#fandomwoodworking

If you ever read my old blog (RIP, deleted by Tumblr without trial or mercy), you might remember: I love going overboard with gifts. If not — here’s a little throwback.

For my husband’s birthday, I burned a map of Minas-Marseille (where our story began) and the White-Stone Hall (where we live now). I added a Helm’s Deep LEGO set, a Middle-earth Atlas, custom chocolates with sigils, and a scroll with wishes.

Now our wedding anniversary is coming up.

And I had no idea what to give.

Until I stumbled across a signal horn in a local shop and went: that’s it.

Because I didn’t actually fall in love with Boromir until I realized how much he reminds me of my husband — in character and in how he carries himself.

I’ve said it before: I basically write my Boromir based on my husband.

And Boromir without a horn? Not canon.

Horn — ordered. Picking it up on Saturday.

Then came quest #2: how do I present it?

A gift bag? Just hand it over?

Nah.

It needed something meaningful, themed, Middle-earth-y.

Especially since this is our wooden anniversary.

So — a box! A wooden one. But the ones I found were either the wrong size or insanely overpriced.

Then I remembered: I’m an engineer. With free time. Dangerous combo.

Went to the market. Bought some wood.

And now you’re invited to witness my noble quest:

Project Middle-earth Box™

The plan:

Handmade crate

Velvet lining inside to hide screws and flaws

Runes and rustic decoration on the outside

Day 1.

Wood — cut. Frame — assembled.

Result — crooked. Screws visible. Sadness.

Day 2.

Starting fresh. Wooden dowels this time.

Drilling. Fitting. Drilling again.

Everything — covered in sawdust. Including my soul.

But hey, it’s almost working.