Captain America Retro World War 2 Box

https://www.etsy.com/listing/453756392/captain-america-retro-world-war-2-ooak

Marauders Map Box

This is a one of kind wooden keepsake box. It is themed after the third Harry Potter film "The Prisoner of Azkaban"

The box features some of the elements from the film and has been a real labour of love for me.

The box is covered with the infamous Marauders Map that Harry is given in the third film. The map features individually placed footsteps that are raised up to give a 3D textured effect.

Also on the box are two hand sculpted from clay "Pawprints" - a sign that Sirius Black's has been here !

There are also tell-tale signs of Lupin's existence as the box features very evident claw marks from his "Werewolf" change !!

The front of the box features a gold Hogwarts Crest wax seal moulded from clay.

My whole idea for this box was to imagine it came from the Shrieking Shack. I purposely aged the box using various techniques and tried to 'stretch' the wood as much as possible. By doing this the box may appear to not 'fit' so to speak. This is intentional. The lid closes and is fixed in place by some beautiful gold coloured hinges but as you can see from the pictures the lid may seem to be a bit larger......or smaller.......depending on your view......but this was my concept.....I wanted it to have a 'damaged' and 'stressed' look. I hope you will agree I have done the job.

Available from my etsy shop HERE

Raiding Tombs...............

Apart from being ill and fighting google to get my logins and passwords sorted, I am still alive in the land of the living but have neglected to update my blog for soooooo looooonnnggg.

Anyway, I am back so here are a few pics of my latest creations. A couple of Tomb Raider Diorama keepsake boxes.

Featuring Lara's trademark colours of brown shorts and green vest with her trusty gold belt buckle and holsters, the top of the boxes are both adorned with her backpack, medi pack and passport......well, a Tomb Raider can't globe-trot without it can she ?????

Both can be purchased HERE

Until the next time......happy raiding !!

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

Here is my latest creation.....more Harry Potter goodyness for you to peruse over. This hand crafted keepsake box is themed after the greatest wizard that ever lived....Albus Dumbledore....although some may argue that Gandalf was a better wizard....you be the judge.

This miniature replicas contained on the top of this box include
The Elder Wand
A Large Dragon's Tooth in a potion bottle
A bottle of Love Potion.
Dumbledore's biography written by Rita Skeeter
Some Lemon Sherbet sweets
The Philosopher's Stone
The front of the box features Dumbledore's Wax seal.

For sale via my ETSY shop here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/130964652/harry-potter-albus-dumbledore-keepsake

Harry Potter Box Turnaround Video Available on YouTube

Here is a short turnaround video of the Harry Potter keepsake box available on ETSY

Some More Harry Potter......Well....You Can't Have Too Much.....Can You ?

My obsession with creating Harry Potter keepsake boxes shows no sign of wearing off.....so I present you 

my latest piece...

 

It is stained and varnished to give it a wonderful aged antique look and feel.
The top of the box has many items associated with Harry, all of which were made by myself.

These include:

A miniature replica of Harry's Wand complete with stand, A wax seal from Hogwarts, A miniature replica of the Sorcerer's Stone (Philosopher's Stone in the UK), A miniature replica of Albus Dumbledore's biography written by Rita Skeeter, and two 'potion' bottles from Dumbledore's secret collection...one containing Troll Finger Bones and the other containing Mermaid Scales, both with labels created by myself.

The bottles, wand, stone, book and seal are not attached to the box - this is to reduce shipping costs. They will be packed inside the box and full instructions will be included on how to attach (it's really easy by the way !!)

It is decorated on the top and sides with various Harry Potter labels and knick knacks including Harry's Hogwarts Invitation Letter and Envelope, Hogwarts Express Ticket, Pumpkin Juice Label, Honeydukes Label, Platform 9 3/4 Sign, a Ministry of Magic Logo and a Daily Prophet Logo.

Dimensions: (All sizes are approx)

Width: 6 inches

Height: 2.5 inches without replicas
4.5 inches with replicas

Depth: 4 inches

FOR SALE VIA MY ETSY SHOP HERE: http://www.etsy.com/listing/129534156/harry-potter-wooden-keepsake-box-by

Chasing Whimsies YouTube Channel

Today sees my Chasing Whimsies YouTube Channel go live. Over the next few weeks I aim to upload a lot of turnaround vids of some of my work.

So far there is just one but I hope it will give you a good idea of my work and what I enjoy doing....you may even see some cats hog the camera a bit !

CHASING WHIMSIES ON YOUTUBE

"Adventure Is Out There"

This is a one of a kind wooden keepsake box I recently made.

It is themed after the wonderful Disney/Pixar film "Up" which tells the story of recently widowed Carl and his adventure with young Russell....and Dug the dog ?

It is without a doubt one of my favourite films of all time and it was a labour of love to make this.

The box itself features a table cloth sculpted from high quality polymer clay, and painted to resemble the type of tablecloth Carl would have in his new home.

On the table cloth are many keepsakes that Carl has collected and saved from his journey to Paradise falls including.....

A beloved framed picture of his wife, 'Ellie' - the frame is sculpted from polymer clay.

A treasured 'Bird' ornament that used to sit on his mantelpiece - sculpted from polymer clay.

A copy of his and Ellie's "My Adventure Book" and a copy of Russell's "Wilderness Explorer Handbook"

Carl's Grape Soda Badge

Some 'Snipe" chocolate !

The outside of the box is adorned with polymer clay balloons and photo's from Carl and Russell's new adventures...along with some very funny pictures of Dug.

The inside of the box also features some pictures of the new best friends......and some more of Dug.

The box has a very high quality finish, and has a magnetic clasp closing mechanism.

It is for sale via my etsy shop HERE