Large Calligraphy Artwork for Home
Jan and Arnie contacted me in the summer of 2024 to create this large calligraphy artwork for their new home. They’d just relocated here from Montana, after a quick stop … More Large Calligraphy Artwork for Home
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Engraved Cocktail Glasses for Newlyweds
I shared with one of my repeat clients that I learned to engrave glass in calligraphy by hand and she instantly thought of a project for me! Her friends had … More Engraved Cocktail Glasses for Newlyweds
Illuminated Letter for Kindness Quote
The parameters were few, but this client contacted me, asking for an ornate, eye-catching, illuminated letter to open the text. I had a couple of weeks to turn this meaningful … More Illuminated Letter for Kindness Quote
DIY Centerpieces for Bridal Shower Decor
The theme of the bridal shower decor was “Roses and Rose Wine”, and these bottles needed to make it to New York, fast. My client brought these bottles to me … More DIY Centerpieces for Bridal Shower Decor
“Cooper Inn” Hand Lettered Sign with Gold Leaf
It was such a relief to finish this hand lettered artwork and present it to my friends! They were so thrilled with it and I can’t wait to see it … More “Cooper Inn” Hand Lettered Sign with Gold Leaf
60th Wedding Anniversary Family Tree
Zeta, my client, had a sudden idea for a family tree to celebrate her parents’ 60th wedding anniversary. The family was going to be together for a wedding celebration and … More 60th Wedding Anniversary Family Tree
Hand Painted Sidewalk Sign for Yoga Oasis
Yoga Oasis moved their east Tucson studio to a new location. They needed a sidewalk sign to direct students to the new location. The sign also needed to tell people … More Hand Painted Sidewalk Sign for Yoga Oasis
Arched Acrylic Wedding Signs
John and Brigid requested a set of arched acrylic wedding signs for their June wedding at The Willow in Surprise, Arizona. They needed a welcome sign, table numbers, and a … More Arched Acrylic Wedding Signs
Modern-Day Illuminated Letters Book
Get inspired by this handmade leather book with calligraphy and illuminated letters. My client commissioned me to create the book as a gift for his group’s DM. She wrote a … More Modern-Day Illuminated Letters Book
Calligraphy Engraving on a Birthday Bourbon Bottle
Calligraphy engraving of an Irish toast on a new bottle of bourbon made a fun gift for a young man’s 21st birthday. I chose Italic calligraphy for the text because it’s delicate but easy to read. … More Calligraphy Engraving on a Birthday Bourbon Bottle
Dusty Rose Wedding Invitations
The names of the now-newlyweds are written in flowing, modern calligraphy. In contrast, the rest of the text is a clean, pared down Italic Script. … More Dusty Rose Wedding Invitations
Hobbit Door Calligraphy
I illustrated and painted this round hobbit door in 2021, mainly for fun, but it took me a year to decide on the calligraphy to complete the illustration!
Endemic Book
The Endemic Book started when I was reading about more gun violence and saw the word, “endemic”. I’ve seen it before and decided to look it up for the first … More Endemic Book
Handmade Burn Books
I started these Handmade Burn Books in the summer of 2021 in an online class. Ali Manning from Vintage Page Designs led a bookbinding class using a double needle Coptic … More Handmade Burn Books
“Let the Light In” Calligraphy Composition
Sometimes when I meditate, I can see pictures. Sometimes I “hear” a little phrase. This time it was both, and they came through in just a flash. I saw a … More “Let the Light In” Calligraphy Composition
Hand Torn Calligraphy Place Cards
Tearing the Calligraphy Place Cards by Hand We used a ruler and a thin wet paintbrush on textured black paper to create tear lines. This way, the rips were controlled, … More Hand Torn Calligraphy Place Cards
Abundance Calligraphy Composition
“Abundance: Great Quantities Moving in Waves”. This calligraphy composition measures 5″x7″ before framing. I completed it as part of a collection of calligraphy to display at Caffe Luce in Tucson, … More Abundance Calligraphy Composition
Muir Mountains Watercolor Calligraphy Quote
I finally realized that all the shreds of artwork piled weren’t going to use themselves. Sounds simple, they got lost under new ideas and projects. I keep them in a … More Muir Mountains Watercolor Calligraphy Quote
Calligraphy Pen Rolls
I’m so excited to share our first calligraphy pen roll! This is a cloth roll up pen case used for storing artist tools while travelling. I wrote the calligraphy and … More Calligraphy Pen Rolls
Printable Holiday Cards
Printable Holiday Cards and Gift Tags are a longtime dream come true for us here at Crossroads Calligraphy. Each of the greeting cards below print 2 to a page with … More Printable Holiday Cards
Handwritten Wedding Vows
Sean provided his handwritten wedding vows to us for his upcoming wedding to Jennifer. He told us he wanted to frame the finished vows for their one year (paper!) anniversary. … More Handwritten Wedding Vows