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Mark Nichols
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I’m carving out a place in this world for myself.
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And that’s my 2025 pumpkin done!!! I carved the cover art for the album Everything Is A Lot by Will Wood and the Tapeworms. I’m really pleased with how it came out! I also love Vannah’s pumpkin’s cute little face!!!

#halloween2025 #pumpkincarving #willwood #WillWoodAndTheTapeworms
October 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Here’s a bag I made and gave to Vannah, the beautiful model showing off the tote bag in these pictures. It’s completely reversible and has a pocket on the inside and a pocket out the outside!!!

#totebag #reversibletotebag #itsgotpockets #nightmarebeforechristmas #Sewing
September 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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I made this reversible bucket hat! I gave it to my mom because she looked so dang cute in it.
If you want order a bucket hat for yourself comment on this post or send me a message directly! Follow to keep updated on my cool nonsense! 💛😊

#buckethat #reversiblebuckethat #sewingproject
September 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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If you’d like your own tote bag message me! I can make them out of basically any fabric!
The tote bag with the yellow straps is my first sewing project with a sewing machine EVER. The tote bag with the purple straps I made for my mom!
#totebag #embroidery #sewing #diy #customordersavailable
August 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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The final part of my bootcamp goose story! Sorry it’s late! My WiFi was out yesterday. Thanks for watching! If you want to watch the full video, please check out my YouTube video Bird for Gremlin!

#woodworking #storytime #storytelling #bootcamp #goose #murderbird #birds #funny #englishcaptions
May 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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This is part 1 of my goose story from bootcamp! I’ll post part 2 tomorrow! If you want to see the full story now, go to my YouTube and watch the video Bird for Gremlin! My YouTube is in my bio! #birds #murderbird #woodworking #storytelling #disabledveteran #storytime #bootcamp #goose #funnystory
May 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Spectrum is my crazy ex! Head over to my YouTube for the full, crazy story!
#woodworking #wifi #starpendant #rant #crazyex #funnystory
May 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Chickadees. They are tiny, but fearsome. Should I start posting these short videos to TikTok?

Full video on my YouTube!

New YouTube video coming out this weekend!!!

#chickadee #chickadeecalls #funnyvideos #storytime #birdsaredinosaurs #fearofbirds #spectrumsucks
April 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Please go watch my new YouTube video! I’m very excited about it! 😊

Bird for Gremlin
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Bird for Gremlin
YouTube video by Mark Nichols
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April 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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I made a YouTube!!! Please go ahead and subscribe so when my new woodworking video comes out in a couple days you’ll be the first to know!

Link also in my Linktree! Linktree in bio. 😊

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Mark Nichols
Just a guy trying to make it through life one project at a time. Trans, disabled veteran surviving with music, art, and wood crafting.
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March 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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I’m brand new to making videos! And mostly brand new to making #spoons! Full videos (part 1 and 2) are up on my Instagram and Facebook now! I wish I could post the full length ones here! #woodworking #transwoodworker #learning #handtools
March 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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#Constellations are the living, burning storybook of mankind. How could I be lonely when they’ve traveled light years just to see me?
Don’t forget about the #paradeofplanets tonight! You should go look up at the night sky, even if just for a moment.
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Dreaming of a world where every wolf is valued + appreciated 🥰
February 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Thank you @svlpridealliance.bsky.social and Tina and Her Pony for a wonderful evening with a loving community. Please check out their music! They’re incredible!
#music #queerjoyisresistance #loveislove #lgbtcommunity #tinaandherpony #vinyl
February 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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In honor of #Valentine’sDay, I wanted to share my favorite love song. This is #FirstDayofMyLife by #BrightEyes. Send this to someone that makes you feel like this! 💛You can find the full version of this song on both my Instagram and Facebook pages! #sendthistoyourcrush #lgbtq #transartist #songcover
February 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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This is a Mother’s Day gift I made for my mom this past year! Check out my Instagram to see more about how I made it! Linktree is in my bio!

#mothersday #beachvibes #jewelry #woodenjewelry #handmade #turquoise #necklace #earrings #jewelryset #ocean
February 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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In honor of #Valentine’sDay, I wanted to share my favorite love song. This is #FirstDayofMyLife by #BrightEyes. Send this to someone that makes you feel like this! 💛You can find the full version of this song on both my Instagram and Facebook pages! #sendthistoyourcrush #lgbtq #transartist #songcover
February 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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My new shrimp have been officially introduced! For more pictures and videos of them, please check out my Instagram! Linktree in bio!

#neocaridinashrimp #freshwateraquarium #navyveteran #aquarium #aquascape
February 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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I made a pair of Japanese sawhorses!
Thank you so much for all the support! 💛 Please check out my Etsy store if you want to support me more! Even just favoriting my listings helps a ton! Linktree in bio!💛
#japanesewoodworking #japanesesawhorse #transartist #personalproject #lgbtq #transvisibility
February 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Introducing new members of the family! More in a post later this week!
#aquarium #freshwateraquarium #shrimp #aquascape #freshwater #neocaridina
February 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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This is my cover of Kody by Matchbox Twenty!

If you’re interested in hearing the full song, please check out my Facebook page! Linktree in bio!

#guitar #music #lgbt #transmusician #kody #matchboxtwenty #songcover
February 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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I made this fidget necklace for my friend’s adopted mom for this past Mother’s Day! Check out my Instagram if you want to know more about the process behind it!
January 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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I made these wooden #fidget necklaces a little while ago and I’ve got them for sale on my Etsy store now! Link in bio!
#smallbusiness #veteranowned #transartist #adhd #autism #neurospicy
A teardrop shaped necklace pendant with an impression for your thumb. It’s inlaid with natural turquoise at the bottom and top of the teardrop. The same pendant as the first image, but the opposite side of it now. It has a dot in the center of the teardrop that’s inlaid with the same natural turquoise as the front. A second pendant the same teardrop shape as the first, but the inlay design is different. This one has a dot at the top and a hook curving down one side of the teardrop. There’s also a thumb sized impression on this one. The opposite side of the pendant in the 3rd image. This depicts 2 fish swimming in a circle. One is black and one is white (or as close to black and white as wood and burned wood are), reminiscent of Yin and Yang.
January 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM