Custom Creations – Handpainted wooden name – Review & Giveaway – CLOSED

by Mommy on February 23, 2009

Shannon MacQueen is the brains behind Custom Creations. Shannon is a work at home mom from London, Ontario. She makes beautiful wall hangings from scratch. Shannon starts by precision routtering out the letters, then sands, primes, paints and then adds the finishing touch, the ribbons. She does all the work herself from start to finish.

Custom Creations is just that – they are customized creations made from wood. You can get a name or your family’s last name, or your house number. Whatever you want done, Shannon can make it for you. There are also many types of fonts and paints to choose from as well. If you want to add some pizzazz to your room, or house, these Custom Creations will add the little personal touch you are looking for!

I recieved the beautiful package from Shannon a few weeks after I had originally talked to her. She had informed me right away that there would be a delay in my name because her wood cutting machine had a bit of glitch. Once the machine was functioning again it was only a few short days before I received the package. I really appreciated being told right away that there would be a delay.

The name I requested was DD (my daughter’s name). I told her to use any font and paitings she wanted to – I love surprises. What I got was a little masterpiece that added a bit of whimsy to my daughters bedroom. Just the finishing touch that a little girls room needs. The letters have been cut so well, all the “e” ‘s look exactally the same, the painting looks superb and the ribbons are all the exact same length. You can really see the time and patience Shannon spends making these names. They look very professional. This is something a mother would make for thier daughter if they had all the time in the world (and creativity) to make it!

Before our baby was born, my husband and I were shopping in baby stores and saw handpainted baby names that said $10, and I thought wow, that is an amazing price. Turns out, that was per letter! My baby’s name is 9 letters long, I could not justify spending $90 plus tax on a name. Custom Creations is only $20 a name (up to 6 letters and 5″ per letter) OR 2 names for $35, plus shipping. Holy smokes, that’s a very good price. You could go to a craft store and get unpainted letters for $5 each and the only font is block letters, and then have to paint them yourself (buy the paint) and then glue on the ribbon. Shannon does everything for you, all you have to do is put your order in and it’s cheaper and easier than doing it yourself.

Other things Shannon will do are family names for the front of your house. It’s a full wood carving. How cute would that look on your house? Pick what picture you want, engraving or embossing and once again Shannon will whip it up for you in no time. She’s a whiz when it comes to woodworking and painting. Boy or girl, young or old, she has something that will appeal to everyones taste.

You can also spice up your kitchen or livingroom with words like Dream, Live, Love, Laugh, Hope, Wish, and Bon Appetit! Whatever you are looking for, Shannon can make it for you and her professionalism and pride in her work will show and make your home shine as well.

Shannon’s work is great and so is her customer service. I am very pleased with the name I received and I know you will be too. With her great pricing and timing you will be more than pleased with the treasure you recieve from Custom Creations.

Buy It:

Visit Custom Creations Facebook page and send Shannon a message or email her smacqueen@live.com.

Giveaway:

Creative Creations is giving away a name to one of our readers.

To Enter:

Visit Custom Creations and go to the fonts and colours page. Post a comment saying what font, color and name you would have done.

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Contest closes March 14th at 11:59 Pm PST. Winner will be drawn on March 15th.

{ 164 comments }

cc February 23, 2009 at 3:49 pm: The Aladdin Font in Colonial blue is nice with the word Welcome!
Angela February 23, 2009 at 4:03 pm: I really like the Black Chancery in Copenhagen Blue with the word Sisters- it would look really nice!

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Maureen February 23, 2009 at 4:53 pm: I like Jurassic in Copenhagen Blue.
In my 2 yr old nephew EMMETT name.
Jennifer G February 23, 2009 at 4:56 pm: I like the Curlz MT in Lavender with the name *Jen*

Thanks!
susan varney February 23, 2009 at 5:02 pm: i’d choose playbill in lavender in my sisters name
Valerie February 23, 2009 at 5:02 pm: Haven’t decided on a name but
font black chancery
color copenhagen blue
Lauralee Hensley February 23, 2009 at 5:15 pm: Color: Colonial Blue. Font: Harrington Name: Hope.
Good luck to all.
Mary Jenkins February 23, 2009 at 5:19 pm: I would love the Aladdin Font in Lavender for my Delilah!

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Debra Murphy February 23, 2009 at 5:21 pm: Color: Cherry Blossom Pink
Font: Curlz
Name: Emma Lynn
Jennifer M February 23, 2009 at 5:29 pm: I have been looking into having one of these made; therefore, it would be GREAT if I could win it! I would choose to have “HEATHER” created in the calligraphy font and in Burgandy to match my daughter’s new bedroom. Thank you for the opportunity and I wish the best to all the entrants!
Donna R February 23, 2009 at 5:42 pm: Copenhagen Blue with “Corban”. Thanks.
Maggie February 23, 2009 at 6:20 pm: I like Curlz MT in Cherry Blossom pink with the name Alexandra for my niece. Thanks for the giveaway!
Maggie February 23, 2009 at 6:20 pm: I subscribe to your feed using live bookmarks.
Margaret Smith February 23, 2009 at 6:57 pm: I love the Navy Blue, Calligraphy, with the name Jake.
Thanks so much.
Larissa February 23, 2009 at 7:08 pm: I’d like Navy Blue, Calligraphy, with the name Aaron. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Linda Chaput February 23, 2009 at 9:30 pm: I choose the Aladdin font in lavender for Linda.I am a subscriber.
Natural Mommie February 23, 2009 at 10:20 pm: I’d get Aidan in Ravi CN in colonial blue. Thanks for the chance!
Natural Mommie February 23, 2009 at 10:20 pm: Got your button!
Natural Mommie February 23, 2009 at 10:20 pm: I subscribe!
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Carrie Lim February 23, 2009 at 10:29 pm: I would get Isabella in lavender with the Aladin print.
Erin February 24, 2009 at 1:21 am: I like the I like Curlz MT in Cherry Blossom pink with my daughter’s name Melody.
Erin February 24, 2009 at 1:22 am: I’m a subscriber.
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Katie F. February 24, 2009 at 2:36 am: I like the Curlz MT in Leaf Green with the name Aaron.
Katie F. February 24, 2009 at 2:38 am: I actually changed my mind…I would like “Aaron” in Leaf Green with the Aladdin font. =)
SANDY February 24, 2009 at 8:49 am: Jurassic in Copenhagen Blue and I have a friend who is about to pop any day now and she is thinking up strange names- ohlordie please don’t do it- give him a normal name but if I win I am doing his name
Jen February 24, 2009 at 10:15 am: “Diego” in harrington font in sky blue!
Becky February 24, 2009 at 10:56 am: I like the white letters with the jester font. I would like the name to be Rachel.
Thanks for the chance
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Becky February 24, 2009 at 10:57 am: I subscribe!
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Sylvia Belle February 24, 2009 at 11:05 am: I like the blue with Jonah for my grandson.
Brandlyn February 24, 2009 at 12:04 pm: Font: Harrington
Color: Colonial Blue
I would choose the name “Chloe” for my little girl.
Karen February 24, 2009 at 12:22 pm: “Noah” in Jester Navy Blue Font
Gina Stratos February 24, 2009 at 1:35 pm: “Harlowe” Cherry Blossom Pink w/Curlz font
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Kate February 24, 2009 at 1:51 pm: The Jokerman font in Colonial Blue with the name Dylan
CATHI RUSHING February 24, 2009 at 2:08 pm: RUSHING
font black chancery
color copenhagen blue
Amie February 24, 2009 at 3:29 pm: I would like my daughters name, Isabelle in lavender. If I was choosing something that wasn’t a name I would like the phrase ‘All Because Two People Fell Inlove’ in black to hang above our family pictures on our bedroom wall.
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Jessica February 24, 2009 at 6:05 pm: Hi, I would have to get “sisters” as I could not choose only one of my three sweet little girls names! Thanks for the chance to win and for a terrific site!
Liza767 February 24, 2009 at 7:14 pm: leaf green Jurassic Kristopher
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Staci A February 24, 2009 at 11:31 pm: These are amazing! I can’t believe she does all the work herself! I’d love to do the Snap ITC font in Copenhagen Blue. I’d have my son’s name-Gavin done if I could.
Staci A February 24, 2009 at 11:32 pm: I’m a subscriber too, thanks!
Jill February 24, 2009 at 11:36 pm: I would like our last name done in the Harrington font and in the Colonial Blue color!

Thanks for an Awesome Giveaway
Carrie Miyake February 25, 2009 at 1:21 am: I would love to win a name in Aladdin font, leaf green color and the name is TORI
Roxy February 25, 2009 at 8:39 am: I’d use Colonial Blue color and Calligraphy font.
Roxy February 25, 2009 at 8:40 am: oops i forgot the name… Jack (i think, haven’t quite decided yet!)
Roxy February 25, 2009 at 8:41 am: subscribe by google reader
Dahlia February 25, 2009 at 10:17 am: I really like both the caligraphy and the Lucinda caligraphy font, with the hunter green or leaf green. Absolutely beautiful!
Laura February 25, 2009 at 10:39 am: I would choose the font Black Chancery in Lavender and the name is ‘Alaina’.
Jingle February 25, 2009 at 12:30 pm: I would have Jennifer done in deep red in the Playbill font!
Jingle February 25, 2009 at 12:31 pm: I tweeted! http://twitter.com/JustJingle/status/1249776740
billie February 25, 2009 at 12:41 pm: I would get the Lucida font in Lavender. I think that would be lovely.
Sarah February 25, 2009 at 1:38 pm: i like Black Chancery in Copenhagen Blue and i’d get my last name!
missie February 25, 2009 at 2:01 pm: I would have my 2 girls names done, and I would get it done in a theme paint….like jungle, or sesame street etc
Sharon February 25, 2009 at 2:16 pm: I like Jurrasic and Burgandy. Would like to win surname.
Muthering Heights February 25, 2009 at 3:07 pm: I would have my new baby’s name done in Colonial Blue…assuming we find out it’s a boy next week! If we’re having a girl, I would have the same lettering, but in white.

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Monique Rizzo February 25, 2009 at 3:13 pm: I would get my daughter’s name (AUTUMN) in Blue!!
Thanks for the chance.

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Victoria February 25, 2009 at 3:21 pm: I love Bright Red in jurassic font with my nephew’s name.
beth shepherd February 25, 2009 at 4:16 pm: I would love to have my daughters name in Harrington with Magenta. Thank you for a great giveaway!
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Blandy February 25, 2009 at 7:00 pm: I’d get the name “Cupcake” done in bright red Harrington!
Jaime Taylor February 25, 2009 at 8:46 pm: I would love to have my son’s name done in the Jester script in deep red
Ashley Parsons February 25, 2009 at 8:52 pm: Hello

If I could choose I would have the name JAKOB done for my 5 year olds new diego room. I would choose the colour leaf green and the font would be jokerman.

Thanks so Much
Memories for Life Scrapbooks February 25, 2009 at 9:26 pm: I like the Black Chancery font in Burgandy…and I like the option of having the sparley clear coat added
I would have the name Bond.

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Joanne Woodworth February 25, 2009 at 9:37 pm: These wooden signs are lovely; would luv one for my boys, Christopher & Steven.
Cheryl English February 26, 2009 at 12:18 am: I would use Colonial Blue with Caligraphy font with my dog’s name. (Schatzie). Thanks for the Contest.
Andrea February 26, 2009 at 3:17 am: Neat prize ! For the name I’d pick Alexander in the harrington font in leaf green.
Andrea February 26, 2009 at 3:17 am: I just became a subscriber.
susan February 26, 2009 at 3:30 am: I would like the calligraphy font in colonial blue with the name Spencer.
susan February 26, 2009 at 3:31 am: I subscribe.
Jeni Lutz February 26, 2009 at 10:23 am: I would like the Curlz mt in cherry blossom pink with the name KAYLA
Tenille February 26, 2009 at 3:19 pm: Kristin ITC would be the font, Lavender as the color, and Nevaeh is the name! She’s got a great idea setting up on Facebook like that, and it’s well organized.
Tenille February 26, 2009 at 3:20 pm: I subscribed, thanks!
Marlene V. February 26, 2009 at 9:47 pm: I like the Colonial Blue and I like the Aladdin font. I would get my son’s name – Anthony done in this. Thanks for the giveaway:)
Shauna February 26, 2009 at 10:15 pm: I would pick Kristin ITC as the font, in black. And I would get the word Family done. I need to redecorate my living room, and this would be a great starting point!
Shauna February 26, 2009 at 10:16 pm: I subscribe!
Lianna February 27, 2009 at 2:29 pm: I would choose the Juliana font in dark brown…I would choose the words Knight…for our last name.
Amanda February 27, 2009 at 10:20 pm: I would choose the font Aladdin in Lavendar and the name Isabella
Chantal H February 28, 2009 at 1:21 pm: I would get the harrignton font in sky blue for my sons name Keegan
Vicki Wurgler February 28, 2009 at 5:50 pm: The Jokerman font in orange with yellow/red and it would be my grandsons name
Rosanne February 28, 2009 at 10:52 pm: In Deep Red Balck Chancery font I’d do the name Gabby
Rosanne February 28, 2009 at 10:54 pm: I’m a subscriber
Aura March 1, 2009 at 2:17 am: I absolutely love the Jester with firefighter theme she has in her custom creations portfolio. It would look adorable in my son’s firefighter theme room. If I can’t pay to upgrade I would get the Magenta or white in black chancery for my daughter.
Aura March 1, 2009 at 2:17 am: I subscribe
Dierdra Byrd March 1, 2009 at 4:10 am: Charlie in Leaf Green with the Aladdin font
Dierdra Byrd March 1, 2009 at 4:11 am: I subscribed
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Kathy Scott March 1, 2009 at 2:05 pm: Jurassic orange Brandon
Michelle March 1, 2009 at 2:18 pm: I’d have my daughter Danielle’s name done in the Jokerman font in Copenhagen Blue
Michelle March 1, 2009 at 2:19 pm: Subscribed via google reader
Michelle March 1, 2009 at 2:20 pm: Tweeted:
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Michelle March 1, 2009 at 2:23 pm: I have your button on my blog
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Jennifer March 1, 2009 at 3:17 pm: I like the Black Chancery font in Lavender and I would have to pick between my two daughters: either Kennedie or Kadence!
Jennifer March 1, 2009 at 3:18 pm: I subscribe!!
Tracy March 2, 2009 at 6:31 pm: curlz font in white
Tracy March 2, 2009 at 6:31 pm: I have your button
Sarah Hirsch March 3, 2009 at 12:45 pm: Calligraph421, country maple, The Hirsch Family
judy brittle March 4, 2009 at 1:25 pm: I would really like the Black Chancery font in Majenta with the name Kelsey. Thank you!
judy brittle March 4, 2009 at 1:25 pm: I’m a subscriber.
Alicia March 4, 2009 at 2:55 pm: I would love to have my daughter’s name “Ava” in Harrington font in the African Violet colour! Your work is beautiful!

I am also interested in purchasing the family sign if you could send me some information on that through my email! Thank you so much!
Michelle March 5, 2009 at 8:41 pm: I would choose the curlz font painted magenta with a clear coat of sparkles…so pretty

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Michelle March 5, 2009 at 8:41 pm: I subscribe. BTW, the post about, I would have my daughter’s name Chloe made…thanks!

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Vicky Boackle March 5, 2009 at 9:38 pm: i like the aladdin font in colonial blue with jake.
Courtney S March 6, 2009 at 12:27 am: I would get Curlz MT font, cherry blossom pink and the name Adrie. These are adorable!
Sherry R March 6, 2009 at 12:29 am: My favorite is Harrington in majenta with sparkles in the name “Julia”!

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Sherry R March 6, 2009 at 12:29 am: I’m a subscriber.

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CJ March 6, 2009 at 12:50 pm: Curlz MT in Majenta with sparkles with the name “Princesses”. Thanks.
CJ March 6, 2009 at 12:51 pm: I’m a subscriber
Karen Gonyea March 6, 2009 at 10:00 pm: Love the Harrington in Majenta.
Marcel March 6, 2009 at 10:53 pm: Hunter Green Lucida Calligraphy with the word “Courage”
Kristinia - Loving Heart Mommy March 7, 2009 at 10:46 am: I love the color and font: African Violet in Curlz , would be good for our daughter “Helana’s” room.
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Dani March 7, 2009 at 7:08 pm: I would choose Lucida Calligraphy with our last name
Cindy March 7, 2009 at 11:27 pm: Adorable … I love the curlz font, painted white, with daughter’s name. Pink ribbons … pink polka dots …
Erica G March 8, 2009 at 6:33 pm: I would pick my daughter’s name, Kylie in the Jester font and Magenta color. Thanks for the giveaway!
Carol Drury March 9, 2009 at 9:51 am: Jurassic in Copenhagen Blue with Xavier.
Colleen Ash March 9, 2009 at 10:19 am: I would LOVE that Rustic “FAMILY” name. I have a big spot on the wall in our “family” room where it would look so nice! …and also remind me that it is “family” that prevents me from affording a nice big painting to hang there…haha!
Heather B March 10, 2009 at 12:47 pm: I would love my daughters name (Katelynn) in Magenta Harrington
Richard March 10, 2009 at 7:49 pm: Holly with Herrington script in cherry blossom pink.
Lori Walker March 11, 2009 at 3:33 pm: i like the team font in hunter green but i really love the type with the cars painted on it… i would choose the name “Kaio”
Paula H March 11, 2009 at 9:54 pm: I would get the Kristen ITC font and the color Peacock Blue.
Stacy March 11, 2009 at 10:12 pm: Jester-cinnamon- Bodhi
Shari March 11, 2009 at 10:29 pm: Hi. I love your product. As I looked through your Custom Creations Portfolio I kept changing my mind about which one I liked the best. I think that my favourite right now is the ‘Flower and Butterfly’ design. My daughter’s name is Isabelle and she would just love it. FYI, for my son, Sébastien, I would choose the ‘Snap ITC’ but in a Yellow. They are all fantastic and I love your use of FaceBook Pages. Cheers and best of luck to you.
Pamela S March 11, 2009 at 11:18 pm: I would like the letters to be soft green with the Lucida Calligraphy and the name “Shockley”. Thanks.
Christina March 13, 2009 at 4:59 am: I love the Calligraphy Font in Burgundy. I would have the name Kalina done in this style.
Terra Heck March 13, 2009 at 9:25 am: I would have the name Madelyn done with the black chancery font in the lavender color.
Quanda March 13, 2009 at 9:53 am: The Aladdin font in the color Peacock Blue with the name Desiree’
Jodi March 13, 2009 at 1:05 pm: I would choose the Jester Font in Leaf green with the name Tyler
Christine March 13, 2009 at 4:35 pm: I like the Jester font in leaf green color with the name Gabriel. Thanks for the chance!
Christine March 13, 2009 at 4:36 pm: I just subscribed! Thanks!
prplrush March 13, 2009 at 6:44 pm: I would love to have the name Melanie done in African Violet and Jokerman
Sarah Z March 13, 2009 at 10:08 pm: Regan in Leaf Green and Harrington!
Thanks
jayne March 13, 2009 at 10:16 pm: I would love the name Mackenzy in African Violet in Lucinda Calligraphy!
Susan Ledet March 13, 2009 at 11:33 pm: These are very nice. I would pick the nice Lavender color in the Kristen ITC font and would have the name of my God daugher, Isabella, on it.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
Susan Ledet March 13, 2009 at 11:34 pm: I follow your blog.
mir March 14, 2009 at 12:18 am: Black Chancery in Deep Red and it would be my daughter’s name
dianad March 14, 2009 at 8:40 am: The signs are lovely. Would be nice to have one on our front porch. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway.
Veronica Garrett March 14, 2009 at 12:34 pm: I would get calligraphy, Majenta and have the name Seronica done.
Kelly March 14, 2009 at 3:01 pm: I would choose Calligraphy in white for the name Judah
Casey Becher March 14, 2009 at 3:16 pm: I would have my son Michael’s name done in the Ravie-CN font in Navy blue
Jessica March 14, 2009 at 3:33 pm: Got your button
Jessica March 14, 2009 at 3:33 pm: I subscribe! Thanks
Tammy G. March 14, 2009 at 4:28 pm: My son’s name is Darwin. We’d love the Calligraphy font in Leaf Green.
Marianna March 14, 2009 at 4:48 pm: The name “Micah,” Jokerman font, Colonial Blue
jane sterling March 14, 2009 at 5:06 pm: Ilove the home and cottage designs, Black chancery in hunter green I love your work, wish I could do something like that
jane sterling March 14, 2009 at 5:09 pm: got your button,and will put u on my sites,already have you on tweeter have to add to gmail,wordpress,and lifetime great work have to tell all abot this. thanks so much
chacha March 14, 2009 at 5:26 pm: I’d get Magenta Calligraphy.
susan March 14, 2009 at 5:41 pm: I would love the Curlz MT in Lavender with my daughters name Lily.
Jennifer March 14, 2009 at 8:22 pm: I would choose the Curlz MT in Cherry Blossom Pink with the name Natalie, thanks!
A Casson March 14, 2009 at 8:51 pm: Bon Appetit! in color black and font black chancery, thanks. skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
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kay March 14, 2009 at 9:33 pm: I would choose calligraphy in christmas red…still can’t think of the idea wording, but would like “inspire”. Thanks for the contest!!
Donna K March 15, 2009 at 1:51 am: I would liek Stephanie in magenta in the Curlz font.
Donna K March 15, 2009 at 1:53 am: I am a subscriber.
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Marcy Strahan March 15, 2009 at 2:04 am: Calligraphy, African Violet.
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Lily Kwan March 15, 2009 at 4:07 am: I would choose the name Lily in the Calligraphy font in Majenta.
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