Gifts

Gifts that say more than words

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Personal, seasonal, and branded gifts that turn appreciation and love into something lasting.

Top-down view of an engraved wooden checkerboard with black and red poker chips scattered across it.

Behind every gift is a reason, a milestone, a thank you, a moment of love.

I listen for that story and create something that helps express it in a lasting way, adding a personal touch that words alone might not capture. Every piece is designed to feel personal, genuine, and made with care.

Gift Types

  • For life’s most meaningful moments including weddings, anniversaries, new homes, announcements, or just because. These pieces are made to celebrate connection and carry sentiment, whether it is a recipe board in a loved one’s handwriting, a custom word art design, or a thoughtful keepsake for someone close to your heart.

    • Personalized cutting boards

    • Family name signs or housewarming gifts

    • Anniversary or wedding pieces

    • Engraved journals or notebooks

    • Baby or engagement announcements
      Gift sets (pairings such as board and ornament, or mug and coaster)

    • Recipe or handwriting boards and photo engravings (see Keepsakes for heirloom-quality designs)

  • Made to share joy and tradition. From ornaments and coasters to small seasonal keepsakes, each design adds a personal touch to the season, something warm, simple, and memorable to give or keep.

    • Holiday ornaments

    • Seasonal coasters

    • Small decorative signs or plaques

    • Personalized holiday décor (welcome signs, memorial ornaments, table décor)

    • Gift baskets or bundled sets (board, ornament, and tag combinations)

    • Close-ups of holiday packaging, ribbon, or display setups

  • Business and Bulk Orders: Branded client gifts for real estate closings, sponsors, and staff appreciation, created to reflect your brand with consistency and care.

If you have something special in mind that you do not see here, reach out and tell me about it.
I love a creative challenge and enjoy helping people bring new ideas to life.

Suggested Materials

Wood

  • Warm and versatile; ideal for cutting boards, plaques, and signs.

Slate

  • Timeless and strong; perfect for coasters and wall hangings.

Acrylic

  • Luminous and modern; works beautifully for ornaments, light box signs, announcements, and wedding décor.

Coated Metal

  • Sleek and durable; great for tumblers, keychains, and tags.

Leathette or Leather

  • Used for journals, frames, and patches.

Plastic or Polymer

  • Lightweight, colorful, and flexible. These materials allow for creative, playful designs and event-based projects.

Learn more
A wooden cheese board with a small slate board and three cheese knives. The slate board has a handwritten note supporting the 2023 Tuscola County Fair livestock event with handdrawn picture of a pig and the American flag.
A circular game board with a star shape in the center (Chinese Checkers), containing multiple colored pegs arranged by color: white, yellow, black, blue, green, and red, on a dark textured surface.
Two wooden snowman characters with painted faces, dressed in casual clothing and sitting on small wooden chairs against a dark background.
Three colorful insulated tumblers with lids, one pink, one light blue, and one pink, each featuring an engraved design with a sunset, hearts, and the text 'Girl's Trip'.
Framed commemorative plaque celebrating someone's 50 years at Abbott Laboratories and Hurley Medical Center, with various words and phrases related to family, work, and appreciation in different fonts surrounding a dark blue central section.

  • “Our awards from JKay Designs have become a tradition our exhibitors look forward to every year.”

    Example Former Customer

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    Former Customer

  • "Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others."

    Former Customer

If you're interested in working with JKay Designs for your custom gifts, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you.

Let’s plan your next gift order.