Between the Bark Team

Catherine

I have lived in Arizona pretty much my whole life. The desert here is a landscape that never ceases to amaze me with its beauty and inspiration. Woodworking and creating almost anything is in my blood, between spending time as a kid with my grandfather in his shop during the summers and helping my mom do random projects around the house, there isn’t much I have not attempted. I have been building my collection of tools over the years and have developed a confidence in sharing my creations with those around me. Between the Bark is the embodiment of my creative brain and constant curiosity, a challenge of sorts to keep coming up with new and fun ideas to share with others. I officially started Between the Bark in 2019 and have been making custom woodworking products for my community here in Arizona. In 2023 BtB added a CNC and Laser Engraver to the shop, which expanded our customizable options to open our products to be even more meaningful to our customers. When I'm not spending time in my shop, I enjoy spending time with my family, taking advantage of living in the wonderfully diverse Arizona climate. Kayaking, swimming, hiking, golf, snowboarding/skiing, you name it and you can find me there. I am also an avid reader, so if you ever have any recommendations in the adventure/fantasy genre I would love to hear them!

Kelli

I am the Assistant to the Manager (Catherine). I have lived in Arizona over 35 years, splitting my time between Tucson and Phoenix. I connected with Catherine in school and now I am happy to say that over 10 years later I am able to be her shop assistant.  I love assisting on whatever project she is creating. I love painting, staining, sanding, etc.  It is cathartic for me doing these activities and once the project is complete I love that feeling of accomplishing something that someone will enjoy and be able to use or display in their home.  During my shop assistant time, I found another passion of mine and have been able to add to the business.  I find such joy, relaxation, and stress relieving in coloring. Anytime I am out I am searching for the perfect adult coloring book, but it has been a struggle. I have found that some are so intricate and would take so long to complete that it was not relaxing at all and, most times, felt like work.  I took matters into my own hands and began creating my own versions of adult coloring patterns. Coloring the pages I create is a great feeling, because not only did I create them, but they are relaxingly completed over a shorter period of time.  I don't like leaving things unfinished so to have a page I can color throughout the day helps me feel accomplished in a way. I take the time to create fun patterns that aren't so overwhelmingly intricate.  I have recently added affirmations to these pages to add positivity to my days that I do decide to color. It's just a fun simple way for me to keep a positive thought in my head while I relax and relieve my stress. I hope to pass this feeling on to others that ran into the same problem I did in finding a fun adult coloring book!  If you have any favorite sayings or suggestions on different patterns, please reach out and let me know, because I am here for you and want to create something you'll love to color and add your own personal touch to!