The MCCorkle's

Hi, I'm Amy McCorkle, an epoxy artist and woodworker! I create one-of-a-kind custom charcuterie boards, Christmas ornaments, and much more that are typically, but not limited to ocean inspiration matched with a unique piece of solid wood.

My Artistic Journey

My artistic abilities began in childhood. I was always drawing, painting, and coloring. From my teenage years into adulthood, I worked as a cake decorator for Publix. After having my first child, I took a break but still needed a creative outlet, so I learned to sew and eventually became one of the leading small businesses in the baby-wearing accessory industry.

When we relocated due to the military lifestyle, I decided to return to cake decorating. However, after having our second child, I realized I wanted to focus on my family more than climbing the corporate ladder and dealing with the stress it entailed. I enjoyed watching my children grow, but as they got older and we moved yet once again, I found I had more time and was itching to be creative!

At the same time, my youngest was refusing most foods unless they were presented charcuterie-style, so I decided to make her a charcuterie board, and it was a hit! I was simultaneously looking for ocean-inspired decor and that is where the obsession to combine the two began. After finding tutorials and experiencing many trials and errors, I improved my skills. Once I felt confident with epoxy, I started learning more about woodworking. Sharing my creations with friends and family led to more orders, and my business grew rapidly. I was able to invest in better machinery and eventually had a fully functional shop with industrial tools, all while staying debt-free. I was incredibly proud of myself and what I had created!

A New Chapter

Our next move was the most stressful yet. I jumped back into my work almost immediately and the opportunities and brand deals that came my way were amazing. But by the end of the second Christmas season, I became overwhelmed and personally started to shut down. I didn't want to show up or share on social media anymore, my experience of negativity took its toll.

We took an RV trip to visit friends and found our dream RV, which we traded for immediately. That trip was life-changing. We had tough conversations about our lifestyle and made changes to better suit our family. We sold the house, most of our belongings, and the industrial tools. I now have a mobile shop with tools that fit my needs perfectly the same just with less output timewise. I'm taking it slower this time, ensuring my artistic side is fed without missing valuable family time. It's all about balance now for me!

My Work

The pieces I create are fully customizable and personalized. While my shop offers ready-made items that can be personalized, I also love bringing your unique ideas to life. I share the entire creation process on social media, so you can watch your custom piece come to life.

Get in Touch

I welcome custom orders and enjoy working with clients to bring their visions to life. If you're interested in a bespoke piece or have any questions, feel free to contact me at Coralwaydesigns@yahoo.com or send me a message here! Follow me on Instagram & Facebook @CoralWayDesigns to see my latest creations and behind-the-scenes glimpses of my process while creating your piece!