TREASURED MOMENTS | marciaaftimus

A unique gift, a unique story.

Why there is only one like it in the world

Every life is unique, and every story is unique too. No two people live the same life. No one has exactly the same memories, the same moments, or the same people by their side.

It is like a fingerprint — each person has their own. There are billions of people in the world, each with different stories and different lives.

That is why a gift created from your story can never be exactly repeated.

You tell me the story, send me the photo, and I create a handcrafted piece made especially for that person.

How it works before you choose

Here you will find eight suggested scenes. You choose a scene, send me a photograph of the person, and I create an individual illustrated figure based on that photo.

The landscape, background and main elements of each scene remain the same. The personalization is the creation of the person’s figure from the photograph you provide.

You do not have to choose one of these exact scenes. The eight scenes are simply ideas to get you started, and below you will also find the option to have a completely custom scene created especially for you.

Choose Your Scene - 8.5"x8.5"

1 - birds at the window

5 - A stroll through the garden

2- Kayaking on the lake

3- A flowering garden

6 - The house in the countryside

2 — A Garden in Bloom

7 - Sun by the water's edge

4- walk in the forest

8 - Fishing

Would you like something created especially for you?

If you would like a completely customized scene, for example, a specific location, a special activity, the inclusion of pets, or other elements not featured in the eight existing scenes, I would be happy to discuss a custom commission with you. the person you would like represented. Using that photograph, I create a personalized illustrated figure and incorporate them into the selected scene.

The background, setting and main elements of each of the four scenes remain the same. The personalization offered through this project is the creation of the illustrated figure from the photograph provided.

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Made By Hand With Care

Each personalized piece is created by hand, step by step.

From the preparation and printing of the illustrations to the painting, cutting, layering, and final assembly, every piece is carefully crafted to become something personal and meaningful.

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Request your three-dimensional artwork

First name

Last name

Your e-mail

Phone

Upload your photograph

Upload 1 or 2 clear photos of the person you would like represented in the scene.

What would you like written on the little plaque?

Is there anything else you would like me to know?

I confirm that I have permission to submit this photograph and have it used as a reference for the creation of this personalized shadowbox.

Yes, I give permission for Marcia Aftimus to share photographs of the finished shadowbox on her website, social media and project communications. The original reference photograph and personal story will not be shared. Names or other identifying information will only be included with separate permission. This permission is completely optional and does not affect my order.

How would you like to receive your shadowbox?

Local pickup in Chemainus, BC — no additional charge

Mail delivery CA$22 — already included in the price shown above

Which type of shadowbox would you like?

3D Shadowbox — choose from 8 scenes — CA$80

Fully Custom Shadowbox a scene created especially for you CA$120

Choose your scene, upload your photograph and share the information I need to personalize your piece.