12/08/2020
Christmas Trees for a Cause
Last week my kids, Chase 8 & Summer 10, while getting into the Christmas spirit, decided that we should work on some Christmas projects in the shop. We chatted for a bit and decided on building Trees. We built a couple of them, then fine tuned the dimensions & continued to build a bunch more (for everyone on the list that they had made).
I was super impressed with how engaged in the projects they both were. I did the cutting, then showed them how to do the glue up and clamping which they happily took on themselves. They did some sanding too and while working like little elves, their ideas began to snowball. They decided that we should make a whole bunch more and sell them. Being an entrepreneur, I can appreciate their ambition and will to make something bigger out of something small. We continued to chat about it and I suggested that we do it but that we should also donate a portion back to a local charity. We talked about giving back, especially being the time of year when not everyone is as fortunate. They loved the idea! ....What a great teaching moment from so many different angles (work ethic, responsibility, ownership, giving back, supporting a good cause...life skills in general!).
How could I not want to run with their idea?!
I wish it had all come to fruition sooner but here we are only weeks before Christmas...
We are continuing to build these trees together and they are for sale. They make for really nice Christmas decor.
Cedar Trees (oiled with a clear coat): $25.00
Taxes incl.
Reclaimed Barn wood Trees: $20.00
Taxes incl.
Dimensions are roughly 9” high x 10” wide
***Custom sizes available upon request***
25% of all proceeds will be donated back to the Springfield Food Bank!!!
If you’re in need of a creative, locally made gift for a friend, family member, teacher, colleague, etc., these trees would make a great unique gift with a neat story behind them.
With a portion going to a great local cause too, it’s a win win!
Please message with questions & inquiries.