Handcrafted Personalised Gifts from the Sunshine Coast – Welcome to Coastal Keepsakes

When you’re searching for a gift that feels truly special, mass-produced trinkets just don’t cut it. That’s why we (Damian and Ursula, the husband-and-wife team behind Coastal Keepsakes) set up our Sunshine Coast workshop: to handcraft personalised gifts that celebrate life’s moments with genuine heart.

Why Personalised Gifts Matter

A customised present tells the recipient, “I picked this just for you.” Whether it’s a wooden keepsake engraved with Nan’s favourite saying or a name night-light that turns bedtime into magic, personalisation transforms an everyday item into a lifelong memento. In an era of next-day shipping and disposable décor, bespoke pieces stand out for their thoughtfulness and staying power.

Crafted on the Coast, Loved Australia-Wide

From our Buderim studio we design, cut, engrave and finish each order in-house. Staying local means:

Quicker turnarounds: No overseas fulfilment delays.
Hands-on quality control: We inspect every cut, curve and coat of finish ourselves.
Supporting Aussie suppliers: Whenever possible we source Australian hardwoods and eco-friendly materials, boosting regional jobs and reducing freight kilometres.

Yet you don’t have to be on the Coast to enjoy our work—we ship Australia-wide, packed with recyclable materials to keep your pieces safe en route.

What We Make

Product	Perfect For	Personalisation Options
Custom Night-lights	Kids’ rooms, nurseries	Name, font style, icon (stars, dinos, ballerinas)
Custom cake toppers	Birthdays, weddings	Text, acrylic colour, size
Engraved keyrings	Father’s Day, teacher gifts	Name, short message
Reclaimed camphor laurel trays	Housewarmings, anniversaries	Initials or date carved on base
Label & sticker sets	School gear, kitchens	Name, colour palette, icon

and so much more!

Each design begins with your brief, then moves to our CNC router or laser for precision cutting, followed by sanding, hand-finishing and strict QC. No two orders are identical—that’s the point.

Sustainability in Focus

We’re conscious makers. Off-cuts become sample swatches or small ornaments; sawdust heads to local gardeners for mulch. Timber choices favour plantation species or reclaimed camphor laurel—an invasive tree in Queensland, making its use doubly positive.

How to Order

Browse our collections or message us with your idea.
Approve the digital proof we email within 24 hours.
Relax—your gift ships within 3-5 business days (often sooner).

Need it in a hurry? Contact us—we’ll do our best to fast-track.

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Final Thoughts

In a world overflowing with generic presents, Coastal Keepsakes offers something refreshingly personal: hand-crafted gifts, designed with intention, made right here in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, wedding, baby arrival or “just because”, let us help you gift a memory that lasts.

Ready to create yours? Explore our personalised range today and discover why customers across Australia choose Coastal Keepsakes for heartfelt, one-of-a-kind gifts.