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There were many reasons that led me to create thes

There were many reasons that led me to create these boxes, but the first of all was the need. I have plenty of small objects (from toys to clothes) that belonged to my children when they were younger and that I want to keep forever.✨

I'm a box lover (and, by the way, a basket lover too!😅), so when I see one I like I end up saving it until I find the perfect destination for it. But in this case, I wanted something special, as it was meant to contain some of my greatest treasures.🧡

That's why I created these ‘memory boxes’, which I kept telling friends and clients about and which gradually were more and more ordered.

They ended up having the most different functions, but always with the same purpose: to keep those little mementos of special moments - our children's childhood, unforgettable trips, christenings, weddings... or any other occasion that we want to eternalise.

They're always personalised, of course! Our moments are unique and unrepeatable, nor could the boxes be any other way.🥰

The choice of materials is no coincidence either. I've always been passionate about wooden objects, because wood is natural, renewable and extremely durable. Wood has a beauty that remains over time, and I love to think about how these boxes can pass down through generations, just like those objects we inherit from our grandparents and preserve as real treasures.💝

They are painted with my natural pigments and, to protect the paint and give it that final touch, I use beeswax or vegetable oils, which enhance the texture and give it durability.

Every detail is thought out so that the boxes not only hold memories, but also become part of those stories themselves.🤗

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Here's a bit more about my process of preparing th

Here's a bit more about my process of preparing the watercolours I use in my work.
A few weeks ago, I took two days off to restock my watercolour box. I shot some of the colours process and that's how I captured the preparation of this bright blue.🎨
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I asked my son to take me this picture because I n

I asked my son to take me this picture because I needed one for my new book and for the website.
Now that the worst is over (because I hate taking photos 🙄), I thought it would be a nice idea to share a bit about myself here, since the only presentation I have is hidden in the About section of my website.

Hi, I'm Cristiana.🌻

I grew up between the blue of the sea and the green of the trees and I believe that this has profoundly influenced the way I see the world and feel connected to nature.🌿

It's said that when I was little, all I had to do was hear ‘Once upon a time...’ to instantly stop what I was doing, sit down and listen carefully to the story that followed. I've always been passionate about stories. Each person's story, the stories in books, the stories yet to be invented.📖

And these are my great inspirations in the illustrations and items I create: nature, with its plants and animals, stories, with their magic and endless possibilities, and, of course, my children, who over the years have never stopped to amaze and surprise me.🥰

A few years ago, I started researching handmade paints and making my own natural pigments. I use them to paint my pieces, adding beeswax and recycled materials to some of them.

Another of my passions is DIY. Whenever I can, I go on long walks with my family. On these walks, we bring back logs, leaves, flowers and other materials that are perfect for using in our crafts. Then I share them on my blog and here on Instagram so that you too can try them out!🤗

I'd like to take this moment to welcome those who have just arrived on my page and to thank my dear and loyal followers who have accompanied and supported me over the years!🧡

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If I had to choose between drawing and modelling,

If I had to choose between drawing and modelling, I don't know which I'd choose as my favourite. The truth is that recently I've been painting and drawing much more than modelling, which made me miss creating three-dimensional things.

Perhaps that's why, when a client set me the challenge of thinking up a different kind of gift, I came up with the idea of creating boxes with stories on them. In the meantime, several months have passed and I've been postponing their sharing them, as I wanted to launch them with the new website. But it has been delayed too... And here we are.🤷

I've been sharing decorated matchboxes, but I haven't shown these customised story boxes before.

There's always something magical when I see an idea come to life and turn into a unique item.✨
This story box, made with care for the birthday of a lover of books and words, represents that special moment when all we want to do is lose ourselves in a good read.📚

Each box is unique, handmade, inspired by stories, memories or even dreams. It takes shape with recycled materials, handmade paints and a personal touch, so that every detail feels special.🌿

If you'd like a personalised box, I'd be delighted to bring your ideas to life. Send me a message to talk about the details and what you'd like to see represented in it.
There are some examples of these story boxes in my online shop. However, I have photos and videos of many others that I have made to order.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating them!🧡
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Em todos os livros que ilustro, adoro incluir dese

Em todos os livros que ilustro, adoro incluir desenhos que os meus filhos fizeram. É uma forma de os envolver em algo tão especial para mim.🤗
Quando eram pequeninos e os seus desenhos não passavam de rabiscos, procurava forma de os integrar em padrões de tecidos ou gatafunhos num caderno ou parede.
Agora, são uma verdadeira ajuda em todo o processo de criar um livro! 🥰

Este é o mapa que o meu filho João desenhou para o novo "Alerta Emoções" (que a @sararodi.oficial escreveu e eu ilustrei). Ele adora inventar mapas imaginários. 🗺️

Andem para o lado para verem o lettering que a minha filha @mariaresina.pt criou para tornar o livro mais dinâmico. Além disso, foi ela a responsável pelas letras da capa "Alerta Emoções".🖌️

Este projeto é uma verdadeira aventura familiar e de amizade. Espero que cada página transmita a mesma alegria e dedicação que todos nós colocámos nele!🧡✨

Já à venda nas livrarias!!
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🎃👻 Halloween DIY👻🎃 Today, I invite yo

🎃👻 Halloween DIY👻🎃

Today, I invite you to a super easy and creative project to celebrate Halloween! 💀🍂 I just used dabs of paint to create these little monsters and then I went on to draw nice spooky motifs with black pen: ghosts, pumpkins, black cats and much more! 🎨✨

It was a really fun and relaxing process! Try it at home too! It's a great idea to do with the little ones. 🦇🎃

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I haven't yet tried my hand at making pigments fro

I haven't yet tried my hand at making pigments from grape skins. I'm very curious about the final result, but I haven't had the time yet.🍇

Until then, I'm playing around with watercolours made from smashed grapes that don't last long (made this way, the colour ends up changing over time).

This technique can be done with almost any type of vegetable or fruit and is perfect for trying out with the kids!🧡

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Finally, here's my new website!✨ It took me mont

Finally, here's my new website!✨ It took me months of work to have it ready this autumn. For some reason that I can no longer remember (perhaps in a fit of madness), I decided to do it myself. The truth is that I ended up getting into a lot of trouble.😩

But now I'm very happy that it's finished and that it turned out the way I idealised it (although I still have a few details to improve 🙄). I have a lot to thank to Roxana @triboo.pt and Ana @loomdesignpt for their precious help, who, with their infinite patience, helped me with countless doubts and mistakes.🤗

I'd love you to visit this new online space of mine, where I'm introducing my wooden boxes (which have already been on sale for a few months on order) and where I'll continue to add new products. I'm also creating a new section where I'll keep an up-to-date agenda of events and workshops!🖌️

I look forward to hearing your opinions, which are so important to me!🧡

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