Meet PROUD

Hey, I'm Proud — the maker, craftsman, and hands behind Proud Proud Proud.

I've always loved making things. Give me a piece of wood, an idea, and some time in the workshop, and chances are I'll find a way to turn it into something special.

Most of what you'll find here isn't pulled from a warehouse, mass produced overseas, or simply bought and resold. I design, build, engrave, cut, press, sand, finish, assemble, and package my work myself. Some pieces are made in small batches, some are one of a kind, and many aren't made until you place your order.

That's intentional.

I love the little details — the smooth edge someone may never notice, the extra coat of finish, finding a use for a beautiful piece of hardwood that otherwise would've been discarded, or taking a little more time because I know someone is going to give what I'm making as a gift.

Over the years, my workshop has grown to include woodworking, laser engraving, apparel, signs, personalized gifts, Greek merchandise, home décor, accessories, and plenty of things that don't fit neatly into a category.

But no matter what I'm making, the philosophy stays the same:

Make it well. Make it with purpose. Make something I'm proud to put my name on.

That's also why you'll see the inventory here change. I don't want Made By Proud to be a warehouse filled with thousands of identical products. I want it to feel like you're stopping by my workshop to see what I've been making.

Sometimes I'll make a handful of something and that's all there is. Sometimes something sells out and earns another batch. And sometimes a new idea from the workbench becomes the next product on the site.

That's part of the fun.

So whether you're here looking for a gift, something for your home, something that represents who you are, or you simply found something from my workshop that made you say, "I need that," — thank you.

Every order supports an independent maker doing what he loves, and I don't take that lightly.

Made by Proud. Made with love. Made just for you.