Mike and Ashton, This must have been a real work of love for a very talented dad and a very lovely daughter. I hope she will treasure it forever and know how much you love her. Very nice box.
Beautiful work mike. There is nothing better than a gift that has been hand made. I always tell my kids and grandchildren that I would always cherish a gift they made themselves. She is a lucky girl.
I’ve been lurking in the background watching loads of your older videos. My interest was sparked by watching my father who had much more rudimentary tools turning out various boxes bowls and occasional furniture when I was a child in 1950’s. Love your work, especially this box and your lovely daughter’s reaction when she realised it was hers. I hope she treasures it as long as I have, some of the pieces my father made all those years ago.
One of your fondest memories as time passes. Same is true for your daughter! Thanks for sharing your very special moment with us. Tell your daughter congratulations from an old retired Kentucky chemistry teacher.
I will do Larry, she had her chemistry exam today (not her strongest subject) But I know you will appreciate it when I say that despite being disabled she has never missed a day of school.
Awe, so sweet. The color was great I love the pink spectrum as well. So very proud Dad moment there, thank for sharing with us your special gift and moment to treasure forever. Thanks Mike❤
The surprise and joy in your daughters voice was a pleasure to behold. Both of you are lucky. Your daughter for having such a talented father and you for having such a lovely daughter. I wish her well in her upcoming A-Levels. Ashton is going places.
Mike, that was an amazing piece both gorgeously designed and gorgeously made. But as the father of 2 now adult daughters, what truly warmed my heart was Ashton’s reaction and thinking about her treasuring that throughout the years and life adventures to come. And congrats to Ashton for her accomplishments.
Congratulations for you and your daughter 🎉. Really loved the way she reacted when you told her how proud you are of her and that the box is hers. These moments are priceless.
Congratulations, Ashton, what an awesome accomplishment! And to you Mike, for being a brilliant and loving father. Each week you restore my faith in humans.
I loved the excited squeal when you told her! She deserves it after all the hard slog of the exams. A beautiful shape and a fun candy stripe, no wonder she's pleased. 💕
There is nothing a parent wouldn’t do for their child, especially a proud parent. Congratulations young one. May life be all you want. Find what makes your soul happy and do that. ✌🏻💚🤞🏽
Oh, how sweet. Congratulations Ashton. The box is just wonderful. and a perfect graduation gift. You are a fantastic father, Mike Holton. So, happen that there are men in this world like you.
Well there is NO doubt as to how thrilled your daughter was upon learning that the box was made for her. Absolutely lovely piece Mike & an equally lovely response from your delighted daughter. Cheers, Don from South Australia.
Thanks Don, she is incredible a total enigma, doctors said she would never walk or talk due to a bleed on the brain. She still has quite a few problems but they never stop her trying. 😃
Congratulations Ashton, on finishing your exams. One very proud dad ❤ Beautiful piece, Mike, and her squeal a testament to her excitement on receiving such a labour of love. Made me smile 😊 Thank you for sharing such a wonderful moment with us 🤗 A beautiful memory to have for father and daughter.
Thank you very much Fiona, I have 25 minutes of footage of the pair of us trying to film that piece, which I will keep safe as it's just a wonderful memory 😃
@MikeHolton definitely to treasure. Wish I had of my kids. But too old for that lol. Was still on VCR 🙈🤣 Have to make do with hundreds of photos, which I am still trying to sort out into scrapbooks.
I have a wooden box that my father made for me many, many years ago. It is one of my most precious treasures. Sometimes I run my hand over its smooth top and remember him, his hands as he worked on it, his not really a song sort of meandering whistle when he was working, and the deep feeling of peace and safety I felt in his presence. I imagine your daughter will treasure what you have made just for her. Her delighted “It’s for me!” Is so sweet.
That was lovely, Ashton's reaction was brilliant, I think she will treasure it forever and it will eventually become a family heirloom, great work Dad and well done Ashton for all your hard work 😊
Awwww, Ashton's reaction said it all when she realized this lovely pink resin and boxwood container was for her, "It's for me?" Adorable!! A lovely creation Mike, well done to you both!
It's a very beautiful box that she'll treasure forever, I can imagine the story of how daddy made her the box being told to her children and grandchildren. Way to go Daddy. That was a very cool thing you did there. Congratulations on her exams, it's a tough time for children and certainly deserves a reward.
Beautiful little piece, and Grats to the Kiddo! I have found few things more gratifying than offering as a gift something that you've made with your own hands. Last summer, while cleaning and organizing the garage, I stumbled across a 4 foot long piece of aspen that our oldest daughter had brought back from one of our trips to Colorado when she was about 8 or so. Milled it down and built a nice little lidded dovetailed box from it, trimmed with a bit of Osage orange that I had picked up from the park across the street from the first house we lived in that wasn't an awful student apartment. Her reaction on Christmas morning was not dissimilar to your daughter's, and about a month ago she texted me a picture of it filled with her dice and sitting on the table with all her friends on their last game night in the dorm before they graduated from college.
Lovely Mike your first piece using the pressure pot for a very special young lady it’s turned out lovely and I think she is very pleased with it. Love the colours love the wood absolutely stunning. Look forward to more of them. Thank you again for a very entertaining and stunning video. Her reaction was a treat absolutely wonderful.
Congratulations to your daughter, I know how proud you are because my own daughter has just graduated university. It's a beautiful gift, Congratulations Ashton
Awe the excitement in your voice Ashton (beautiful name by the way) was a delight to hear bless you! Wishing you happiness and success going forward. I bet you’re glad to have got to the end of exams and thank you for showing this beautiful box off so well - job well done (come and visit again) you’re a natural. 😃👍🏻 Oh yes and thanks Dad for showing us all how proud you are by creating this amazing box present, what a delightful video to watch after a very long day, made me smile a lot. 😃
Thank you so much Caryl, I will let Ashton read this as soon as she is up. That last part was great fun to film and I think we do need to have another go at it 😃
How wonderful! Such a beautiful gift for Ashton. You've created a special heirloom that can be passed along for generations! Well done, dad!! Congrats, Ashton. 😊🎉👏🏻
Lovely graduation present Mike. Good luck to your daughter with her GCSE results. You'll no doubt be doing something similar in 2 yrs time if she takes A levels!!
Hello Mike. Your daughter now has a lifetime of keeping wonderful treasures in this beautiful box ahead of her that will give delight and joy over the years. But I am sure the greatest treasure will be the fact that her dad made it for her, with the knowledge that you truly treasure each other. And that is the real, lasting, legacy for you both to take forward.😮
Impressive result from the pressure pot. NO voids is a perfect pour, brilliant for a piece as deep as this one. The resin colors came out wonderfully, too.
Another stunning piece Mike! Awwww her reaction was so lovely! Congratulations Ashton for finishing your exams and working so hard especially with a house move thrown at you while you were revising for them! That is a beautiful piece. Your folks are so so proud of you xxx
Congratulations to Ashton! (I hope I spelled that right) I loved her reaction when you said it was for her. It is truly a beautiful piece, the resin colors highlight the box wood wonderfully.
Mike and Ashton, This must have been a real work of love for a very talented dad and a very lovely daughter. I hope she will treasure it forever and know how much you love her. Very nice box.
Thank you very much, she is my world and I'm so proud of her! 😃
Beautiful work mike. There is nothing better than a gift that has been hand made. I always tell my kids and grandchildren that I would always cherish a gift they made themselves. She is a lucky girl.
I completely agree John and she deserved it 😃
I’ve been lurking in the background watching loads of your older videos. My interest was sparked by watching my father who had much more rudimentary tools turning out various boxes bowls and occasional furniture when I was a child in 1950’s. Love your work, especially this box and your lovely daughter’s reaction when she realised it was hers. I hope she treasures it as long as I have, some of the pieces my father made all those years ago.
Thanks so much Sylvia, I hope so too, I know I will remember that moment forever.
Awesome!!! I love her reaction when she realised it was a present for her. ❤
Haha me too, thanks 😃
One of your fondest memories as time passes. Same is true for your daughter! Thanks for sharing your very special moment with us. Tell your daughter congratulations from an old retired Kentucky chemistry teacher.
I will do Larry, she had her chemistry exam today (not her strongest subject) But I know you will appreciate it when I say that despite being disabled she has never missed a day of school.
A very lovely gift for your very accomplished daughter. I thoroughly enjoyed her delight when she found out it was for her. Well done, dad!!
Thank you so much Catherine, bless her she was over the moon 😃
Awe, so sweet. The color was great I love the pink spectrum as well. So very proud Dad moment there, thank for sharing with us your special gift and moment to treasure forever. Thanks Mike❤
You're welcome Barb and thanks for watching 😃
Awesome! Your daughter "stole the show!" Great job!
Thanks Shawn and of course she did she's amazing
The surprise and joy in your daughters voice was a pleasure to behold.
Both of you are lucky.
Your daughter for having such a talented father and you for having such a lovely daughter. I wish her well in her upcoming A-Levels.
Ashton is going places.
Thanks so much Stephen, I am one very lucky father 😀
Love the way her hands go over her lovely gift the same way your hands go over your work as yo are creating it. She loved it!!❤
Thanks Nana, she really did 😃
Mike, that was an amazing piece both gorgeously designed and gorgeously made. But as the father of 2 now adult daughters, what truly warmed my heart was Ashton’s reaction and thinking about her treasuring that throughout the years and life adventures to come. And congrats to Ashton for her accomplishments.
Thanks Mark, I'm very lucky to have her 😃
Congratulations for you and your daughter 🎉. Really loved the way she reacted when you told her how proud you are of her and that the box is hers. These moments are priceless.
They are, so glad I have it on camera, and the previous 25 minutes of us trying to film the ending without laughing 😃
I’m sure she will cherish this forever. Special piece.
I think so Rex, thanks 😃
Congratulations to your daughter! both on the completion of her exams, and on receiving such a beautiful gift 😊loved her reaction!
Thank you so much! I will pass it on 😃
So wonderful. Congratulations to the beautiful model on her exams. What a great Dad.
Thank you so much! Honestly, she has tried so hard 😃
Congratulations, Ashton, what an awesome accomplishment! And to you Mike, for being a brilliant and loving father. Each week you restore my faith in humans.
Thank you so much Elisabeth that is probably my best ever compliment😃
What a lovely little pot. Congratulations to Ashton! My favorite possessions are things family members have made. She will treasure this.
Thank you so much! I hope so 😃
that presentation was heart warming, just love her little squeal, an excellent box for a loving moment between a loving dad and his little angel. 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks Nigel, so proud of her 😃
I loved the excited squeal when you told her! She deserves it after all the hard slog of the exams. A beautiful shape and a fun candy stripe, no wonder she's pleased. 💕
So glad she liked it, that could have been so awkward if she had just said no thanks lol😃
@@MikeHolton A risk with teenagers, of course
Great looking piece. It was nice to see how excited your daughter was to receive it. Congratulations to her on her graduation.
Thanks, I wanted everyone there to see her reaction so that was the best way I could think of 😃
There is nothing a parent wouldn’t do for their child, especially a proud parent. Congratulations young one. May life be all you want. Find what makes your soul happy and do that. ✌🏻💚🤞🏽
You are so right, she has worked so hard bless her 😀
Ashton seems over the moon with it, and who wouldn't be. It's fabulous.
Thanks so much, she does seem to like it 😃
That was such a lovely response from your daughter she was genuinely surprised. Beautiful project .
Thank you so much, and I'm so glad she liked it 😃
Love that your kiddo made an appearance. Great job dad!!!
Thanks Jacob 😃
Oh, how sweet. Congratulations Ashton. The box is just wonderful. and a perfect graduation gift. You are a fantastic father, Mike Holton. So, happen that there are men in this world like you.
Thanks Wes, she deserves it, she has worked so hard! 😃
Well there is NO doubt as to how thrilled your daughter was upon learning that the box was made for her. Absolutely lovely piece Mike & an equally lovely response from your delighted daughter. Cheers, Don from South Australia.
Thanks Don, she is incredible a total enigma, doctors said she would never walk or talk due to a bleed on the brain. She still has quite a few problems but they never stop her trying. 😃
Beautiful box! Congrats to your daughter on her achievements! Her reaction was wonderful! Job well done Dad!!
Thanks so much Lisa 😃
Congratulations to your daughter! She’s a spectacular assistant. 😊
I think so too Kristin, filming the ending was hilarious, we kept making each other laugh 😃
Congratulations Ashton, on finishing your exams. One very proud dad ❤
Beautiful piece, Mike, and her squeal a testament to her excitement on receiving such a labour of love. Made me smile 😊
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful moment with us 🤗 A beautiful memory to have for father and daughter.
Thank you very much Fiona, I have 25 minutes of footage of the pair of us trying to film that piece, which I will keep safe as it's just a wonderful memory 😃
@MikeHolton definitely to treasure. Wish I had of my kids. But too old for that lol. Was still on VCR 🙈🤣 Have to make do with hundreds of photos, which I am still trying to sort out into scrapbooks.
Excellent Mike, love the excitement at the end. Well done Ashton.
All I can think now is Rhubarb and Custard boiled sweets! 😂
@user-ml8je4zj1t Haha thanks
@@fionacrouch1732 I still have some to sort but my ex still has most of them
I have a wooden box that my father made for me many, many years ago. It is one of my most precious treasures. Sometimes I run my hand over its smooth top and remember him, his hands as he worked on it, his not really a song sort of meandering whistle when he was working, and the deep feeling of peace and safety I felt in his presence.
I imagine your daughter will treasure what you have made just for her. Her delighted “It’s for me!” Is so sweet.
I hope so Cecilia, she really does seem to like it 😃
That was lovely, Ashton's reaction was brilliant, I think she will treasure it forever and it will eventually become a family heirloom, great work Dad and well done Ashton for all your hard work 😊
Thanks Christine and I will pass your message on 😃
It's for you Ashton! Congratulations. A beautiful box Mike.
Thanks Lynnette 😃
I love the idea of a super customized handmade gift. Congratulations to your daughter.
Thanks Ben 😃
Awwww, Ashton's reaction said it all when she realized this lovely pink resin and boxwood container was for her, "It's for me?" Adorable!! A lovely creation Mike, well done to you both!
Thanks so much Caz 😃
I bet she really loves this. Such a good dad.. ❤
Thanks Mary, I think so 😀
It's a very beautiful box that she'll treasure forever, I can imagine the story of how daddy made her the box being told to her children and grandchildren. Way to go Daddy. That was a very cool thing you did there. Congratulations on her exams, it's a tough time for children and certainly deserves a reward.
Thanks and you are right, I don't care about what grades she gets just that I know she tried her best. We can't ask a for any more
Beautiful little piece, and Grats to the Kiddo!
I have found few things more gratifying than offering as a gift something that you've made with your own hands. Last summer, while cleaning and organizing the garage, I stumbled across a 4 foot long piece of aspen that our oldest daughter had brought back from one of our trips to Colorado when she was about 8 or so. Milled it down and built a nice little lidded dovetailed box from it, trimmed with a bit of Osage orange that I had picked up from the park across the street from the first house we lived in that wasn't an awful student apartment.
Her reaction on Christmas morning was not dissimilar to your daughter's, and about a month ago she texted me a picture of it filled with her dice and sitting on the table with all her friends on their last game night in the dorm before they graduated from college.
That is such a wonderful story, and you are so right, these gifts mean so much to those giving and receiving, both feel just as wonderful.
Looks wonderful. Great when you can make something for someone and they genuinely appreciate it
It really is 😁
Amazing outcome! The pressure pot opens up all sorts of options. I love the reaction of your daughter,
Thanks so much! I did too, she was genuinely happy 😃
Lovely Mike your first piece using the pressure pot for a very special young lady it’s turned out lovely and I think she is very pleased with it. Love the colours love the wood absolutely stunning. Look forward to more of them. Thank you again for a very entertaining and stunning video. Her reaction was a treat absolutely wonderful.
Thanks so much Steve 😃
Congratulations to your daughter, I know how proud you are because my own daughter has just graduated university. It's a beautiful gift, Congratulations Ashton
Wow that is great news Rena 😃
Your daughter is a lucky young lady!❤ Congratulations on her hard work for GCSEs
Thank you so much Jayne, I'm the lucky one to have such an amazing daughter 😃
Lovely Mike, just lovely.
How nice to see an appreciative recipient❤️
It really is!😃
Great little present for completing her exams. Great for a dad to be able to make such a lovely little pot. Lucky Girl. Well done Mike. Cheers
Thanks so much Peter 😊
Awe the excitement in your voice Ashton (beautiful name by the way) was a delight to hear bless you!
Wishing you happiness and success going forward. I bet you’re glad to have got to the end of exams and thank you for showing this beautiful box off so well - job well done (come and visit again) you’re a natural. 😃👍🏻
Oh yes and thanks Dad for showing us all how proud you are by creating this amazing box present, what a delightful video to watch after a very long day, made me smile a lot.
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Thank you so much Caryl, I will let Ashton read this as soon as she is up. That last part was great fun to film and I think we do need to have another go at it 😃
Beautiful! A real treasure! Oh yeah. The box is gorgeous, too.😊
Haha thanks Barbara, very proud dad 😃
A very distinctive box made with love. She will treasure it forever.
I hope so 😃 thanks
How wonderful! Such a beautiful gift for Ashton. You've created a special heirloom that can be passed along for generations! Well done, dad!!
Congrats, Ashton. 😊🎉👏🏻
Thank you so much Cynthia, she deserves it 🥰
Congrats Ashton! Here's another little gift for you. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much Alba, I rounded it up to £5 and passed it on to Ashton, she say thank you very much!
Wonderful gift. Congratulations to Ashton, and Happy Father's Day to you!
Thanks so much Jordan 😃
A beautiful piece as always. Congratulations to your beautiful daughter.
Thank you so much Rosanna 😀
Hope your daughter enjoys her new box. Congratulations to her achievements.
Thank you so much Marie 😃
What a wonderful and unique gift for her to treasure always! ❤
I hope so 😃 thanks
What a wonderful handmade gift and a lifelong keepsake. ❤
Thanks Patricia, I hope so 😃
What a beautiful gift for your daughter.
Thanks Patty 😃
it was nice to hear how genuinely surprised and happy she was that it was for her. The box turned out lovely.. All the best.
Thanks Ryan 😃
There's a lot of boxing in your gym... er... shop.
Your daughter does a great impression of you. Congratulations to her on her graduation!
Haha thanks Cody 😃
She will treasure that all her life as my daughter treasures her memories from us.
Excellent work👌
Thanks my friend, I do hope so 😀
Lucky lucky girl, so sweet and excited she was , thanks Mike .
Thanks Bev, he has a wonderful giggle lol😃
I love your daughter's reaction! Fantastic gift 🎁 👏 😍!
Thank you 🤗
What a wonderful gift, she shall treasure her lifetime, I am certain!
Thanks Kathleen, I hope so 😀
Love it and your daughter seemed thrilled too! Thanks Mike!
Thanks Brenda, I think she liked it 😃
You could hear the pleasure in her voice. Well done both of you. 👍👍
Thanks Darryl 😃
Another outstanding piece, Mike! Your love and pride in Ashton really shines through in it. Beautiful work Dad!!!
Congratulations to you, Ashton on your hard work, and congratulations to you Mike on raising a very intelligent young woman.
Thanks so much Geoffrey 😃
I have passed this on
Beautiful box, I’m sure your daughter will treasure it!
I hope so too! 😃
Another lovely piece, I am sure your daughter will enjoy in for years to come.
Thanks Simon, I hope so 😃
Lovely piece very well made and you made it for your daughter which is so nice and she will treasure this piece forever. 🎉
Thank you so much 😊
Very cool !! I hope your daughter cherishes it forever!!
I hope so too! I'm Thanks my friend 😊
Thank you for sharing a very lovely moment and congratulations, Ashton!!!
Thank you too, you're all part of the family 😃
So nice to see how it was appreciated by your daughter. Gratulations to her exams!
Yes, thank you 😊
It turn out beautifully and your daughter appears to love it!
Yes I think the shriek gave it away lol thank you 😃
It’s lovely and such a nice thing to keep from he lovely Dad lucky girl ❤
Thanks Linda 😃
I love that your sweet daughter had such a great response to the gift. Way to go Dad !
Haha I was pretty relieved as well lol, I knew she would though 😃
Lovely graduation present Mike. Good luck to your daughter with her GCSE results. You'll no doubt be doing something similar in 2 yrs time if she takes A levels!!
Thanks Bob, she is off to college to do teacher training and child phycology 😃
I love the box and her reaction at the end was priceless! Great job Mike, on both counts!
Thanks Mark 😃
What a lovely box and great assistance! Pass our congratulations to your daughter for a job well done!
Thank you, I will Ken 😃
Hello Mike. Your daughter now has a lifetime of keeping wonderful treasures in this beautiful box ahead of her that will give delight and joy over the years. But I am sure the greatest treasure will be the fact that her dad made it for her, with the knowledge that you truly treasure each other. And that is the real, lasting, legacy for you both to take forward.😮
Thanks Angela, Ashton is very special in so many ways and I love her 😃
Impressive result from the pressure pot. NO voids is a perfect pour, brilliant for a piece as deep as this one.
The resin colors came out wonderfully, too.
Thanks Dave, I'm happy with it that's for sure 😃
Her reaction is priceless nice job Mike I really enjoyed your journey on this piece Blessings
Thanks so much Wade 😃
Great job Mike... and your Daughter loved it... that's all the endorsement you need really......
You're right Steve, the only opinion that counts 😃
A beautiful creation, crafted with Love for your daughter ❤️
Thank you so much! and so glad she liked it 😃
Beautiful gift. Love her reaction. So awesome!
Thank you 🤗
Congratulations to your daughter!
Beautiful work as always!
Cheers!
Thank you so much I will pass it on 😀
Congrats to your daughter and I really love it.😊❤
You are so kind Deborah 😃
Yet another beautiful work of art for one of your special ladies. LOL Great job dad!
Haha thanks, the two other pots I made have been 'borrowed' by my mother in law, another special lady lol
Very beautiful gift for your daughter
Thanks Richard 😃
It is finished
Congratulations to your daughter
Yes it is, thanks 😃
That's so pretty! And I love that you surprised your daughter with her gift ❤
Thanks Liza, that worked better than I had hoped lol 😃
Amazing! Very nice watching you create such a lovely piece of art for your daughter! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Lisa
Thanks Lisa, I love Abbot and Costello 😀
Another stunning piece Mike! Awwww her reaction was so lovely! Congratulations Ashton for finishing your exams and working so hard especially with a house move thrown at you while you were revising for them! That is a beautiful piece. Your folks are so so proud of you xxx
Thanks Donna, I will pass it on 😃
Gorgeous 😍 Your Daughter will love it♡♡♡
Thanks so much 😊
Well done ashton dad made you something personel just for you that will last forever , lets not forgot the craftsman well done mike 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Vini, she deserved it, worked just so hard!
Another spectacular piece and congrats to your daughter
Thanks Keith 😃
What a lovely idea! (And, of course, the gift is lovely, as well. I’m sure she’ll always treasure it!
I hope so, thanks Susannah 😃
Congratulations Ashton🎉
it's beautiful hopefully it's something she can treasure and pass it down to her kids summer day.
Thanks Rita, that is a lovely thought, she will make an amazing mum 😃
That was delightful, through and through, start to finish!
Glad you enjoyed it Ceecy 😀
Good job dad!!!!
Thanks Donald 😀
Congratulations to Ashton! (I hope I spelled that right) I loved her reaction when you said it was for her. It is truly a beautiful piece, the resin colors highlight the box wood wonderfully.
Thank you so much and yes you got it right 😃
Lovely little box and so glad the pressure pot worked well and congrats to your daughter on passing her coursework! 🎉
Thanks so much Dawn 😃 😊
Very nice job and she seemed very pleased with it. Special dad points!
Haha I will bank the points as I'm sure they will be needed lol 😃