Welcome to Spark & Sawdust!

We're a small, creative business based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, specializing in custom laser engraving, personalized gifts, and thoughtfully crafted products that are anything but ordinary.

Whether you're looking for a meaningful gift, something special for your home, or a unique way to showcase your business, we love turning your ideas into something you can actually hold in your hands.

Meet the Maker

Hi! I'm Crista, the owner, designer, and maker behind Spark & Sawdust as well as Plan457 for digital products.

My journey into the world of laser engraving wasn't exactly a straight line. After spending more than 30 years in the IT industry, I discovered a whole new way to combine my love of technology, problem-solving, and creativity.

What started as an interest in laser cutting and engraving quickly turned into a passion for designing and making things. There's just something about taking a blank piece of wood, cork, or another material and transforming it into something completely unique that never gets old.

And let's be honest, having an excuse to play with lasers is pretty awesome, too! Hopefully I’ll be adding some new toys to the mix.

My background in technology, combined with my experience designing laser-ready digital files, gives me a unique approach to creating products. I love figuring out how things work, experimenting with new materials, and finding creative ways to bring an idea to life.

Spark & Sawdust is where all of those things come together.

What We Create

At Spark & Sawdust, we believe the best gifts are the ones that have a little personality and meaning behind them.

We create custom and personalized products for all kinds of occasions, including:

• Personalized gifts and keepsakes

• Custom engraved tumblers and drinkware

• Coasters and home accessories

• Wooden signs, ornaments, and décor

• Corporate gifts and branded merchandise

• Realtor and housewarming gifts

• Special occasion and event gifts

From a single personalized item to a larger custom order, every project gets the same attention to detail and care.

Have an idea that's not on the list? Even better! We love a good creative challenge.

Made With Purpose. Personalized for You.

We believe personalization should go beyond simply adding a name to a product. It's about creating something that tells a story, celebrates a moment, makes someone smile, or leaves a lasting impression.

That's why we take the time to understand what you're looking for and work with you to create something that feels right.

We're not a mass-production factory, and we don't want to be. We're a small business that values creativity, quality, and the personal connections that come with making something special for someone else.

Every project is an opportunity to create something a little different, and that's exactly how we like it.

What's With the Name?

Spark & Sawdust is a little nod to the creative process.

The spark represents that first moment of inspiration, when an idea pops into your head and you start imagining what it could become. It's also a playful nod to the laser beam that brings those ideas to life.

The sawdust represents the hands-on work, the experimenting, the making, and all the little details that turn an idea into reality.

Put them together, and you've got Spark & Sawdust, where technology meets creativity and a little imagination turns ordinary materials into something extraordinary.

Let's Make Something Awesome!

Whether you know exactly what you want or you're starting with a simple idea, we'd love to help bring it to life.

Looking for a personalized gift? Need something unique for your business? Have an idea you're not quite sure how to make happen?

Let's talk!

Because life is too short for boring gifts.

Thank you for supporting a small business and allowing us to do what we love, one spark at a time.