Handmade Personalized Gifts

Let me create something extra special just for you!
Hand Engraving
A gift as unique as your imagination
Hand engraved mountains on a glassLearn More
Tambourines
A meaningful, musical and lasting gift
Custom Dot Mandala TambourineLearn More
Calligraphy
A gift of elegance
Scriptorium study group: studied ancient manuscript illuminationLearn More
Custom

Hand Engraving

• Give a meaningful, long lasting, creative gift
• Unique illustrative engraving
• A message, name or monogram can be engraved
• Engraving can be done on glass, metal or stone
• I am happy to source product for you

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One of a set of hand engraved floral glasses
stunning Effect

Calligraphy

• Transform gifts to meaningful, bespoke keepsakes
• Elegant, handcrafted work
• One-of-a-kind designs
• Perfect for special occasions

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Created for a study group where we were learning about ancient manuscript illumination. For this I was studying the work of Hebrew calligrapher Barbara Wolff.
Unique gift

Tambourines

• A beautiful musical gift
• Each tambourine is custom designed
• Wood, goatskin, acrylic paints
• Dot mandala or illustrative artwork
• Perfect for wedding, bar/bat mitzvah or seder
• Sizes: 4", 6", 8", 10", and 12"

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Capture Memories

Photo & Tribute Books

• An incredibly meaningful gift
• Photos & messages from friends & family
• Brings tears & laughter to the recipient
• Printed on professional quality photo paper
• Hardbound 8"x10", 10"x8", 12"x12" or 13"x11"

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Example cover of wedding photo album
I go out of my way to make each item I create as special and unique as possible
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Merri never ceases to amaze me with her creative solutions and incredible talent. So easy to talk to and discuss all your options creating the perfect gift from the heart. I can't recommend her enough!

Susie I.

Engraving - Harkaway Farm

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I highly recommend Merri Klar for all your design needs.  I have worked with Merri since 2019 and her artistic abilities execute the right touch, the correct branding skills and a delight to work with.  All her finished product is brilliant.  Merri is a pleasure to work with and we always can count on her to promote the Federation in a most professional manner

Cathy C.

 Branding, Invitation Design, Engraving - The Jewish Federation of Western CT

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Merri crafted the most stunning wedding album for us! From start to finish, she worked closely with us, making sure every detail was perfect and the final product reflected exactly what we envisioned. Her creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to capture the essence of our wedding made the album truly unique and personal. Merri has an incredible talent and was such a joy to collaborate with. We’re so grateful to her for creating a timeless keepsake of our special day that we will treasure forever.

Nina L.

Wedding Album Design

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I have come to Merri with so many project needs and each time she exceeded anything I could have imagined with her creative ideas and beautiful artistry: wedding album, bridal shower wine bottle painting and engraving, and event designs with set up and calligraphy. Merri’s fine creations are not only aesthetically gorgeous, but they reflect her open, warm and beautiful spirit, which also makes her so easy and fun to work with. I always have complete confidence that any creative project Merri takes on will be highly professional, personalized, and a true work of art.

Margi S.

Painted Bottle, Photo Album and Event Branding

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We first asked Merri to make some changes to an invite template. We showed her inspiration photos and she created a floral design in our colors that we adored! That's when Merri became our wedding visionary, designing and producing our entire wedding aesthetic. She made us custom labels for our kippot, signage for our venue, ceremony programs, and thank you notes all based on her floral designs.Merri also helped us make gorgeous engraved wooden fans with our initials, date, and floral design. Our guests loved the gift fans, and used them to cool down from the ceremony all the way to using them as flourishes on the dance floor!Through it all Merri was so kind and communicative. Not only was everything beautiful, it was stress-free! Merri is a true professional. She replied promptly, listened to us, and was happy to revise until it was exactly what we wanted. Whatever you are looking for an artist or engraver to do, stop searching, you found her. We give Merri our highest endorsement!

Marg & David

Wedding Branding, Invitation Design

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Last minute request and Merri made it happen with ease. I’m so grateful she took the time to make my mom’s birthday present. It felt so genuine and kind with all the little details Merri had added. My mom was so blown away. I would not only recommend Merri to you but also to your friends and family! Make every occasion special with Merri’s memorable creations! Thanks again Merri! This is something I will always remember. Thank you for taking the time to do this for me. I appreciate you forever.

Alisia

Engaved and Painted Bottle - Hilltop Kitchen, Sandy Hook, CT

Art to Make People Smile

I have always loved creating art that’s fun, meaningful and engaging. Years ago, my young nieces encouraged me to create my own business and they suggested that I call it ‘totallyAUNTmerri.’  They planted a seed that blossomed into my business today, totallyMERRI, where I bring the beauty of calligraphy and engraving to my clients. Recently I joined forces with the talented Debby Reelitz of Lettering Design. In addition to traditional hand-crafted calligraphy, we offer laser engraving services as well as a team of artists for live on-site calligraphy, hot foiling, charm bars and engraving. We are happy to create original custom products for your home or business. We are based in NW Connecticut and ship worldwide.   — Merri

Merri doing live calligraphy for an alcohol brand.

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