About this Product
Handcrafted in beautifully figured Spalted Maple, the “St. Louis” Jewelry/Trinket Box is a masterpiece of natural elegance and functionality. This exquisite box features one unlined drawer, allowing the stunning grain patterns of the figured Maple wood to take center stage, showcasing the natural beauty in its purest form.
Compact and Functional Design
With dimensions of 8 ½ inches in width, 4 inches in height, and 2 ½ inches in depth, the “St. Louis” Jewelry/Trinket Box is designed to be both compact and spacious. Its sleek profile makes it a perfect addition to any dresser, vanity table, or shelf, effortlessly blending into your decor while providing ample storage for your treasured items.
Quality Craftsmanship
The “St. Louis” Box is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship. This piece is meticulously handcrafted to highlight the unique and beautiful patterns of Spalted Maple, ensuring its uniqueness. The attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials guarantees a product that is both durable and timeless.
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Meet the Maker
I developed a passion for woodworking in the 1970s, becoming one of the first female students permitted to enroll in Wood Shop during high school. To enhance my knowledge of tools and various wood crafting techniques, I began attending Wood Shows. After several years of saving and securing a dedicated workspace, I purchased a scroll saw and self-taught my skills in its operation. A few years later, I upgraded to a more advanced saw, which significantly improved the quality of my creations.
My passion lies in creating scroll saw portraits from photographs. During the Afghan War, I was a member of a Portrait Scroll Saw Group that dedicated itself to crafting wooden portraits of fallen soldiers. I had the honor of creating one of the first portraits of a young man who lost his life. After the family received their son's portrait, I was touched to receive a heartfelt 4-page handwritten letter from his mother, providing me with a glimpse into her son's life, which moved me deeply. We continued our work until we fulfilled hundreds of requests.
A relocation forced me to pause my craft for several years due to a lack of workspace for my saw and tools. Approximately 20 years ago, I resumed my passion for creating with my scroll saw. Recently, I expanded my workshop, acquired additional tools, and broadened my range of creations. Three years ago, I received a bandsaw for Christmas, which enabled me to start crafting sculpted band saw boxes, lidded box types, and various other projects. I have since begun selling my creations at Craft and Art Fairs, where my sculpted band saw boxes have consistently garnered positive attention.
I source all my wood from mills in New England, meticulously cutting and milling it to size in my workshop. I carefully select the wood for each box based on color and grain to complement the box's shape. I do not mass-produce my boxes; each one you see in my shop is the actual item you will receive. While shapes may be similar, no two boxes are identical. Depending on the complexity of the design, each box can take anywhere from 5 to over 10 hours to complete, with a significant portion of that time dedicated to hand sanding each box to a glass-smooth finish. The majority of my creations are crafted from American hardwoods, along with select exotic woods. Each item description will specify the types of wood utilized.
Thank you for visiting my shop. I trust you will discover the ideal gift for yourself or for others, one that will endure for generations to come.
Shop Policies
I take great pride in producing beautiful, high-quality functional art. I hope you love the item(s) you purchased.
If there is an issue with your purchase, please contact me within 7 days and I will do everything reasonably possible to make things right.
USA Shipping Only
We are currently only able to ship orders to addresses within the United States. Please note, to help with the environment, I may re-use other retailors boxes to ship your items in, removing or covering any prior personal shipping information.
Delivery Times
· Processing and Shipping: Please allow 3-6 business days for processing and shipping of in-stock items.
Please note: The United States Postal Service (USPS) does not guarantee delivery dates.
Package marked Delivered but missing:
· If the post office marked your package as delivered but you haven't received it, contact the post office first. Their scanners have GPS and can show the exact delivery location. If it was an error on their part, they will help retrieve the package.
· They cannot help if it was delivered to your address. In such cases, I cannot offer refunds. Please file a stolen mail report with the post office and your local police to track potential patterns of mail theft. Inform me of this situation so I'm aware.
Package not delivered and not marked received:
· If the package wasn't delivered and the tracking information doesn't show it as received, contact me directly and I'll arrange a solution.
Delivery time considerations:
· Remember, the USPS doesn't guarantee delivery dates. While I prepare your item for shipping in a timely manner, I have no control over the exact arrival date.
· Once the post office marks a package as delivered, my access to information is limited. For delivery issues, check with your local post office as they have the most recent updates.
Returns
We understand that sometimes things don't go as planned. While we cannot accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, we are happy to offer a full refund for items damaged during shipping.
To claim a refund for a damaged item, please follow these steps:
1. Take photos: Within 3 days of receiving your order, capture clear photos showing the damaged packaging and the damaged item itself.
2. Email us: Send the photos to LinsterBeeDesigns@yahoo.com with the subject line "Damaged Item.
3. Return the item: Upon our confirmation, please return the damaged item to us within 7 days. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
4. Refund processing: If your claim is approved, we will refund the cost of the item only, excluding the original shipping cost, once we receive the returned item in its original condition.
Please note: This policy applies only to items damaged during shipping. We cannot accept returns or exchanges for any other reason.
