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Gallery of Custom Works & Previously Sold Items
Over the years, I have crafted a number of custom creations, and some of my favorite pieces have found new homes. Since these are not available for purchase, I wanted to feature them in a sort of gallery. If any of these items inspire you to request a custom piece, please contact me and we can discuss.
![hanging sign for 'The Natural Nook - Affordable Eco-Friendly Gifts'](/img/IMG_3246-200w.jpeg)
Custom 2-part hanging sign for a fellow hand-crafted business.
![Tiger-striped recipe card box](/img/IMG_0814-200w.jpeg)
Customer provided a stripe pattern which I replicated onto the box, adding the word "Recipes" to the front.
![pyrography with watercolor - pink rose on heart-shaped wood](/img/IMG_0515a-200w.jpeg)
This wood piece came from a thirft store, and was one of my first pieces testing out the combination of watercolors with pyrography.
![wooden keychains with pyrography and watercolors](/img/IMG_5042-200w.jpeg)
These 2-sided wooden charms feature woodburning and pyrography, and were made custom as part of a pay-it-forward crafting campaign.
![Pair of candlestick holders pyrographed with spirals](/img/IMG_3239-200w.jpeg)
Another thrift-store wood purchase, I burned various spirals and trim edges on this pair of candlestick holders.
!['Keeping In Touch' stationery box](/img/IMG_3346-200w.jpeg)
Somewhere to store writing acourtraments, perfect for those keeping the lost art of handwriting letters alive.
![Best Friends picture frame](/img/IMG_2514-200w.jpeg)
Simple, classic keepsake featuring the words "Best Friends" and burnt edging.
![Wooden runes with storage box](/img/IMG_0081-200w.jpeg)
A full set of Elder Futhark runes (1" diameter disks) with a small latching chest-like box with the runes spread out along all 4 sides and a triple moon and pentacle design on the lid.
![oval plaque with long thin dragon and quote](/img/IMG_3073-200w.jpeg)
Oval plaque featuring the quote "if you can't handle the heat, don't tickle the dragon" and a long, thin dragon across the middle.
![Love Stamp with watercolors](/img/PICT3421-200w.jpeg)
This small rectangle plaque was perfect for a rendition of the classic LOVE stamp. I added my own touch with pastel watercolors.
![square box with rainbow lotus leaves encircling a large om symbol in the center of the lid](/img/IMG_5136-200w.jpeg)
These short wide boxes have a lot of wonderful blank space on top - this particular one was intended for storing crystals and reiki items.
![recipe card box featuring kitchen imagery on the sides and a sun, moon, and stars on the lid](/img/IMG_4525-200w.jpeg)
Customized for a gift, this box features celestial symbols on the lid and various restaraunt-themed graphics around the sides, burned and painted with watercolors.
![celtic cross plaque](/img/IMG_3078-200w.jpeg)
I really enjoy the celtic knotwork designs with all of the overlapping and interlacing. This cross was a fun exercise in that work.
![group of 8 round wooden ornaments featuring orange ribbon and 'in memory of Allie'](/img/IMG_0334-200w.jpeg)
A custom order of multiple ornaments, honoring the memory of a family member who passed from childhood cancer. These are approximately 3" in diameter and the ribbon was painted with watercolors.
![long plaque using various religious symbols to spell out 'coexist'](/img/IMG_2274-200w.jpeg)
This design (and others like it) are often found on shirts and send a message that we can work together for a better world.
![3 small striped boxes featuring symbols and phrases such as 'Thoughts Become Things'](/img/IMG_7806-200w.jpeg)
Inspired by the idea that we can write our desires on a paper and set them aside for the Universe to take control over, I created a series of boxes for holding those wishes and dreams.
![large plaque featuring unique butterfly/angel/goddess design](/img/IMG_4452-200w.jpeg)
An interesting and detailed design I really enjoyed working with, this spiral goddess body is surrounded by ornate butterfly wings and features a cluster of light above her head.
![kanji Happiness symbol on small wooden charm hanging from wooden beaded macramé choker necklace](/img/IMG_5012-200w.jpeg)
Combining two of my crafting forms, I burned the charm for this necklace, then knotted the hemp with wooden beads and the charm to create a macramé necklace.
![POW/MIA plaque](/img/IMG_2091-200w.jpeg)
This was an experience working with negative space and large solid burned areas. It features the design from the national Prisoners of War/Missing in Action flag.
![multiple wooden magnets (oval, circle, rectangle) on a white fridge door](/img/IMG_3883-200w.jpeg)
Small pieces of art are sometimes better - these magents can still be detailed, but are faster for me to create and cheaper for you to buy as gifts.
![pair of custom altar boxes](/img/IMG_4327-200w.jpeg)
The customer ordered these unfinished boxes and had them sent to me for burning. I adorned the boxes with celtic knotwork, their names, and other symbols they requested.
![circular plaque featuring a pair of dragons in a yin yang pattern](/img/IMG_4521-200w.jpeg)
Another highly-detailed design with lots of whispys and fine points. I really enjoyed the use of negative space here as well.