campfire engraving

What campfire engraving does

Campfire Engraving is a woman-owned and veteran-owned small business founded in 2020 by Deirdre White, operating from Highland, New York in the Hudson Valley. The company specializes in custom laser engraving on edible items — primarily marshmallows, graham crackers, and s'mores kits — using Class 1 laser machines, while non-food engraving (cutting boards, charcuterie boards, candles, apparel, camping accessories) is performed with Class 4 laser machines. Production is made-to-order with customization options including logos, text, graphics, handwritten notes, and customer-supplied images, with an image-to-vector conversion service available for an additional $25-$35 fee.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model through its own e-commerce website and an Etsy storefront (where it holds Star Seller status in the custom s'mores category), supplemented by on-site engraving services at weddings, bridal showers, and corporate events across the Hudson Valley and nationally. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales priced between $2.25 per individual engraved marshmallow and $150 for premium engraved cake stands, with custom bulk order discounts available for event planners and corporate clients. The customer base is predominantly individual gift buyers for weddings, bridal showers, anniversaries, and holidays, with secondary exposure to corporate clients via event activations such as Patrick Ta Beauty's Out of Office Gathering in the Hamptons.

The company is bootstrapped, privately held, and operated by a single owner who handles design, production, customer service, marketing, and shipping. It has no external funding, no institutional investors, and operates with a 1-10 person headcount. In 2026 it was named First Place winner in the 'Maker' category of Chronogram's Readers' Choice Awards, providing regional brand validation.

Name

campfire engraving

Legal name

Campfire Engraving

Website

http://campfireengraving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Campfire Engraving is a woman-owned Hudson Valley small business that custom laser-engraves marshmallows, graham crackers, s'mores kits, and engraved gifts for weddings, bridal showers, corporate events, and individual gift buyers via its website and Etsy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

akta.pro primary industry

Engraving, Laser Marking & Personalization (Production) (CRAKAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Printing & Decoration Services (Screen Print, Embroidery, Laser) (BPAFAMAL)

Keywords

• Custom laser engraving
• Personalized gift products
• Engraved food gifts
• Custom event favors
• Personalized camping gifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Poughkeepsie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Engraved Food Products: One-time product sales of custom laser-engraved marshmallows, graham crackers, and s'mores kits. Products include individual marshmallows, bundled sets, and complete s'mores kits with various customization options.
2. Custom Engraved Non-Food Products: Sale of custom engraved cutting boards, charcuterie boards, wooden kitchen items, candles, apparel, and other merchandise with personalization options.
3. On-Site Event Services: On-site engraving services at events including weddings, bridal showers, corporate events, and private gatherings. Antique table display setup available.
4. Custom Bulk Orders: Discounts available for custom bulk orders, catering to event planners and corporate clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Campfire Engraving creates custom laser-engraved marshmallows, graham crackers, and s'mores kits, along with personalized gift items such as cutting boards, candles, apparel, and camping accessories. The company uses Class 1 Laser Machines for food engraving and Class 4 machines for non-food items, offering custom text, logos, graphics, and handwritten-note engraving. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via the company website and Etsy, with on-site event services and custom bulk orders.

Product overview

Campfire Engraving is a custom laser engraving business specializing in personalized food products and gift items. The core offering revolves around laser engraving on marshmallows, graham crackers, and s'mores kits (using Jet-Puffed marshmallows and HoneyMaid Graham Crackers), complemented by a portfolio of wooden cutting boards, charcuterie boards, camping accessories, baby/children products, apparel, and home goods. Food engraving uses Class 1 Laser Machines in Highland, New York, while other products use Class 4 Laser Engraving. The company operates on a made-to-order basis with customization options including logos, text, graphics, and handwritten notes. Products range from individually priced engraved marshmallows ($2.25) to complete gift bundles like the Custom Bridal Shower S'mores Gift Set with Engraved Roasting Sticks ($40.00) and custom cutting boards ($65.00-$150.00). The company also sells non-engraved complementary products including squishy toys, children's books, candles, wax melts, and camping accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted First Place in the 'Maker' category of Chronogram's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards - recognition based on customer votes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hudson Valley Web GirlminorOthersHudson Valley Web Girl is an affiliate partner responsible for website design and maintenance. Campfire Engraving is listed as an affiliate on the Hudson Valley Web Girl website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Personalization Mall: Online retailer specializing in custom personalized gifts across categories including home, jewelry, and apparel with engraving and embroidery options. Closely comparable business model to Campfire Engraving with broad catalog of customizable products sold direct-to-consumer.
• Uncommon Goods: Online retailer focused on unique, handcrafted, and personalized gifts including custom-engraved items, novel home goods, and event favors. Directly comparable in product mix and target customer (gift buyers for special occasions), with significantly broader scale.
• Zazzle: Online marketplace enabling custom-designed and personalized products including stationery, apparel, and home goods with printing/engraving customization. Operates as a marketplace model analogous to Etsy's role for Campfire Engraving.
• CustomMade: Online marketplace connecting buyers with makers for custom-designed products across categories including home goods, jewelry, and gifts. Comparable marketplace-based model for selling made-to-order personalized items.

Broad incumbents

• Things Remembered: Was the dominant U.S. chain for custom-engraved gifts including glassware, jewelry, and home items; now operating online as Personal Creations under the same parent. Provides historical benchmark for the custom personalized gifting space at scale.
• Edible Arrangements: National franchise and e-commerce brand selling custom-designed fresh fruit arrangements and edible gifts for celebrations including weddings, corporate events, and holidays. Comparable as a custom-branded edible gift business targeting similar event-driven occasions.
• Mark and Graham: Williams-Sonoma-owned brand specializing in personalized home goods and gifts with monogramming and engraving services. Comparable in offering personalized/engraved home products but operating at significantly larger scale with broader catalog.
• Vistaprint: Large-scale custom printing and personalization platform serving small businesses and consumers with marketing materials, signage, apparel, and promotional products. Comparable in laser/printing customization capability but operates as broad incumbent rather than niche gift specialist.
• Shutterfly: Leading personalized products platform offering custom photo gifts, cards, home décor, and stationery. Comparable as personalization-driven gifting business at massive scale, though focused on photo printing rather than laser engraving.

Others

• Firebox: UK-based online retailer of unique, novelty, and experiential gifts including personalized items. Adjacent peer as a destination for non-traditional gifting, with overlapping customer base for celebration-driven purchases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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