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Before Delivering Jason Kelce’s Retirement Gift, Designer Commemorated Taylor Swift’s Album Release With Eras Tour Project

Published 04/22/2024, 8:49 PM EDT

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Jason Kelce just got an insane retirement gift from his wife Kylie! It’s a 3D wooden replica of the Eagles‘ home turf, Lincoln Financial Field, carved to perfection by the designer Dana Theobald. The maestro has already been making waves with her intricate designs and unparalleled skills, especially the crafty commemoration of Taylor Swift’s latest album release. Now, the Eagles’ former center Jason Kelce and their home stadium are also added to the list of beautiful creations.

Kylie shared the details on Instagram, revealing she’d commissioned the piece from designer Dana two years ago. “She came up with this beautiful, custom design and then waited for me to give the retirement green light and J’s final list of accolades,” Kylie spilled the beans.

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The replica’s frame is a shrine to Kelce’s legacy, etched with stats that would make any NFL fan drool – 6 All-Pro nods, 7 Pro Bowl selections, and of course, that epic Super Bowl win in 2018. As Theobald said, “it was truly an honor” to craft such a meaningful tribute. “Thank you so much @kykelce for commissioning me to make @jason.kelce’s retirement gift of Lincoln Financial Field. It was truly an honor,” Theobald captioned her post, beaming with pride over her handiwork.

But before tackling the Kelce commission, Theobald had already garnered a dedicated following for her stunning recreations of the stadiums on Taylor Swift’s record-smashing Eras Tour. From Paris to Stockholm, she painstakingly brought each venue to life in intricate wooden form, garnering millions of views on TikTok.

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Dana Theobald shoutouts Travis Kelce before Jason Kelce

For Theobald, being a “very big Taylor Swift fan” means this Eras Tour project is more than just woodwork – it’s a groove straight outta her wildest dreams. “I’m just trying to have fun,” she shared to USA today. “The concerts are an escape for a lot of people. For some of us, it’s one of the best nights of our lives.”

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With each stadium unveiling, from Foxborough to Kansas City, Theobald gave fans a backstage pass to her creative process. Meticulously tracing seat rows and laser-cutting components, her patience was worthy of a standing ovation. And the dedication didn’t stop there. Theobald infused each piece with personalized flair, like Chiefs colors for Arrowhead and an engraving –  “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me,” as a shoutout to Swift’s lyric change for boyfriend and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

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The Eras Tour had its record-smashing run through Paris and beyond, Theobald replicated every sold-out show. Her labor of love is a testament to the unbreakable bond between artists and die-hard fans. Just like how she went the extra mile to craft that jaw-dropping retirement gift for Jason Kelce. What do you think about Dana’s works? And Kylie’s thoughtful present for her husband Jason?

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Sanu Abraham is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. As a passionate football fan, he brings fresh perspectives and new ideas to the coverage of the sport and its many exciting personalities. He seeks to write lively and engaging articles that play to his expertise.
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