ElegantQuirk

Welcome to ElegantQuirk! We specialize in one-of-a-kind wooden signs for your family or business.

Woodworking
Custom signs, nursery signs, business logos, and home decor.

05/17/2026

Just a little Sunday thing. 🌹

05/07/2026

🔎 A peek through the looking glass at the final parts of the process. This includes my favorite part: painting!

Painting the characters is when the magic really started to come together. I took some creative liberties with some of the color. The illustrations in the original story are in black and white. I wasn't looking to copy the looks from any movies, but did grab inspiration from a few of them, plus artist's colorized renditions of the original works.

Most notably, you may notice our Cheshire cat does bear a striking resemblance to the 1951 film. Who doesn't love the purple striped cat? Alice's blue dress is a staple, but the details on everyone's outfits and colors were otherwise just part of the magic.

This entire project truly was a "Trust the Process" moment every step of the way. I leaned so much and I'm thankful for the competition for pushing me out of my comfort zone!

05/02/2026

A few stills from my final piece.

I wanted it to look like the tree was coming out of the book itself, as if you opened up the pages to find this fantastical world growing out of it.

The book itself was carved from pine wood, with detailing on the sides, top and bottom to create pages. A little ruffle in the page on the side from the wind, and a bent corner for a well-loved page. I wanted the beauty of the wood to still be able to shine through, so a very light white wash gave it that bookish look without sacrificing the wood grain. 😍

The tree itself is walnut. I started with basically walnut squares, stacked that up into a tree "shape," (kinda), then used my scroll saw to take those squares into circles for a little bit more material removal. Clamped and glued all that together, even the branches. (It was... weird.) Then I grinded out the final shape.

Our beloved characters themselves all started as a block of basswood. I was told this is the best wood for this kind of carving project because it is a soft wood, has a consistent grain, and is ideal for detailing. I was also told it's easier to sand with less "fuzzies" after the detailing, but I'm not sure how much I agree with that claim. 😉 Most of the characters were fully cut out of one block with no additions, like Alice with her hair bow, the Queen's collar, the rabbit's pocket watch, Hatter's hat. The basswood did a great job making sure none of these things flew off unexpectedly in the process.

I thank , , and again for hosting such a fun year and cheering us on!

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04/26/2026

The scroll saw competition is still happening over here.... Slowly. 👀

A little storytime on my progress so far.

04/12/2026

I'm back from a little winter hibernation. Spring is officially here, gorgeous weather has arrived, and so has one of my favorite things of the year: the scroll saw competition!!

This year's theme is Talk Wordy to Me, and when I first got the theme, I had nothing. Empty. Not even an inkling of an idea came to mind. What I did think a lot about though, was how all the past winners really thought outside the box when it came to their projects, and that's what made them stand out. This year, I had to do the same.

I'm stretching myself with new techniques I've never even tried before. It seems impossible, and I'm jumping in headfirst with the kind of delusional confidence you can only have when your idea is just a little bit crazy.

The planning has been a wonderland of chaos, but as they say… we're all mad here. 🐱

Consider this your official invitation to fall down the rabbit hole with me. 🐇

12/08/2025

🌲 Cardinal Ornaments

They say when you see a cardinal, it means you’re getting a visit from a loved one who has been lost.

I never thought much about that myself, but now I have two cardinals that visit my bird feeder, a male and a female, and they always bring a little smile to my face. Something about seeing the two of them together warms my heart and fills me with a little nostalgia and good memories. They don’t visit all the time, so it always feels special when they show up.

Now I happily have a few cardinals in my Christmas tree each year. These handcrafted cardinals would be perfect for your holiday tree as well.

The cardinal ornaments are available on my website and ready to ship so they arrive in plenty of time to adorn your tree or be gifted to someone you love.

Each ornament comes with a black ribbon tied for hanging and your choice of natural maple or rustic white for the backer.

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11/28/2025

⭐ Link is in my bio to get you directly to the stickers, just follow the stars. ✨

Both of these original wooden art pieces were created directly with the help and inspiration of two Wish Kids here in Kansas. 💙

Each piece was shaped by their personalities, their favorite characters, and the joy they carry. And one of my Wish Kids actually sat and painted part of his piece with me. That’s a memory I’ll never forget.

Both originals were auctioned off at the Starry Night Gala hosted by to raise funds for future wishes, but I didn’t want the impact to stop there.

So, I turned them into stickers! ✨
For every sticker sold, $1 is donated back to Make-A-Wish to keep the magic going and help bring more wishes to life. The plan is to continue to add to our little sticker collection for a cause. 💙

Make-A-Wish does so much for families walking through things no child should ever have to face.

According to Make-a-Wish:*

✨ 95% of wish parents said they saw the emotional well-being of their child improve.
✨ 95% of wish alumni said they felt more hopeful for their future after their wish.
✨ 91% said their wish improved their overall quality of life.
✨ 92% said their wish brought their family together.
✨ 85% said their wish helped them overcome feelings of hopelessness, depression
and loneliness.
✨ 73% said their wish helped improve their physical well-being.
✨ 90% of medical providers observed children increasing their compliance to treatment after learning they would receive a wish.
✨ 75% of medical providers said a wish improves a child's medical outcomes.

If you want to be part of that impact, you can grab the stickers on my website.
Even the smallest purchase helps make a little more magic possible.

If you have any trouble getting to my website at all, comment and I can send you a direct link!

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*I took these stats that jumped out at me directly from Wish.org from their 2022 Wish Impact Survey. More stats and info there!

11/26/2025

Mirabel was such a special piece inspired by a wish kid here in Wichita. Not only was it her wish to meet Mirabel, but both her and her favorite character both exude strength, resilience, and an ability to bring people together.

Only one lucky person was able to take the original art home while raising money for Make A Wish, enough to fund a wish for another child. But, now Mirabel has shrunk down just a little in size and is now available for everyone.

These cut out stickers stand 3 inches tall and show off all the vibrant colors and handmade details of the original piece.

$1 from each sticker is going to be donated back to Make A Wish so Mirabel can continue to fund future wishes! I'd love for you to have a part of Mirabel for yourself and spread the word!

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11/21/2025

This month we are excited for both the upcoming holidays and the final season of Stranger Things! Combining both into this fun Stranger Things inspired holiday sign. 😍

Share this with your favorite Stranger Things fan!

10/28/2025

Slowing it down with some real time scrolling. This little flower seems simple until you realize all those inner petals require drilling a little pilot hole and then feeding the blade in and out so you can keep the outside in tact. The end result is a cool effect on the finished piece.

If you made it to the end, you get to see that satisfying little pop I love so much. 😌

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Wichita, KS

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http://www.elegantquirk.com/

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