Articles written by Kyle Sherman
Articles written by
Kyle Sherman
10 Wording Ideas for Appreciation on Plaques
A custom plaque is a great way to recognize and honor someone's achievements, contributions, or milestones. From anniversaries to outstanding community service, there are so many reasons, ways, and words to express appreciation.
Cuppa Joe?
Simply called Coffee Day and definitely known as National Coffee Day – this holiday is popular all over the world (hence the “international” moniker). It’s a chance to get together with loved ones and enjoy your favorite cup of caffeine at your local coffee shop. You probably won’t have to go far – our love affair with coffee supports thousands of corner coffee houses where espressos, americanos, lattes and cappuccinos abound. It’s the social thing to do!
Make Your Project Special with our Design Materials
Nothing says, “super special” like a beautiful, custom engraved plaque or a personalized gift. It shows you go out of your way to find something one-of-a-kind, something that feels good to give and even better to receive.
PlaqueMaker “Pay It Forward” Donation Program
We are honored to be part of your community for the past 15 years, wholeheartedly supporting the far-reaching tradition of giving we’ve experienced among the businesses, charities, organizations and people we are proud to call friends. From thanking a soldier to supporting a local sports team to remembering a family pet, we understand what it means to lend a hand to a neighbor in need.
Happy 4th of July from All of Us at PlaqueMaker
Celebrate Independence Day or other patriotic event with these American eagle trophy mementos. They’re perfect for recognition or tribute awards at a corporate or military event, too. Each statue features an eagle captured in a striking pose and is attached to a piano-finish rosewood base. Customize a metal plate with a personal message or artwork.
Say it with Flowers
The language of flowers, or floriography as it’s sometimes called, is a beautiful, romantic and secretive way of communicating heartfelt emotions through the use of flowers. For thousands of years, cultures throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East have attributed meaning to each species of flower, used to represent emotions such as love.
Independent Retailer Month
Across the country, folks are dedicating July to celebrate independent retailers in their area – highlighting the positive economic and social impact mom and pop shops make locally, nationally and globally. Independent retailers are the backbone of our communities, and family-owned businesses add diversity along the main streets and places where we come together to live, work and play – like PlaqueMaker! We’re celebrating 15 years this year as a family-owned and operated company, and we’re proud to call Fortville, Indiana our home.
Tribute to Handmade Instruments & the Artisans Who Make Them
“I have a unique musical instrument, which I display on my wall,” William tells us. “It is a hand-crafted Mountain Dulcimer. The plaque explains the history of the instrument and credits the designer who built it.”
How to Choose an Image for Your Plaque or Gift
Here at PlaqueMaker, you have a wide range of creative choices available when it comes to designing a plaque or gift – after all, everything we make is personalized just for you! From photos to artwork, pictures to graphic elements such as a logo or clipart, an equally wide range of design factors influences the beauty of the end product. Even though lots of folks think Photoshop can magically transform any image into a work of art, this is simply not the case.
Happy Independence Day!
Let freedom ring this 4th of July! Personalized leather signs create a rustic look for any room décor or special event. Create custom menus or hang leather signs to welcome guests. Our flexible leather signs are crafted from oak leaf tooling cattle leather and feature a smooth suede finish. Your engraved message is permanently branded into the leather for a clear, precise mark.
All-American 4th of July Party Hostess Gift
Personalize a custom resin American eagle trophy at PlaqueMaker. Celebrate the 4th of July or any patriotic event with a custom engraved, molded American eagle trophy. We affix a metal plate to the trophy base that features your message plus a small graphic or artwork (if you’d like). Perfect as an award for your corporate or military event, too – the statue features a gold eagle posed with wings spread wide. Happy Independence Day, America!
Honoring Our Veterans
V-J Day, a day in history that marks the end of WWII. V-J Day stands for “Victory Over Japan Day,” the historic moment on August 14, 1945 when Japanese Emperor Hirohito cables the U.S. to surrender, agreeing to the terms of the Potsdam Declaration. August 14, 1945 is also the day photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt snaps one of the most famous war pictures ever taken, published in Life Magazine with the caption, In New York’s Times Square a white-clad girl clutches her purse and skirt as an uninhibited sailor plants his lips squarely on hers. What a moment, right?
Tribute to a Family’s Best Friend
… He was removed from his owner for cruelty and neglect,” Richard and Helen Frederick tell us. “When we saw him all by himself in the cage, he was so skinny, a real raggedy dog. We adopted him and quickly grew to love him so much. He was such a part of our family for so many years that when he passed away quietly, we carefully buried him in his favorite place, a cool shaded spot against our home, and wanted to have a permanent marker of some sort.”