About Crafted By 2
Our Story: Crafting Community, one engraving at a Time
In the heart of Brisbane's bayside community, two local dads - Simon and Andrew, lifelong mates and proud parents of kids at Manly State School - got fed up with the endless cycle of lost, broken, or forgotten kids' gear. Every school term brought another wave of plastic clutter invading the home, the lost property bin, or worse, the environment. They knew there had to be a better, more meaningful way - one that celebrated their tight-knit community while doing right by the planet.
That's how Crafted By 2 came to life. Over a few coffees (and maybe the odd beer), these two dads dreamed up a simple but powerful idea: create lasting, personalised items that families, schools and clubs actually treasure. Starting with durable stainless-steel drink bottles engraved with school logos, sporting club emblems, and individual names, they built something tough enough for everyday adventures - from playgrounds and sporting fields to classrooms and weekend outings.
But it quickly grew beyond just bottles. Crafted By 2 now offers a full range of custom laser-engraved treasures: high-quality promotional materials for local businesses, unique timber gifts for special occasions, thoughtful crafts, and keepsakes that mark milestones. Every piece is handcrafted with care, turning everyday items into symbols of pride, connection, and sustainability.
The mission remains the same: reduce waste by making things that last, cut down on single-use plastics, and strengthen the community they love - where kids play hard on the footy field or netball court, chase dreams in the classroom, and represent their school or team with chest-out pride. Parents appreciate the durability and eco-friendly edge, teachers and coaches love less clutter in lost property, and businesses value promo gear that stands out and builds loyalty.
Crafted By 2 isn't just a business - it's two dads putting heart into every engraving, believing small, personalised touches can make a big difference for families, schools like Manly State, local sporting clubs like Bayside United Football Club and Wynnum Manly Cricket Club, and the environment we all share.
Join us in celebrating what makes our bayside community special. Shop your custom engraved creation today - whether it's a bottle that never gets lost, a timber plaque that tells a story, or promo items that turn heads. Let's craft pride, support our locals, and build a greener future, one engraving at a time! 🚀
Crafted By 2's Vision
- A world where every child, team, family, and local business proudly carries a piece of their story — engraved forever, built to last, and kinder to our planet.
- To become the heart of personalised pride across Brisbane's bayside and beyond: where custom-engraved treasures replace throwaway items, waste fades away, and every community connection feels unbreakable and sustainable.
- Crafting a greener, prouder future — one engraving at a time — where durable, meaningful gifts and promo pieces celebrate school spirit, sporting triumphs, family milestones, and local businesses while protecting the environment we all share.
- Envisioning communities that treasure what lasts: schools and clubs united by personalised pride, families surrounded by thoughtful keepsakes, businesses standing out sustainably, and a planet with far less waste.
- A bayside legacy where every engraved bottle, timber gift, craft, or promo item inspires lasting pride, deeper connections, and real steps toward zero-waste living — starting right here in Brisbane.
- To lead the way in turning everyday moments into enduring symbols of community, sustainability, and pride — making personalised engraving the go-to choice for schools, sports, families, and locals who care about what matters.