Please remember, although it takes time to fill in the custom form, then I'll have all of your information, and no mistakes will be made! WHEW! What a relief for everyone.
Happy Holidays!
Monday
Christmas Art Gifts: It's time to order!
Please remember, although it takes time to fill in the custom form, then I'll have all of your information, and no mistakes will be made! WHEW! What a relief for everyone.
Happy Holidays!
Calligraphy Certificates
A certificate is awarded for some outstanding achievement. When the certificate has the recipient's name hand written in hand calligraphy, it takes a pre-printed certificate from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Everyone loves to see their name written in hand lettered calligraphy. I've gone into houses where I've seen people put envelopes that were addressed to them in calligraphy, on their refrigerator!
One of the biggest mistakes people who design stock certificates make is they don't leave enough space for filling in the name on the certificate especially in calligraphy. (The second biggest mistake is using paper that is difficult to write on, or that won't take ink without bubbling up or spreading like a paper towel).
I like to make the person's name really stand out, so that the certificate or award will be displayed and noticed. One of the things I always recommend is to use a contrast in the name, so that it doesn't look like the rest of the certificate. This can be done with color, style of writing or size of the writing.
When a company or organization has funds for a beautiful certificate completion, then I can spend more time really making the name stand out. I've been privileged to do calligraphy for some prestigious organizations where the proper cost is allocated for this job.
Here's an example of using color and design to make the recipients name stand out on a printed certificate. (notice there wasn't very much space for the second line!) Please don't tell him if you know Al - he hasn't received the award yet! : )
Certificates can be designed to be traditional, or very contemporary. It is a time intensive job, and the calligraphy must be VERY careful not to make mistakes when an original is being used. It puts a lot of pressure, and can be very stressful.
There is a cost savings alternative when a company gives yearly awards and wants a special certificate designed. After much planning, and certificate can be designed with the logo, organization title, name of the award, place left for the recipient's name, and the description. The place for date, signatures are all allocated but left blank. Then the calligraphy certificate is scanned, and can printed on beautiful paper. This saves a tremendous expense with having originals done each year. The printing, especially on beautiful paper makes it look almost like an original. Of course, each year a calligrapher will be hired to do the "fill ins" for the information about the recipient. I like adding touches of gold, either gold leaf or paint depending upon the budget of the client. It adds light to the piece and is actually called "illumination".
If you have a business, or work in an organization that gives certificates, encourage the use of beautifully designed calligraphy awards. It will truly make your recipient feel appreciated!
One of the biggest mistakes people who design stock certificates make is they don't leave enough space for filling in the name on the certificate especially in calligraphy. (The second biggest mistake is using paper that is difficult to write on, or that won't take ink without bubbling up or spreading like a paper towel).
I like to make the person's name really stand out, so that the certificate or award will be displayed and noticed. One of the things I always recommend is to use a contrast in the name, so that it doesn't look like the rest of the certificate. This can be done with color, style of writing or size of the writing.
When a company or organization has funds for a beautiful certificate completion, then I can spend more time really making the name stand out. I've been privileged to do calligraphy for some prestigious organizations where the proper cost is allocated for this job.
Here's an example of using color and design to make the recipients name stand out on a printed certificate. (notice there wasn't very much space for the second line!) Please don't tell him if you know Al - he hasn't received the award yet! : )
Certificates can be designed to be traditional, or very contemporary. It is a time intensive job, and the calligraphy must be VERY careful not to make mistakes when an original is being used. It puts a lot of pressure, and can be very stressful.
There is a cost savings alternative when a company gives yearly awards and wants a special certificate designed. After much planning, and certificate can be designed with the logo, organization title, name of the award, place left for the recipient's name, and the description. The place for date, signatures are all allocated but left blank. Then the calligraphy certificate is scanned, and can printed on beautiful paper. This saves a tremendous expense with having originals done each year. The printing, especially on beautiful paper makes it look almost like an original. Of course, each year a calligrapher will be hired to do the "fill ins" for the information about the recipient. I like adding touches of gold, either gold leaf or paint depending upon the budget of the client. It adds light to the piece and is actually called "illumination".
If you have a business, or work in an organization that gives certificates, encourage the use of beautifully designed calligraphy awards. It will truly make your recipient feel appreciated!
Friday
Calligraphy Wedding Vows Completed
I do calligraphy personalized art gifts mostly for happy occasions: weddings, anniversary gifts, birthday and other occasions. However, on occasion I do write a memorial, and that can be sad.
Satisfied clients who write back to me when they open their package are among my highest rewards. I can feel myself smiling upon reading the lovely, heartfelt notes. I feel like I'm part of the happiness of the occasion; and maybe I'm building "good karma"!
I was so pleased to get this happy email this morning:
Hi Lianda, I just got the piece and am thrilled with it! Thanks so much!!
Here's the completed calligraphy piece where you saw the layout in the previous post. I hope you like it!
Satisfied clients who write back to me when they open their package are among my highest rewards. I can feel myself smiling upon reading the lovely, heartfelt notes. I feel like I'm part of the happiness of the occasion; and maybe I'm building "good karma"!
I was so pleased to get this happy email this morning:
Hi Lianda, I just got the piece and am thrilled with it! Thanks so much!!
Here's the completed calligraphy piece where you saw the layout in the previous post. I hope you like it!
The design was inspired by the couple's wedding invitation and theme. Although the birds weren't in the original invitation, they are both bird watchers, and Whitney asked to add them to the piece. I think it worked out nicely. Custom calligraphy and artwork can make the piece original and special just for you.
December is coming up quickly! Don't be late ordering your Christmas and Hanukah gifts!
Tuesday
Calligraphy Wedding Vows
Wedding Vows written in beautiful calligraphy is a wonderful anniversary gift. Traditional first year anniversary is paper, so calligraphy is a perfect gift. It can also make a unique Christmas gift.
This couple decided to have their personalized calligraphy marriage vows reflect their beautiful wedding invitation. They sent their original invitation so I can match the colors, and design inspiration. Many people are comfortable ordering based upon a description of what the calligraphy layout will be. This time, I took a photo of how I first layout the writing with the design.
This couple decided to have their personalized calligraphy marriage vows reflect their beautiful wedding invitation. They sent their original invitation so I can match the colors, and design inspiration. Many people are comfortable ordering based upon a description of what the calligraphy layout will be. This time, I took a photo of how I first layout the writing with the design.
You can see their invitation in the top left corner. The size of the calligraphy art piece will be around 11 x 14. It's very hard to "make" calligraphy fit into standard size frames. Luckily, this couple was understanding about the need for personalized artwork to "breathe" with space around it, so I'm leaving extra border.
I'll post the finished piece after it's done. Remember, you can have any poem, quote or text personalized in beautiful calligraphy. It's a gift that is always the right size, and sure to please!
Monday
Christmas Holiday Orders for Calligraphy Gifts
Starting in November, people start thinking about Christmas and holiday gifts. The holidays are times when people really put a lot of thought into getting a really special unique gift for the people they love. Sometimes you can feel overwhelmed with the focus on BUY, BUY, BUY. But if not else reflects the philosophy of the birth of Jesus during this over-commercialized holiday season, thinking about another person's preferences is pure, imo.
Gift giving, SHOULD be about buying, making, giving something that your RECIPIENT will appreciate. It's not about what your preferences are - the colors you like, the type of quote YOU think is great, the style of the artwork; this time is about thinking about them!
With regards to calligraphy, there are so many sites where you can find quotes, have poems written about the person, find inspirational words. Or if you are really great friends and have wonderful photographs of you and your friend, you might consider having them incorporated into a mat with a quote about friendship. If you are making this purchase for the person you love, there are so many romantic love poems and quotes available!
Now there are terrific options to have these choices digitally printed on a variety of different items from mouse pads, coffee cups, calendars, T shirts and other items to the traditional framed item for your wall or desk.
So, think about what your loved one will like - and if YOU are interested in some unique calligraphy quote, start dropping hints! Christmas and the holiday season are just around the corner!
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