Setting up the table saw and cutting some strips of cherry for the frame on this Flippin, Arkansas map. I think the cherry is going to look really good with this one. Let me know what you think down in the comments! #woodworking #woodwork #saw #tablesaw #craftycouplecreations

This one came in by request! Since we just got back from Arkansas, it felt like the perfect time to laser engrave a map of Flippin, Arkansas. I’m excited to see this one come together! What do you think? #woodwork #woodworking #arkansas #laserengraving #craftycouplecreations

Using the router table to add a keyhole to the back of this blackout New York City map so it can hang cleanly on the wall. I’m really loving how this one turned out! What do you think? #woodworking #woodwork #keyhole #frame #craftycouplecreations

This blackout New York City map is really starting to come together! I’m gluing cherry splines into the maple frame to reinforce the miter joints and add a nice little accent. What do you think of the cherry and maple together? #newyorkcity #nyc #miter #woodworking #craftycouplecreation

Using the biscuit joiner to cut some slots in this maple frame for the blackout New York City map. These will let me add a little accent while also adding some extra support to those miter joints. Let me know what you think! #woodwork #woodworking #miter #newyorkcity #craftycouplecreati

Time to glue up the maple frame for our first blackout New York City map! I’m really excited to see this one come together. Let me know what you think of the blackout look! #nyc #newyorkcity #glueup #map #craftycouplecreations

Installing the pen kit on this IU pen and I really love how it turned out! We dyed the blank red to go along with the IU colors, and this one will be hitting the store during our fall launch. Stick around if you want a chance to grab it! #iu #indianauniversity #pens #hoosiers #craftycou

Doing a little prep work on these frame pieces and adding finish to the inside edges. I got some pretty satisfying sounds on this one, so I’ll stop talking for once 😂 Enjoy the ASMR! #woodworking #woodwork #asmr #nyc #craftycouplecreations

Gluing up this blackout version of the New York City map! I’m loving the contrast between the black background and that blue water. I think this one is really starting to come together. What do you think? #woodwork #woodworking #glueup #newyorkcity #craftycouplecreations

Running these pieces of maple through the router table to add the dado that’ll hold the New York City map in place. This frame is starting to come together! Let me know what you think down in the comments. #woodworking #router #routertable #dado #craftycouplecreations

Cutting the miters on these pieces of maple for the frame around our blackout New York City map. I think the lighter maple is going to look awesome against the darker map. What do you think? #saw #woodworking #woodwork #mitersaw #craftycouplecreations

Cutting up some maple to make the frame for this blackout New York City map. I thought the lighter maple would give some nice contrast against the darker map. Let me know what you think down in the comments! #woodwork #woodworking #saw #tablesaw #craftycouplecreations

While dialing in my new CO2 laser, I had to test different wood thicknesses and power settings to get these maps just right. One of those tests turned into this blackout New York City map, and I kind of love it. Which version do you like better? Let me know in the comments #nyc #newyorkcity

It's time to add some crimson to this IU pen, and I'm really loving how it's coming together. The color is making this blank pop! Let me know if you're excited to see it on the pen kit and finished up down in the comments. #indianauniversity #iu #indiana #lathe #craftyco

With this IU pen blank on the lathe, it's finally time to start turning it down! I went with a slimmer profile because I think it fits this pen kit the best. What do you think—did I make the right choice? Let me know in the comments! #woodwork #indiana #iu #indianauniversity #crafty

Getting the lathe set up to turn down this IU pen blank. This is always the part where it really starts coming to life, and I can't wait to see how it turns out. Let me know what you think down in the comments. #woodturning #indianauniversity #iu #indiana #craftycouplecreations

The brass tube is locked in, so now it's time to trim this IU pen blank flush before it heads to the lathe. I'm excited to finally start turning this one! Let me know what you think in the comments. #iu #indianauniversity #woodturning #craftycouplecreations

The tube is in! I mixed up some 5-minute epoxy and got this IU pen blank ready for the lathe. I can't wait to start turning it and see the history inside. What do you think this one will look like?  #woodturning #lathe #indianauniversity #iu #craftycouplecreations

You guys really loved the first IU pen I made for my dad, so I figured it was time to make another one for the store! I can't wait to see how this one turns out. Let me know what you think in the comments! #iu #indianauniversity #lathe #woodturning #craftycouplecreations

This is the final step for this New York City map, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Let me know what you think down in the comments! #woodworking #woodwork #newyorkcity #nyc #craftycouplecreations