Treasure or memory boxes come in various shapes and sizes. My sister in law had a hope chest and jewelry box she kept her special collections in. My mom had a beautiful chest her dad brought back from China. She also, had a beautiful jewelry chest from him. My nana had her secretary that held special items.
I kept mine in a locked jewelry standing mirrored case. That is until I wanted to look at my special finds and treasures. I have a clutch purse that houses my tokens.
I took a course by Roxanne Evan’s Stout. During the winter I discovered Ann Woods tutorialMini travel kit on a.k.a. Sewing kits. I made many. I couldn’t stop finding new uses for them. Little journals to house my career pins. These include my Walt Disney Pins and Nursing Pins. I also collect Red Cross and vintage nursing pins. . 
I have a mini journal book to keep my favorite snippets of fabric. And a mini sewing kit for my stork scissors, tape measure, pins and needles (what the design was originally designed for.
So my idea spun into treasure keeper boxes where I can store little items that capture my heart. Of course, I have several. I love combining several artists gems of creative ideas and incorporate my fusion.
I added Rhonda’s kits at A Little Bit of French to my mini Ann Wood minis and into journals. They even made it to the tins and boxes. I turned into a little manic making beautiful and fun creations.
I have had so much fun creating them. I am going to offer a treasure box filled with a journal and sewing kit on my Etsy shop Cottage Wishes. Also, I will take them to Junk-in the Trunk in Brevard, NC on April 9th. Cathy, Lady Beatrice on Instagram, hosts us on her lawn. It has been a blessing to keep us connected with our love of handmade and vintage.
Thanks for joining me, Di
