VanStray Designs

VanStray Designs I design custom cutting/charcuterie boards, signs and home decor pieces such as live edge bar tops and tables.

01/09/2026

2025 was a roller coaster of a year. It definitely started on a downward spiral, had a few exciting peaks followed by more upsetting loops and ended with a slow roll into new opportunities.
There’s still more work to be done and things to figure out, but to do all that I gotta lock in and focus on me this year and not over extend myself on ventures that don’t enrich my creativity, spirit, or family.

01/01/2026

Friends added a new furry family member.

I haven’t made these ornaments in awhile so it was nice to share tips I learned long ago.

12/31/2025

Well a lot of you guess it right it a spray can holder.
Design is from partnered with so if you don’t follow them you should! They always have great ideas the shop.

I cleared out a whole 5 foot shelf and reclaimed space in the shop by mounting this on the wall and when you’re in a small space 5 feet is major

My 4 year old daughter wasn’t a fan of the idea that a stranger was going to be walking around the house to deliver gift...
12/26/2025

My 4 year old daughter wasn’t a fan of the idea that a stranger was going to be walking around the house to deliver gifts, but she still wanted presents. We came up with a compromise, little tree outside to drop off all the gifts. Cookies and carrots and all the doors are locked. Worked out pretty well she slept through the night and no one had to climb down a chimney.

Hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas and happy holiday!

12/17/2025

Saw a raccoon float by on a trash can, but also it’s Tacoma so that might be normal

12/08/2025

The Surfcart is here!

As part of my shop remodel I wanted to set up a sanding cart to be better organized as I work. I used this extra workstation from to fit all of my Surfprep gear. It’s not finished, I have a couple of ideas I want to add but it’s a really good start to giving my tools a home.

11/30/2025

Wrapping up the series with these leatherette coasters. The football and basketball ones will be great as a small gift all year round.

All items can be found on

After I digest some food I’ll be back to engrave all these items

11/27/2025

Laser gift idea number 2.
These gifts have been very popular for dads, groomsmen and other people who like pointy things. Got one more idea coming before we start lasering

These also came from

11/26/2025

Let’s find some things to laser. Next set of videos are about cool items to laser for gifts.
Thanks to for the diverse item selection and fast shipping and to for my first logo tumbler.

11/15/2025

Taking apart my shop, starting with the first French cleat wall I ever made. It was in a bad spot and wanted to leap off the wall, but maybe I’ll be happier somewhere else.

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Tacoma, WA
98408

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