Designed for Life

Signature Writing Instruments and Handcrafted Creations Made from Ethically Sourced Hardwoods and Vibrant Acrylics

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Display of baseball memorabilia including photos of Mickey Mantle, a signed baseball, a certificate of authenticity, a small figurine of Mickey Mantle, a model of Yankee Stadium, and various vintage baseball items.

Our Story

Marilyn M. Soper has been crafting handcrafted pens and other wooden and acrylic creations for several years. While largely self-taught, she has also expanded her skills through studies at the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking.

She is an active member of several woodworking organizations, including the Central Connecticut Woodturners (CCW), the American Association of Woodturners (AAW), the International Pen-makers Association (IPS), Women’s International Woodturners (WIP), the Northeastern Woodworkers Association (NWA), and the Association of Segmented Bowl Makers.

More recently, Marilyn has completed multiple certification courses focused on resin techniques and the integration of resin with wood. Her certifications cover a wide range of projects, including river (epoxy) tables, charcuterie boards, flower preservation for wedding and memorial arrangements, clocks, coasters, jewelry, and many other custom items.

Resin art has become a particular passion for Marilyn, and she is excited to continue exploring new creative possibilities with this versatile medium.

What People Are Saying

  • My husband is a Star Wars fanatic! Marilyn was able to obtain a special “Pen Blank” that had part of the “Death Star” embedded inside! She was able to make this into a pen that he will be showing off for years to come. It also came with an authentic certification seal.

    — Jennifer C.

  • I needed a specialty pen due to my Rheumatoid Arthritis because my fingers and hands are often painful and stiff. Marilyn made a pen just for my hands, and in my favorite color - bright orange! It was wider than a normal pen and had several “Beads” at the end, which made it easier to hold and grip tightly while I write. I never leave home without it!

    — Donna C.

  • I can’t believe the beauty, craftsmanship, and every single little detail that was thoughtfully placed inside of my wood & resin table. It's true magic. I had just gotten back from Africa doing some conversation work, and, Marilyn created a table like I've never seen. Truly one of a kind- absolutely beautiful.

    - Peter Z.

  • I’m a lifelong Veteran from the armed forces since 1981, recently retiring in 2017. I was recently gifted a pen from Sassy’s Quills that was made specifically for a Veteran with the words, ”Proud to be a US Veteran!” I was thrilled when not only was the pen a “High speed low drag,” but it even had my old M40A1 USMC sniper rifle on it!

    — James C.

Own a pen that’s as unique as you are.

  • A display of baseball memorabilia including photographs of Mickey Mantle, a signed baseball, a doll of Mickey Mantle, a certificate of authenticity, a miniature baseball stadium model, and related items.
  • Four artist paint pens with decorative designs and metallic accents, arranged vertically on a dark wooden surface, surrounded by film reels and a rope.
  • Close-up of a black electronic device with orange accents on a white surface, with a wooden textured stick propped against it.
  • Yankee Stadium memorabilia including a certificate of authenticity, a pen, and an image of Yankee Stadium with seating and field visible.
  • A wooden and gold pen displayed on a clear acrylic stand on a gold base.
  • A gold-colored flask with a patch that reads 'Pan-Mass Challenge' and a cycling logo. A colorful multicolored pen is displayed on a small transparent stand. There are also round patches or badges with the same 'Pan-Mass Challenge' logo, one prominently seen and another partially visible. A fabric ribbon with star patterns is draped around the flask and patches, and the background is a white surface with a white textured surface on the left side.
  • A luxury fountain pen with marbled resin design in black, orange, and white, displayed in an open black presentation box with a cushioned interior, alongside other pens in the background.
Handcrafted Pens That Tell a Story ✨ Handcrafted Pens That Tell a Story ✨
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Handcrafted Pens That Tell a Story ✨
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At Sassy’s Quills, we don’t just make pens — we create conversation pieces. Each writing instrument is handcrafted using stunning materials such as exotic tropical woods, vibrant acrylics, and other unique components that make every pen truly one of a kind.

⚾ Sports fans love our memorabilia collection, featuring pens created from materials connected to legendary ballparks like Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium. We also offer pieces inspired by iconic athletes including Carl Yastrzemski (“Yaz”), Joe DiMaggio, Muhammad Ali, and Ernie Banks.

👩‍⚕️ Celebrate your profession with pens designed for the people who serve and inspire us every day — including medical professionals, firefighters, police officers, pilots, musicians, and members of the military.

💡 Looking for something truly unique?
Our creative designs include:

  • A lighthouse pen that actually lights up

  • A miniature hourglass topper

  • A working kaleidoscope inside the pen

These aren’t just writing instruments — they’re works of art you can use every day.

🎨 Custom designs are always welcome. If you can imagine it, we can create it. One customer even commissioned a pen crafted from American blackwood and shaped like a bagpipe pipe to reflect their love of the instrument.

📸 Be sure to visit our Gallery to see even more incredible examples of our handcrafted pens.

Pricing

Our handcrafted writing instruments typically range from $25 to $450, with select custom pieces priced higher depending on the rarity of materials, design complexity, and the craftsmanship required.

Close-up of a tree trunk with a large, amber-colored resin or sap oozing from a wound in the wood, illuminated to highlight its glossy, sticky texture.

Acrylic & Resin Creations

At Sassy’s Quills, we don’t just craft beautiful writing instruments — we create distinctive, handcrafted pieces designed to be both functional and unforgettable 💎

Close-up of small blue glass seashell and bead ornaments on a textured white surface.

If you can imagine it, we can create it. At Sassy’s Quills, creativity has no limits — and neither do we.

Our acrylic and resin collection includes a wide variety of unique accessories, from sleek styluses and elegant wine stoppers to corkscrews, letter openers, pipes, bracelet assistants (often called “Doobie” holders), toothpick or pill containers, keychains, back scratchers, kitchen tools, lighters, and card holders. Each piece is individually crafted, ensuring no two are ever exactly alike, making them perfect for meaningful gifts or a personal statement item 🎁

New designs are always in the works, with handcrafted rings coming soon along with even more creative additions to the collection.

If there’s no limit to your imagination, there isn’t one to ours. At Sassy’s Quills, creativity leads the way — and every piece reflects it ✨

Heart-shaped resin art resembling an ocean wave with seashells on a brown sandy background.
A small decorative glass display with a starfish and a turtle figurine, surrounded by shells and pebbles, inside a wooden frame.
A decorative handmade resin art piece resembling black sand beach with starfish and seashells.
Decorative mirror with a beach theme featuring seashells, starfish, and sand at the bottom, with fairy lights and decorative foliage around the edge.
A photo of a customized apple-shaped ornament with a family picture inside, set on a decorative base, and a small green plant in the corner.
Colorful round sign with the words "LOVE OVER HATE" in white letters, placed on a surface with some water droplets around.

Resin & Wood Creations

At Sassy’s Quills, fine woodworking meets artistic resin design to create pieces that are as functional as they are beautiful 🌿 Each item is thoughtfully handcrafted, blending natural wood with rich resin accents to produce one-of-a-kind works you’ll treasure for years.

Our collection includes charcuterie boards, serving trays, river tables, paper towel and napkin holders, wall hangings, coasters, flower vases, clocks, custom picture frames, tea-light candle holders, and bowls crafted from wood alone or from stunning wood-and-resin combinations. Every piece highlights the natural character of the materials, ensuring no two are ever exactly the same.

For those looking to preserve something truly meaningful, we can encapsulate personal items in resin — including photographs of loved ones or pets, keepsakes, and small mementos that hold special memories 💛 It’s a beautiful way to transform moments you never want to forget into lasting works of art.

If you can imagine it, we can create it. At Sassy’s Quills, your memories and ideas become timeless pieces designed to be displayed, used, and cherished ✨

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A wooden cutting board, a black surface with white and blue paint splatters, and three striped paper cups on a black surface with paint splatters, as well as a yellow tool and a plastic sheet.
Colorful ceramic vase with a rugged, natural pattern in shades of green, brown, and orange.
Colorful ceramic vase with abstract orange, blue, and yellow patterns.
A round decorative clock with a design mimicking a beach scene, with green moss, waves, and a wooden texture.
Decorative glass and wood heart sculpture with gears inside a clear glass or acrylic display case.

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A wedding invitation displayed inside a glass block with floating pink, white, and yellow flowers around the edges, set on a wooden table with a bright window in the background.

Wedding Flowers

Your wedding flowers hold the memory of your most beautiful moments. Before the big day, let’s sit down to explore the art of preservation. From custom-poured resin tables to heirloom serving trays, the possibilities for transforming your bouquet into a functional piece of art are truly endless.

A heart-shaped glass ornament filled with colorful pressed flowers, with paw print designs and the name 'Roxy' on it, placed on a gravel surface.

Beloved Pets

Our pets leave paw prints on our hearts, but they also leave behind a lifetime of memories. We invite you to preserve their spirit in a custom resin keepsake—a beautiful, hand-cast piece featuring their ashes, a cherished photograph, and even their collar or name tags. It’s more than a memorial; it’s a way to keep a piece of them with you, always.

A close-up photograph of a multicolored glass sphere resting on a rock outdoors with blurred natural background.

Loved Ones

A life well-lived leaves a legacy that deserves to be held close. We offer a quiet, thoughtful way to honor your loved one by preserving their ashes, a meaningful photograph, or a cherished personal keepsake within a hand-cast resin memorial. Every piece is a bespoke tribute designed to keep their light present in your home and your heart.

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A hand holding a vintage brass and marble pipe on a wooden table, with a steaming mug, books, and a beige armchair with a blanket in the background under a window.
A person writing in a notebook with a fountain pen on a wooden table. On the table, there are glasses, a potted plant, and a steaming cup of coffee or tea. Sunlight is coming through a window in the background.
Colorful marble-patterned pen with gold accents lying on a gray surface surrounded by art supplies.
A luxury fountain pen with a marbled multicolored body and gold accents, displayed on a black box with a velvet interior.
A pen with a marbled brown and red body, gold accents, and a gold clip, laying on a reflective gray surface.
Colorful marbled pen resting on an open notebook, with glasses and a notebook nearby on a wooden surface.
Three potted succulent plants and a gold chain with a pink and gold magnifying glass on a light grey surface.
A luxury pen with a patterned barrel displayed on a clear stand with a gold-colored base.
A woman and a young boy in a living room with large windows. The woman is sitting on a chair with a stack of books and a small potted plant on the table in front of her. She is smiling and reaching towards the boy, who is standing and leaning on the
Six luxury fountain pens with varied textured and colored barrels on a clear acrylic display stand.
A decorative piece of art with a mix of polished stones, wood, and resin in blue and neutral tones.
A Yankee Stadium certificate, a Babe Ruth commemorative card, and a decorative pen on a wooden stand.
Colorful pen with silver decorative accents and a bike rider charm, displayed on a clear stand.
Two smiling men wearing sunglasses, one holding a boxed pen, outdoors on a partly cloudy day.
Medal with ribbon, decorative pen on display stand, and a yellow box with black circular logo for Pan-Mass Challenge, a sporting event.
Decorative pen with an anchor and ship wheel design, featuring a blue and purple swirling part and a bronze-colored top and bottom, displayed on a clear stand against a black background.
Close-up of a pen with a copper body featuring a lion emblem engraved on it, and a blue swirling design near the top.
Decorative ballpoint pen with a metallic and colorful marbled design on the barrel, mounted on a transparent plastic stand against a blue background.
A decorative pen with a blue and white patterned body and gold-colored accents, displayed on a clear stand against a black background.
A stylized pen with a swirling purple, blue, and pink design on the body, metal accents, and a red-lit tip, displayed on a stand against a black background.
A decorative pen with a marbled blue and gold pattern, black accents, and gold trim, displayed on a transparent stand.
Decorative ballpoint pen with a colorful, swirling pattern on the barrel, gold knurled grip and tip, displayed on a wooden stand against a black background.
Collection of decorative pens, some with gold accents, on a red patterned surface.
Keychain with a decorative yellow and green glass bead on a black surface.
Colorful rainbow-hued fountain pen displayed on a transparent stand with a beige base against a black background.
Decorative pen with a colorful, swirled design and gold-colored intricate metalwork on the cap, displayed on a clear stand with a wooden base against a dark background.
Marbled multicolored ballpoint pen with gold accents, displayed on a clear stand with a circular base.
Set of five cheese knives with colorful marbled handles and stainless steel blades, arranged on a white background.
A wooden and copper-colored ballpoint pen on a clear plastic and wooden display stand against a black background.
Pink textured ballpoint pen with chrome accents on a clear acrylic stand against a black background.
Two decorative pens lying on a red fabric surface, one gold and blue, the other bronze and black with intricate designs.
A collection of five decorative necklaces with colorful, textured, and patterned beads and pendants, displayed on a wooden surface.
Set of handmade crochet hooks in various colors, including purple, green, red, blue, and yellow, with some hooks placed on a wooden surface.
Three decorative pens with metallic accents and keychains attached, arranged side by side on a white background.
Close-up of the tops of four lighters with the year 1776 engraved on each, surrounded by stars, with patriotic and American-themed designs.
A silver ring with inlaid abalone shell resting on scattered pieces of abalone shell and small stones.
A collection of colorful, patterned pens arranged on a wooden surface.
A decorative pen with a gold-colored metallic body and a patriotic sticker featuring an eagle, American flag, and blue background, displayed on a clear stand on a wooden base.
A decorative fountain pen with a wooden body and gold accents, displayed on a clear stand, in front of a certificate of authenticity about Boston Garden.
Hockey pen made with wood from the old Boston garden, displayed with a certificate of authenticity, a miniature hockey stick and puck, and a small hockey net
A decorative pen with a hockey helmet on top, mounted on a clear plastic stand with a wooden body and gold accents, displayed on a black surface.
A framed information card with a picture of the moon and the text celebrating owning a 'That's No Moon' pen, which contains a piece of the original Death Star used during filming. Next to the card, there is a black and gold pen with a unique design,
A person holding a decorated pen with a copper and metallic painted handle, featuring a textured and patterned design, and a colorful resin barrel with blue, gold, and black swirls.
Colorful wooden planks arranged in a grid pattern with pink, blue, purple, green, grey, and tan colors.
Close-up of colorful marbled fountain pen barrels and gold nibs on a white background.
Four colorful ballpoint pens with marbled and metallic designs on a wooden surface.
Decorative pen with colorful floral design, gold accents, and a clip, displayed on a clear stand against a black background.
Close-up of a hand holding a decorative pen with a multicolored swirling pattern, placed on a wooden surface.
Decorative ballpoint pen with colorful swirling pattern, silver clip, and ornate silver accents, displayed on a clear plastic stand with a beige base against a dark background.
Decorative ballpoint pen with a multicolored resin body and gold metal accents, displayed on a stand.
A colorful ballpoint pen with a marbled pink, red, green, and white design, displayed on a clear plastic stand.
Decorative ballpoint pen with multicolored marbled resin barrel, silver accents, and ornate metal clip, displayed on a clear acrylic stand against a black background.
Certificate of Authenticity from Hardin Penworks LLC for a hand-crafted pen made from wood from Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The contest includes a round metal emblem with a hologram, and a pen with a colorful design, gold accents, and a woo
Decorative pen with a floral design, engraved with the text 'Gary M. Smith,' placed in a black gift box with a white ribbon inside.
Decorative blue and gold pen displayed on a stand with a black background.
A decorative pen with a blue, marbled body, gold accents, and an ornate gold ring, displayed on a clear stand with a black background.
A decorative pen with a blue and white marbled design, gold accents, and a gold clip, displayed on a transparent stand in front of an informational card about the Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
A decorative pen labeled "Northrop B-2 Spirit - Stealth Bomber" on display with an information plaque behind it describing the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
Model of the Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, displayed on a small stand with an informational card and a seal in the background.
A black decorative candle with a spiral design, placed in a black box on a wooden surface.
A close-up view of a metal shaft with the blackened splined section mounted on a machine or device.
Green mini wood lathe with a wooden piece mounted on it in a workshop.
A woodworking workshop with a sturdy workbench, various tools and supplies, a bandsaw, and a banner reading 'Sassy's Quills and fine wooden spills.'
A cluttered garage workbench with tools and supplies, including a drill press, various bottles, storage bins, and a blue exercise ball labeled 'WOBALT'.
A workbench cluttered with various tools, supplies, and storage containers. Present are plastic bins with small parts, a cutting mat, and a shelf holding books, office supplies, and organize boxes. Natural light streams in through windows.
A woodworking lathe machine shaping a piece of light-colored wood, with wood shavings visible around it.
A piece of wood being shaped on a lathe in a woodworking shop.
Hands shaping wood on a lathe as part of woodturning or woodworking process.
Side-by-side photos of rectangular objects made from wood and resin, showing wood grain and resin in black or dark blue colors, with a vertical split or groove in the center.
A clear paddle board filled with small seashells and blue glass stones, placed on a black surface.
A wooden craft project surrounded by pine cones on a table. Various containers filled with colored pencils, glue, and wooden pieces are in the background, along with a white towel and a blue utility knife.
A decorative clock with a beach scene design, featuring green foliage, a sandy beach, blue water with foamy waves, and purple flowers.
A decorative art piece featuring a piece of driftwood topped with a textured greenish-gray material that resembles a stylized Christmas tree, arranged inside a light wood frame.
Glass shards arranged in a triangular shape inside a wooden frame, resembling a Christmas tree, with a piece of wood at the base.
A small aquarium with seashells, sand, and water, with a rock on the left and a workbench with clamps and a black object nearby, all on a wooden table.
A resin art project in progress with a clear resin base embedded with sea shells and pebbles, on a wooden table with tools and materials around.
A large, rectangular, transparent resin piece with swirling patterns, placed on a wooden board. The work surface has white paint splatters, and there are two cups with striped patterns and a yellow scraper nearby.
A small turtle on a bed of pebbles on a glass surface, with a white wooden frame around the scene.
A decorative framed display featuring a small turtle with a dark shell and patterned flippers, surrounded by sand and shiny reflective stones, with a blue starfish in the corner.
A heart-shaped container filled with water and floating dried flowers, including a yellow sunflower, red roses, and small yellow and white blossoms, on a black surface with crafting supplies around.
A decorative clock with a heart-shaped wooden base and a glass front that contains a gear sculpture. The clock's gears are metal, arranged in a pyramid shape, and are suspended with chains. The clock is placed on a table with a lace tablecloth.
Decorative display of a blue glass crab figurine surrounded by small shattered glass pieces in a rustic white wooden frame.
An unfinished garage wall with wooden shelves, a red Craftsman tool chest, and a power outlet, with a black and red trash can underneath.
A man in shorts and slippers building a wooden shelf in a garage with a ladder, power tools, and a garage door open to outdoor greenery.
A smiling man giving a thumbs-up next to a woman, with a red Craftsman tool cabinet in the background inside a garage or workshop.
A round, colorful sign with a marbled rainbow pattern that displays the message, 'LOVE over HATE' in white and red lettering.
Decorative glass art featuring a blue turtle with a mosaic shell, surrounded by small rocks and pebbles, with a background of broken glass pieces in a wooden frame.
Colorful abstract glass art piece resembling a swirling flower or starburst pattern, with vibrant rainbow colors and textured details.
Four mechanical pencils with wooden or resin bodies and metal parts, set against a dark blue background with wood shavings.
Four decorative pens with carved and multicolored handles, arranged vertically on a rustic wooden surface, surrounded by old leather bands and a coiled rope.
Five necklaces with pendant charms, each made of different materials including wood, blue stone, marbled purple-blue, pink stone, and white marble with brown veining.
A saw with a wooden handle resting on a wooden surface surrounded by food items including a slice of pizza, a bottle of olive oil, cherry tomatoes, and green tomatoes.
A pizza cutter placed on a wooden table next to a partially sliced pepperoni pizza.
Vintage cast iron coffee grinder with a wooden base and a smaller image of a similar grinder.
A hammer with a red and gold handle, used as a gavel in courtrooms.
Decorative egg with mixed wood grain and color patterns on a gold stand with ornate legs.
A jewelry box with a red and gold beaded bracelet and five stainless steel tools.
Wooden pieces placed inside a white game or puzzle box, with some pieces resembling animals or organic shapes.
A custom-made resin and wood table with embedded river scene, situated in a workshop with various woodworking tools and supplies.
A custom epoxy resin coffee table with embedded wooden slabs, resembling a river scene, located in a workshop or garage with tools and equipment around.
Miniature artificial pond with blue water, small plastic frogs, a zebra-patterned fish, colorful artificial plants, and surrounding rocks on a wooden surface.
A mirror decorated with sea shells, starfish, and green beads, arranged to resemble a seashell beach scene.
A smartphone with a black cover resting on a pen with a patterned brown and beige body and gold accents, placed on a white surface.
Hand holding a pen with a resin or stone body and a golden metallic top and bottom.
A decorative wooden cribbage board with a mix of natural wood and teal resin design on a gray textured surface.
Close-up of a wooden chessboard with a pack of Red Seal baseball cards on a textured surface.
Close-up of a ballpoint pen with a wooden body, held between fingers. The pen has silver accents and decorative metal rings, with the top and bottom parts featuring a leaf pattern. The pen is being turned or adjusted with a hand.
A key with a wooden handle resting on a black textured surface.
Circular plastic container holding floating foam roses in various colors, including pink, red, white, and cream, with some small dark decorative objects inside. The container is on a black surface with various tools and materials around.
A small wooden bowl with a checkered pattern of light and dark wood, placed on a black surface.
Close-up of a round wooden object with carved segments and a visible interior, placed on a black surface.
A person's hand holding a wooden circular object with engraved grid lines, on a dark work surface with a blurred power tool and blue container in the background.
Close-up of a person's hand holding a partially visible wooden object with alternating light and dark wood strips, against a dark, scratched surface.
Five wooden bowls with a light and dark wood pattern, placed on a strip of wood, inside a woodworking shop.
A decorative board with a soccer theme featuring artificial grass, soccer ball decorations, and red Liverpool FC motifs. The board includes a large piece of wood and smaller wooden and stone elements.
A wooden wine holder with a bottle of wine and a wine glass on top, set on a rustic wooden table in a restaurant, with more wine glasses visible in the background.
A person cleaning a wooden table with an electric polisher, wearing a face shield, and surrounded by cleaning and safety equipment in a garage with cars outside.
A pen with a gold cap resting on a beige display stand next to a certificate of authenticity for genuine Bethlehem olivewood, with text describing the significance of olive trees and their slow growth.
A wooden-handled pen with gold accents and engraved text, displayed on a wooden stand, with a certificate of authenticity for a piece of Bethlehem Olivewood beside it.
A gold-colored pen with engraved text on its cap, mounted on a transparent stand against a dark background.