Busy in the Woodpile

It is that time of year again. Christmas is right around the corner and things are busy here in the woodpile. Fortunately for me, we have finished all of the tornado repairs at the church to allow for a little more time in the shop. After busy days, it makes for many late nights, but I love working in the shop. This years big seller seems to be cornhole boards. My wife has been trying to get me to make these for over a year, I finally got around to it, now that seems to be what most people want. One of these days I may find enough time to play the game myself. If you are looking for a Christmas idea, visit my website and see what is available. If it is wood, I will normally tackle it. Just remember, Christmas is closing in quick and you need to get your orders in soon. Until next time, keep the sawdust flying From The Woodpile.

Sanford Jub-i-lee

Had our 1st show of the fall today at the Sanford Jub-i-lee. I met a bunch of nice folks and received some great comments on my crafts. The big hit of the day was the cornhole boards. If I only receive half the orders of those that said they will be calling, I will be a very busy man. I am loaded up and ready to head to the next show. I will be at the Goldston Old Fashion Day this coming Saturday October 8th. This will be the 1st time doing this show so not real sure what to expect. I hear it is very well attended, so hoping to do well. If you live in the area, stop by and see me. Keep in mind, Christmas is just around the corner. Get your orders in early to insure you have that perfect unique gift for that special someone. Until next time, keep the saw dust flying From The Woodpile.

Two Weeks and Counting

Two weeks from tomorrow I will take part in my 1st craft show of the fall. I have been busy this week finishing up my trailer to haul all the crafts. I am hoping to get it titled and plates next week. Like always, I have many projects that I need to finish before "show time". I have finished two of my Corn Hole Sets and they look good if I must say so myself. I still need to pull my tent out and see if I will be able to fix it from where it collapsed under the wind back in April. So as you can see so much to do and so little time to do it. Hopefully it will all be worth it as the craft show season begins. Stop in and say high at the Sanford Jubi-Lee on October 1st at Depot Park. Until then, keep the sawdust flying From The Woodpile.

Back in Full Swing

Things are officially back into full swing in The Woodpile. I have signed up for a booth at the Sanford Jubilee - October 1st and for the Goldston Old Fashion Day October 8th. I have a few things left in stock from last year's shows and from the show earlier this year in Broa

dway, but there is still much to be made. One new item I am adding to my portfolio this year is Cornhole Boards. I ha

ve started my first set (pictured above) and am going to test the waters and see how well they sell. I am starting with a NC State set and have the decals already for a UNC and my favorite VA Tech. I will go after church tomorrow to get the cloth for the bags and I should have my first set ready by weeks end. I am excited to see how they turn out. Look for pictures of these and many other crafts to be posted soon. It's going to be a bust couple of weeks. Until next time, keep the saw dust flying.

Playing Catch Up

Last time I updated I was getting ready for my 1st craft show of 2011. Well to say it was a flop would be an understatement. It was raining off and on and the wind was ridiculous. It got so bad that it collapsed in the top of my tent. I packed it up and headed for home with the cost of space rental and now with a tent to replace I ended up loosing money. I wish I could say that was the worst news of the day. About an hour after arriving at home, an F3 tornado flattened half of our neighborhood. Our home and the shop escaped with just cosmetic damage, but homes around us where flatten and people lost everything. I have spent the last 2 months helping those around us recover and working at the church to repair our damage from the storm. I am still about a month behind, but am glad to announce that the saw dust is once again flying From The Woodpile. I hope to catch up soon but there is still a long road ahead to recovery.

1st show of the year

I am busy getting ready for my first show of 2011. I am concentrating on scroll saw work for this one. Designing new clocks and plaques. Honestly I am way behind but going to try and get a day in the shop today and a few hours here and there throughout the week. Show is this Saturday, April 16th in Broadway, NC. (Broadway Our Way) I hear they have a real nice set up and a great deal of foot traffic. The weather man is not calling for the best weather, but we are still several days away. I hope he is wrong. I am also working on a few projects that have been ordered over the past few months. A few lighthouses, a twin platform bed with drawers on one side and chest storage on the other, and rebuilding a bird feeder. I am definitely keeping busy, but it is a good escape for me and I enjoy it as a hobby as well as a way to make a little extra money. I have already been invited to a show in October as well. I hope to be better about getting updates on the blog this year. Please pass the link along to your friends and consider becoming a follower of the blog. Until next time, keep the saw dust flying.

A New Year

Had a very busy end to my first official year in business as From The Wood Pile. I set up twice at the Raleigh Flea Market and once at the Broadway Christmas parade during the month of December. December 4th - Raleigh Flea Market, run off at 1pm by snow. December 11th - Broadway Christmas Parade, snow, sleet, and rain all day. December 18th - Raleigh Flea Market - run off by snow at 3pm. Did I mention this was all in North Carolina, unheard of. Anyway, despite the weather, I still managed to sell a few things each week. At least enough to cover my cost for setting up. All and all, I would say it was a good 1st year. I got much experience and am looking forward to doing a few shows in 2011. I am still trying to decide on one main craft to go with. I have a few projects already lined up for this month so I will not be taking a break in the shop like I did this time last year. I hope to be sharing new crafts soon. Have an idea for a neat wood craft, drop me a note. Until next time, keep the saw dust flying From The Wood Pile.