Sparkle N’ Lights

04/02/2025

I love glue up day. This is the first of 3 glue ups.

03/30/2025

On today’s episode of what are we making? Having fun in the woodshop. More pictures to come.

03/14/2025

No more guessing needed. Coasters made from Maple, Padauk, and Purple Heart. Still building the holder. More pictures to follow!

03/12/2025

New project on the bench. What are we making 🤔

02/03/2025

01/17/2025

Hello our Friends! Today is the day we show off our new logo and introduce are newest machine. The XTool CO2 Laser. We have included a few pictures of what we have begun to make for Valentine's Day. We also can do custom work to coaster, business cards. cutting boards, door hangers, camping site signs, wedding favors and more..........

So please share with your friends, colleagues, and any one else you think of.

We are excited to begin this journey with our laser and to share what we create with you all.

12/16/2024

Hello all! We know it has been a little bit since posting anything. We have decided to make some changes. We have eliminated some equipment and discontinued many items that just don’t sell. However, we have added several new pieces of equipment and are reimagining the direction we will move forward. We will try to have a couple updates before the end of the year! We are excited!!!

09/16/2024

Cedar Jack O Lantern boxes getting built and waiting on finish. Stay tuned for more pics.

06/11/2024

Been busy in the shop. Made some cheese cutting boards and just soaked them in mineral oil. Next up is board better and installing the cutter. The last picture is a new cutting board I am starting the finishing on. Prices for the cheese boards will be out shortly.

04/05/2024

Back in the shop making some more boards. Here are some teasers for now.

03/20/2024

Well today I finish our first batch of Cutting Boards. They are Purple Heart, Walnut and Maple. They will be available at our Boutique at the Painted Tree in Bloomingdale this week.

More to come from the shop and I have gotten clearance from the Dr to get back on the lathe! Lots of exciting things happening in the workshop!

03/12/2024

Here is a sneak peek at new items getting finished up to go in our Boutique at the Painted Tree in Bloomingdale. The Shamrocks are Black Walnut Charcuterie/Cheese boards and the cutting boards are Maple, Walnut and Purple Heart. The Shamrocks will be in the store by the time you read this and the cutting boards will be later in the week. Many more boards in the works and still waiting on Dr approval to get back on the lathe. Have a wonderful day!

02/29/2024

Been busy in the shop. Limited on what I can do but things are starting to pick up pace as the strength increases. Here are a couple new items we will be adding to our Boutique at the Painted Tree in Bloomingdale. A lot more to come!!

02/03/2024

Here is a sneak peek of Michelle’s new handmade greeting cards. More to come and they will be available at our Boutique at the Painted Tree in Bloomingdale.

01/24/2024

Hello everyone. The healing is going good. It’s been 9 weeks since my shoulder surgery and I have gone back to work on light duty. The Doctor is confident I can return to full duty at the end of April if everything keeps progressing as it is.

Even better news, he has cleared me to start doing some woodworking 😁. However, he does not want me on the lathe for another 4 weeks 😢. So I went shopping and bought a bunch of wood to do cutting and charcuterie boards. So over the next couple weeks you will start seeing pictures of the newest creations from us.

Michelle has also started making Valentine’s Day cards and jewelry which we will be posting pictures of soon.

There is a lot about to start happening, including shop upgrades. But to tide you all over here are some pictures of the raw wood for the boards.

Stay healthy and we will talk soon!

Joe, Michelle and Sammi

12/05/2023

Sorry friends that we haven’t posted any projects. Michelle has been pumping out jewelry and putting them immediately in our Boutique at The Painted Tree in Bloomingdale. As for me, I had shoulder surgery 2 weeks ago and am unable to work on the lathe for several weeks. Don’t worry, I will be back with some new projects and a new piece of equipment will be coming by spring 😁. If you are able please visit our Boutique at The Painted Tree 368 W Army Trail Rd in Bloomingdale, booth H4!

10/12/2023

Well it’s been a minute since I posted anything and longer since I was on the lathe. Lots of family stuff this summer and my RC Drag Racing season. But now I’M BACK and on the Lathe!! Here is a sneak peek at the newest project! Much more to come…….

05/30/2023

Hello all. We hope you enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend and said a prayer for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us and our country.

I was asked is I could make a pipe for my life long friends dad. I told him let me do some research. Well i watched a TON of videos on YouTube to learn the basics. I know understand why pipes cost so much. However, I did complete my first pipe and his dad smoked from it this weekend. It was amazing to see the joy I brought him. Here are the pictures and I am pretty sure it won’t be my last one.