Personalised Initial Shadow Box

Please note: Minor design adjustments may be made to ensure your engraving looks balanced and visually appealing.

A personalised wooden shadow box with your chosen letter and name. Paint it together and keep it forever.

Each box is laser cut in our studio on the Mornington Peninsula from 5 layers of 2 mm basswood. Stacked together they make a little night-time scene with real depth: a sleepy moon, a hot air balloon, a shooting star, a bunny, an owl and mushrooms, with your chosen initial in the middle and the name engraved on the banner.

A lovely screen-free activity and keepsake in one.

What's in the kit

5 pre-cut basswood layers (letter and name already engraved)
6 pots of non-toxic, washable kids' paint in your chosen paint set
1 paint brush
Glue dots for easy, mess-free assembly
Step-by-step instruction card

Paint sets

Night Sky: dark blue, light blue, dark green, yellow, white and brown. Cosy night scene with a golden letter (as pictured).
Rainbow Brights: red, orange, yellow, light green, light blue and purple. Bold and fun.
Soft Pastels: pink, light blue, light green, yellow, purple and white. Mix each colour with the white for soft pastel shades, lovely for nursery decor.

Colours may vary slightly from the graphics shown.

How to order

Choose your letter (A–Z)
Choose your paint set
Enter the name for the banner (max 12 characters). We engrave exactly what you type, so please double-check the spelling.

Size

Approx. 14.5 x 14.5 cm, 1 cm deep. Sits on a shelf or desk, or can be hung.

Perfect for

Christmas, stocking stuffers, birthdays, new babies, christenings and naming days.

Shipping

Made to order and posted from Victoria within 1–3 business days. Please check Australia Post Christmas cut-off dates when ordering for Christmas.

Safety & supervision

Recommended for ages 3+. Full adult supervision is required at all times while painting and assembling.
Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 due to choking hazard.
This is a decorative craft keepsake, not a toy, and is not designed to be played with, chewed or put in the mouth.
The paint is non-toxic and washable but not intended for skin or food contact. Protect clothing and surfaces while painting.
Glue dots are small and sticky. Adults should handle and apply them.
Please keep all small pieces, paint pots and packaging away from young children when not in use.

Caring for your wooden keepsake

Each piece is laser cut from thin 2 mm basswood. Fine details such as ears, stars and tree tips are delicate and may snap if bent, dropped or handled roughly.
Paint each layer flat on a table rather than holding it up by thin parts, and let the paint dry fully before stacking.
Keep away from water, moisture and direct sunlight. Washable paint can smudge if it gets wet, and sunlight may fade colours.
For a longer-lasting finish, an adult can seal the dry, painted piece with a clear spray varnish in a well-ventilated area.
Dust gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not wash.
Natural wood varies in grain and colour, which is part of the handmade charm.

Painted images show an example only; kits arrive unpainted with your chosen paint set. Colours may vary slightly due to graphics, screen settings and hand painting.