Product Review & Competition: Names Illustrated

Wednesday 22nd June 2011 @ 05:06 pm

Posted in Competition/Giveaway, General, Product Reviews (Tags: Art, canvas, Competition, Design, names illustrated)

I have seen so many various companies and independent designers over the past few months of moseying, who produce some fabulous art all based on one name.

Names Illustrated is no different. Gemma, the owner of the business, is one very talented designer and an all round fabulous person. She produces some fantastic designs, based around your name, and produces everything from mugs to canvasses and door plaques.

The premise is that for each letter in the name, various items beginning with that letter make up the design. So for example, the H in my name would be made up of things like a Helicopter, a Hand and a Horse. Great idea, right?

The product is just as impressive. I was lucky enough to have a door plaque/desk plaque with my daughter’s name designed and also a mug with my name designed on it. They both look ace!

I don’t think a cuppa has ever tasted better ;)

Gemma’s business is doing really well and I imagine that with the recent Fathers Day, she may have had a slight influx of orders. But what about other days? Other relatives? Even a “Best Teacher” one for your child’s fave teacher at school? The possibilties are endless.

It’s not only this that she excels in. Names Illustrated can also provide bespoke designs in a “This Is Your Life” style, suitable for any big occasion such as a wedding or a birthday. In fact, she once did an original painting for James Hewitt..

: © Names Illustrated

Now for the awesome part. I have a lovely little giveaway for you guys.

You can win 2 mugs which are personal to you. So, for example, you could have one mug for yourself and one for your other half, parent or child, or even a present to your mate that deserves a little gift. These are designed around your name requests; the winner will be put in touch with Gemma who will do the rest.

All you have to do is:

1) Suggest a name or word that you think would look fabby as one of these designs
2) Like Names Illustrated on Facebook.

Simple eh?
Just add your contact details as a comment, and let me know you have liked the Names Illustrated FB page. I’ll be interested to see your name suggestions!

Competition closes 6th July. Winner will be drawn randomly using online generator. Good Luck!

I was given a “Hannah” mug and a “Freyja” desk plaque for the purpose of this review. All opinions remain honest.

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On this splended article there has been 55 comments...

Stacey (Wednesday 22nd June 2011 @ 10:06 pm) (Reply to this)

Well, I’m going to be selfish and say I’d love to see my name decorated!! Also, if I won the comp I’d have them done for me and OH for our wedding. Oh how sickening!!

Just off now to like on FB…

@svmitche on Twitter
Inside the Wendy House (Wednesday 22nd June 2011 @ 11:06 pm) (Reply to this)

I’d love this done for Kezia…her name is way too unusual for finding anything personalised in the shops!! I’d love to see what Gemma came up with for ‘z’. I’ve liked the Facebook page. @wendymcd83
- Gemma Davies (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 11:07 am) (Reply to this)
  
  My letter zeds have zebras, zodiacs, zigs and zags! The capital Zed has zeppelins, zithers, zoos and zips – lovely!
CaroleHeidi (Thursday 23rd June 2011 @ 08:06 pm) (Reply to this)

I think my friend Loralei’s name would look awesome XD (And ‘Carole’ would be kinda cool too, obviously :P)

Just off to like them on FB now & you know how to find me xxx
Isabelle (Thursday 23rd June 2011 @ 08:06 pm) (Reply to this)

I’d have my son Rhys’ name decorated for his daddy. In fact, I really didn’t know what to get him for his first father’s day and ended up buying a lame t-shirt. So this has given me a great idea for a belated gift – off to take a look at the website right now!!
Isabelle (Thursday 23rd June 2011 @ 08:06 pm) (Reply to this)

Have liked on FB too!
Livi (Thursday 23rd June 2011 @ 09:06 pm) (Reply to this)

Well I just *know* that Olivia would look super pretty on a mug like that!
p.s. I have a mug addiction!
and I’ve liked on FB!
Adele- monkeyingaround (Thursday 23rd June 2011 @ 09:06 pm) (Reply to this)

I would have Paiges name on a cup because she needs some big girl cups now.
Adele- monkeyingaround (Thursday 23rd June 2011 @ 09:06 pm) (Reply to this)

I have liked on fb too! xx
JoJo (Thursday 23rd June 2011 @ 09:06 pm) (Reply to this)

I would like to see JoJo because I’m feeling selfish!!!! Totally love the designs!
Like fb.

Twitter account @jojokirtley
Rhian (Thursday 23rd June 2011 @ 10:06 pm) (Reply to this)

I’d love to see minirhi – my nickname. :) Would look awesome I think and would be great to have a cuppa from it with one of my cakes. Mmmmm!
p.s. Have liked on Facebook.
Tabitha (Thursday 23rd June 2011 @ 11:06 pm) (Reply to this)

I think Anouska would be a great name to see on a mug, as it’s my fantastic little sister’s name. She doesn’t get enough gifts from her super big sister! (She does really….but y’know, one more wouldn’t hurt!)

Have liked on Facebook :D
Nicola parker (Friday 24th June 2011 @ 04:06 pm) (Reply to this)

I would love my name on mug!!! All the Nicola things I have seen with Nicola on are so boring and these look fab!!! It would def brighten up my boring name :D

I have liked on Facebook and am also RTing on twitter :D
Lioni Paris (Friday 24th June 2011 @ 10:06 pm) (Reply to this)

Hey, I would love to have my name on a mug! It’s rather unusual so i don’t have a name mug, never got the keyrings or neckalces when i was younger! So this would mean a lot and that i could join the rest of my family and housemates with a name mug lol! For the other mug I would like my cats names – Rosie and Leo because it would be a nice momento. :D I will like on Facebook now and follow on twitter as @LioniParis thanks xx
Jacky Pey (Wednesday 29th June 2011 @ 10:06 am) (Reply to this)

I would have “Jacky’s – hands off ” to stop anyone else in the office using it! That said it’s probably too long so I would look for a gift for one of my unusually named relatives, EOIN or ANYA for example where you can’t find anything. Actually, that’s a good idea as Anya will shortly be leaving home to go to college so a mug would be great for her – hope I win!! Have liked FB
Anna (Wednesday 29th June 2011 @ 09:06 pm) (Reply to this)

I have liked FB. Would love one for my daughter Elena, she would love her own mug and is 4 years old so at the stage of being very inquisitive about her name and how you write the letters, there would be no excuses for spelling her name wrong….. :)
Vickie (Sunday 3rd July 2011 @ 03:07 pm) (Reply to this)

When naming either of my children I didn’t stop to think that it is near impossible to get personalised products for them in this country so either Gabriel or Reuben would be fab! Liked on Facebook too x
The mummy life (Monday 4th July 2011 @ 08:07 am) (Reply to this)

I think Coco would look sweet :)
I don’t have many mugs and to have a personalised one would be awesome :)
Nancy Townsend (Monday 4th July 2011 @ 10:07 am) (Reply to this)

I would like to have Bertie’s name decorated on a mug for his daddy. My husband would love that for his birthday.
Rhiannon (mummy wants) (Monday 4th July 2011 @ 10:07 am) (Reply to this)

I would love to see my name (Rhiannon) on anything… it is such a long name and so many double n’s… would she do each one the same? lol
- Hannah (Monday 4th July 2011 @ 10:07 am) (Reply to this)
  
  I’m assuming she would, if you wanted 2 the same! :) x
Gygy Mum (Monday 4th July 2011 @ 11:07 am) (Reply to this)

I would have a plaque for our Diamond wedding anniversary on Valentines day. In two years time. So we could hang it up in our hall for all to admire. :))
Emma (Monday 4th July 2011 @ 03:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I would like to suggest the name of my son Stefan as I think that would look good!.Liked on facebook.
thepricklypinecone (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 12:07 am) (Reply to this)

I think the word Smile would be great, for one because you can’t help but smile when looking at the designs and 2 because we all need a little reminder every so often!
- Gemma Davies (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 11:07 am) (Reply to this)
  
  Love the concept! Smile, Laugh, Giggle, Chuckle, LOL…..good luck!
Julie (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 03:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I would love to see my Daughters names on these beautiful mugs. Their names are “Lois” and “Kacey Mae”, both have unusual names and therefore we always struggle getting them personalised items.
Liked on FaceBook.
Nina (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 04:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I’d have to go with Catriona and Dominic and hope for some very happy newlyweds. Liked on FB
sarah sneap (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 05:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I would love Phoenix and Jolene for my two girls who never find anything personalised. I have liked on facebook.
Jo Mir (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 06:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I’d love to see my kids names as they never get ‘off-the-shelf’ personalise products. Their names are Alina & Eshan. Off to like the page on Facebook now @jewelleryjo
helen harris (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 07:07 pm) (Reply to this)

Would love to see my twins names, Harvey and Maddison, follow on fb xx :)
helen harris (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 07:07 pm) (Reply to this)

following your blog too :)
Madeleine (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 07:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I would like my Christian name – Madeleine as it would be the first time I’d had my name on a mug.

Then I can use it to advertise Gemma’s fabulous business along with the painting she did for my husband’s name for his special birthday.
heather rees (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 08:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I would love to have ‘Alana’ written on a mug so I can give to it my little girl as a present!
- Gemma Davies (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 11:07 am) (Reply to this)
  
  Does she have a little friend? The prize is for two mugs if you won. Good luck
JULIE DEACON (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 08:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I’d like to see my little girl’s name ‘Carys’ on a mug, since it’s so difficult to find anything personalised with her name on it!

Beautiful products, liked on facebook.
- Gemma Davies (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 11:07 am) (Reply to this)
  
  I know the feeling – my daughters have unusual names too. I think it’s my usp that I can do any name. What would the other mug say if you won?
Samantha (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 08:07 pm) (Reply to this)

A lot of people are saying they find it hard to get personalised items for the kids, my little girl is called Lydia and we rarely find anything with her name on it either so would be nice to have her name on a mug, liking on facebook contact @lillyfer85
Laura o'leary (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 09:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I would love my daughter Sophia’s name on a mug!
- Gemma Davies (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 11:07 am) (Reply to this)
  
  What would you pick for the other mug if you won my prize?
carol phile (Tuesday 5th July 2011 @ 10:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I would love a Rebecka mug for my daughter – her Dad said he spelled it this way on purpose but we have grown to love the spelling. Unfortunately nobody gets it right so if she had a mug to take to work with the correct spelling on, not only would she be thrilled but they might get it right. Maybe we should have a second one with our awkward surname…

@essexgirlSE
Sophie Stratton (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 07:07 am) (Reply to this)

I would love to see my cousins Briony and Morgan’s names illustrated on to a beautiful mug they can call there own :D
Jane Willis (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 10:07 am) (Reply to this)

I’d like to see my granddaughter’s name Lara on a mug
- Gemma Davies (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 11:07 am) (Reply to this)
  
  The prize is for two names – I’d love to know what you would have on the other one if you won?
Julie Davies (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 10:07 am) (Reply to this)

I would love to see my own name Julie – your illustrations are gorgeous
- Gemma Davies (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 11:07 am) (Reply to this)
  
  What would you like the other name to be if you won? Gem x
Paula Smith (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 12:07 pm) (Reply to this)

Both my kids have names that I’m never gonna find on products, Rory and Addie. Thank goodness for companies like this that provide personalised products on request :-)
- Gemma Davies (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 01:07 pm) (Reply to this)
  
  Thank you for this comment. When I was growing up, Gemma was very unusual and I have always loved unusual names and feel they should be celebrated! Good luck. G x
- Gemma Davies (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 02:07 pm) (Reply to this)
  
  PS Can I quote you pls?
Suzanne Heath (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 01:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I’d love ‘Madison’ and ‘Carrie’ the names of my daughter and niece. They’d make lovely presents, they look very pretty. Have liked on facebook, thanks.
Matt Stratton (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 02:07 pm) (Reply to this)

Great Mugs and fantastic detailed artwork. Love it, Love it, Love it. Simone and Sophie my wonderful ladies would look great on these mugs.
Sophie Stratton (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 02:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I would love to see Briony and Morgan my little cousins with there own fancy mugs. I think there great :D
Geri Gibson (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 02:07 pm) (Reply to this)

Oliver and Grandma – both always wanting more!
Shaunmower (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 03:07 pm) (Reply to this)

I would love “Skye” and “Sidney” to be on mugs. Lovely idea.
vivian allman (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 05:07 pm) (Reply to this)

Braedy and Faegan would be lovely names to put on a gorgeous mug…….my youngest grandchildren…. original names aren’t they!!
Clara (Wednesday 6th July 2011 @ 05:07 pm) (Reply to this)

Would love my cousins names on mugs – Erin & Logan