Wooden Toy Box
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How
To Find A Personalized Toy Box To
Make A Great Holiday
Gift
November,
2011
Safety
First!
It's that
time of year again! Parents
everywhere are racking their
brains trying to come up with
that one great WOW gift for their
children. If you want to make a
big impact and help keep the
clutter off of your floor at the
same time, consider a
personalized toy box. Before you
shop, however, think about these
factors.
Safety
is vitally important, especially
when you're talking about a toy
box lid. When you purchase your
personalized toy box from Wood
Creations Inc. you can rest
assured that the toy box comes
with a lid support to keep the
lid from slamming and pinching
small fingers. Part of the fun of
a personalized toy box (for
parents, at least) is that the
kids will be able to have a place
to store their toys, ensuring
that toys aren't littering
bedrooms, playrooms and living
rooms. If the lid is too hard to
open or slams unexpectedly,
you'll still be faced with a
mess.
Wood
Creations, Inc. uses the lid
supports that are recommended by
the Consumer Product Safety
Commission. Each of our toy boxes
are lead free and include
ventilation that makes a toy
chest a safe hide and seek hiding
spot. Our employees use our toy
boxes in their own homes and we
never compromise safety for our
family or yours.
Choose
Solid Construction For Your Toy
Chest
There's
nothing worse than a holiday gift
that doesn't even make it to its
first birthday. Many parents are
tempted by the price of a cheap,
plastic toy chest. While it's
true that a plastic toy box can
be much cheaper than a
traditional wooden toy chest, the
quality of construction can't be
compared. A plastic toy box can
buckle and bow, whether from the
weight of a child or even the
weight of the toys inside. On the
other hand, a wooden toy chest
that's constructed out of solid
wood will hold up to the test of
time. Many parents report that
the toy chest pulls double duty
as a blanket chest after the kids
are grown.
Don't be surprised if you need to
spend a little time putting
together your new toy chest
before you can use it. A toy box
from Wood Creations arrives flat
packed and will take most people
about 20 minutes to put together.
If you aren't an experienced
carpenter, don't worry - you
don't have to be one! We include
all the hardware you need and
include detailed instructions
with every toy chest we sell.
Look For A
Toy Chest That Can Be
Personalized And Comes In A
Variety Of Finishes
A wooden
toy box can be made even more
special with a little
personalization. A personalized
toy box creates an heirloom
quality gift, as long as you've
found one with a solid
construction. Popular wood
finishes include bamboo, cherry,
oak and espresso, which means you
can match a finish to any room's
decor.
To make your gift extra special,
consider adding a personalized
name with laser engraving or wood
cut out letters. To further
personalize your toy chest, add a
wooden cut out border that
features sweet bears, fun toy
trains, animals and more.
A personalized toy box is an
excellent gift for kids of all
ages. A toy chest can hold
everything from video games, to
stuffed animals, to blankets
after the kids have grown. Give a
personalized toy box this holiday
season for a gift that will be
remembered for years to come.
Toy
Boxes Need Lid
Supports!
April,
2010
Toy
boxes are a fantastic way to
store children's toys and stuffed
animals as well as keep clutter
to a minimum. Although there are
many toy boxes out there to
choose from, few are as
beautifully decorated and equally
safe as those handcrafted and
sold at Wood Creations Inc. These
toy boxes are available in either
oak, cherry or espresso wood
finishes and can seamlessly blend
in with the rest of the home's
decor. Not only that, but the toy
boxes feature a variety of
options including personalized
lettering, wooden borders as well
as laser engraving.
Is the Toy
Box Safe?
As a
parent, one always wants to
ensure their children are safe.
Many times toy boxes do not have
the design necessary for the
safety of the family. According
to the Consumer Product Safety
Commission, the toy chest with a
hinged lid has to have lid
support that will hold the lid
open in any position.
Toy
box safety
is very important to Wood
Creations Inc., therefore they
use these same lid supports
recommended by this
Commission.The toy boxes and
blanket chests are designed for
the safety with the most
important feature of the toy
boxes being the lid supports to
ensure that the toy box does not
slam down when lifted up. This
means that whatever the lid
position, it will not drop. All
of the toy boxes, whether
manufactured or handcrafted, have
well-designed toy box lid
supports. This safety feature
ensures that the lid will not
fall on top of children when
trying to retrieve their toys.
Not only
that, but the wooden toy boxes
created by Wood Creations Inc.
are lead free and safe for
children of all ages. All of the
toy chests also include air
ventilation required by the
Consumer Product Safety
Commission.
The Safety
Features of the Toy Boxes and
Chests
Wood
Creations Inc. offers a variety
of safe
toy chest
and toy box styles to ensure that
there is a beautiful, handcrafted
toy box suitable for every child.
Various manufactured toy box
styles include the colonial toy
box available in dark cherry,
pecan and white wood finishes as
well as the toy box 'n' bench
style available in dark cherry,
pecan, white and espresso as well
as the "cute" toy box in
white.
The
colonial toy chest features a
seating area, generous storage
with removable dividers as well
as casters for enhanced mobility.
As far as toy box safety goes,
this particular style includes
two safety hinges and cutouts to
prevent finger pinching. The toy
box 'n' bench is spacious and has
a classic look, and also doubles
as a bench for children to sit
on. This safe toy chest includes
two safety hinges for superb toy
box safety. The cute toy box is
perfect for any room as it is
smaller in size, making it very
useful for almost any space. This
particular style features
toy
box lid
supports
and cutouts for safety.
There are
also blanket chests and hope
chests that feature a classic
design to fit any decor. All of
their wooden chests offer double
toy box lid supports which
enables the lid to hold in any
position.
Decorating
a Small Space? Wooden Toy Boxes
Transform Any Room!
May
2010
When decorating a small space,
one often finds the most
practical and creative ways to
incorporate multi-functional
items throughout the home
décor. Wooden
toy
boxes
are certainly no exception, in
fact they can become the most
powerful secret weapon when it
comes to providing extra storage
in a stylish way.
There Are
Plenty Of Ways To Utilize The
Extra Storage Provided By Toy
Chests
Wooden
blanket chests or toy boxes can
be used to eliminate clutter by
providing storage for:
- books
and magazines
- shoes
- out of
season clothing
- pillows
and blankets
- towels
- storing
recipes
- arts
& craft
supplies
- board
games
- toys,
of course
- hiding
gifts
- and
much, much more!
Every
household faces their own
challenges of "extra stuff" that
usually lies around on tables or
in drawers. All it takes to keep
any room tidy is the right type
of organization system and
storage… and this just
happens to be the primary purpose
of toy chests.
Beyond
Storage, Wooden Toy Boxes &
Blanket Chests Are Also
Attractive Home Décor
Of course,
having a tidy room is attractive
enough… but there's a good
reason why trunks and chests are
used as decorative items.
(Because they are decorative, of
course!) Wooden toy
chests
can easily blend in with any
taste or style of home
décor, and that's reason
enough to incorporate one into
your own living room.
Yet instead
of trying to blend
blanket
chests
or toy boxes with other
décor, there are ways to
utilize them into becoming the
focal point of any room.
Especially useful in very small
spaces, blanket chests and toy
chests can be used as shelves or
tables (simply place decorative
candles, a vase or lamp, or even
knick knacks on the top) and can
also create a window bench or
additional seating when covered
with a cushion.
Add your
own personal touches to
completely customize the
decorative and purposeful use of
toy boxes into your home!
Speaking of customizing, contact
us to learn more about
customizing a wooden toy chest as
a special occasion gift! We offer
a variety of clip art and
designs, along with an extensive
selection of lettering options,
to make any toy box or blanket
chest a personalized gift or home
décor.
Wooden
Creations, Inc. is a family owned
business specializing in quality,
hand crafted wooden chests and
trunks for any purpose.
Storing
Memorabilia In Memory Chests And
Keepsake Boxes
July
2010
Memory
chests and keepsake boxes are
ideal storage options for our
most precious memories and
because every event is different,
there are a variety of wooden
chest options to choose from.
Sentimental
Wooden Chests For Memorable
Occasions
Customized
wooden
chests
are one of the best methods for
storing items associated with the
happiest moments of our lives.
Brides and grooms will find them
especially useful for helping
them keep all of their wedding
preparation items in one place
before their special day and as a
storage space for memorabilia
after their wedding day passes.
Not to be forgotten are parents
who want to have a special place
for their child's first cards and
hospital items. A keepsake box is
an inexpensive yet beautiful
storage option for those
irreplaceable mementos.
Because no occasion is the same,
memory chests come in a variety
of sizes and wood options for
every event. For those
individuals who want to make
their wooden chest as memorable
as the occasion they are using it
for; these memory chests and
keepsake boxes can be laser
engraved with any text that will
add meaning to the contents of
the wooden box. The options are
endless and can include bride and
groom names, a child's name,
and/or an epitaph, a poem or any
saying that imparts a sense of
what that special moment
meant.
Creating
A Remembrance With A Memory
Chest
As
beautiful as it is functional, a
memory
chest
has everything brides and grooms
could want for keeping their
wedding accessories in one place
before their happy day and for
keeping their treasured items
safe after they are married. A
memory chest easily functions as
a cache for engraved champagne
glasses, personalized napkins,
invitations and centerpieces
before they are needed and is
even more useful for storing
wedding gifts such as blankets
and bath towels after the "I
do's" are said.
For this occasion, a large memory
chest would be ideal. Wood
Creations Inc. carries a range of
full sixed all-wood chests that
would be sure to meet the needs
of any newly married couple. This
wooden chest's dimensions are
41x21x21 and it comes with two
lid supports for easy access. It
is available in oak, cherry and
espresso with an optional cedar
base for keeping insects away
from those irreplaceable items.
Engraving is also an option and
can be done on the front of the
box or on the inside lid.
Keepsake
Boxes For Childhood Memories
As
special as a wedding is, the
first year of a person's life is
irreplaceable. That is why a
keepsake
box
is a wonderful storage choice.
For this option, Wood Creations
Inc. carries an enchanting small
wooden chest that is 14x10½x
6½. It is large enough for
an 8½x11 inch document at
the bottom of the box while also
having enough room for a baby's
first pair of shoes. This
keepsake box also includes a
removable velvet lined tray for
items such as hospital bracelets
and a photo frame that can
accommodate three pictures of the
newborn child.
Every wooden chest is an
extension of the individuals who
include them in their lives. They
safely house the tangible items
that have added to the memories
that accompany us throughout our
lives.
Wooden
Toy Boxes And Other Gifts Can
Become Heirloom Family
Traditions
September
2010
Wooden toy
boxes are wonderful examples of
heirloom quality gifts that can
be handed down to the next
generation. Toy chests can become
blanket chests when kids grow
up.
The holidays are the perfect time
to give a thoughtful gift that
can become a family heirloom. For
many parents and grandparents,
giving a gift of lasting value
and beauty can be the start of a
family tradition.
Heirloom quality gifts such as
fine jewelry, laser engraved
wooden toy boxes, or a hand
carved wooden rocking horse will
be opened with delight when given
and last long after electronic
gadgets or cheap plastic toys are
forgotten.
Laser
Engraved Wooden Toy Boxes Are A
Thoughtful Gift
If
you're ready to start a tradition
in your family a wooden
toy box
is the ideal gift. Our beautiful
toy chests can be used daily by
children because they're hand
crafted to withstand the rough
treatment toddlers can dish out.
Their strength is hidden by
beautiful, furniture quality
style that will last for
years.
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Our handcrafted, laser engraved
toy chests will look beautiful in
any child's bedroom, but are
attractive enough to be proudly
displayed in the family room or
living room. Rich hardwood
styles, including oak and cherry
are as durable as they are
elegant. For a personal touch,
our laser engraving will complete
the customized look of your
wooden toy box. There are many
ways to customize our wooden toy
boxes, including a variety of
fonts or a lovely lakeside scene
with pine trees. If you'd like,
we can even create a custom
design based on your ideas or
graphics for your wooden toy
box.
Engraved
Toy Chests Can Be Used For Any
Kind Of Decorative Storage
Our
wooden toy boxes are also
versatile. They may begin life as
toy chests, but as a child grows
older they can be used to store
anything from sweaters to sports
gear. When kids leave for
college, their wooden toy box can
become extra storage for out of
season clothing. And don't be
boxed in by the idea that a
wooden toy box has to remain a
toy chest. Placed in the family
room or at the foot of your bed,
they become blanket
chests
where you can stow afghans, extra
pillows, or special mementos.
Years from now, the grown-up
child who has received a laser
engraved toy
chest
will still be using it and
thinking of you. Start a
tradition this year, and give
your children or grandchildren
their own personalized and laser
engraved wooden toy box. Older
children will also appreciate a
personalized blanket chest or
storage box that's theirs alone,
or give the parents an engraved
chest featuring the family name
and crest.
Other
Heirloom Gifts
If you're still searching for an
heirloom gift for the special
little girl in your life,
consider some fine gold jewelry.
Most jewelry stores now carry
dainty versions of popular
necklaces, lockets, and religious
symbols that won't overpower a
younger girl. Tucking a photo
inside the locket and having the
reverse engraved will make the
necklace extra special.
Birthstone earrings or a
birthstone pendant are also good
choices. For a young man, a
sterling silver ID bracelet is a
good choice, particularly with
his initials engraved.
Also consider traditional
presents such as handmade quilts,
handcrafted rocking horses, or
even a personalized painting
depending on the age and taste of
the recipient. The nice thing
about starting a tradition with
an heirloom gift such as one of
our cherry wooden toy boxes is
the continued pleasure for both
you and the recipient. It's a
versatile, beautiful gift that
can be enjoyed for years, then
passed on to a new generation of
children.
Blanket Chests - Combining Great
Looks With Versatile
Storage
January
2011
About a
hundred years ago, every young
lady had a special cedar chest or
blanket chest where she tucked
away blankets, linens, and other
items she would need when she
married. These "hope chests" were
usually made by someone in the
family and featured lovely
details that made the blanket
chest truly unique. Although the
original meaning of a hope chest
has fallen by the wayside,
blanket chests are still a
wonderful way to store items in
between uses.
Roomy
Storage That Doesn't Take Up A
Lot Of Space
Today you
can give a blanket chest to any
man or woman as a great gift
they'll use again and again. If
you get it customized with laser
engraving, initials, or a name,
the recipient will appreciate it
even more. The key to giving a
blanket chest as a gift is to
choose only top quality materials
and be sure the chest is made
from solid hardwoods, not wood
veneers. Men and women both will
appreciate having a furniture
quality blanket chest that gives
them extra storage.
The most
obvious use for our wood chests
is to store blankets or linens,
but don't let yourself be limited
by tradition. They can also hold
sheets, towels and other supplies
for the bedroom or
bathroom.
Alternate
Uses For Your Blanket
Chest
You can
also stash out of season clothing
in a blanket chest. You can store
sweaters, jackets and even
accessories like hats and mittens
in your cedar chest, where they
will stay fresh and clean until
you need them. A blanket chest at
the foot of your bed can
stylishly combine storage with a
beautiful place to sit while you
put on your shoes or get ready
for bed at the end of the day. A
blanket chest in a child's room
can store toys or books now and
clothing or sports equipment.
Choosing an attractive design or
having the blanket chest
personalized with your child's
name will make it even more
special.
Your family
room is another great place to
show off one of our lovely cedar
chests or blanket chests.
Fortunately, we offer blanket
chests in pure hardwoods like
oak, cherry and bamboo, so you'll
be able to choose a beautiful
piece that will blend beautifully
with your décor. You'll
find so many things to use it for
in a family room, including
storing magazines, board games,
and throws. It makes it so simple
to straighten up when unexpected
company shows up. Just toss
things into your blanket chest
and close the lid on
clutter!
Why Our
Blanket Chests Are
Special
There are
many manufacturers offering
blanket chests in various styles,
but be sure to check the quality
thoroughly before buying. Some of
these chests, sometimes called
cedar chests, aren't always made
out of pure hardwoods. You'll
discover that some are made from
particle board or plywood with
hardwood veneers. These won't
stand up to years of use like one
of our hand crafted hardwood or
bamboo blanket chests. We're
proud to offer beautifully made
blanket chests that will stand up
to comparison to even the most
exclusive lines of furniture.
What makes our blanket chests so
special?
- Our
blanket chests are fully
finished and come in either
stained or unstained styles so
that you can match your chest
to your own
furniture.
- The
decorative corners on our
chests aren't just lovely;
they strengthen and protect
the corners for years of
use.
- You can
choose from custom laser
engraving, hand crafted wood
borders, or personalized
lettering in a variety of
styles in order to make your
blanket chest or cedar chest
one of a kind.
- We use
a specialized safety hinge
that surpasses what the
Consumer Product Safety
Commission recommends, making
our blanket chests among the
safest on the market. The lid
can be opened to any position
without worrying about it
falling closed.
We
encourage you to explore our
website to see the many beautiful
styles we offer. Custom laser
engraving or wood inlays can
transform your cedar chest or
blanket chest into a truly lovely
addition to your home that will
become an heirloom.
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