The Upcycled Artisan

09/06/2026

🎉 It's Opening Day at Cornerstone Collective Mercantile ! 🎉
The doors open at 1:00 PM today, and we can't wait for everyone to see our booth and explore the incredible collection of merchants that make up this one-of-a-kind shopping destination!
Cornerstone Collective Mercantile brings something truly unique to Fort Wayne, featuring a wonderful mix of: ✨ Boutique finds
✨ Handcrafted goods
✨ Vintage treasures
✨ Unique gifts
✨ Clothing & jewelry
✨ Delicious snacks and more!
Come shop local, support small businesses, and discover something special around every corner.
📍 Cornerstone Collective Mercantile
6509 Stellhorn Road
Fort Wayne, IN
Northcrest Shopping Center
We can't wait to welcome you today! See you at 1:00 PM! ❤️🛍️

09/06/2026

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09/05/2026

We've been quietly working behind the scenes for the last 6 months, and we're excited to finally share that The Upcycled Artisan website is now live!
While we're still uploading new products and adding finishing touches, the site is officially open and ready for visitors.
To celebrate our launch, everyone who registers on the website will be entered into a drawing to win a custom cutting board before Christmas. No purchase is necessary.
Visit us at 👉 www.theupcycledartisan.com
Take a look around, register, and say hi. We'd love to hear what you think!

Introducing The Upcycled Artisan – a celebration of craftsmanship and tradition in every piece. Our home decor products are more than just functional items; they are modern heirlooms crafted with heart and soul, each telling a unique story inspired by our rich heritage.

09/05/2026

It's almost Saturday and that means another wonder day the the YLNI Farmers Market. Stop by our booth at The Upcycled Artisan and see all the beautiful items Elizabeth Keller and I have been creating. While your there shop all of the unique vendors this market has to offer. Then stop by the Cornerstone Collective Mercantile as they open at 1p for the first day office business. You'll love everything they have to offer.

09/05/2026

🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉
We are excited to share that The Upcycled Artisan website is officially LIVE! 🥳
You can now visit us online at www.theupcycledartisan.com and explore what we have to offer.
We’re still in the process of adding many more products, so please bear with us as we continue to grow and build our collection. New items will be added regularly, and we can’t wait to share them with you!
We would love your feedback. Take a look around and let us know what you think in the comments or by sending us a message.
Thank you for your support and for being part of our journey. ❤️

Introducing The Upcycled Artisan – a celebration of craftsmanship and tradition in every piece. Our home decor products are more than just functional items; they are modern heirlooms crafted with heart and soul, each telling a unique story inspired by our rich heritage.

08/31/2026

The wait is almost over! Sept 6th.
We are so excited for the opening of Cornerstone Collective Mercantile Cornerstone Collective Merchantile. Amine and Brandon have put their hearts into creating this beautiful new shopping destination in Fort Wayne, and we are honored that The Upcycled Artisan is one of the featured merchants.
Come out, visit our booth, and check out all the amazing creators and unique products that make this space so special.
See you at Cornerstone Collective Mercantile

08/20/2026

🌟 Exciting News from The Upcycled Artisan! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that The Upcycled Artisan will be a vendor at the This & That Market!

We've attended this market a couple of times as shoppers and absolutely loved it, but this will be our first time having a booth, and we couldn't be more excited!

If you're looking for a fun Sunday outing and a beautiful drive, come spend the day with us. Elizabeth Keller and I have been busy, busy, busy creating lots of new pieces and unique treasures that we can't wait to share with you.

📅 Sunday, August 23
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 This & That Market

Come browse, shop, and say hello! We'd love to see familiar faces and meet new friends. Thank you for supporting small businesses and handmade creations.

❤️ See you at the market!

08/08/2026

📣 It's Market Day! 🌞
The Upcycled Artisan will be set up and ready to welcome you today at the YLNI Farmers Market in downtown Fort Wayne from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM!
Stop by our booth and check out all the beautiful custom wood creations I make, along with Elizabeth's amazing collection of upcycled and vintage-inspired pieces. There's always something unique and one-of-a-kind to discover!
🇺🇸 New This Season! 🇺🇸
I'm excited to introduce my new line of custom military cutting boards, created to honor each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. These boards can be personalized with your service member's name, rank, and dates of service for a small additional fee, making them a meaningful gift or keepsake.
Come spend the morning shopping local, supporting small businesses, and enjoying everything the market has to offer. And don't forget to grab a delicious cocktail from our friends at Hatfield & Sons Distillery while you're there!
We can't wait to see you downtown! ❤️

08/07/2026

Join us this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the YLNI Farmers Market in Fort Wayne and stop by The Upcycled Artisan booth!
If you haven't visited us before, we'd love to meet you. I create handmade custom cutting boards, charcuterie trays, wooden kitchen utensils, and other unique woodworking pieces that are both beautiful and functional. My wife, Elizabeth Keller, has a talent for finding fun thrift store treasures and giving them new life through upcycling. She also curates unique vintage décor pieces that are perfect for adding character and charm to your home.
We are proud to be a local veteran-owned small business, and we truly love what we do!
And if you've never been to the YLNI Farmers Market, you've been missing out. Voted Fort Wayne's best farmers market for four years running, it's the perfect place to spend your Saturday morning. Whether you're looking for a new cutting board, one-of-a-kind home décor, fresh flowers, locally grown produce, delicious food, refreshing drinks, or just a fun outing with the family, you'll find it here.
Come shop local, support small businesses, and be sure to stop by The Upcycled Artisan booth to say hello. We can't wait to see you!
📍 YLNI Farmers Market 🕘 Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Below are just a few of the pieces we have been working on. Hope you like. The Military emblem cutting boards can be custom engraved with your military family members' information. I also will have US Army and US Coast Guard boards available.

08/05/2026

🇺🇸 I am incredibly proud of my family's military background and service, and that pride has inspired me to start working on something special for this weekend's YLNI Farmers Market!
This is just one of many pieces currently in the works, and soon all branches of the military will be represented. ❤️🤍💙
Stop by and see us on Saturday, August 8th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Upcycled Artisan booth. We'd love to show you what we've been creating and share the stories behind these meaningful pieces.