GT Engraving

Ok… it’s not even 1:30am and I think I’m finally locked-and-loaded & ready for the Union County Farmers Matket tomorrow (well… today 🥵 lol).
I’ve been working on some new and EPIC designs… so please swing by and check them out!!! Even if you don’t intend to buy anything, I love it when people stop by just to say Hi… anybody that knows me, knows that I’m a “people person”, and this is literally the only time I crawl out of the shop for a few hours a week to enjoy other people’s company 🤗
Well, gotta go to bed… 5am rolls around pretty early up here in the North Georgia Mountains 🌅

WHEW!!!! This one dang near kicked my butt 🥵 lol
I worked on it, and worked on it, and worked on it some more… until I was completely satisfied with 👨🏻‍🎨
The photo they sent me of their car was pretty good… but of course I had to tweak it so that it had a more commanding presence and looked more intimidating!!!
Anyway… let me know what you think 🙏🏼

I try not to put my personal stuff out there in “Facebook land”… but I just feel I need to honor a Man who sacrificed everything for his family and raised us kids (aka “The Trotti Tribe”) with a sense of right & wrong, compassion, kindness, toughness, dedication, understanding, know-how, humor, appreciation, love for nature, etc, etc, etc…
Today was one of those days where I had to put my “happy face” on even though my heart was somewhere else… and it was a tough day to get through 😞

I literally can’t believe it’s been 16 years since I got that call from my mom, here in Georgia, telling me that my Dad had passed away up in New York. I never felt so helpless ☹️

Honestly, I think each year that May 30th will be easier, but today was no exception. It’s kinda funny because I was raised by this big, gruff & tough career Marine badass… a no-excuses, do-or-die, “rub some dirt on it and get back in the game” kind of man, so being strong is definitely built into me. It’s just that days like today hit different 😢

I don’t think a single day has gone by in 16 years that I haven’t thought about him at least once… it’s crazy!!!

So if I seemed short, reserved, “fake”, quiet, or a little “off” today, I apologize. I had to “adapt-and-overcome” and dig deep to keep smiling. I’m just glad that I had great friends surrounding me today to keep me laughing and smiling and kept my mind occupied today… thank you all 🙏🏼

Here’s to You… I miss You, Pop!!! (aka “Bear”)

It’s getting to the point in my laser engraving career (adventure) where some of my best designs come from customer suggestions!!! She simply messaged me that she wanted a plaque done with Romans 8:38–39, and for some reason, it fired up an inspiration in me that I can’t explain 🙏🏼🤷🏻‍♂️🙏🏼
After revisiting/reaquainting myself with the verse, and a couple hours of designing… my hand was guided to create this 👨🏻‍🎨
I’m pretty proud of it and I hope y’all like it… because you’ll be seeing it from here-on-out in my craft show booths!!!

🏡 Big thanks to two of the best in the business: Melissa & Melanie, The Mountain Duo Team at RE/MAX Town & Country! 🎈

These two work tirelessly to get their clients into their dream homes, and they always trust me to handle their closing gifts. It means the world to a small maker like me. 🙏

Swipe to see a few of the latest pieces I made for their happy homeowners… personalized, handmade right here in Blairsville, and built to be treasured for years. 🌲⛰️

✨ Are you a realtor, business owner, or just someone who loves a meaningful gift? I’d love to create something custom for you too — closing gifts, housewarmings, or that one-of-a-kind keepsake. Message me to get started! 📩

And if you’re buying or selling around here, give Melissa & Melanie a call!!!! You will be in the best hands. 💛

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!!
Just figured I’d come on here to post a video and a bunch of pictures of my booth this weekend from Blairsville‘s annual Arts, Crafts and Music Festival. Although the weather wasn’t optimal, the festival still had a great turnout and everyone had a good time!!!
It was so nice seeing all of my fellow vendors and friends, as well as all of the return customers that I hadn’t seen since last year 🥰
I was really proud of how the booth laid out this year and I absolutely love my spot on the courthouse lawn. I rolled out a plethora of new designs and they were all received very well 👌🏻
I can’t thank Stephanie and her team enough for all the hard work they put in make the festival run as smoothly as it did!!!! Great Job!!!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🔥 THE PERFECT FATHER’S DAY GIFT IS HERE… AND THEY’RE ALMOST GONE 🔥

Dad doesn’t need another tie. He needs a legend of a cutting board!!!

Introducing the Master Board Collection… handcrafted from premium sustainably-sourced teak, built for the man who takes his cook seriously.

Choose his style:
🍖 The Smoke Master Board: for the pitmaster who lives by the smoker
🥩 The Grill Master Board: for the king of the open flame
🌲 The Traeger Master Board: for the pellet grill perfectionist
🔥 The Blackstone Master Board: for the flat top fanatic

Every board is:
✅ 12×16×¾” — serious prep space, never warps
✅ Knife-friendly & naturally antimicrobial teak
✅ Sealed with proprietary beeswax + food-grade mineral oil
✅ Juice groove on the front side to keep counters clean and is what makes this board functional, and not just decor!!!
✅ Permanently engraved meat temperature guide on the reverse side for display… so Dad always cooks it perfect
✅ Original themed artwork engraved on the back: it’s a showpiece, not just a tool

$100 each | +$20 to personalize | Flat $10 shipping
*local pickup/meetup available in a 20 mile radius of Blairsville is FREE to save on shipping 👍🏼

This isn’t a gift he’ll stuff in a drawer. This is something he’ll reach for every single weekend and all year round as well as brag about it to every guy who walks into his backyard!!! 🔥❤️🔥

⚠️ SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED!!! These sell out every year before Father’s Day, and because they take so long to make… supply will be extremely limited.

👇 Comment below, DM me, or hit the link to grab yours before they’re gone.

Don’t be the person who waits too long…. Dad’s earned this!!! 🙌

*The “fancy flyers” were made with AI per my instructions… but the 4 plain photos are of the actual boards in real life. Don’t forget that the other side has the juice groove and is absolutely intended to be used!!! Teak is a very premium wood and an excellent wood for cutting boards.