The Crafty Raccoon

11/30/2025

I'm so excited to offer this last Christmas ornament. Of all of the ones I made this year, this one is my favorite! There are 40 dog breeds listed on my Etsy site and if yours isn't there please ask as I may be able to add it. These ornaments are backed with oiled cherry wood and the dog line drawings are made with finished birch. Each ornament comes personalized with your dog's name.

This Christmas Ornaments item is sold by CraftyRaccoonByBecky. Ships from Longwood, FL. Listed on Nov 23, 2025

11/28/2025

Here’s another personalized ornament. A snowflake with the names of your family members +/- pets. It can be made with a background of oiled cherry wood or blue-painted birch.

https://craftyraccoonbybecky.etsy.com/listing/4410505608

https://craftyraccoonbybecky.etsy.com/listing/4410514863

11/24/2025

Today’s ornament is a North Pole sign topped with gold acrylic. This one was fun to make because uses engraving, painting and acrylic.

This Christmas Ornaments item is sold by CraftyRaccoonByBecky. Ships from Longwood, FL. Listed on Nov 23, 2025

11/23/2025

I have had so much fun making ornaments this week! I will be posting several ornaments over the next week but am starting off with the personalized Christmas tree. It can be made in either oiled cherry wood or as a 2-layer painted birch wood. All ornaments ordered by November 30 will be ready to ship on or before December 8. Ornaments are packaged in a bag with a festive background, making them perfect to give as gifts. My Etsy link is below but if you are local and would rather pick up your order and avoid shipping fees then text or DM me. I look forward to sharing some of the other items over the week!

https://craftyraccoonbybecky.etsy.com

11/04/2025

I am feeling crafty! Please help me decide what to make this Christmas season. I will probably narrow the list to 3-4 things but I am not sure what people will want. I most enjoy making personalized items so here are a few options. Please 'like" the ones you or someone like you might be interested in. Details are listed below each image. Once I have narrowed the list I will make a few and list them for sale.

05/21/2024

In need of a Father's Day gift? These 25' tape measures can be personalized with one of our "Dad" or "Grandpa" images or you can have your own handwritten message engraved on the side. These are quick to become a father's favorite tool! Scan through the photos to see the different engraving options we offer.

https://craftyraccoonbybecky.etsy.com

05/14/2024

Happy belated Mother’s Day everyone! Thank you to my wonderful friends that have purchased our wooden clutches and other Crafty Raccoon products to make that day special. We hope that you enjoyed them as much as we enjoyed making them! Without your support we would not be where we are today, so thank you so much! We are hoping to come out with more products soon, so stay tuned! We hope that you had a wonderful Mother’s Day! ❤️

05/04/2024

The Crafty Raccoon has officially released the new wooden clutches and it is just in time for Mother’s Day! There are a variety of patterns with a stained interior and personalized matching stained pendant! They make the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for moms, sisters, daughters and friends. Currently, we only have one of each pattern so check us out before they sell out! Orders placed this weekend will ship (or be available for local pick-up) on Monday. Local friends feel free to DM me if you do not need shipping. Thank you so much for celebrating this holiday, and thanks for supporting my small business! Be sure to check us out on Etsy and stay tuned for more updates!

https://craftyraccoonbybecky.etsy.com

04/29/2024

We have just finished making the WPVC baskets (they’re at the auction currently) and now we’re ready to take on something new! With Mother’s Day coming up, we thought that it would be the perfect time to try out a craft that we have been thinking about! In the kitchen we’ve been cooking up wooden clutches that are either stained or patterned! They are perfect for a simple trip to run errands or for a night out on the town, making them the perfect gift! These handbags will truly be personal and unique because not only do you get to choose the style, but you also can personalize the wooden tag! They are a great accessory that will stand out in the crowd and still be functional as a clutch! This new item is about to drop, so stay tuned, check out my Etsy page, and check for more updates! It’s people like you that keep my small business up and running, so thank you for supporting us in this wonderful journey!

Check it out! Here’s a little sneak peak of what’s to come! ⬇️

04/06/2024

A few days ago, I posted the basket I made for Mackenzie's team for the Winter Park Volleyball Club silent auction. Joshua's team is putting together two team baskets: one wine-themed and one beer-themed. For his team, I engraved some wine and pint glasses and a small charcuterie board. However, my favorite item that I made for him was the beer caddy, which took a lot of time to make but looked so nice!

Here are the steps I used to make the caddy:

Sand down a 2x4 sheet of plywood until smooth
Laser cut the pieces for assembly (I used my larger laser, Thunder Nova 24/60)
Stain the inside of each piece and the outsides of the handle
Glue and clamp the three pieces needed to make the handle
Sand the handle to make it more rounded and smooth
Assemble and glue/nail where needed (it seemed like this used 100 clamps)
Fill any small gaps with wood putty
Sand all of the surfaces, rounding edges and corners
Stain the outside surfaces
Two coats of poly and a final, light hand sanding

04/03/2024

Lately I have spent time working on gift basket donation items for the Winter Park Volleyball Club silent auction. They use all of the proceeds to provide scholarships that allow kids to play in their club regardless of their availability to pay for costs such as fees, uniforms and travel expenses. Here’s the basket I made for Mackenzie’s team.

04/02/2024

My Etsy page is open!! Here’s a few things listed already. Come check it out: https://craftyraccoonbybecky.etsy.com