Inked Woodworking was started with the intentions of creating memories with long lasting woodworking wares for many years to come.  Profit was never the main source of motivation, and if you happen to know any woodworkers, they can certainly verify this to be true!  No, the first product that was ever made was one that was used for a little girl to get her 'princess' pictures made for a local photographer.  From there, the business started to take shape.  It was then that I realized that I could spend my quality time building really cool things for people that were going to be used to create meaningful conversations and memories for years to come.  Hearing those stories has always been more important to Inked Woodworking than the monetary payment received for said products.

We've all heard the cliché saying, "New Year, New You"!!!  At Inked Woodworking, we wanted to think about what exactly that meant to the company.  After looking at our ETSY page versus our business webpage, it was illuminating at just how much potential lay dormant within the outdated format.  The journey to edit and provide a cleaner user experience commenced, and the results are what you are reading as we speak!

If there is one thing that I do know how to do, that is design and build high quality woodworking wares for you and your families!  Unfortunately, there isn't a place in my resume for website construction and design.  I wear many hats (mainly to cover my dreamy hair), but I haven't yet found the one to compliment this skillset.  So, I began using the old google, as the kids would say.  I landed on so many designers, companies, and independent contractors.  So many, that I was a deer in headlights.  This wasn't going to work.  Then, I stumbled on this awesome website upwork, that specializes in providing a platform for talented artists from around the world to help with everything and anything from website design to accounting.  I made a profile, posted what I was looking for, and then let the process begin!

Inked Woodworking has been blessed with so many unique opportunities since we started this journey in 2015. We’ve had the chance to build furniture for the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia, auction off two Dr. Seuss inspired bookcases signed by his wife for a gala at the San Diego Zoo, build a whimsical set of bookcases for the Paul Newman Treehouse in Michigan, etc.  One of the coolest opportunities that has presented itself, was the chance to work with Zac Taylor, head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, making custom cooler stands for his coaching staff.  Even though I’m a diehard Browns fan, rough team to be a fan of, I jumped at this extraordinary opportunity to provide the best gifts ever to his staff!

Our relationship with Zac Taylor began many years ago when he discovered Inked Woodworking via ETSY, where our cooler stand has continued to be an ETSY PICK and BEST SELLER for several years now.  He wanted something unique for the quarterback room where he was stationed as the QB Coach for the Los Angeles Rams.  After being a little starstruck that a coach from the NFL was talking to little old me on the phone, I jumped at the challenge to create a brand-new product for Inked Woodworking!  He wanted something patriotic, and everything that Inked Woodworking represents is American Made with my own callused hands.  We delivered the American Pride Cooler Stand to his locker room, and this cooler stand has become one of the best sellers for Inked Woodworking since then. American Pride Rustic Ice Chest Cooler Stand with Brass Drain, Bottle Opener, and Bottle Cap Catcher

The response to this cooler stand was out of this world!  Zac send a photo of the QB’s standing behind the cooler, including Jeff Goff, and then a signed football with all of the QB’s on it!  That football is still displayed in my office today as one of the coolest opportunities in Inked Woodworking’s history.
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Experiences like these are exactly why Inked Woodworking began the journey in 2015.  We pride ourselves on producing high quality wares that make memories for people all over the world.  It’s always touching to be able to work with people on all walks of life, but to partner with a representative of the NFL was such an awesome experience!  Keep checking back, because there are several incredible opportunities for this small business on the horizon!  Where will our products be seen next?

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