Personal Commissions
Design for life’s most meaningful moments.
House Portraits
Party Invitations
Wedding Invitations
Wedding Day Stationery
Bespoke Artwork
Personal Commissions
I create lasting design pieces that honour life’s most meaningful moments. By transforming important words and memories into something elegant, these moments can be framed, displayed, and remembered for years to come.
I produce designs for many milestone moments from beautiful, luxurious high-end wedding stationery, to christening invitations, anniversary gifts and party invitations.
In addition, I can beautifully typeset wedding readings and christening sermons or wedding guest lists, eulogies, and other milestone keepsakes so they can be framed and displayed rather than being tucked away in a drawer. I work hard to ensure each piece is thoughtfully designed to be treasured.
I work closely with clients to ensure every part of the design and print process is exactly fit for purpose.
Selected Personal Project Commissions
Retirement Drawing of St Mark’s Church, Harrogate featuring a mop and bucket - the tools of the retiree’s trade.
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Building Portrait Retirement Gift
I was asked to draw St Mark’s Church Harrogate as a retirement gift for a congregation member who also work behind the scenes at the church. The drawing was Giclee printed and framed to form part a meaningful and thoughtful gift. As a light-hearted touch, I included a mop and bucket by the entrance as a nod to some of the cleaning jobs done by the retiree.
“It’s perfect and was very well received, thank you so much!”
Hannah
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New York / London Wedding Announcement
London / New York Wedding Invitation
I was asked to create an invitation that announced a couple had married in New York and invited guests to celebrate with them in London.
I drew landmarks from both New York and London in black and white using the yellow cabs of New York and the red buses of London as pops of colour.
The invitation had a formal look without sacrificing any individuality and was posted by the couple from New York.
Printed on off-white GFSmith 350gsm board, the invitation was luxurious to hold and enticing to receive.
“Sally has tirelessly worked to make sure that we are happy with every detail and we have kept going back to her for more and more stationery because we are so in love with the design she created for us.”
Robert & Kimberley
Boarding Pass Wedding Invitation set designed for an Ibiza wedding
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Boarding Pass Invitations
I designed a vibrant boarding pass wedding invitation set for Louise and Oliver who were marrying with friends and family in Ibiza. With the celebrations happening over the course of a few days, a number of stationery elements were required.
I worked closely with Louise to produce a cohesive, lively and information invitation suite. The passport contained information for the events happening across the wedding weekend.
The designs were digitally printed using a cream, laid card which gave the items a lovely texture.
“Sally has been a pleasure to work with and has made such beautiful pieces for our wedding that we will keep forever. Thank you!”
Louise & Oliver
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Bespoke Party Invitation
Alice in Wonderland themed party invitation
This invitation was created for a very unique Alice in Wonderland themed 21st birthday party in North Yorkshire.
I created a range of stationery based on the Alice in Wonderland story with the main invitation teapot shaped. I hand wrote the text which was printed using black thermography to give it a premium feel. The invitation was posted out in black envelopes with additional information and RSVP cards printed on the purple GFSmith card stock.
A striking wedding invitation using white card, black ink with a hint of pink and black envelopes.
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Bespoke Wedding Invitation
This bespoke map was created for a special 60th wedding anniversary celebration.
The map featured the church where the couple married in 1963 as well as the homes they had lived in together over the years, linked by the rivers they had lived near. The map also included a drawing of Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate where the celebrations were held.
Printed on high quality Pristine White 350gsm card made by GFSmith, the invitations felt and looked luxurious and appropriate to the milestone celebration.
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House Portrait
Custom house portrait used as a happy new house card
A hand-drawn house portrait is more than just an illustration, it’s a lasting reminder of a place filled with memories, milestones, and personal history.
Whether gifted to celebrate a first home, commemorate a family house, or remember a place that’s been left behind, these bespoke portraits make deeply thoughtful and unique presents.
Each drawing I create captures the character and charm of a home, creating a gift that is thoughtful and far more personal than a photograph alone.
Beautifully suited for framing, a custom house portrait becomes a subtle yet treasured feature in any home, carrying stories and sentiment for years to come.
Invitation card for a 40th Birthday Celebration in London
PERSONAL COMMISSION
40th Party Invitation
This invitation was created for an intimate 40th celebration with just a few special friends attending.
The brief was to create a memorable, luxury invitation that wasn’t too formal. I drew the relevant landmarks of London, centring the design on the hotel where the guests were staying. By keeping the colours to a minimum, the design stayed stylish and bespoke.
The details of the celebrations were printed on the inside of the card and the card was posted out in matching envelopes.