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Choose Progress Over Excuses

Choose Progress Over Excuses

$30.00 CAD
$30.00 CAD
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One Meaningful Design. Two Beautiful Wooden Products.

Featuring a determined mountaineer ascending a rugged, winding switchback trail toward a sunlit peak, this detailed stipple artwork visually portrays resilience, commitment, and personal growth. Set against dramatic mountain ranges, climbing ropes, and pine trees, the climber steps past discarded signs of self-doubt and excuses—such as "I'm Too Tired," "It's Too Hard," "Not Now," "I Can't Do It," "Weather Is Bad," "Fear," and "Fear of Failure"—to press along the "Trail to Summit." Framed with geometric borders, rope textures, and a bold banner reading "CHOOSE PROGRESS OVER EXCUSES," it serves as an empowering daily reminder to overcome obstacles and keep moving upward.

Each piece is laser-engraved onto quality wood sourced from a local Ontario mill.

Choose Your Wooden Product

Option 1: Basswood Wall Art

  • Sizes: Small 7.5" × 5" or Large 10.5" × 7.5"
  • Locally sourced Ontario basswood
  • Keyhole slot for easy wall hanging
  • Also suitable for shelf or tabletop display with a stand

Option 2: Hard Maple Hanging Charcuterie Board

  • Sizes: Small 8" × 12", Medium 8" × 14", or Large 8" × 16"
  • Locally sourced Ontario hard maple
  • Choice of three handle styles
  • Designed for food presentation and decorative hanging (follow the included care instructions for food-safe use)

A Gift with Meaning

Perfect for hikers, mountaineers, outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, members of recovery fellowships, or anyone working toward personal goals and pushing through life's steep climbs. A thoughtful gift for milestone achievements, recovery anniversaries, graduation, birthdays, housewarmings, or any special occasion.

Beautifully crafted wood. Meaningful artwork. A reminder of the strength within.

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Let customers speak for us

from 12 reviews

I just received my order and I am more than delighted with the finished product. Mike and Talon responded to my emails very quickly with the many questions I had before I placed my order. There were a few things in my original picture that needed to be taken out and they were quick to send back drafts until I was completely satisfied. I have already recommended this business to others. What a great gift idea!
Thank you once again.

Cat M.

I was very pleased with my laser engraved photograph.
It makes a great housewarming gift.
Thanks Talon for the speedy service!

Anonymous

Working with the Website and Talon was so easy, and he is a genius at his artwork!. He made my 2-Wine Board just so Perfect. I described the information and he made the Envision happen, just as I had imagined! It looks fantastic and I can't wait to hand this CUSTOM MADE present over to my Nephew!

Michelle THERIAULT

Mike and Talon are absolutely amazing to work with. No stone gets left unturned with them. The coasters I ordered look absolutely amazing (and may I add, they smell amazing too since it's cedar). Thank you both so so much.

Antonietta

I was very happy from start to finish, they’re communication was excellent and were easy to work with to create the custom wall art that I envisioned, then the final piece exceeded my expectations, thanks again guys, I’ll be back for more. I highly recommend them.

Anonymous

Fantastic workmanship!!
You name it these two men can build it !!
Highly recommend the extreme craftsmanship that is put into their product(s) .
Shop Canadian 🍁 & support small businesses!!

Smiski Smart

I am very pleased with my purchase Mike.W.Hammer is highly recommended by me and I would suggest to have them do all your engraving. You will not have any regrets. Mike is very professional and takes the time to ensure all the details needed be added for a perfect product. My granddaughter’s gift will be treasured. Don’t delay have your memories done today.

Anonymous

Love it and son did Dan

Anonymous

Wonderful little present! Truly a wonderful handcrafted gift!

Anna K.

I was very pleased with the quality of my charcuterie board.
I loved the fact that I was able to have it personalized to my requirements. Talon did a fantastic job of showing me various fonts and designs that could be used.
Five stars for a super job!!!

Linda A.

Had an amazing experience putting together a custom engraving on my order! I was able to pick up the following week at the local farmers market! 100% would recommend and would make purchases in the future again!

Krystal Scarbo

Fantastic product(s) !!!

Great quality and at a great price $
I highly recommend this team of excellent craftsmenship!!
You name it they can build it 🔨 🧰

Lisa