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Hand lettering

Hand lettering for signs, weddings and gifts

Names, quotes, verses and dates lettered by hand in brush script and classic serif styles, for the wall, the table and the day itself.

What can be lettered

Lettering for the day and for the wall

Hand lettering from Chintz Creative is custom lettering drawn and painted by Bailey Powers, in brush script, classic serif or a mix of both. It is used for wedding and event signage, framed quotes and verses, and names and dates on watercolor pieces.

Wedding welcome signs

A lettered welcome with your names and date, sized to stand on an easel at the entrance.

Menus, bar signs and table numbers

Coordinated lettering across every sign on the day, in your wedding colors.

Seating charts

Every guest name lettered by hand and arranged by table.

Place cards and escort cards

Individually lettered names for each guest.

Chalkboard art and menu boards

Seasonal menus, specials and community boards for restaurants, cafes and shops, lettered and illustrated in chalk.

Framed quotes and verses

A favorite scripture, song line or family saying, lettered and ready to frame.

Lettering on watercolor pieces

Names, years and messages added to a custom watercolor, like the happy 40th birthday on the piece on the home page.

Work

Recent lettering and chalkboard art

New pieces are added as they are finished. Current work is on Instagram.

Before you start

What to have ready

The intake form walks through each of these. Rough answers are fine.

  • What pieces you need and how many
  • The exact wording, spelled as it should appear
  • The event date and when you need the pieces
  • Size or surface, if you know it
  • A lettering style: brush script, classic serif, mixed or artist's choice
  • Your colors or a photo of your palette

Questions

Hand lettering FAQ

Do you letter wedding signs?

Yes. Chintz Creative letters wedding welcome signs, menus, bar signs, seating charts, table numbers, place cards and escort cards.

What lettering styles do you offer?

Brush script, classic serif, or a mix of the two. You can also choose artist's choice and Bailey will match the style to the piece.

Can you letter a seating chart with all of our guest names?

Yes. Send the final guest list by table on the intake form, or in a reply to Bailey's quote once it is ready.

Can you add lettering to a watercolor?

Yes. Names, dates and messages are often lettered directly onto custom watercolor pieces.

How far ahead should I book wedding lettering?

Book as soon as your date is set, and send final wording and guest names once they are confirmed.

Do you do chalkboard art for restaurants and businesses?

Yes. Chintz Creative letters and illustrates chalkboards for restaurants, cafes, shops and events, including seasonal menu boards, specials and community boards.

Also from the studio: Custom watercolors · Birthday banners

Commission a piece

Start your lettering request

The intake form takes about five minutes. It asks for everything Bailey needs to quote your piece, so there is no back and forth before she can start.