I love adding calligraphy and personalization to non traditional items. What started out with simply writing thankful on a pumpkin we got during our annual Halloween farm visit turned into shells and balloons and lots and lots more. It seems like with each new day my list grows. I hope this gives you some ideas for your own personalized calligraphy items and I’d certainly love to hear what you think!
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One of my favorite signs I customize and sell.
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All the little pumpkins pretty in a row. These little white pumpkins with the curliest tops ever are my most popular pumpkins for gifts and Thanksgiving place cards.
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This was the largest sign I’ve ever designed and painted. It was longer than I am tall. I think it’s safe to say the garden is no longer a secret!
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Personalized balloons are so much fun and add the most unique touch at birthdays or weddings, as these were.
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My daughters’ first day back to regular school couldn’t be announced with just any sign. I love the way this turned out but they are standing on opposite sides of where they should be!
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I love the infinite possibilities with personalized Christmas ornaments. What starts out a cute gift tag then easily decorates the tree and becomes a cherished memento for years to come.
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I love the way this graduation cap turned out. It was decorated with butterflies after I applied the lettering.
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Acrylic signs are so versatile.
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This was a personalized painted terra cota pot for an alternative succulent craft evening.
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Found rocks for a corporate dinner were used as place cards.
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Pretty little personalized boxes that held very yummy truffles doubled as place cards.
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Acrylic with a metallic gold wash applied behind makes for a striking table number.
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Halloween gifts for the teachers turned out so cute!
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Personalized tiles that did double duty as place cards and gifts for guests.
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This was a fun project in one of my Intro to Modern Calligraphy classes. This was wrapping paper I used for Christmas gifts and I love the combination of big letters and monoline calligraphy in addition to the overall feel for this wrapping paper!
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Personalized pumpkin that turned into the Thanksgiving centerpiece.
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A huge clam shell personalized for a couple to begin their new life together. Click here to see more images from this wedding.
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How fun are these signs! I used enormous leaves and wrote all sorts of things on them for a beach wedding.