If your question is something like: "Can you cut my lake/shoreline/land, etc.?" or "Do you take custom requests?" The answer is very likely, "Yes."
Most of the designs in my shop, and so many more that haven't yet made an appearance there, began as someone's kind custom request. I love a new challenge and the opportunity to travel the world a bit to see new places up close, even if it's done virtually through my computer screen.
What I Offer
I hand cut a body of water of your choosing and recreate as closely as I can its outline and lines of depth beneath the water's surface. The finished piece is an 8 x 10" frame-ready work of art that is both abstract and accurate. I can certainly work different sizes than this, up to 12 x 12". For bigger, segmented works check out my FAQ response about larger works.
What I Need From You
- The name of the body of water you'd like me to recreate. Send along a link to an online map if you can. Also let me know any additional important details about the area. For example, let me know if there are smaller lakes that are nearby that you'd like included or excluded from the piece, or if you'd prefer only a certain stretch of the shoreline to be included. Google Maps work well, but feel free to send a link to a map you feel best represents the area you'd like to see covered.
- Your color scheme choice. I work with a set of cardstock that is available in four-shade sets, shown below.
You may also see examples of many of the color sets in other work on my blog and in my shop.
3. Your time line. If you have a firm deadline, please let me know. You can also simply inquire about my current lead time by contacting me.
4. Anything else not mentioned here that you think I should know or would like me to do. My main goal is to meet or exceed your expectations and I reach that goal easier with great information and clear communication from you.
The Process
- Upon receiving your request, I will contact you to confirm everything, submit a screen shot or image of the subject area in the appropriate ratio for your approval, and clarify any questions or loose ends. You may then submit payment to me for the work to be done, which includes a charge for the time it takes to create your custom design. You're welcome to read more about the cost breakdown of custom pieces in my FAQ response about this. I accept credit card payments through PayPal (you don't need a PayPal account to submit a payment), or you can send me a check. I will begin working on the design as soon as possible upon receipt of your full payment.
- When I've completed the design for your piece, I will share it with you. At that time, I'll invite any questions, requests for further changes, or any other thoughts you may have about the design before I start cutting the piece itself.
- Once you're happy with the design, I will send your piece to you in a sturdy box via US Mail.
If, for some reason, I am unable to fulfill your request, I will refund your full payment.
Looking for More?
Perhaps you’re looking for something more than just a lake. Maybe you’d like a mountain range, an island archipelago, a dotted line showing a bike route, more than five layers, a segmented diptych or triptych, multiples of the same piece, or any other additional traits that supersede the description of this listing. If so, please contact me to begin the planning process. Based on the details of your request, I will estimate the cost and time needed to complete your piece(s). Please be aware that the time and cost of a more detailed and complicated custom request may be significantly higher. I’ve taken on many amazing requests over the years, and I have also blogged about many of them.
Feedback
What some kind folks have said about their custom pieces from Crafterall:
"These are fantastic! I could not be happier and am thrilled to hang such great representations of our favorite lakes in our home! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!" -- LuckyLolaDesigns
"Awesome! Great work on a custom listing; exactly what I was looking for!" -- bodicegoddess
"Thank you so much for my custom order! I am so impressed by your work and the amazingly quick turnaround time for my order!" -- Speak04
"Professional, prompt, friendly, and talented. Pleasure to work with and exceeded my expectations for quality. Arrived safely and quickly!" -- VeraSpoon
"I am BEAMING right now with such a big SMILE and with such pride and amazement by the masterpieces of ART I received today in the mail!! THANK YOU THANK YOU Marnie for creating these SPECIAL and meaningful pieces for me! I love Thailand so much, and you were able to bring it to LIFE with the amazing and beautiful paper art work you did! (AND the DEMOs!!!!) Thank you also for the excellent continued communication and customer service throughout the entire time....I am floored by the entire experience! Thank you for sharing you artistry and talent on ETSY!" -- etsysunny