Welcome!
Turnings For Every Season
Handcrafted Lathe-Turned Creations ....
For Every Home, Season, and Occasion
For Every Person Under Heaven.
About The Name
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It recently occurred to me how often the crafts I've made for others were gifts or creations that people bought based on their personal needs or preferences during a particular season in their lives.
These have included wood or acrylic pens made for favorite interests, sports, or pastimes or custom pens displaying important events in their lives (births, graduations, success over breast cancer, memorials, business start ups with logos, etc.)..... sometimes just a useful tool or utensil for the home, garden or kitchen.
ECCLESIASTES 3:1
Turnings for Every Season may be a new company, but I have been dedicated to handcrafting unique creations for homes, friends, and family since 2005. Our passion and commitment to excellent craftmanship has earned me a healthy reputation in our local community and now it's the season to grow.
I take pride in the lasting relationships I've built over the years and look forward to the opportunity to craft something special for you during the seasons and activities of your life.
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As you browse through my offerings you will no doubt find special creations that spark a personal interest or would provide a great gift for others with special interests.
When you see examples of the personalized pens you may want to send me a picture of a special person, event, pet, or virtually any image that deserves recognition on an item you will see or use every day.
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Our in-stock inventory changes virtually every day. If you don't see what you want here, just ask by sending an email to:​
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About The Products
Almost all pens are available in five different metals (Gold, Chrome, Brass, Pewter and Gunmetal). There are also some ceramic pens.
All of my creations (including pens) are made with bodies (or barrels, or handles) made from beautiful hardwoods, laminated woods, dyed woods and burls or acrylic products. There are virtually endless possibilities when designing your personalized product.
To this end, I have dedicated a complete page of examples from which you can choose or let me know by sending an email telling me exactly how you would want your pen or product designed especially to satisfy your personal tastes.
See Examples of Different Metals, Acrylics and Woods on the next page.
Examples of Metals, Acrylics and Woods
Your choices are only limited by your imagination!
The American Patriot Series with....
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Brass Metal with a medium toned and loosely grained wood (Cocobolo)
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Antique Pewter Metal and "Stars and Stripes" Acrylic upper and lower barrels.
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Brass Metal and an "Uncle Glam" Acrylic barrel
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Chrome Metal with "Patriotic" red, white and blue ribbon Acrylic barrels.
The Sports Series with....
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Brass Metal for Baseball with a medium toned and tighter grained wood (Kingwood)
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Chrome Metal for Football with "College Colors" Acrylic barrels.
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"Golden" Metal for Soccer and a "Lava Bright Silk Ruby Red" Acrylic barrel.
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Gold Metal for Golf with a medium toned and very tight grained wood (Lacewood)
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Gold Metal for Basketball and an "Emerald Green Silk" Acrylic barrel.
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Gunmetal Metal for Football and "College Colors" Acrylic barrels.
A Mini Golf Club Set with....
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Gunmetal Metal and an "Aqua Bright Royal Blue" Acrylic barrel.
Pickleball with....
Brass Metal and "Aqua Blue Swirl" Acrylic barrels
First Responders with....
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Chrome for Firefighter with ax clip and a "Thin Red Line" Acrylic barrel.
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Yellow on Black Matte for Firefighter and a "Thin Yellow Line" Acrylic barrel.
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Brass Metal for Firefighter and a "Lava Flow" black with red ribbon barrel.
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Gold Metal on red background for firefighter and a "Lava Flow" black with red ribbon barrel.
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Gunmetal Metal for Police and a "Thin Blue Line" Acrylic barrel.
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Gold Matte Metal for Police and a "Thin Blue Line" Vivid Gold Rush" Acrylester barrel.
If you would like to see many more pens and other creations click the button that will take you to the Pen and "Other" Galleries below where I keep adding the latest creations.
The Inventory
For Every Season, Activity, Time, and Purpose Under Heaven
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Firefighters
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Police
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Teachers
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Mechanics
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​Persons of Faith
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18 Crosses
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Amazing Grace
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Faith, Hope, Love
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Footsteps in the Sand
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Segmented Cross
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The Christian Fish (Ichthys)​
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Airplane
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Jet
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Breast Cancer Awareness
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Celtic
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Cue Stick
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Fly Fishing
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Gear Shift
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Gearshift Bottle Opener
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Hourglass
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Lighthouse
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Motorcycle Kickstart
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Music
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Piano
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Nautical
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Southwest
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Steam Locomotive
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Patriot
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American Patriot Uncle Glam
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American Patriot Stars and
Stripes
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Cat
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Dog
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Horse
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Bird
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Darts
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Football
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Golf
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Hockey
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Pickleball
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Soccer
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Guns, Ammo, etc.
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50 Cal Machine Gun Shell
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30 Cal Bolt Action
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Mini 30 Cal
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Bolt Action Camo
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Magnum Bolt Action
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Bolt Action Ceramic Flag
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Deer Hunter Bolt Action
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Bolt Action Bullet Cartridge
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Grenade
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BOTTLE STOPPERS AND OPENERS
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Hardwood
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Acrylic
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Southwest (Laminated)
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Long
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Short
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Teardrop
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Whiskey
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Gearshift Bottle Opener
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TOYS
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Darts, metal and electronic tipped
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Kaleidoscope Eggs on Stands
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Spinners
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HOBBY TOOLS
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Interchangeable Crochet Needle Set with Handle and Case​
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Hobby Knifes and Keychains​​
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HOME TOOLS
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Pizza Cutter and Spatula
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Cheese Knives and Forks
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Corn Cob Holders
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Letter Openers
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Multitool Set
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BEAUTIFUL (Non-Thematic) PENS FOR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL USE
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Classic American
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Great Gatsby
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Sierra
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Cigar
And SO many more for any imaginable design - for formal or everyday use!
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Slimline
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Fountain
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Rollerball
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Click or Twist
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It's the Season to Grow
Creations in Process and Coming Soon
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PENS
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Upcoming Holidays
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Piston
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Bird
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Steam Pump
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Stylus
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Fore Real (Golf)
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Dragon
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Phoenix Rising
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Skull
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Botanical
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4:1 Multifunctional
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Love
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Lever Action
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Grenade
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Revolver
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OTHER THINGS
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Ice and Ice Cream Scoops
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Brass Hammer
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Ratcheting Screwdriver
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Seam Ripper / Mini Scissors
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Bottle Opener Keychain
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Coffee Scoop
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Measuring Spoons
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Measuring Cups
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Letter Openers
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Pen and Pencil Sets
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SMALL BOWLS WITH ANTIQUE PEWTER LIDS
The Most Special Creations of All
What brings me the most joy is when you send a picture of your favorite people, pets memories or interests to cast in clear resin so I can make a beautiful pen out of it. When you (or someone you gifted it to) uses the custom creation, the day becomes happier or more meaningful. I'll do your school, college or business logo too!
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You can see some examples below.
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​​​​​​​If you are interested in something very special and/or personal, just send the picture to the email address below and identify what type of metal you would like (gold, chrome, gunmetal, brass, copper, pewter, titanium, black):
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Remember, this picture will be wrapped around a 9-12 mm pen barrel so they can't be too small or have too many people in it. (three maximum).
Personalized Pens for Special Occasions
For every season and activity....a great way to keep your fondest memories close at hand!
Young Golf Champ
Happy Pup
Hunting Buddies
Oh, Baby!
Graduation
Sisters
Welcome Party!
Best Friends
Boys Will Be...
Young Family
Gone but not Forgotten
Blessed
About the Artist ....
I have always been happiest working with wood. I came from a long line of woodworkers. After watching my father make amazing things in the basement (like a life sized outdoor Santa Claus) and my uncle turn wood candle sticks and salt/pepper shakers, I tried my hand in the fourth grade at cutting outlines of the states and gifting them to my friends, family and classmates.
Not much has changed in that respect, but that was five or six decades ago....
Of course life happens during those decades. While continuing to bestow little handmade creations on friends and family, I have graduated from nursing school as the class president, earned an MBA and accomplished a law degree. I've worked in hospital ERs and ICUs and owned and operated a busy critical care transport company. I've sat in administrative seats everywhere from my church board of directors to clinical administrative and management positions throughout the Western United States.
I tried to fully retire unsuccessfully over the past five years, for fear of being bored. Now I've done it and returned full time to my happy place in my little Oregon shop with my lathe and woodworking tools. Oh the joy of flying sawdust, the whir of a lathe, and the sound and smell of cleanly cut wood! Over the first two months I've produced 100 handmade pens and numerous other small projects for people to enjoy or gift to friends and family. I ask you, who wouldn't want to find a special pen in the toe of their Christmas stocking?
I'll always remember that it is quality, rather than quota, which is most important when investing time and resources to create things that you will be proud to own or give as gifts.
Thank you for checking out the website. Feel free to visit anytime and know that you are always welcome to drop me a line with feedback or suggestions.
My Happy Place
Circa 2005
Please continue to the following pages if you would like to view all of the items in the galleries or learn to place an order.
HOW TO ORDER PENS
STEP ONE: Decide what kind of custom pen you would like to have or choose one from the pen gallery on the next page.
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If you want to custom design your pen, use the following guide to let us know exactly what you would like to have: (SEE EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SEND IN AN EMAIL BELOW)​​
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Type: ( ) Thematic (specify, i.e. firefighter) ___________________________
( ) Non-Thematic (Business or Personal pen)
( ) Slim ( ) Medium ( ) Large
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Choice of Metal : (Not all pens come in every choice of metal)
( ) Gold ( ) Chrome ( ) Gun Metal ( ) Brass ( ) Pewter
( ) Gold and Gun Metal
Other: _________________________________________---_______
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Choice of Barrel : (Not all pens have two (upper and lower) barrels)
( ) Wood
Color
( ) Dark ( ) Light ( ) Medium
Grain
( ) Wide or loose ( ) Tight ( ) As little as possible
( ) Acrylic
Colors ______________________________________________
Pattern
( ) Solid ( ) Wavy / Cloudy ( ) Ribbons / Lava
( ) Two Distinct colors 1st __________ 2nd __________
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I would like an Amazing Grace pen in gold with a dark wood having wide grain.​​
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I would like a chrome firefighter pen with the red background on an acrylic fine red line.
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I would like a Southwest pen in chrome and a Southwest bottle stopper.
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I would like a brass 30 caliber pen with a camo barrel.
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I would like a lighthouse pen as shown on the website.
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I would like a breast cancer awareness pen like the white one on the website.
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I would like some kind of wood conservative pen for a business gift made with gold metal and from medium dark wood with tight grain.
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I would like a personalized pen for my wife showing our dogs with chrome metal.
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Send your request in an email to www.turningsforeveryseason.com
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Please include your name, contact information and ZIP code. I will contact you to confirm your order and arrange payment.
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Where I park pictures of my creations (new and old) to share with you.
The Pen Gallery
HOW TO ORDER BOTTLE STOPPERS AND OTHER GOOD THINGS
STEP ONE: Decide what kind of custom bottle stopper or other good thing you would like to have or choose one from the gallery on the next page.
BOTTLE STOPPERS
Type: ( ) Long ( ) Tear Drop ( ) Silicone - Color _________ ( ) Whiskey
Material: ( ) Wood
Color
( ) Dark ( ) Light ( ) Medium
Grain
( ) Wide or loose ( ) Tight ( ) As little as possible​
( ) Acrylic
Colors ______________________________________________
Pattern
( ) Solid ( ) Wavy / Cloudy ( ) Ribbons / Lava
( ) Two Distinct colors 1st __________ 2nd __________
OTHER GOOD THINGS
Choice: For example: Crochet Needle Set, Eggoscope with stand. Bottle Opener, Small Wooden Bowl with Pewter Lid, Corn Cob Holders, Ice Cream Scoop, Cheese Fork Set, Cheese Knife, or anything else you see in the Gallery below.
Material: ( ) Wood
Color
( ) Dark ( ) Light ( ) Medium
Grain
( ) Wide or loose ( ) Tight ( ) As little as possible​
( ) Acrylic
Colors ______________________________________________
Pattern
( ) Solid ( ) Wavy / Cloudy ( ) Ribbons / Lava
( ) Two Distinct colors 1st __________ 2nd __________
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Send your request in an email to www.turningsforeveryseason.com
Please Include your name, contact information and ZIP code. I will contact you to confirm your order and arrange payment.
Email examples: ​​​
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I would like a bottle stopper with a dark wood having wide grain.​​
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I would like a teardrop bottle stopper that is laminated wood. (Dark and Light)
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I'd lie a gold letter opener with black acrylic having gold in it.
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I'd like a whiskey bottle stopper with a whiskey bottle top in medium dark wood.
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I would like an acrylic bottle stopper that is colored with blue and gold ribbons.
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I'd like a crochet needle set with Southwestern laminated wood like in the gallery.
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​I would like a brass laminated Southwest bottle opener just like the one in the gallery.
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I'd like a chrome ice cream scoop with a medium dark wood and small grain.
Gallery of Bottle Stoppers and all
Other Good Things
Where I park pictures of my creations (new and old) to share with you.
