The glorious days of indie mom and pop businesses have mostly succumbed to the digital age, made in…read moreChina, fast fashion, garbage, I just had my first experience with Artistic Engraving and I loved it so much it compelled me to write my first ever business review on yelp. It brought me back to the days of superb quality, made in the USA, friendly in-person, community style products and services with a business that takes pride in their work and your satisfaction. I recommend to all for anything in the spear of what they do

1st Class customer service. Contacted them (Kevin) about some pieces I needed to complete a 50 year…read moreold badge. I sent an email with exactly what I needed. Asked for payment and shipping information. Within a few days the pieces were sent free of charge. Totally unexpected. Very Impressed and grateful.

I had a wonderful experience with Create Cut Invent at 5403 Patton Dr, Suite 220. Steve did an…read moreoutstanding job engraving a retirement gift for a colleague of mine, and the entire experience could not have been more pleasant. The craftsmanship, professionalism, prompt service, and attention to detail were exceptional. What started as "just buying a gift" turned into creating something truly meaningful and personal -- something my friend and his family will remember and appreciate for years. At one point, people suggested I simply buy a gift card and let my colleague choose something himself. I'm so glad I didn't. A personalized gift carries emotions, friendship, memories, and thoughtfulness behind it, and Create Cut Invent helped make that possible. From now on, this will be my go-to place for meaningful and personalized gifts. Highly recommended.

I cannot say enough good things about Create Cut Invent's service. I had a smaller sized request…read morefor custom steel plates; other services did not even bother to respond to the request, but Steven replied quickly. Once the details were finalized, it was turned around in just a few hours and it was exactly what I needed! Steven was extremely generous with his time and advice. His incredibly friendly personality paired with enthusiasm for the craft is rare to find these days. Beyond the excellent work, the owner is a Chicago legend. Honored to have Steven's services so close by in the Western Suburbs. I will definitely be using them again for any fabrication!

Kreative Blends Calligraphy does incredible work! And so fun to work with. They have great…read moresuggestions and truly artistic technique. Bravo. @yelpchicago @kreativeblends

Attended an event recently to watch Kristen do live calligraphy! I've seen her work but never seen…read moreher or anyone else do this craft in person. The craft that goes into this is amazing. I love to see her range on items from ornaments, tumblers, perfume bottles, champagne bottles etc. For this particular event she engraved tin lunch boxes and they came out so cute!! Can't wait to attend her next event!

Crown does a great job on plaques for our church! I put in a rush order and they got it done!…read more The staff is incredible! I was out of town and didn't realize they were not open on Saturday! They were kind enough to meet my son on Saturday so he could pick up my order so we could do our special award presentations on Sunday! I can't thank them enough for their over and beyond customer service! I would definitely recommend them to do work for you! I will always use them in for future personal and business awards we need! Thank you again! Debra Hudson

Had a fantasy football trophy made for our family league this month. It turned out fantastic! Kara…read morehelped me pick out the pieces and find them from all over. I highly recommend them for their professional and friendly service! Thanks again!

I bought my fiance an amazing and unique engagement ring recently from Gino at Marry Me Jewelry,…read moreand it was perfect! The ring came out better than I expected and the whole staff was extraordinarily helpful. The service was quick and I got it back faster than I thought. The entire process was easy and I was guided the whole way from a true expert. 10/10 across the board, I give this place my highest recommendation for anyone seeking engagement rings, jewelry, watches and any other similar items!

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE MEN WHO WANT TO FIND A GREAT WEDDING RING…read more If you're looking to buy a wedding ring and don't know much about the process, GO TO GINO JR at Marry Me Jewelry. I walked in not knowing much beyond the basics, and Gino immediately made me feel comfortable and confident. He took the time to walk me through the 4 C's in a way that was easy to understand and never overwhelming. What really stood out was how collaborative he was throughout the entire process. He did not just try to sell me a ring. He asked thoughtful questions, laid out different options, and helped me compare them in a practical way so I could make an informed decision. He was patient, straightforward, and focused on making sure I felt good about the choice I was making. Gino is also just a great guy. Super personable, honest, and responsive. Anytime I had a question, he was quick to get back to me and always willing to explain things clearly. At no point did I feel pressured or like I was paying too much. He made sure I felt confident that I was getting the right ring at the right price. The end result was a beautiful ring that my fiancée could not be happier with. I highly recommend Gino Jr. and Marry Me Jewelry. If you want someone knowledgeable, trustworthy, and invested in helping you get this important purchase right, he is your guy.

Couldn't say enough good things about Shelissa! She was quick, communicative, and so kind. Would…read moreabsolutely recommend her to anyone! Our spoons turned out so nice

I give Shelissa 10 for her tshirt designs no matter what the design is or how hard it is she gets…read moreit done. The tshirts doesn't shirk nor does the letters come off. I Recommend ppl to request Shelissa for a tshirt of any kind. Job Well Done. Thank you very much....

Rick was extremely helpful and accommodating to our business needs and models. He constantly gave…read moresuggestions on how we can improve our designs and didn't mind spending hours of his time and patient with us until we finalized a perfect design. Extremely easy to work with and is quick to respond to inquiries and requests. His customer service and expertise was outstanding. He offers one of the lowest rates around the Chicago land area and is really friendly. We were happy with our final products and it was worth every penny. We will definitely be using his services again. Highly recommended!

We contacted Rick about doing some banners for our swim team and he was amazing! Since our team…read morecan't have the normal celebrations we usually give them, we wanted to do something special for them. With a large team, we were also limited in our budget. He was able to work with what we had and created awesome individual banners of each boy. They will be so surprised when they get them later this week. And they're great quality, so they will last them for years to come!