What is an HeirloomMe?
It was my intention to create miniature versions of our loved ones to act as Heirlooms, to be passed down to the next generations. A family tree of sorts. I wanted to ‘heirloom’ each of our family members, and that’s where the Me came in.
In the 1990's I started designing and creating a more durable version of a ‘Pap
What is an HeirloomMe?
It was my intention to create miniature versions of our loved ones to act as Heirlooms, to be passed down to the next generations. A family tree of sorts. I wanted to ‘heirloom’ each of our family members, and that’s where the Me came in.
In the 1990's I started designing and creating a more durable version of a ‘Paper Doll’ for my grandchildren to play with.
Using a scroll saw to cut my characters, followed by hand painting their faces and underclothes, and then designing and hand sewing outfits - it wasn't long before I realized this was a very tedious and tremendously time consuming activity and I would not likely create many for customers, so I put that project on a back burner.
However, I never stopped thinking about ways to improve those miniatures, and to make it better. Then one day in May, 2021 - I revisited my designs and, well - you know that light bulb moment? - I had one! I thought "hey! I could just put a real photo on this cut out - and it would actually be that person in a miniature size! No hand painting, designing or hand sewing outfits... and within a month I had everything worked through and with great enthusiasm my first ‘HeirloomMe’ was born.
Instead of hand painting each 'character' I found that using a photo of my family member was much more affordable. And with the technology of laser cutting, as opposed to a scroll saw, I could create clean, smooth, miniature versions of anything!! No more sanding!
What started out as with the creation of miniature Grandma, Grandpa, Mom & Dad, Auntie’s and Uncles - soon became miniature versions of customer's Classic Cars, Pets, Grandma's Brooches, Birds, Butterflies - anything was possible. And I could create affordable one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone!
I believe that the giving of gifts is about so much more than the item itself. It's about showing someone you really care, and creating a meaningful connection.
I started my small business with this in mind. To provide a Gift Store that offers thoughtful, unique and truly personalized one-of-a-kind gifts.
Preserving memories is very importa
I believe that the giving of gifts is about so much more than the item itself. It's about showing someone you really care, and creating a meaningful connection.
I started my small business with this in mind. To provide a Gift Store that offers thoughtful, unique and truly personalized one-of-a-kind gifts.
Preserving memories is very important to me and I am passionate about recreating, (or transforming you might say) beautiful photo memories for my customers.
Each HeirloomMe is created using the photos provided by my customer. I start by editing a digital copy of your original photo. A laser cut Birchwood silhouette is then created to the exact outline of the finished photo. I adhere the photo and finish with a UV protecting resin, ensuring a long life. These can then be made into ornaments, magnets, stand alone cutouts or even applied to panel boards for recognitions etc.
I am passionate about preserving our greatest photos by creating long lasting memories in the form of an HeirloomMe.
It is also my greatest pleasure to see that spark of joy and happiness HeirloomMes have given my customers. They are very unique custom gifts, and truly are one of a kind.
I strive to create beautiful, quality keepsakes
I am passionate about preserving our greatest photos by creating long lasting memories in the form of an HeirloomMe.
It is also my greatest pleasure to see that spark of joy and happiness HeirloomMes have given my customers. They are very unique custom gifts, and truly are one of a kind.
I strive to create beautiful, quality keepsakes that you will be proud to display.
Each HeirloomMe, through editing to final resin curing, is created with love and commitment to excellence.
Serving customers across Canada, from my little home town hamlet in Kawartha Lakes Ontario,
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HeirloomMes ~ 7-10 days to completion
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