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How To Make a Memory Box for Seniors

A memory box could open a flood of nostalgia for a senior citizen. Creating a memory box for a special relative or friend could be a priceless and prized gift. A senior’s life has included many elements, so it is a good idea to focus on a specific subject like travels, family life, or a hobby. This memory book could be titled, "The Place I’ve Been" and will benefit from a visit to the senior’s home and a long chat over a cup of tea for ideas.

Things You'll Need

Wood stationery box with a lid
Maps
Decoupage glue
Acrylic alphabet stamp kit
Clear acrylic base
Stamp pad
Photocopier
Photographs
Travel mementos including stamps, tickets
Guidebooks
Envelopes
Silk ribbon

Instructions

- 1
  Decoupage the entire box with a map of a favorite location. Cut the map to fit and fasten it down with decoupage glue. Apply several coats of decoupage glue to the surface of the map, letting it dry thoroughly between coats.
- 2
  Stamp the name of the memory book and the recipient on the outside of the stationery box. Add small photocopied pictures and tickets. Apply several more coats of decoupage glue.
- 3
  Create one envelope of memories for each place visited by the senior. Stamp the location and the date of the trip on the outside of the envelope.
- 4
  Choose less than a dozen photographs for each location and place the photos in an envelope.
- 5
  Photocopy information and pictures from the guidebooks about each location and place them in the envelope.
- 6
  Wrap the envelope with a ribbon, tied in a bow.
- 7
  Place all envelopes in the box and wrap another ribbon around the box, tied in a bow.

Collecting Memorabilia