The Empty Nest

11/26/2025

Letter by letter, today’s batch of Scrabble-inspired name items is coming to life.

11/13/2025

🎄 Personalized Family Name Christmas Tree Ornament 🎄

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with a personalized family name tree ornament — custom laser-cut from beautiful basswood! Each ornament is designed so the shortest name sits at the top and the longest at the bottom (this may vary), creating that perfect festive tree shape.

✨ Details:
-Made from natural basswood
-Comes with hanger and red bell
-$12 each (you can porch pick up or have it shipped)
-$5 shipping (flat rate)
-Names arranged from shortest to longest for a balanced tree
design

Option to make a Dog Family Tree 🐾 with a paw print topper and ornament backer.

Laser cut and ready to hang or gift.

🎁 Perfect for:
Family keepsakes
Holiday décor
Stocking stuffers
Gifts for parents, grandparents, or pet lovers

Each ornament is crafted with care — a unique way to celebrate the ones you love most this holiday season!

07/08/2025

My only show this year - Pentwater - this Saturday, July 12 at the park downtown - booth 75!

Send a message to learn more

12/07/2024

Santa's Special Treat Tray – Made with Love!

Make Santa's visit even more magical with this adorable bamboo wood tray! Thoughtfully laser-engraved, it's the perfect way to set out milk, cookies, and a treat for the reindeer.

Features:

-Eco-friendly bamboo wood 8.5" x 6"
-Durable and reusable year after year
-Charming laser-engraved design for
cookies, milk, and a reindeer snack

A sweet holiday tradition for kids and the young at heart.

Bring the joy of Christmas Eve to life and create memories that last a lifetime!

Perfect as a gift or to make your own family’s Christmas traditions extra special.

$12 plus shipping

07/12/2024

Come see me in
Pentwater tomorrow booth 85!

06/27/2024

Prepping for my next art show in Pentwater on July 13 and I'm making cold coffee glasses to sell.

So who drinks cold coffee in these cute glasses? They are 16 oz size.

Cost is $13 and if you want them shipped it’s $7 extra.

They are so cute: mushroom-strawberry-wildflowers-or boho flowers. Come with glass straw.

Must be hand washed.

06/22/2024

Next show is July 13 in Pentwater from 9-5 - this is always a great show - rain or shine!

Booth 85

Send a message to learn more

06/20/2024

Unlock the laughter and the beverages with my funny lasered wood bottle openers! Crafted with precision and a dash of humor, these bottle openers are more than just functional tools – they’re conversation starters. Each opener is made from high-quality wood and rust proof stainless steel popper, my laser-engraved, quirky, funny designs will bring a smile to your face every time you pop a bottle.

I can customize them as well and they are only $5 each - what a deal! Measures 5.43"L x 1.57"W.

I have the following sayings:
-DAD'S FAVORITE TOOL
-Open-Drink-Repeat
-Trust me, you can dance, beer
-BEER ME
-In dog years, I've only had one
-save water, drink beer
-LIFE HAPPENS, Beer Helps
-IPA lot when I drink
-BEER magic water for people

05/20/2024

Guess what? Our first major show is approaching which is Festival of the Arts!

Show is June 7-9 and I'm in booth #10 right on Ottawa Street.

Come on down and get some great art and visit the food booths too!

04/28/2024

"Pawsitively Hilarious Cat Earrings: Add Whiskerful Charm to Your Style!"
Welcome to our purrfectly whimsical collection of funny cat earrings! 🐱 If you're feline fabulous and love to sprinkle a dash of humor into your accessory game, then you're in for a treat. These quirky earrings aren't just about style, they're a statement - a playful ode to our favorite four-legged friends!

Each pair of earrings in our collection is designed to bring a smile to your face and a giggle to your day. Whether you're a cat lover, a humor enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys a touch of whimsy, these earrings are sure to delight.

So why wait? Embrace your inner cat aficionado and let your ears do the talking with our funny cat earrings. Whether you're dressing up for a night out or adding a playful touch to your everyday ensemble, these earrings are guaranteed to turn heads and spark conversations wherever you go.

Available:
Adopt a Cat
Mother Fluffer
Rainbow Kitties
Black Cat
Certified Cat Lady

All made from enamel - $10 per set

11/14/2023

Pet lovers - you know you need a personalized ornament for your pet(s) - I've got you covered.

A few new designs added (memorial ornament for a dog and a cat) and a Meowy Christmas as well.

All handmade and designed by me. Cost is $10 and that includes shipping - just let me know what option you want.