifully branded presentation pieces. The … Read More
