We make cool things with a laser!

April May Shine

Payment Policy

We're growing and it's all owed to our wonderful customers. We appreciate you!
At April May Shine, we are committed to providing high-quality, custom products to each of our clients. To ensure that we can focus our time and resources on projects that are truly valuable to our customers, full payment is required upfront for all custom orders, including design work. This policy has been put in place to prevent any disruptions caused by uncompleted transactions and to allow us to better serve our paying clients. Once payment is received, we will begin working on your custom design, and we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results within the agreed timeframe. Thank you for your understanding and support of our small business! We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the highest standards of service for everyone.

Your identity, a memory - so many possibilities:

Give us your ideas!
Are you looking to give your name, family, or business logo a unique presentation? Perhaps you have a treasured recipe you want to incorporate into your decor. A military home, a wedding, a birth announcement, an anniversary, a teacher's gift, a profession that deserves your personality and warmth, a loved one, or a precious pet memorial. We can help you honor their spirit. We also cater to small businesses, corporate clientele, schools, sports teams, churches, and groups, and we have a hugely soft spot for animal rescues, contact us. We thank you for the opportunity and appreciate using a local small business.
Put your brand on display with STYLE!

Custom Design Signs

Making last minute gifts seem somewhat planned and FANCY

Laser Engravable Items

Because measuring twice and cutting once is too much work!

Sewing Tools and Templates

Our Mission and Values

As a small business, we support and celebrate other small businesses. Together we thrive. Our mission is to provide you with high-quality, locally sourced tools and gifts, lovingly made right here in Tennessee by our small business. We take pride in offering exceptional value, ensuring our products are accessible to everyone. As a small business, we cherish and support our fellow small businesses because we believe in the strength of our community. When you succeed, we all succeed. We are profoundly grateful for your trust and support. Welcome to our family, where small-town charm meets heartfelt craftsmanship.

Who we are:

April Harvey: Owner, big dreamer, web designer, digital creator, overthinker, introvert, social media (wifey, yin.) Also a stressed out railroad wife trying to keep the household together, iykyk, railroad families are a bit crazy, you have to be to survive it! Curtis Harvey: Management, light burn guru, head of laser fabrication, mechanic, networking, workaholic, and my best friend (hubby and support system, yang.) Also a very grumpy overworked railroad engineer ready to retire! Cinder: Emotional support, PEO, snack stealer, (Actual Boss.) We are an artistically creative studio that loves to learn, collaborate, and design as a team. Both of us have extensive design backgrounds, his is CNC fabrication with Auto CAD (or the technical precision facet,) while I come from digital photo, graphic design, and visual communications. This was a natural pivot in career choice for both of us. We yearn to create. We believe that loyal clients begin with open communication and that good relationships come from collaboration. We’re excited to start a visual dialogue, learn about you, and make something beautiful together.

Shipping & Returns

We offer FREE shipping via priority mail USPS or UPS in the USA only. Please note that orders typically ship within 3 to 5 business days, depending on our current workload.
At April May Shine, we prioritize your satisfaction and aim to provide you with exceptional service. While we do not offer returns on our products, (items being custom-made and cut to order,) we want to assure you that if an item arrives damaged or broken (we understand that carrier issues can happen,) we will promptly provide you instructions via email and cover the costs to exchange it, no questions asked. All shipping is provided USPS Priority Mail UPS ground, or USPS ground, that includes insurance and tracking. For other issues, we handle each case individually and strive to resolve them with your satisfaction in mind. Our goal is to make your shopping experience as seamless as possible, ensuring minimal hassle. We accept CC, debit (via Stripe, a very safely encrypted, well-known, and widely used third-party payment processor,) and PayPal for your convenience. We strive to give your order 3-5 business days TAT. We cannot guarantee shipping times or arrival times to your door. We deeply value our customers and are committed to exceeding your expectations. Your happiness and trust are vital to our success, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

The flexibility of shopping 24-7

No brick-and-mortar store, web orders only. Thank you so very much for visiting our storefront, we look forward to working with you!
Fabrication office hours:
M-F 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM