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Make it personal

Show customers they're more than a transaction

Leave a mark

Give clients and partners a gift they'll hold onto

Share a connection

Be the brand that provides enriching experiences

Customer Loyalty Comes from an Emotional Connection (Forbes, 2022)

Which gifts work best? The ones that:

Feel personal, not promotional.
Reflect your brand's values, not just logo.
Last beyond the moment they're opened.

Even a luggage tag feels elevated when it carries someone’s name or initials. And a handwritten note? Something they'll remember—and share.

calligraphy personalization with foil lettering on leather journals

Gratitude Journals

In-studio gifting calligraphy in Logan, Utah

18 journals with foil lettering

Bonus: Giving the gift of positive mental health habits! Could also be great for corporate gifting, on-site personalization, or in-store personalization.

Luggage Tags

On-site event calligraphy in Park City, Utah

56 tags with foil lettering

Live event calligraphy for a corporate retreat at the Stein Eriksen Lodge. Guests provided initials and preferred style via a QR code.

calligraphy freehand engraving personalization on fragrance bottle

Fragrance Bottles

On-site event calligraphy in Salt Lake City, Utah

18 fragrance bottles with freehand engraving

Live event calligraphy at a high-end retail store. Patron loved idea for name+sign constellation: “My son has had a hard year, I’m excited for him to open this!”

Chocolate Boxes

On-site live calligraphy in Logan, Utah

44 signature chocolate boxes with dip pen

Customer appreciation event by Bluebird Candy, loved for its premium and nostalgic brand. Social posts drove foot traffic—several customers visited specifically for personalization.

Gift Tags

In-studio calligraphy in Logan, Utah

25 tags with dip pen

Black gift tags personalized with family name and custom artwork in white, metallic green, and red inks. Finished off with a waterproof layer on top.

Corporate Party Cards

In-studio calligraphy in Logan, Utah

26 personalized envelopes gifted at client's corporate holiday party

From an employee: "I've never seen my name written so beautifully!"

Certificates

In-studio gifting calligraphy in Logan, Utah

48 certificates with pointed pen calligraphy

First and last name fill for pre-printed certificates, donated to local charter school for students.

Bookmarks

On-site event calligraphy in Logan, Utah

134 bookmarks with pointed pen calligraphy

Live event calligraphy for a North Logan Library Regency dinner and ball. In a survey, 66% of guests later said it was a favorite part of the event. From one: "It really topped off the night!"