After someone dies, families often find that their handwriting is among the things that matter most. A grocery list, a birthday card, a recipe card with notes in the margin. It is personal in a way photos are not.
If you are looking for a way to remember someone, or a gift for a grieving friend, here are some ideas.
Ways to keep a loved one's handwriting close
A recipe cutting board
Their real handwriting from a recipe they made for the family, on a board that stays in the kitchen where they cooked.
A framed card or letter
A short note or signature, framed for a spot you pass every day.
A copy for each family member
When there is one card and several children, a matching board for each means no one has to choose who keeps the original.
Making a gift for someone who is grieving
A memorial gift doesn't need to say much. Think about what the person you lost was known for. For many families, it's a dish that showed up at every holiday.
A board with that recipe, in their hand, says "we remember" without anyone needing to find the words.
If you're giving it to someone else, ask a family member quietly for a photo of the card. It doesn't need to be a scan; a clear phone photo is enough.
When the only card you have is faded or damaged
Many of the cards we receive are stained, faded or torn. That's normal for a card that was used for years. We extract the handwriting by hand and bring it back, and you see a proof before anything is made. We make as many revisions as you need, so the board looks the way you remember their writing.
How it works
- Choose your board. Bamboo or maple. Maple boards are laser engraved.
- Send a phone photo of the card. We email you an upload link after you order. The original never leaves your hands.
- Approve your proof. It arrives within 3 business days, with as many revisions as you need.
- We make your board. Handcrafted in Renovo, PA, and shipped free within 3–5 business days of your approval.
Handcrafted in Renovo, PA
Keep their handwriting in the kitchen
- Their real handwriting
- Proof before we make it
- Free shipping
Order and send your recipe by Dec 16 for delivery before Christmas.
Quick answers
Do I have to mail the original card?
No. A photo is all we need, so the card never leaves your hands.
The card is faded or stained. Will it work?
Usually, yes. We extract the handwriting by hand and bring it back, and you see a proof before anything is made.
Can both sides of a card, or two recipes, go on one board?
Yes. Send a photo of each and we lay them out together on your proof.
Can I order matching boards for the whole family?
Yes. Sets of 3, 5 and 7 are available, so each child or grandchild can have one.