Willow Tree Tenderness Keepsake Box — Oval Hand-Cast Resin 3.4" Hand-Painted Bas-Relief Gift

Willow Tree Tenderness is a hand-cast, hand-painted resin keepsake box featuring a bas-relief of a mother and toddler, designed to hold small mementos and reveal a sentimental message inside.

This keepsake box captures a quiet moment of motherhood in a compact, display-ready form. Modeled from Susan Lordi’s original carving and finished by hand, the oval box offers a tactile bas-relief lid that lifts to reveal a hidden sentiment: "Treasuring a quiet moment of motherhood." Packaged with an enclosure card, it arrives ready to give or to add to a shelf of meaningful objects.

What materials and dimensions define this keepsake box?

The Tenderness keepsake box is cast in durable resin from the artist’s original carving and hand-painted to preserve subtle texture and shading. Its fitted lid is removable rather than hinged, making it simple to open while maintaining a neat silhouette for display.

• Material: hand-cast, hand-painted resin
• Size: 3.4 inches long × 2.4 inches wide × 1.5 inches deep (oval)
• Design: bas-relief carved lid with removable top
• Care: dust with a soft brush or cloth

How does the design convey emotion without facial detail?

Susan Lordi’s Willow Tree pieces express feeling through posture and gesture rather than facial features. The Tenderness lid depicts a woman tenderly holding a toddler, using body language—tilted heads and the placement of hands—to suggest closeness and quiet affection.

• Gesture-driven expression: conveys warmth and intimacy
• Bas-relief technique: creates subtle depth and shadow
• Neutral palette and hand-painting: emphasizes form over color

What makes this a meaningful gift and how is it packaged?

The keepsake’s compact size and hidden interior message make it especially suited for gifting on Mother’s Day, birthdays, or as a token of appreciation. Each piece includes an enclosure card with the title and sentiment, and arrives in fitted packaging ready for presentation.

• Included enclosure card: title and sentiment printed inside
• Fitted gift box: ready to present or store
• Hidden message: a private discovery at the bottom of the box

How should I display and care for this piece at home?

The compact oval form fits easily on mantelpieces, bedside tables, entryway consoles, or shelf vignettes. Its hand-painted surface and fine bas-relief details require gentle maintenance to keep the finish intact and the carving crisp.

• Display: shelf, mantel, table, or dresser accent
• Cleaning: dust gently with a soft brush or dry cloth
• Handling: lift lid carefully; lid is not permanently attached

Who is this for: The Willow Tree Tenderness Keepsake Box is made for anyone who values small, tactile objects that mark emotional moments—especially those looking for a thoughtful gift for mothers, new parents, or collectors of hand-crafted figurative art. It suits people who prefer meaningful, understated decor and keepsakes that invite quiet reflection.