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Handcrafted Wood Signs and Wall Decor
I have always loved working with wood. As a kid I remember tinkering in my Dad's basement work shop, busy as a bee, hammering, sanding and creating atrocities. Now is no different…. just kidding. I love the natural beauty of wood, my craft I hope you can see is to work with the wood to a point where it looks amazing, even the imperfections look rustic. I became a big fan of giving, being the last of 7 kids. Recently, I found that one of my core values is making gifts for people. I have a servants heart and the reason I can go hours wonderfully lost in creating signs is that it enables my true passion to shine. In the end, it is an honor that someone would grace their wall or deck the halls with my art signs. It unleashes a joy inside of me that is tremendous..
I began tinkering again a few years ago, out of a personal search for a hobby and the desire to return to my roots, this is all normal stuff for a man in his 40's. I really got hooked again quickly and now I am in full production mode. I like to keep a journal of thoughts and a memo of sayings at church or jot down bumper sticker sayings that scream at me for attention. Lucky for me I can always see the bumper stickers real well due to the way I drive…. not good. You are safe from this since I will not be hand delivering my signs but rather mailing them USPS. I see it like this, I can break it down to a single goal to create is to live and I live for the opportunity to inspire creativity in others.
Each sign is handmade. I take pride in not using any machinery or electric tools on the wood once I get it from the lumberyard. First I handpick the wood and then prepare all the pieces for a sanding session to cure the wood nicely to accept the stain like a champ and smooth out the rough edges. Then it is hammer press time to use a combination of little industrial glue and nails once I match up the pieces to one another. It is tremendously time consuming but each moment is so exciting to move the sign through the staining and polyurethane stage to Lettering. The last two stages are to use the heavy duty industrial strength vinyl lettering on the sign. Each step in this part is when I turn my attention to being patiently mindful and careful to hand weed the lettering for either the hand painted or lettering on the sign. I think of this careful time as a gift in life to slow everything down to punch the lettering and select the measuring of the quotation or sayings on the wood. Last stage is drying and staging the wood to acclimate to its new look.
My studio is filled with the smell of pine and the tools of the trade. I appreciate hearing the stories behind the need for a sign. I love the opportunity to share something of significance with my buyers. It is a honor and privilege to serve you and it especially wonderful to be a part of the Wedding collection in signs and accessories. My marriage is the most important thing in my life. The Established Name signs are so special to make because I believe there is nothing greater in life than the chance to spend your life with someone you love. It allows a person a reality that has no limits but is boundless in its capacity for joy. Well that' enough about me, now let me build something for you!
Thank you for visiting and wherever your life takes you, I hope you stay inspired!
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Chris Hood
For Framed Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Words Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Quote Sign5.0Tim was so easy to work with. Everything came out great and super happy with the whole process!
- JC
James Cook
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Work Business Sign, Custom Quote Sign5.0Great customer service, and fast production!
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Rebecca McMinn
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0The sign was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Arrived I. Just over a week! Couldnt be happier with it
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Andrew Veldkamp
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0It looks fantastic, painless ordering process, excellent packaging.
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Kristen Stedelin
For Bedroom Signs Framed White Together Is Our Favorite Place To Be Sign, Rustic Farmhouse Wall Decor5.0I love the sign Schafer Art Studio made for me. They were kind and communicated with me to make sure I got the correct saying and helped me change my order to match what I really wanted. I absolutely recommend them!
BPBill Phillips
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign4.7- ME
Michelle Emeterio
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0 - HP
HD Patel
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0Wowwwww!!! A quality product and delivery in time as it showed upon check out. I Loved the product!
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Katie Macre
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0We are a small therapeutic horseback riding center near Buffalo, NY. A cherished friend of our program passed away and left a large donation to our facility. Her family asked us to hang a sign in our barn saying "Shelter Me Oh Lord". What Tim created for us was perfect! We couldn't have asked for a more appropriate, simple, beautiful, well-made symbol of a tribute to our friend and the message she wanted to leave behind. Thank you! We will be back for future projects!
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ROBERT CRANDALL
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign4.8The custom sign looks great and arrived faster than expected. It was also a nice surprise receiving the personal note from Tim and Paige.
JKJamee King
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0My wife is delighted with the sign. Jamee, our daughter, placed the ordering as she is much more adept at that then me. I am just the father who ordered it for Kathy, my wife. Looks great outside and the size is perfect. Will continue to do business with you. Thanks and aa excellent job !! Eddie King
ZBZachary Bolin
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0Tim did a great job going out of his way to make sure I was getting the product I wanted/ He did a great job!
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Scott Waak
For Longitude Latitude Sign - Gps Coordinates Wood - Personalized Wood Home Wall Décor5.0This turned out way better than expected. Tim let me know everything going on and appreciate the communication. The product was shipped on time. My wife loved it when she opened it for our anniversary.
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Rebecca Bignall
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign4.8Thank you Tim sign looks great! Exactly what I had in mind!
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callie white
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0The project was for our office wall as a way to honor my grandfather who started the business. Tim did an amazing job and we would happily order again! Can't wait to hang the finished piece.
- CJ
chris jackson
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0I am truly pleased with the finished custom quote sign I received! The website was easy to navigate when trying to decide on the type of lettering, and the finish of the wood. I would recommend the Schafer Art Studio for any custom job. Also, I received a hand written thank you enclosed with the finished product. The personal touch is appreciated!
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Tim Buchmeier
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0I am greatly satisfied with the finished project! I even had to make a change to the project after my original order, and Schafer Art Studio was able to accommodate the change, and provide me with a finished product that is absolutely perfect! Thanks!
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Jamie DEspain
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0My wife was so happy with the with the wooden sign I got her. Tim really took great care and his craftmanship is top notch. His communication throughout the design process was a welcomed surprise. He ensured I was ordering exactly what I wanted before he even began work. I highly recommend Tim Schafer.
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Steve Goulette
For Longitude Latitude Sign - Gps Coordinates Wood - Personalized Wood Home Wall Décor3.5Tim provided clear communication at the onset of my order. But I do have to say that I am somewhat disappointed with the sign. I thought that the sign would be more distressed and I had paid for hand painting of the numbers, but to me the characters look to be vinyl stick-ons. I was hoping for more of the look of hand-painting.
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Adam Cole
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0Very happy with the sign, definitely can see the quality of the materials and level of workmanship put into the finished product. Tim communicated when he was going to start the project and shipped it way before the estimated completion date. The handwritten note in the package was special to see as well. Can’t wait for my girlfriend’s reaction on Christmas morning. Highly recommend this product and business.
- JL
John LODGE
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0This sign to be placed above the doorway to our house is an important part of our Epiphany Tradition. Many (who aren't Catholic) think its some kind of mathematic equation. It's actually the year 2020 and the initials of the Three Wise Men: Caspar, Balthasar and Melchior, inviting them to our house to rest while on their long journey in search of the newborn King. It's a wonderful old Catholic Tradition helping to celebrate not only Christmas but also especially Epiphany. Thank you for making such a wonderful sign and helping us celebrate this Tradition to its fullest! I am so pleased, I will be requesting more signs in the future. Merry Christmas, Epiphany and Happy New Year!
- SW
Susan Whitesell
For Swirled Monogram Family Name Established Sign - Last Name Wood Sign - Personalized Wooden Decor1.7Unfortunately, I am returning the project. Name is not spelled correctly. This was an anniversary gift and I could not give the gift on November 15.
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katharine workman
For Longitude Latitude Sign - Gps Coordinates Wood - Personalized Wood Home Wall Décor5.0The finished product was beautiful. It was a house warming gift and being unique was just perfect. I would certainly purchase again as there was simply nothing wrong with the whole experience. Amazing!
- SK
Shickys Kipling
For Custom Wood Sign, Personalized Wooden Wall Decor, Rustic Farmhouse Sign Gift, Custom Quote Sign5.0Loved it!... thank you
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Emily l Veilleux
For Last Name Sign - Family Name Established Sign - Personalized Signs For Home5.0Beautiful sign! Exceeds expectations! Thank you!
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